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Re: 12/8 '77 Midget update

To: Larry and Sandi Miller <millerls@email.msn.com>
Subject: Re: 12/8 '77 Midget update
From: Mike Maclean <macleans@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 09 Dec 1998 12:47:15 -0800
Cc: Ajhsys@aol.com, spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
References: <009001be2395$c6bb1040$01362599@larry>
Reply-to: Mike Maclean <macleans@earthlink.net>
Sender: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
Larry and Sandi,
     I ordered the pre-bent tube set from Classic Tube.  I don't know what they
are using for a template, but the hydraulic lines they sent me were only
slightly close to being correctly bent.  I had to do alot of re-bending to make
them fit. Just my .02 cents.
                       Mike MacLean-60 Sprite


Larry and Sandi Miller wrote:

> Alan
>
> Classic Tube sells a set of pre-bent lines for a Spridget in Stainless
> Steel. The set for a Bugeye is $200.
>
> http://www.classictube.com/frames/4/index.html
>
> Larry
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ajhsys@aol.com <Ajhsys@aol.com>
> To: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>; mgs@Autox.Team.Net
> <mgs@Autox.Team.Net>; howersl@apci.com <howersl@apci.com>; NAMGBRED@aol.com
> <NAMGBRED@aol.com>; phax@eng.kns.com <phax@eng.kns.com>
> Date: 09 December, 1998 8:54 AM
> Subject: 12/8 '77 Midget update
>
> >Finally had some quality time with my '77 Midget yesterday afternoon.
> >
> >We got the front calipers off, very dirty and the pistons seem to be pretty
> >tight.  We cleaned the outsides and will tackle disassembly next time.  Got
> >two of three brake hoses off.  The RF is soaking!  That's the one that
> comes
> >thru the fender wall under the rad. overflow tank.  A tough reach, so I
> will
> >probably remove the tank.  The tank is held on the plate with a coily
> spring!
> >I will try to make a strap for it out of some sheet metal.
> >
> >Decided I'll have to replace the starter solenoid.  The bottom contact is
> very
> >rusted and the cable boot is melted.  Indications of a loose connection.
> >
> >Old tires are removed so now I can get the Rostyles blasted, painted, and
> buy
> >new tires.
> >
> >Also decided that all the brake lines should be replaced.  PO broke one
> >(unavoidably) when removing the master cyl. and I broke one removing the
> rear
> >brake hose.  Other breaks are imminent!  Plus they all show surface rust.
> >Better to be safe so I'll order a set.
> >
> >What type of brake lines do you all recommend?  Moss has copper/nickel
> alloy,
> >SICP sells copper (which I would suppose is also an alloy) but they haven't
> >had any in stock for over a year, and VB has steel brake lines.  I'm
> leaning
> >toward the Moss set because they say they are clearly marked with a coded
> >instruction sheet ($69.95).  Copper/nickel alloy doesn't sound like it will
> >rust like steel.
> >
> >Rear brakes.  Couldn't easily remove the drums but the screws came out
> without
> >a fuss.  Couldn't turn the adjusters with my little open end 5/32" so the
> >adjusters are soaking in PB Blaster.  Maybe I'll buy the brake adjuster
> >wrench.  Apologies to the homeless spider that crawled out of the drum!
> >
> >Only banged my head twice so it was a GOOD DAY!
> >
> >Allen Hefner
> >'77 Midget
> >'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
> >




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