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81. Herald clutch MC same as Spitfire? (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2001 11:40:36 -0400; 63 Herald and 74 Spitfire respectively - seems like they should be the same, as all Spits use the same part AFAIK. Need to borrow from Harry to fix Freddy for a few days... Kevin; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00025.html (6,765 bytes)
82. Re: heat insulation (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 09:52:21 -0400; I used a two-layered approach - first was "high-temp mastic" from McMaster-Carr www.mcmaster.com - this is the exact same thing as "Dynomat" for 1/5 the price. This is sound insulation. Then I used t; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00291.html (8,191 bytes)
83. UJoints - clunk mystery solved (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 07 May 2001 09:05:52 -0400; Hello all, Finally got wrenching this weekend - I'm so behind on Freddy I think I'm first. Finally found the source of my big "clunk\clang" when starting off. Sure enough, it was the driver's side U-; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00096.html (7,738 bytes)
84. RE: 76 Body on a 79? (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 07 May 2001 16:23:15 -0400; Not quite - the radiator mounts are different - the 76 has the old upright radiator with the engine driven fan, the 79 has the slanted radiator with the electric fan. I have the other way around - I; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00112.html (7,821 bytes)
85. Re: Summer sunburn (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 10:18:01 -0400; Ah yes, nothing like an LBC for causing sunburn. I am quite dark, my Father having been from South Africa. I had NEVER, not once in my life had a sunburn until I got my Spitfire - never knew what the; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00768.html (7,230 bytes)
86. Re: querstion for the suspension gurus (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 12:33:19 -0400; I have 1300 front springs on the front of my car - they lowered the front end considerably. Mine now sits dead level fore and aft rather than nose high. Ride seems a touch softer,handling seems about; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00824.html (7,311 bytes)
87. Loud "click/clang" from rear end of Spitfire (score: 1): Author: "Kevin B. Rhodes" <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2001 17:17:56 -0400; Have to put the Herald project on hold for a bit - time to resurrect the Spitfire for the summer. I am getting a single loud click (almost a clang - there is a musical note aspect to the noise) from; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00041.html (7,582 bytes)
88. Attaching header to exhaust pipe (score: 1): Author: "Kevin B. Rhodes" <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2001 17:23:43 -0400; I have a replacement header to fit to my Spitfire, just the ordinary 4-1 version to replace the cracked one on there now. Originally, the center pipe was just held to the header with a clamp. This wa; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00042.html (7,400 bytes)
89. Swing spring Spit sagging. (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2001 14:52:08 -0400; Don't forget guys, swing spring Spits do not depend on the rear leaf spring for much roll stiffness. If you have a car that sags one way or the other, then you need to look at the FRONT suspension. E; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00185.html (7,987 bytes)
90. Spit gear knobs (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 11:09:14 -0400; There are two (at least) different shift knobs for Spits with O/D, I am assuming the difference being single rail vs. three rail. The major vendors in the US at least only carry the wrong one for a 7; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00473.html (7,139 bytes)
91. Header fit (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 11:15:02 -0400; Hello all, Need a little advice. My Spit is a bit of a mongrel, 69 MKIII engine in a 77 chassis. I needed a new header as my old one cracked. I ordered one (4-1) for a MKIII from Moss, but it does no; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00474.html (6,807 bytes)
92. Re: Something nice about the Spit! (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001 10:28:03 -0500; In four glorious years of Spitfire ownership, I have never seen fit to carry anything but AAA card and a cellphone, and have never needed either one! ;-) That said, wave to me this summer as I sit aw; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00381.html (9,497 bytes)
93. Re: Shipping cars (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 10:52:10 -0500; I am doing this as we type - a 63 Herald from FL to Maine. I used American Auto Transporters 800-800-2580. They had the best price, and the shortest shipping time too, $625 door to door, and 5-6 work; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00443.html (8,357 bytes)
94. New arrival! Freddy has a Father (score: 1): Author: "Kevin B. Rhodes" <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 09:02:54 -0500; My "new to me" 63 Herald has arrived from Florida. It's a single carb 1147 convertible. No rust, but will need paint. Seems to be in real good running condition, though I haven't had a chance to go f; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00638.html (6,805 bytes)
95. Many Herald questions... (score: 1): Author: "Kevin B. Rhodes" <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2001 18:46:10 -0500; Hello all, Got to spend some time assessing my new Herald today, so I have a bunch of questions. The good news is that the car drives quite well. It starts first turn of the key, the brakes work well; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00656.html (8,897 bytes)
96. Re: Steering wheels splines (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2001 11:06:23 -0500; Well, not quite. The 77 up Spits use a different spline (larger, I think), possibly shared with the TR7? These would be the cars with the plastic binnacle with the ignition key on the right side of t; /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00179.html (7,484 bytes)
97. What are a pair of SU HS2's worth? (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 19:43:35 -0500; Curious, what are a pair of good used HS2's from a 69 MKIII worth? They could probably use a rebuild kit, though the only problem is that the choke sticks on one of them. No manifold. Friend of mine; /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00484.html (6,858 bytes)
98. Heralds in the US? (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 12:11:42 -0500; Hello all, I keep thinking that I would really like a Herald to keep Freddy the Spitfire company. But being here in the U.S. of A., what are the realistic prospects of finding a decent one here? What; /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00691.html (7,159 bytes)
99. Need a quick answer to ex. header question (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2001 19:24:49 -0500; Hello all, Hope someone can point me in the right direction in a hurry. I need a new exhaust header for my Spit.. It's a 77 chassis with a 69 1296 engine - which header do I want, or does it not matt; /html/spitfires/2001-01/msg00339.html (6,741 bytes)
100. Re: heater indicator bulb - any earlier than 75? (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2001 17:02:58 -0500; Yep, my dearly departed ,74 parts car had it, as does my current sorta '77. I think it was required by law in the United States.... Kevin Rhodes Freddy the Spit - new stuff from LBCcarco awaits when; /html/spitfires/2001-01/msg00678.html (7,115 bytes)

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