Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 100, Issue 12

From: Alex Robertson via Spridgets <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:16:34 +0000 (UTC)

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Hi from Australia, I have double bearing hubs on my car. The standard hand =
brake fittings all fit in and work correctly. Mine is a 1969 model used on =
track and for road use. The bearing seals are different from standard thoug=
h. Cheers from Alex

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=C2=A0 1. Double bearing rear hubs ([email-masked])
=C2=A0 2. Re: Double bearing rear hubs (Rick Fisk)
=C2=A0 3. Re:=C2=A0 2? lowered semi-elliptical springs FS (Rick Fisk)
=C2=A0 4. Re:=C2=A0 2? lowered semi-elliptical springs FS (Howard Collins)
=C2=A0 5. Re:=C2=A0 2? lowered semi-elliptical springs FS (Linda Grunthaner=
)
=C2=A0 6. Re:=C2=A0 2? lowered semi-elliptical springs FS (Linda Grunthaner=
)
=C2=A0 7. Re: Double bearing rear hubs (Weslake1330)
 I'm in the process of upgrading the rear axle in Frank's Midget.=C2=A0 =C2=
=A0I have a set of Winners CircleDouble bearing hubs.=C2=A0 I need a functi=
onal emergency brake for staging at hillclimbs.=C2=A0 I see a big problem w=
ith the hub interfering with the emergency brake equalizing bar and the bra=
ke return spring.=C2=A0 I see lots of re-engineering to get this all to com=
e together and function.=C2=A0 Anyone go through this previously?Any constr=
uctive input will be well recieved.Thank you!ChuckSent from my LG MobileNev=
er seen a parking brake on a Spridget with double bearing hubs. =C2=A0No ro=
om for the standard mechanism. =C2=A0Might be easier to engineer something =
that grabs the driveshaft.

Sent from my keyboard
On Jul 15, 2019, at 5:50 PM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <spridgets@au=
tox.team.net> wrote:

 I'm in the process of upgrading the rear axle in Frank's Midget.=C2=A0 =C2=
=A0I have a set of Winners CircleDouble bearing hubs.=C2=A0 I need a functi=
onal emergency brake for staging at hillclimbs.=C2=A0 I see a big problem w=
ith the hub interfering with the emergency brake equalizing bar and the bra=
ke return spring.=C2=A0 I see lots of re-engineering to get this all to com=
e together and function.=C2=A0 Anyone go through this previously?Any constr=
uctive input will be well recieved.Thank you!ChuckSent from my LG Mobile

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Winners Circle in Cincinnati sells the wedges. =C2=A0They are designed to l=
ower the rear of a Spridget so you would have to install them "backwards" t=
o raise the rear of your car. =C2=A0They work by changing the angle of the =
springs in the spring box. =C2=A0If you put the shim with the thick part at=
 the front of the spring box it raises the car. =C2=A0If you install the sh=
im with the thick part at the rear of the spring box it lowers the car.
https://www.spridget.com/product-page/lowering-wedges

Rick

Sent from my keyboard
On Jul 15, 2019, at 6:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner <[email-masked]> wrote:

That sounds good Rick, who has those shims and I'll send pictures of my con=
dition as I'd like to use mine with new bushings that I believe Gerard has.=
Linda62 California Sprite "Pinky"

On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 2:07 PM Rick Fisk <[email-masked]> wrote:

Linda,
Ron's springs are semi elliptic and won't work on your car.=C2=A0 Your car =
has 1/4 elliptic springs.=C2=A0 If your springs are in good condition you c=
an adjust the height of the car with shims.=C2=A0 No need to replace the sp=
rings.

On Jul 6, 2019, at 8:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <spridgets@autox=
.team.net> wrote:

Hi Ron,I'm actually looking for higher ones for Pinky and back int the day =
Frank either gave me or suggested I buy a set of leafs at Carlisle and said=
 I can add them to my set on the car now. Could I add them to these or just=
 track down a good original set? I would like to lift Pinky a bit.Linda62 C=
alifornia Sprite "Pinky"
On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 8:28 AM Ron Soave via Spridgets <[email-masked]=
m.net> wrote:

