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41. Re: New Body Pieces (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2001 18:00:48 -0700; I got them from Spitbits. Seemed to be good quality. /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00611.html (6,800 bytes)
42. Re: I think I broke it! (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 21:45:42 -0600; I had the head gasket let go last fall on a freshly rebuilt 72 engine. I had the head surfaced at the rebuild and resurfaced after the gasket let go. At the rebuild I used a generic head gasket, afte; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00089.html (7,797 bytes)
43. Re: Spitfire fuel economy update (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 21:51:44 -0600; 1964 Spitfire, 1972 1296cc engine. Twin HS2 carbs, header, milled head, mild camshaft, 4.11 rear gears. 24-26 MPG in city driving, US gallons. I don't drive on the freeway much because its 4200 RPM a; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00090.html (7,226 bytes)
44. Spitfire windshield (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 08:53:30 -0600; Can someone tell me the differnce between the early and late windshield for the Spitfire. I just broke it in my 64. A local shop has one but they say all the spitfire windshields are the same. The di; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00322.html (6,935 bytes)
45. Windshield & paint (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 21:01:02 -0600; Thanks to everyone who answered my windshield questions. The one in the local glass shop was correct, $85 out the door. Thats about half what the mail order places wanted. Pays to look local before o; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00340.html (6,765 bytes)
46. generator to alternator swap (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2001 13:10:19 -0600; The generator on my 64 died today. So time to switch to the GM style alternator. Can anyone tell me or lead me to a link that will tell the way the wires need to be changed to handle the new alternat; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00326.html (6,630 bytes)
47. Paint codes and grill (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2001 21:58:58 -0600; Finally, everything is squared away with the insurance after the Ford F350 backed into my 64 Spitfire and crushed the bonnet. I got a new bonnet from Spitbits, its a for a Mk3 but other than the gril; /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00142.html (7,550 bytes)
48. Mk3 turn signals (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 21:17:11 -0600; I'm fitting the front turn signals to my new Mk3 bonnet. Does the amber portion of the lens go on the outside or does the clear section? The rectangular hole for the light is there but the screw hole; /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00246.html (6,747 bytes)
49. Re: Spitfire 1500 Seats (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 18:59:45 -0600; Its possible the original color of your seats has changed from the effects of the sun and the elements. MikeC face some point...restoration of my seats. I opted to go with the beige houndstooth patte; /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00580.html (7,756 bytes)
50. Seats (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2001 11:06:23 -0600; A while ago someone had a set of black highback seats they were willing to sell. I've lost the email and can't remember who it was. If they are still available, I'm interested in buying them. Anyone; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00194.html (6,514 bytes)
51. Re: transmission rebuild kit (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Tue, 8 May 2001 20:36:44 -0600; Unfotunatly most are that way. Another popular place also has a price based shipping policy (I'm not going to name names). About a year and a half ago I ordered a trans clip and gasket set from them.; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00177.html (9,215 bytes)
52. Broken Clutch (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Fri, 11 May 2001 17:28:02 -0600; This is my fourth broken clutch in 1.5 years and about 4000 miles. The car is a 64 Spitfire with the coil spring type pressure plate. This is the fourth disc, the pressure plate has been changed twic; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00261.html (7,222 bytes)
53. Anyone have a bonnet? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 16:43:44 -0600; Well some moron in a Ford F350 just backed into my Spitfire at a stoplight. I saw the reverse lights come on and thought to myself "He's not going to back up, is he?" Yep, no time for me to react. Cl; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00648.html (7,557 bytes)
54. Re: Anyone have a bonnet? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 17:56:58 -0600; Oh, his insurance is going to pay for it, I'm just checking options now. If fix it myself or farm it out, the cost is going to be on his dime. The hood is well past the point of repair with just pane; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00650.html (8,267 bytes)
55. Re: Anyone have a bonnet? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 19:43:16 -0600; His insurance is going to pay. There just aren't too many undamaged Mk1 bonnets in Utah. It took me months to find the one that just got crushed. And if a new bonnet is available, I have a feeling th; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00652.html (7,907 bytes)
56. Crash Pictures (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 16:33:45 -0600; In case anyone is interested, below are a few links to some digital pictures I took of the carnage today. Looks like the insurance is going to be easy to deal with. MikeC http://mikech.home.sprynet.c; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00679.html (6,840 bytes)
57. Re: seats (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 21:55:22 -0600; I tried to install a nice set of seats out of a MGB in my Spit, too wide, they would not fit. MikeC lot; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00710.html (6,852 bytes)
58. Re: Just an advisory.... (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2001 17:30:23 -0600; I found one in a pile of tools in a pawn shop not too long ago. Cost me 50 MikeC http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=575853968; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00140.html (7,821 bytes)
59. Head bolts re-torquing? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 22:06:33 -0600; When re-torquing head bolts, should the engine be warm or cold? And should I just torque them or loosen them first then re-torque? MikeC; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00246.html (6,439 bytes)
60. TEST (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 23:24:03 -0600; Is anyone out there? I haven't had an email all day. /// /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe send a plain text message to majordomo@autox.team.net /// with nothing in it but; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00323.html (6,582 bytes)

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