Congrats on the purchase, I just got a 60 recently myself. I doubt you'll find
many "iron hands" here but more than your share of "blockheads" I almost top
that list ;-) In my boot area there are three metal rings that you fasten your
tire down with. Two are at the very back of the black hole along the back sheet
metal and one is in the center just over the lip of the rear parcel shelf. A
good reference book is the Original Sprite and Midget published by Bay View
books and written by Terry Horler. It is by no means the "gospel" but is a good
source of info. Best of luck with your new car, Brad
woodrat wrote:
> Just bought a more or less restored 60 Bugeye last week. Have been watching
> this list for a few days now and its been a revelation. I am on a list for
> little tbirds and its run with an iron hand.....this is some different;
> whimsy, slanted humor, wierdness and info. All that aside Ive a few
> questions that Ive not devined from the owners manual (thus far my only
> reference source).
> a. Was the spare tire fastened to the floor somehow? I cant find any
> evidence of this, back in that dark hole.
> b. I dont have an original jack. (help?) Can I use a scissors jack with a
> wood block and jack below the original jack point? When putting the car on
> a shop lift, jack pads go on A-arms and rear axle?
> c. I foolishly(?) would like to use the car for mini trips (Im in Florida);
> is there any easy way to have your "goods" and tools secured in the "dark
> hole" so as to maybe have them still there when you return from sightseeing?
> Like a locking door or some such other system which would slow down an
> amateur thief?
> d. The battery, as supplied, is the size of a yard tractor battery, while,
> of course the compartment is huge. What is battery number that is correct
> and or fills the hole?
> e. If I have done this posting improperly, please excuse.
> Larry Cogan, Melbourne, FL
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