Let me echo what the other Jeff said - Skip Kelsey is a great resource!
Mainly, he does MGB and T-series stuff, but a lot of parts are
interchangeable.
He had the Pertronix electronic ignition module for $10 less than other
suppliers and he gets orders out quickly.
JZ
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Church [SMTP:jchurch@exis.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 1998 1:12 AM
> To: Sprite List
> Subject: Re: DCOE prices
>
> Ron,
> You might want to contact:
>
> Shadetree Motors, Ltd.
> Skip Kelsey
> 3895 Mammoth Cave Ct.
> Pleasanton, CA 94588
> 510-846-1309
>
> I found that Skip was very helpful and friendly. He rounded up what I
> believe is the last RH (or was it LH) cold start unit (choke) in the
> free
> world for my 40 DCOE. I don't know if he sells used or new Webers,
> but he
> defiantly had the parts for them and knew them inside out. It's worth
> a
> shot.
>
> Jeff Church
> '59 Bugeye
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ron Soave <redlotus@spacey.net>
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Date: Monday, August 17, 1998 7:12 PM
> Subject: DCOE prices
>
>
> >After much soul searching, I've decided to put a DCOE on the 1275
> >(World's Longest Rebuild) for my Bugeye, and keep my 948 close by for
> >those occasions when originality is an issue. What is a reasonable
> >price? I saw insane prices for manifold-linkage-carb kits from
> Moss/VB.
> >British Parts NW was $120-$160 cheaper, but still a huge chunk of
> cash.
> >Does anyone have a new DCOE source they'd recommend, and what about
> used
> >prices. I've priced the 45 DCOE. The DGV is much cheaper and I've
> had
> >good luck with it on 1500's and MGB 1.8's, but I'm told by the
> highest
> >of authorities (Frank) that the DCOE is much more effective with a
> 1275.
> >Thanks,
> >Ron
> >PS - Did you hear what they found in Monica's dress? A wad of bills.
> >
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