- 81. Re: storage suggestions (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 19:25:53 -0400
- Hey, no argument here. We hate hurricanes. Flying up to Illinois this weekend with family for househunting, schoolhunting, meeting with muckety-mucks of 99% likely new employer (they offered, I acce
- /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00697.html (9,050 bytes)
- 82. 948 Value? (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 19:23:13 -0500
- Back from Illinois pre-move trip. Stunning fall foliage up by the Wisconsin border where we'll be living and many many houses with 3.5 to 5 car garages!!!! I'm gonna love this. Question: For the move
- /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg01049.html (7,267 bytes)
- 83. Re: Off Topic (mild LBC added)-- rather long too.... (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 19:59:00 -0500
- It was "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." from Henry VI, Merchant of Venice had a quote attributable to us and our LBC list: "He doth nothing but talk of his horse." Too much time n
- /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg01052.html (9,122 bytes)
- 84. Re: Freeze plugs (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1998 21:36:35 -0400
- Everything's new on this engine. Bought set from Brit Parts NW for $3.50, saw nicer brass ones in Pep Boys for less. You're right - I've never had them leak but know of some who have and am buttoning
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00006.html (8,402 bytes)
- 85. Re: BugEye Redux (Long) (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1998 22:09:31 -0400
- Joe, In marketing classes, that's what they call price signaling. It's biggest applications today are in wine sales and bottled water. If I were within towing distance (1000 miles), I'd have broken
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00028.html (7,763 bytes)
- 86. Re: Tires (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1998 22:23:53 -0400
- wheel width profile od 13 155 70 21.54331 13 165 60 20.79528 13 175 60 21.26772 13 185 55 21.01181 13 185 60 21.74016 --
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00029.html (11,237 bytes)
- 87. Re: SUMMARY: Insurance for LBCs (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1998 21:28:45 -0400
- 800-922-4050 Have had them for a year. Nice people, fantastic rates, great policies regarding use, low cost. Had a little administrative heartache, but we're well past that now.
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00103.html (7,691 bytes)
- 88. 3 phone calls (a little long) (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Sat, 5 Sep 1998 10:18:14 -0400
- 2 children napping at once(!). Reflecting on my week of parts supplier dealings, here are near-transcripts of 3 phone calls with three different suppliers. Guess which 2 I'll be calling again. 1) Cal
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00126.html (10,176 bytes)
- 89. RE: 3 phone calls (a little long) (score: 1)
- Author: Jo Soave <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1998 19:29:32 -0400
- My original post was made out of frustration with, as Frank said, being treated like a number. Obviously, everyone's mileage may vary. I get the same kick out of guys like Skip at Shadetree and Greg
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00164.html (9,405 bytes)
- 90. Re: (Fwd) Inspect those brakes! (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 15:59:14 -0400
- store. Convenience stores and SUVs - the icons of all that is wrong with Amer- ah, nevermind. Glad you're ok.
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00204.html (7,307 bytes)
- 91. For Sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 18:41:27 -0400
- For sale: 1996 Labrador Retriever, low miles, color:yellow. Comes with several LBC parts in stomach, including a rocker bushing (worn), vented oil cap, and several metal "Austin" and "Patent" rocker
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00210.html (7,698 bytes)
- 92. Re: For Sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 22:46:56 -0400
- Believe me, it's crossed my mind. Great dog, scary appetite.
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00221.html (7,429 bytes)
- 93. Re: For Sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 22:48:35 -0400
- I forget. I'll be able to tell you in a day or so.
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00223.html (7,360 bytes)
- 94. Dipstick tube (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 22:54:29 -0400
- When I tore down my 1275 (bought to rebuild - had never used it), Frank had said I'd find the dipstick guide-tube remains in the pan, which I did. As I'm about to wrap this thing up, I"m wondering if
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00224.html (6,799 bytes)
- 95. Re: bugeye 500 miles (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 16:47:33 -0400
- These terms are why I like my LBC and the 90% of my job that is technical rather than the 10% that is "managerial". It's Gantt with 2 t's. It's a scheduling/planning tool. Widely mis-used by middle m
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00253.html (10,002 bytes)
- 96. Re: No power (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 22:14:09 -0400
- Compression? Probably checked it, but if not... Under "Normal" circumstances tolerance buildups in a cam (such as tolerances for location of the keyway, lobe location tolerances, etc) can cause a co
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00448.html (9,454 bytes)
- 97. Re: Question - Carpet snaps, number and location (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 16:53:47 -0400
- Ulix, I don't know if they're still around, but there was a place called Automat in NY in Hicksville. I did find a phone # on the web - (516) 938-7373 . I bought a closeout $100 set for my old MGB
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00481.html (11,620 bytes)
- 98. Re: Question - Carpet snaps, number and location (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 20:02:06 -0400
- Yes, it was (is?). I also saw their shop on several occasions. In fact, when I bought my top for the MGB one of the techs let me watch him put one on so I knew how to do it right. I used to work acr
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00491.html (8,259 bytes)
- 99. Re: HELP: Paint/body discussion (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 22:37:29 -0400
- And another thing... I was on the receiving end of one of those "$13,000 invested, must sell $xxxx / OBO" cars, and boy was it great at first. This time, I bought someone else's loss, and a real sho
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00516.html (8,936 bytes)
- 100. Re: HELP: Paint/discussion oops (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 23:07:52 -0400
- Screwed that up - I mean I'll KNOW what was done to the blue printed engine since i did it myself.
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00520.html (6,769 bytes)
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