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41. Colortune and other things (score: 1)
Author: Spitfire 1500 <s1500@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 22:09:30 -0500
Thanks for the replies and offers regarding the Gunson Colortune. On impulse, I just bought one from Vicky Brit. But now in retrospect, I should have taken an offer for less here. Oh well, I'm out of
/html/spitfires/2005-04/msg00045.html (7,902 bytes)

42. The incredible sticking throttle (score: 1)
Author: Spitfire 1500 <s1500@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 21:19:39 -0500
I just seem to be a target for sticking-throttle related problems today. To recap, I had the old throttle linkage from my Stromberg mated onto my Weber DGV. It uses that arc-shaped throttle thing, an
/html/spitfires/2005-04/msg00060.html (7,674 bytes)

43. Re:Looking for a Spit6/GT6C (score: 1)
Author: s1500@comcast.net
Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2005 21:36:25 +0000
Funny you should mention that. I found out recently that my dad sold his GT6('71) parts car for $200. It was an almost-complete car. The choke cable was missing, as it as installed in my Spitire righ
/html/spitfires/2005-03/msg00063.html (6,485 bytes)

44. semi-OT: Gran Turismo 4 (score: 1)
Author: "Spitfire 1500" <s1500@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2005 00:11:12 -0600
Well, I'm buying this game, online or no online. This better not be a faked screenshot. Eyes popped outa my head when I saw this. http://z-o-g.org/gt4cars/british/triumph-spitfire-1500-74.html
/html/spitfires/2005-01/msg00031.html (6,671 bytes)

45. OT: Minnesotans (score: 1)
Author: "Spitfire 1500" <s1500@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2004 20:16:12 -0600
Just out of curiousity, how many Minnesotans are on here?
/html/spitfires/2004-12/msg00056.html (6,142 bytes)

46. Re: Electrical Mystery (score: 1)
Author: "Spitfire 1500" <s1500@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2004 20:20:04 -0600
Is it by chance a wire inside the "change box" area under the dash, to the left of the steering column? There's one wire I had for the fan relay. It had an inline fuse that never blew. INstead, it wo
/html/spitfires/2004-11/msg00017.html (9,097 bytes)

47. Re:Starter doesn't always... (score: 1)
Author: "Spitfire 1500" <s1500@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2004 17:08:51 -0500
You know, I get the dreaded starter "click" way more often than I should. It strongly discourages me from using the Spit as a daily driver. SOmething so somple goes kaput and it pisses me off. Usuall
/html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00028.html (7,301 bytes)

48. Spray painting / paint mixing for n00bs? (score: 1)
Author: "Spitfire 1500" <s1500@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 14:36:26 -0500
Well, after getting my fun air compressor, I laid down $124 for paints at GT Parts. That includes some official "inca yellow" paint Now I'm wondering what the heck to do with all of this. I have the
/html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00094.html (6,969 bytes)

49. spitfire twins, paint questions, and interior parts (score: 1)
Author: s1500@comcast.net
Date: Tue, 06 Jul 2004 16:19:25 +0000
1. Has anyone seen their Spit's "twin" on the road? 3 weeks ago I saw a 79/80 Inca yellow Spit(even with a luggage rack) drive by on hwy 36. If it had pinstripes, I would have sworn my car was stolen
/html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00041.html (9,078 bytes)

50. gloppy paint and a new web page (score: 1)
Author: s1500@comcast.net
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 17:57:55 +0000
So now I'm trying to repaint some parts on the 'ol spit, trying to make them look nice and new. Tried using dupli-color paints, but on my initial tests it just will NOT spray right. I shake the can r
/html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00058.html (8,233 bytes)

51. Getting the ball back in the wiper motor? (score: 1)
Author: "Spitfire 1500" <s1500@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2004 13:57:43 -0500
Trying to get the ball to stay in the stator of the wiper motor seems impossible. Naturally, it won't run without it. How do you get the ball to stay put when the slightest movement makes the ball cl
/html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00082.html (7,042 bytes)

52. Re: It Runs! (score: 1)
Author: "Spitfire 1500" <s1500@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 20 May 2004 19:43:18 -0500
I had the same problem when I installed the pierce manifold + Weber carb. Engine only ran when I floored it. The problem was I didn't ground the manifold enough. There was still air getting in there.
/html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00142.html (7,375 bytes)

53. repainting alternator? (score: 1)
Author: s1500@comcast.net
Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 17:05:13 +0000
Once the weather gets better(it has been cold and rainy in Minnesota: not appropriate driving weather), I'd like to start doing more repainting of things under the hood. Question: What's the best-col
/html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00170.html (7,035 bytes)

54. overheating woes (score: 1)
Author: "Spitfire 1500" <s1500@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 22:29:43 -0500
After doing numerous flushings, recoring of radiator, new thermostat, etc, the only thing that stopped my overheating problems was just adding valences back on. Kids love the rich taste of web conten
/html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00200.html (6,363 bytes)

55. My trip to England (score: 1)
Author: "Spitfire 1500" <s1500@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2004 13:36:14 -0500
...was a blast. While I didn't get a chance to hit Sheffield's Spitfire Graveyard or the Mini get together(no way to get there), I had a blast. While I didn't spot any Spitfires, I did spot my share
/html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00210.html (7,001 bytes)

56. Re: Call me crazy, but... (very little LBC content) (score: 1)
Author: "Spitfire 1500" <s1500@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2004 17:42:37 -0500
That's a nice lookin DS. Love the appropriate white color. While my lust may be after British cars, the unusual shaping and luxury of the DS21 has always caught my eye. Is it a manual transmission, w
/html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00329.html (6,917 bytes)

57. Stuff to do in London? (score: 1)
Author: "Spitfire 1500" <s1500@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2004 22:06:11 -0600
Next month, I'll finally be fulfulling a 10+ year goal and that is to fly out to London. Any car-related things i could/should do? Wouldn't mind getting a snapshot of a RHD Spitfire for fun. Is the S
/html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00062.html (7,278 bytes)

58. Splash guards (score: 1)
Author: "Spitfire 1500" <s1500@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 20:23:54 -0600
Do splash guards go under the name "valences" also? I had an overheating problem for a while in mine, and it wasn't solved until I put the valances(now plastic, formerly cardboard) on. Plus, they are
/html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00090.html (6,536 bytes)

59. pictures of factory-fresh under the hood? (score: 1)
Author: s1500@comcast.net
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 16:18:53 +0000
With my list of things to do with the Spitfire running short, I've started to take an interest in cleaning up and repainting various parts under the hood. Does anyone have a color guide for various p
/html/spitfires/2003-09/msg00080.html (7,251 bytes)

60. gasket sealant to intake manifold? (score: 1)
Author: s1500@comcast.net
Date: Fri, 08 Aug 2003 17:08:14 +0000
I just got some needed parts from SpitBits yesterday, ready to tackle the vacuum leak. Last week I was filing down precisely where the intake manifold was hitting the header. It needed some more, so
/html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00044.html (7,119 bytes)


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