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1. Re: dizzy noise (score: 1): Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>; Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 16:10:01 -0400; I recently experienced the same phenomena with by Bugeye distributor. The "chirping" was the result of inadequate lubrication on the distributor cam lobe (I forgot to lubricate it after rebuilding i; /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00390.html (8,733 bytes)
2. Cape of Good Hope Pub - Directions (score: 1): Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>; Date: Sun, 29 Aug 1999 17:18:09 -0400; I am seeking directions to the Cape of Good Hope Pub in Warwick, England. Could somebody provide me with directions to Donald and Geoffrey's old watering hole? Eight of us from the Southeast Michiga; /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg01475.html (7,088 bytes)
3. Re: Wire Wheels, Just "Fishin" (score: 1): Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>; Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 07:39:05 -0400; I've had a set of 13x5.5 bolt on Miniators on my MKIV Sprite for four years now and I'm very pleased. I mounted Michelin 175x70's on them and they in turn improved the car's handling and ride. The c; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00286.html (10,592 bytes)
4. Re: Tonneau cover (score: 1): Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>; Date: Tue, 06 Apr 1999 09:25:36 -0400; What you've said is correct, the BMC tonneau was retained in the rear by the two chrome hood anchors, by four (two each side) Tenax fasteners and by two (one each side) turn button fasteners. The fr; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00224.html (13,452 bytes)
5. Dark Green/Production Change Point (score: 1): Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>; Date: Tue, 09 Mar 1999 22:29:51 -0500; With all due respect, I believe that Herb was correct in stating that Dark Green was only available on early AN5's. According to the Austin-Healey Sprite Service Parts List, Publication Number AKD82; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00442.html (9,703 bytes)
6. BMIHT/Registration Date (score: 1): Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>; Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 07:34:43 -0500; I have used my BMIHT certificates on three separate occasions to correct registration/title discrepancies with the state of Michigan. I owned one of those very rare '61 Bugeye Sprites. It is now titl; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00461.html (9,326 bytes)
7. Re: Classic Motorbooks (score: 1): Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 08:47:53 -0500; The Leaf Green Bugeye Sprite on the cover of Classic Motorbook's catalog <underline>was</underline> owned by Rob Garofalo. It now belongs to Classic Showcase (Dealer) in San Diego, California. The ca; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00542.html (9,952 bytes)
8. Colour Coding (score: 1): Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>; Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 16:22:17 -0500; Colour coding is very common in automotive manufacturing. In most instances, it is utilized for sorting purposes (i.e. sorting suspension springs by spring rate) During a project at Ford's light truc; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00496.html (8,720 bytes)
9. Re: Rear top link bushings (score: 1): Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>; Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 08:13:10 -0500; If you look closely, you will notice that you have left the outer metal sleeve of the original bushing in the radius arm. You can remove this one of two ways. You can press it out if you have access; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00674.html (9,713 bytes)
10. Bugeye BMC Hardtop/Numbering (score: 1): Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>; Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 08:43:41 -0500; Listers, Especially BMC Hardtop owners: I am in the process of restoring a BMC Factory Hardtop for my 1960 Bugeye Sprite. Upon removing the side window seals last night, I discovered a number stamped; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00675.html (8,643 bytes)
11. Re: Bugeye BMC Hardtop/Numbering (score: 1): Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>; Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 11:24:11 -0500; Thanks for looking into it. I'm curious to see how high of a number we can locate. If they are in fact sequential, we can estimate the number produced. Assuming that mine was the last hardtop produc; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00687.html (10,561 bytes)
12. Re: Bugeye BMC Hardtop/Numbering (score: 1): Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>; Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 17:00:51 -0500; Is this number off of your DMH hardtop or a BMC hardtop? I don't have a letter prefix on my BMC top. Brian; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00700.html (8,621 bytes)
13. Re: Nevada Beige Introductin Date (score: 1): Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 08:07:40 -0500; You're correct, the BMC Austin-Healey Sprite Service Parts List (AKD829) doesn't list the year that the colour was introduced, however, it does identify the chassis number where the change from Prim; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00762.html (7,939 bytes)
14. Re: Across the USA, wrenches, big plans. (score: 1): Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 08:34:10 -0500; I made a trek to Breckenridge, Colorado from Waterford, Michigan (30 miles northwest of Detroit) in 1992 to attend Healey International. I made the 3,200+ mile round trip in my 1967 Sprite MKIV. The; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01167.html (12,279 bytes)
15. Re: Tire size for Sprite Mk II (score: 1): Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 07:58:16 -0500; Hey George, I think I that I was mentioned in your post script. I enjoy both worlds when it comes to tyre technology. The Bugeye is running on those wonderful Dunlop 5.20 x 13 Gold Seal bias plies an; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01272.html (9,982 bytes)
16. Re: vanity plate (score: 1): Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 08:06:54 -0500; You're close. My plate reads IMNOMG. I'm sure that you receive a few comments from other motorists. I especially like the comment, "If you're not an MG, then what are you?"! I had a lot of fun with; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01274.html (7,381 bytes)
17. $30,000 Bugeye (score: 1): Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>; Date: Tue, 05 Jan 1999 15:42:08 -0500; Rob, The car that you've located was formerly owned by Rob Garofolo of Thousand Oaks, California. The car appeared three months ago in Hemmings Motor News. I called Classic Showcase to find out the s; /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00138.html (10,642 bytes)
18. Re: Location (score: 1): Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>; Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 09:18:50 -0500; Name : Brian Thornton City : Royal Oak ZIP: 48073 State/Province: MI Country : USA Area Code: 248 Web Site: none Checkout: Yes (Southeast Michigan) Car(s):60 Bugeye Sprite-AN5L/45124 (Iris Blue) 67 M; /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00382.html (8,495 bytes)
19. Re: Bugeye Hardtop Attachments (score: 1): Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>; Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 11:20:27 -0500; The threaded bolts pass through the brackets attached to the hardtop and run through the convertible top frame support brackets welded to the interior side of the B-Pillar (just behind the seats) Or; /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01406.html (10,343 bytes)
20. Iris Blue vs. Speedwell Blue (score: 1): Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>; Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 11:26:09 -0400; Speedwell Blue and Iris Blue are in fact two different colours. This is a very common misconception, Speedwell blue BMC Colour BU1 was offered up to chassis number AN5L/9419. Iris Blue BMC Colour BU; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00053.html (10,075 bytes)

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