- 101. Found a big suprize (Kinda long) (score: 1)
- Author: Metallian6@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 00:53:03 EDT
- Hi list. I took the drivers seat and the seat cushion from the passenger seat out the other day. Couldn't take passenger seat completely out cause someone put screws in the front frame holes and bent
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01109.html (8,693 bytes)
- 102. Re: Found a big suprize (Kinda long) (score: 1)
- Author: Metallian6@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 12:12:45 EDT
- << I would take out the right seat, all the carpet, then take a wire brush on a drill motor or grinder and hold it to your worst rust spots to see how much metal is left there. Then take some picture
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01118.html (8,899 bytes)
- 103. Re: Bugeye Transmission broke! (score: 1)
- Author: Metallian6@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 12:18:42 EDT
- << I was driving to work and pulled away in first but when I shifted to second there was nothing there!!! Nothing dramatic just no more gears! None! In 3rd and 4th I can hear a rumble from the tranny
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01194.html (9,291 bytes)
- 104. Muffler question (score: 1)
- Author: Metallian6@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 11:04:08 EDT
- I want to put a Monza duel tipped muffler on my Sprite when I get it running. Victoria British sells them. One problem, the smallest engine they have listed for this muffler is a 1098cc. I have a 948
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01266.html (7,217 bytes)
- 105. Re: Rear brake shoe removal / replace on '62 Sprite (score: 1)
- Author: Metallian6@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 16:21:17 EDT
- << on the left rear (only side I have exposed currently) the bottom spring is attached on the OUTside across the shoes. Pictures I've seen show this spring on the INside of the shoe towards the backp
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01290.html (7,228 bytes)
- 106. Re: Cleaning up the dash (score: 1)
- Author: Metallian6@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 23:26:45 EDT
- << In a message dated 4/23/99 7:30:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, spritenut@Exit109.com writes: << I suppose you want one with a distict "H" engraved in it? Don't we all! >> I have a heater knob with a
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01312.html (7,732 bytes)
- 107. This is odd (score: 1)
- Author: Metallian6@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 25 Apr 1999 01:21:42 EDT
- On my '62 Sprite on the passenger side when I look where your feet are supposed to go I see something odd. I look up and see what resembles a pedal box frame and the is a sheet of rubber covering it
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01349.html (7,957 bytes)
- 108. Re: This is odd (score: 1)
- Author: Metallian6@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 25 Apr 1999 10:28:01 EDT
- << The guy wanted $1200 for it and said the engine and tranny were removed but came with the car. It was too rich for my blood, >> Hi Robert and list. I really don't want a car I'm going to have to a
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01360.html (8,087 bytes)
- 109. Re: Piccies (score: 1)
- Author: Metallian6@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 25 Apr 1999 10:52:52 EDT
- << I think she's beautiful, but I could be biased! >> Nope your not biased. That is a beautiful car. I have a '62 Sprite also. Unfortunately mine is not in such good shape. Maybe one day. :-) If you
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01361.html (7,289 bytes)
- 110. Re: A funny thing happened (score: 1)
- Author: Metallian6@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 00:21:54 EDT
- << The assistant answers the phone and I tell him that I want to get a pressure plate for a 79 MG Midget. He asks,"who makes It?" "MG", I say. "Never heard of it!" I get the same thing when I tell so
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01405.html (7,551 bytes)
- 111. Smooth case & hard case??? (score: 1)
- Author: Metallian6@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 13:22:27 EDT
- I was just wondering what the visual difference is between a smooth case and a hard case tranny. How is the performance different from the other? James 1962 AH Sprite 1979 Trans Am 1978 Olds Cutlass
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01577.html (7,225 bytes)
- 112. Re: Smooth case & hard case??? (score: 1)
- Author: Metallian6@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 16:56:11 EDT
- << I've never heard of a "hard" case gbox. I've heard of "smooth" case and "ribbed" case. >> Whooooops I think I goofed. I meant ribbed case. Sorry. James
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01595.html (6,921 bytes)
- 113. Re: 948 Engine. (score: 1)
- Author: Metallian6@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 17:02:20 EDT
- << How do I tell the difference between a 9C and a 9CG engine. >> If I am correct the 9C was the 948cc used in Bugeyes and I think when the Sprite changed to the "box" style the engine became 9CG. If
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01596.html (7,116 bytes)
- 114. Re: Tach connection for 61 Sprite. (score: 1)
- Author: Metallian6@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 21:03:42 EDT
- << it connects to the back of the generator?? That has got to be the strangest thing I have ever heard. Leave it to the British! Hope the belt doesn't slip or the tach won't work!! Anyway, I can't se
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01617.html (7,808 bytes)
- 115. Update on my web site (British car) (score: 1)
- Author: Metallian6@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 01:15:54 EDT
- Some list members know I have a web site to post restoration pics of my '62 Sprite. I have added a new feature. A page to post other peoples british cars. If you would like me to post a pic of your l
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01625.html (7,337 bytes)
- 116. Re: New pics (score: 1)
- Author: Metallian6@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 01:50:59 EDT
- Hi Adrian. Good job on making the car look good. I personally like the wheels. They look like the "Minilite's" that VB sells. Makes the car look sharp. Can't wait to see the finished project. Keep it
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01690.html (7,678 bytes)
- 117. Re: Enough to make you cry... (score: 1)
- Author: Metallian6@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 02:03:25 EST
- I would do almost anything to walk around in that yard and to own one of those beautiful cars. That was a moving picture. E-mail: Metallian6@aol.com J.D.S. 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite
- /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00844.html (7,770 bytes)
- 118. Introducing myself to the list. (score: 1)
- Author: Metallian6@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 23:03:12 EST
- Hi everyone. I just wanted to introduce myself to everyone. My name is James and I own a 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite. I know a little about British sports cars but not a lot. I hope to learn some new t
- /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00937.html (7,123 bytes)
- 119. Re: injuries of war...errrr... (score: 1)
- Author: Metallian6@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 23:17:33 EST
- << Well I thought my sweet sprite wouldn't hurt me....a pair of pliers slipped and now I have the tip of the pliers imprint on my chin, its cut kinda deep.... Don't ask what I was doing with pliers..
- /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00943.html (8,383 bytes)
- 120. Re: 1275 Distributor cap (score: 1)
- Author: Metallian6@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 18 Mar 1999 15:30:03 EST
- << Is there an alternative distributor cap I can use on a 1275 bugeye. The one I use is the type where the spark plug leads are screwed in from the inside of the cap. I would prefer to use push on le
- /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00980.html (7,916 bytes)
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