- 1. Re: Mind if I join the fun? (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom O'Malley" <tomomalley@meganet.net>
- Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2002 19:34:59 -0500
- Yes. I had a '74 Plymouth "Ziebarted" when the car was three years old. This was not recommended as they like to catch the car when new. Still, I felt it extended the life of the body somewhat. It wa
- /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00285.html (8,100 bytes)
- 2. Re: Triumph letters (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom O'Malley" <tomomalley@meganet.net>
- Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 21:36:54 -0500
- AFAIK, they were always "Mazak", AKA plated cast zinc. The door handles and trim bits at the back of the wings on my 1500 are the same material. The failure mode is ugly, it breaks out in sharp blist
- /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00344.html (7,485 bytes)
- 3. Re: Plug welding holes in sheet metal. (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom O'Malley" <tomomalley@meganet.net>
- Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 19:00:18 -0500
- I've used copper scraps with good results. If the metal is really .100" then you're not doing the body skin. Perhaps a section of frame? Distortion will be minimal at this thickness, assuming you're
- /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00400.html (9,104 bytes)
- 4. Re: Triumph letters (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom O'Malley" <tomomalley@meganet.net>
- Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 19:44:37 -0500
- I remember reading an article stating how annoyed the "oldtimers" were when carmakers switched from brass fittings to plated "pot metal" (zinc) in the 20's. :-) I can tell you that the tail lamp hous
- /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00401.html (8,186 bytes)
- 5. Re: Which year 1500? (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom O'Malley" <tomomalley@meganet.net>
- Date: Sat, 09 Feb 2002 19:28:22 -0500
- Joe Curry writes... My '74 has them. I wish they weren't there because I suspect they're quite heavy. Each beam is a double channel affair and it looks to be about the same gauge as the frame. The re
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00250.html (9,545 bytes)
- 6. Re: bonnet leading edge (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom O'Malley" <tomomalley@meganet.net>
- Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2002 12:02:02 -0500
- snip Ken... I don't see that bonnet ever being salvaged. Piecing in another leading edge without serious distortion would be quite difficult. Master craftsmen will attempt this type of repair on high
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00259.html (7,445 bytes)
- 7. Re: Bodywork (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom O'Malley" <tomomalley@meganet.net>
- Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2002 12:54:46 -0500
- What will work against you is not having the car indoors. Bodywork tends to be a long, drawn out series of steps and the repairs don't like being subjected to moisture in the process. Paints and prim
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00260.html (9,263 bytes)
- 8. Re: bonnet leading edge (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom O'Malley" <tomomalley@meganet.net>
- Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2002 17:14:04 -0500
- My experience too. I've recently finished working on my 1500 bonnet. I started out replacing the inner headlamp panels because of rot. I uncovered several stress cracks at the front cross member, and
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00285.html (7,946 bytes)
- 9. Re: Bodywork (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom O'Malley" <tomomalley@meganet.net>
- Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2002 18:03:12 -0500
- Consider buying Practical Classics Spitfire Restoration Guide. Even if you farm out the work you'll have a good idea what's involved. PC has a notorious reputation for selecting cars that no longer
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00287.html (8,603 bytes)
- 10. Re: Bodywork (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom O'Malley" <tomomalley@meganet.net>
- Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2002 20:52:52 -0500
- Bill writes... snip! It's funny you mention this. Is this the later PC Spitfire restoration, the red car? The holes you mention are clearly visible in the book, even as they're closing off the endcap
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00289.html (9,832 bytes)
- 11. Re: Wax oil? /practical classics (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom O'Malley" <tomomalley@meganet.net>
- Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2002 20:09:03 -0500
- Michael writes... Not sure if you're aware but there are two books with this title. The earlier version has a black cover and is probably the one you list above. The newest one has a yellow cover and
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00372.html (7,109 bytes)
- 12. Re: Losing our tempers... Bodywork-wise (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom O'Malley" <tomomalley@meganet.net>
- Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2002 19:34:26 -0500
- Tom... Spitfire bodies were made of mild steel so they were neither hardened nor tempered. There might be some "work hardening" near bends and creases as function of the stamping process, but it's mi
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00450.html (8,056 bytes)
- 13. Re: bonnet gaps and rubbers? (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom O'Malley" <tomomalley@meganet.net>
- Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 11:16:56 -0500
- You're missing the long rubber seal that interfaces the bonnet underside and the bulkhead. Or at least it wasn't present when you first offered pictures of your car. :-) Cheers! Tom O'Malley /// spi
- /html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00154.html (7,920 bytes)
- 14. Re: Up for grabs -> Free '70 Spitfire in NY (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom O'Malley" <tomomalley@meganet.net>
- Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 20:08:22 -0500
- Michael writes.... Ooooo! This *may* be within striking distance of "Madman Mace" and his sidekick Clark. I'll wager they need their winter "fix" just about now. <hehe> Cheers! Tom O'Malley /// spitf
- /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00091.html (7,112 bytes)
- 15. Re: MPH vs. RPM, Spitfire 1500 (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom O'Malley" <tomomalley@meganet.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 19:08:52 -0500
- I've been chatting with Michael offlist about his speedometer problems. I'm starting to wonder though, about the differences in the UK vrs U.S. odometer calibration. Not the MPH. His odometer and mi
- /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00301.html (8,463 bytes)
- 16. Re: 1976 Spit 1500 horn switch (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom O'Malley" <tomomalley@meganet.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 20:52:00 -0500
- No...this is not normal for a 1976 spitfire. Look for crossed wires under the steering column. Cheers! Tom O'Malley /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/m
- /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00381.html (6,913 bytes)
- 17. Re: Length of TR Ownership (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom O'Malley" <tomomalley@meganet.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 21:15:11 -0500
- Snip! They junked it after only 4 years? That's scary! :-) BTW...I copied the message below from the Spitfire BBS in case anyone wants to rescue another one. Andy? :-) Please don't respond to me as I
- /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00434.html (7,494 bytes)
- 18. Re: Soft-Top Retainer (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom O'Malley" <tomomalley@meganet.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 17:29:02 -0500
- I've seen no evidence of a gasket on the three cars I've examined but I did add some foam strips under mine after a repaint. Not trying to seal anything but rather to be nice to the new paint. :-) Ch
- /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00440.html (7,244 bytes)
- 19. Re: Question about Spitfire Turn Signals (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom O'Malley" <tomomalley@meganet.net>
- Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2001 20:02:08 -0400
- The single directional indicator lamp is connected across the left and right set of turn signal lamps. If either set of turn signal lamps is powered on, then the indicator lamp will also, with it's r
- /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00045.html (7,720 bytes)
- 20. Re: Repainting a 1500 (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom O'Malley" <tomomalley@meganet.net>
- Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2001 21:50:04 -0400
- Sure...almost any paint jobber can mix it while you wait. Check the commission plate for the paint code. He he...I just traded Pimento red <somewhat orange> for Ferrari red <arrest me red!> Acrylic e
- /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00163.html (8,283 bytes)
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