- 141. Re: floorpan holes (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 01:38:50 -0700
- The diverter on the underside is correct, otherwise there should only be holes for the seat rails, and the spring hanger box bolts. It is possible you would have some very small holes from sheetmeta
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01150.html (8,958 bytes)
- 142. Re: MSRP (no LBC content) (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 10:21:49 -0700
- Without placing any value judgements, I just want to mention that there are people out there that aren't concerned with what they pay for a car... or anything else for that matter. Let me say first I
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01294.html (12,674 bytes)
- 143. Re: Please ID Light (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 09:36:58 -0700
- 4 way flasher... is there a rocker switch next to it? Gerard G G Gerard Chateauvieux E A R R pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com A A R G Pixelsmith on Duty D E S http://www.gerardsgarage.com
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01458.html (9,939 bytes)
- 144. Re: 'Nother question (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 10:15:46 -0700
- ,,,only needs the rod replaced. Remove the clevis pin at the brake end, pull out the broken pieces and renew with same. It should be that easy. Gerard G G Gerard Chateauvieux E A R R pixelsmith@gerar
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01461.html (8,018 bytes)
- 145. Re: Building a Sprite rotisserie (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 09:55:03 -0700
- Here is a link to John Nelson's simple dolly plans for a Spridget. I built one based on his design and it worked out quite well. I have his page linked on my links page as well. My restorations page
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01682.html (8,541 bytes)
- 146. Re: Exhaust Question (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 10:20:55 -0700
- If you want "more volume" but don't want it to sound like no muffler at at, use a Flowmaster. It's a chambered low restriction muffler. I think it has uses noise canceling design, but you will be pl
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01735.html (9,682 bytes)
- 147. Re: wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 07:41:55 -0700
- In my opinion, Panasports look the best. They are well made too. Gerard G G Gerard Chateauvieux E A R R pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com A A R G Pixelsmith on Duty D E S http://www.gerardsgarage.com
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01793.html (7,952 bytes)
- 148. Re: Building a Sprite (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 10:40:00 -0700
- I just realized that the "rotisserie" diagram is not linked from the page below. Here is the link for the"rotisserie". http://www.cybersnet.com/restore/rig.htm Greg, Here is a link to John Nelson's s
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01803.html (8,245 bytes)
- 149. Re: Water Temp Gauge Broke (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Wed, 4 Aug 1999 10:52:30 -0700
- If yours is original, that must have been the last year that hed them. I just picked up a complete dash & instruments from a '78 and it has an electrical water temp guage with a sending unit. Summit
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00090.html (9,804 bytes)
- 150. Re: Water Temp Gauge Broke (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Wed, 4 Aug 1999 11:06:49 -0700
- The guage in the '78 is water temp. only, hot -- cold, no temp. readings. No combo oil gauage, just an idiot light for oil pressure. I guess this was really for the American market of the late '70's
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00091.html (11,753 bytes)
- 151. Re: bugeye seat belt mounting points (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 00:15:11 -0700
- If you'd like to see the factory specified location with specification and diagrams, go to my website: http://www.gerardsgarage.com ; go to my Sprite page, then click on "My Collection" Once there,
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00140.html (10,176 bytes)
- 152. Re: BMIHT Certificate (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 00:34:20 -0700
- Got mine in about a week, but you should probably allow at least two weeks normally. I faxed the request and paid by credit card which probably shaved several days off the process. Gerard G G Gerard
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00143.html (7,939 bytes)
- 153. Re: finding out more (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 12:47:39 -0700
- One of the distinguishing features between a '68 and '69 is the 3 windscreen wipers. I see from your photos that yours has three, so it seems it should be considered a '69. Production fo new model y
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00170.html (11,487 bytes)
- 154. Re: finding out more (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 13:06:51 -0700
- The address for BMIHT is: British Motor industry Heritage Trust Archive Deptartment Heritage Motor Centre Banbury Road Gaydon, Warwick CV35 OBJ tel (01926) 641188 FAX (01926) 641555 Brochure says al
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00171.html (10,720 bytes)
- 155. Re: secret identity of fiberglass nose (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 19:07:28 -0700
- All this talk about Spridget variations and one off's makes me think it would be nice to assemble a pictorial on them. I'd like to do a dedicate a web page to unusual modified Spridgets, particularl
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00191.html (9,037 bytes)
- 156. RE: Nevermind (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 12:32:40 -0700
- That's the danger of getting these for free... they become an time, enery and cash drain. Now you know why the guys wife was smiling as you left with the car...:-) I started out to restore ONE bugey
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00235.html (8,774 bytes)
- 157. 1500 radiator (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1999 00:49:59 -0700
- Does anyone know if the 1500 radiator and shroud will fit and work properly with a 1275 car? Also, I have a friend who has a new Pertronix ignition in his Midget, but can't get it to run right when i
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00266.html (7,175 bytes)
- 158. Re: First bugeye test drive! (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 15:34:16 -0700
- Congratulations Brian... They are a kick aren't they? I'll look for you at Palo Alto. Sounds really nice...have any pictures yet? Gerard --snip-- G G Gerard Chateauvieux E A R R pixelsmith@gerardsgar
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00316.html (8,777 bytes)
- 159. Re: WCM Day2 (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 17:11:11 -0700
- Thanks for the posting, the pics I saw were great, I even recognized a car or two. But, I only got through about half of them last night when the server seemed to quit. Can't get through today either
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00407.html (9,467 bytes)
- 160. Re: Re: WCM Day2 (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 01:31:15 -0700
- Well, I did succeed after another try this afternoon, and things seemed to work fine then. Wish I was there! Gerard G G Gerard Chateauvieux E A R R pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com A A R G Pixelsmith on
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00438.html (8,402 bytes)
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