- 161. Re: [Spridgets] Rotor quality problems (score: 1)
- Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>
- Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:46:15 -0400
- Would you classify the failures as electrical (something you could measure with a volt/ohm meter) or mechanical (a tolerance defect you could detect with a micrometer)?? Tim Tim Collins ____________
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- 162. [Spridgets] Body Double (score: 1)
- Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>
- Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:26:28 -0400
- Compare these pics and tell me if this isn't a case of "Body Double." Pic #1 www.spritespot.com Go to photos and search for "Filet of Spite" On page 2 of the pics - top center - Hopper is pictured in
- /html/spridgets/2007-09/msg00765.html (6,849 bytes)
- 163. Re: [Spridgets] Tapered roller bearings (score: 1)
- Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>
- Date: Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:56:28 -0400
- Watch John Twist's video. I think that's what you want to know. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJYIXZtnIiw Tim Collins 1966 AH Sprite _______________________________________________ Edit your replies
- /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00007.html (9,523 bytes)
- 164. [Spridgets] Seam sealer (score: 1)
- Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>
- Date: Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:12:45 -0400
- I want to put seam sealer on my Sprite soon, but am wondering when it should go on. I have sandblasted the body and then gave it a coat of etching primer. The plan is to send it off to a body shop fo
- /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00039.html (6,870 bytes)
- 165. Re: [Spridgets] Unique Car Lift (score: 1)
- Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>
- Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:12:03 -0400
- Just saw this ramp at the Northwood University auto show in Midland, MI. www.rampboss.com. They appear to be a relatively new company from some of the stuff mentioned on their web site. Same idea as
- /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00082.html (7,931 bytes)
- 166. Re: [Spridgets] Help a lister (score: 1)
- Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>
- Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2007 22:23:36 -0400
- Any anonymous (OK, anybody) lister who is contemplating a trip to Flint MI should consider what armaments might be appropriate for the trip. I know this list can help with this too! LOL Tim (out of r
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- 167. [Spridgets] Frank's 67 (score: 1)
- Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>
- Date: Sat, 06 Oct 2007 11:46:47 -0400
- Here's a pic of Frank's '67. No raccoons in sight. http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=28qww3k&s=2 Tim Collins 1966 AH Sprite _______________________________________________ Edit your replies http://www.
- /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00155.html (6,790 bytes)
- 168. [Spridgets] Nice picture (score: 1)
- Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>
- Date: Sun, 07 Oct 2007 17:01:50 -0400
- . . . of a MG T? taken in Cornwall. See it today at: http://www.cornwallcam.co.uk/ (pictures change tomorrow) Tim Collins 1966 AH Sprite _______________________________________________ Edit your repl
- /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00180.html (6,628 bytes)
- 169. Re: [Spridgets] Early next month I'll go hunting for the metal scrap (score: 1)
- Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>
- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:54:20 -0400
- Did you try a powerful shop vacuum? When you folks need powerful magnets, get them from a junked microwave oven. The magnitron has two very powerful magnets each about 1/2" thick and 2" in diameter
- /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00584.html (8,914 bytes)
- 170. [Spridgets] Paint Code Needed - OE White (score: 1)
- Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>
- Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:02:33 -0400
- I am ready to have my Sprite painted but I need a paint code for Diamont paint for OLD ENGLISH WHITE. My painter couldn't find OEW in his computer system and said he would have to make a call. I thin
- /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00675.html (7,308 bytes)
- 171. Re: [Spridgets] Old English White (score: 1)
- Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>
- Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:29:30 -0400
- Thanks to all who responded with color codes and options. I did find a few scraps of the original panels that were cut out and replaced during the rebuild so I do have some original paint color - ver
- /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00761.html (7,284 bytes)
- 172. Re: [Spridgets] Starter Issue (score: 1)
- Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>
- Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:12:11 -0400
- Time for a new ring gear and possibly pinion too. I had a jeep with your problems. I used to try the starter and if it didn't engage I had to open the hood, grab the fan belt and turn the engine a b
- /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00870.html (8,061 bytes)
- 173. [Spridgets] Detroit Iron (score: 1)
- Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>
- Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:59:04 -0500
- My neighbor has a '66 Impala with a big (truck?) engine. His problem is that the engine torque is large enough and the motor mounts are weak enough to tear the motor free from the mounts. This screws
- /html/spridgets/2007-11/msg00159.html (7,476 bytes)
- 174. Re: [Spridgets] Odd Vin on a midget (score: 1)
- Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>
- Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:54:22 -0500
- My '66 Sprite has the vin stamped on the right front shock mount. I sent a pic to Jim. The vin is located toward the firewall side adjacent to the turned up edge of the shock mount plate. Tim Collins
- /html/spridgets/2007-11/msg00305.html (7,645 bytes)
- 175. Re: [Spridgets] Odd Vin on a midget (score: 1)
- Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>
- Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:45:34 -0500
- I believe you should be able to see the number with the shock in place. But, you will probably have to do a degreasing job there and if the paint is thick enough you may not be able to see the number
- /html/spridgets/2007-11/msg00332.html (7,830 bytes)
- 176. Re: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs (score: 1)
- Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>
- Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 10:49:00 -0500
- I was buying those lamps too from Walmart. They came with a 5 year guarantee. After 1 year they began blinking. I was only using them in a living room lamp so no rough duty for them. I did however sa
- /html/spridgets/2007-11/msg00372.html (7,924 bytes)
- 177. Re: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs (score: 1)
- Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>
- Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 08:25:09 -0500
- Apart from the "Illegal allien" comment, I've often thought that this describes ME as I work on the restoration of my '66 Sprite!!! Tim Collins 1966 AH Sprite _______________________________________
- /html/spridgets/2007-11/msg00441.html (7,898 bytes)
- 178. [Spridgets] Gas Tanks (score: 1)
- Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>
- Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:11:06 -0500
- Does anyone still reproduce the Sprite gas tank that uses the 6 screw sending unit rather than the lock ring arrangement. I see the guy from the east coast on ebay with his products, but they appear
- /html/spridgets/2007-11/msg00459.html (7,233 bytes)
- 179. Re: [Spridgets] New Technology (score: 1)
- Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>
- Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:08:14 -0500
- The article says; "The system, which can be attached to an automobile or aircraft carrier. . . " The won't work against our Spridgets because we don't drive them near aircraft carriers??????? Tim Col
- /html/spridgets/2007-11/msg00550.html (8,033 bytes)
- 180. [Spridgets] Thanksgiving with LBC content - pics. (score: 1)
- Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>
- Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:32:33 -0500
- In addition to the big things we are thankful for, I have a a few small items to add to my list this year. Today I picked up my Sprite parts from the paint shop. They look great! I've been working on
- /html/spridgets/2007-11/msg01017.html (8,581 bytes)
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