The first part of this message is that I found a new tailpipe extension in
my Midget's trunk (along with 1 wire wheel - where they came from who
knows!) and thought my problem was solved, but then pulled up behind the
midget and saw this really ugly looking muffler (all rusty and yucky)
hanging only about 3" off the ground.
Rest is self-explanatory below.
Bev C.
----- Original Message -----
From "Beverly Cleary" <bcleary at awod.com>
To: <Ankitterer@aol.com>
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2002 9:36 AM
Subject: Re: Update on my Midget
> Actually, I opened her trunk the other day to check to see if they had put
> in the spare tire when the replaced them on Saturday, and there was a
> tailpipe extension - all chrome and shiny. However, I think my entire
> problem is that the muffler sits too low to the ground - I think perhaps a
> muffler place can raise it up a bit so that you can't see it. Now it is
> only about 3" off the ground. I think some clamp somewhere broke loose or
> when we lived in Germany and the German mechanic put this muffler on he
> didn't mount it right. When you look at the back of the car all you see
is
> this rusty old muffler and pipe. I think if it were elevated, it would be
> OK with the chrome extension on it. Any ideas on that???
>
> Glad you liked the dip.
>
> Bev C.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Ankitterer@aol.com>
> To: <bcleary@awod.com>
> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2002 2:14 PM
> Subject: Re: Update on my Midget
>
>
> > Wanted to let you know that I did try the Reuben dip for Superbowl.
> Between
> > it and the Shrimp dip that another lady made, some of us didn't even
taste
> > the Chili. Hey, if your muffler is good, you can paint the tailpipe
with
> > silver paint. If you use spray, be sure to protect the rest of the car
> from
> > overspray. It won't stand up to close inspection, but will make a good
20
> > footer.
> >
> > Annice & Bob
> > 1960 Bugeye (Mk. IV in disguise)
> > 1966 Sprite Mk. III (Still in Boxes)
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