One of my bugeyes has this as well. Almost certainly the result of
a flailing drive shaft! (after a failed U-joint).
On mine, there was a little "reshaping" of the tunnel itself, like a donut
ring bulge.
One thing for sure, it aint original!
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: Larry and Sandi Miller <millerls@email.msn.com>
To: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, December 07, 1998 10:32 AM
Subject: Transmission Tunnel
>Every Spridget that I have ever looked at including all pictures of the
>bottom, show the bottom of the transmission tunnel as flat. On one of my
>Bugeye's there is a bulge right under the front u-joint. It is perfectly
>shaped and smooth and appears to be an original pressing. There is no
>indication that it was done by hand and I cannot think of any reason why
>anyone would want to. There is also no indication that any of this sheet
>metal has ever been replaced.
>
>Anybody ever see this on any Spridget?
>
>Larry Miller (larry@ado13.com)
>59 Bugeye (Starting to look like a Bugeye)
>59 Bugeye "BUGIIIS" (Undergoing a body transplant)
>78 911 SC (Faster than a Bugeye but not as much fun)
>Home Page http://www.ado13.com
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