Before I send these back, if anyone wants a set of 2=E2=80=9D lowered rear =
semi elliptical springs please let me know. Tom Colby uses these with succe=
ss on street and race Spridgets and recommended them, but they just won=E2=
=80=99t work on my hyper low car. $379 pair delivered to Grattan or plus sh=
ipping ($420 plus from Moss). I=E2=80=99m sending these back Friday if no t=
akers. ------------------------

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Before going further, it would be worth a look to see if Linda's car alread=
y has wedges installedand oriented to lower the ride height.=C2=A0
Howard Collins
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 15, 2019, at 9:48 PM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <[email-masked].=
net> wrote:

 Winners Circle in Cincinnati sells the wedges. =C2=A0They are designed to =
lower the rear of a Spridget so you would have to install them "backwards" =
to raise the rear of your car. =C2=A0They work by changing the angle of the=
 springs in the spring box. =C2=A0If you put the shim with the thick part a=
t the front of the spring box it raises the car. =C2=A0If you install the s=
him with the thick part at the rear of the spring box it lowers the car.
https://www.spridget.com/product-page/lowering-wedges

Rick

Sent from my keyboard
On Jul 15, 2019, at 6:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner <[email-masked]> wrote:

That sounds good Rick, who has those shims and I'll send pictures of my con=
dition as I'd like to use mine with new bushings that I believe Gerard has.=
Linda62 California Sprite "Pinky"

On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 2:07 PM Rick Fisk <[email-masked]> wrote:

Linda,
Ron's springs are semi elliptic and won't work on your car.=C2=A0 Your car =
has 1/4 elliptic springs.=C2=A0 If your springs are in good condition you c=
an adjust the height of the car with shims.=C2=A0 No need to replace the sp=
rings.

On Jul 6, 2019, at 8:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <spridgets@autox=
.team.net> wrote:

Hi Ron,I'm actually looking for higher ones for Pinky and back int the day =
Frank either gave me or suggested I buy a set of leafs at Carlisle and said=
 I can add them to my set on the car now. Could I add them to these or just=
 track down a good original set? I would like to lift Pinky a bit.Linda62 C=
alifornia Sprite "Pinky"
On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 8:28 AM Ron Soave via Spridgets <[email-masked]=
m.net> wrote:

Before I send these back, if anyone wants a set of 2=E2=80=9D lowered rear =
semi elliptical springs please let me know. Tom Colby uses these with succe=
ss on street and race Spridgets and recommended them, but they just won=E2=
=80=99t work on my hyper low car. $379 pair delivered to Grattan or plus sh=
ipping ($420 plus from Moss). I=E2=80=99m sending these back Friday if no t=
akers. ------------------------

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Rick,Thanks I'll orders some : )Linda62 California Sprite "Pinky"
On Mon, Jul 15, 2019 at 9:49 PM Rick Fisk <[email-masked]> wrote:

Winners Circle in Cincinnati sells the wedges.=C2=A0 They are designed to l=
ower the rear of a Spridget so you would have to install them "backwards" t=
o raise the rear of your car.=C2=A0 They work by changing the angle of the =
springs in the spring box.=C2=A0 If you put the shim with the thick part at=
 the front of the spring box it raises the car.=C2=A0 If you install the sh=
im with the thick part at the rear of the spring box it lowers the car.
https://www.spridget.com/product-page/lowering-wedges

Rick

Sent from my keyboard
On Jul 15, 2019, at 6:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner <[email-masked]> wrote:

That sounds good Rick, who has those shims and I'll send pictures of my con=
dition as I'd like to use mine with new bushings that I believe Gerard has.=
Linda62 California Sprite "Pinky"

On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 2:07 PM Rick Fisk <[email-masked]> wrote:

Linda,
Ron's springs are semi elliptic and won't work on your car.=C2=A0 Your car =
has 1/4 elliptic springs.=C2=A0 If your springs are in good condition you c=
an adjust the height of the car with shims.=C2=A0 No need to replace the sp=
rings.

On Jul 6, 2019, at 8:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <spridgets@autox=
.team.net> wrote:

Hi Ron,I'm actually looking for higher ones for Pinky and back int the day =
Frank either gave me or suggested I buy a set of leafs at Carlisle and said=
 I can add them to my set on the car now. Could I add them to these or just=
 track down a good original set? I would like to lift Pinky a bit.Linda62 C=
alifornia Sprite "Pinky"
On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 8:28 AM Ron Soave via Spridgets <[email-masked]=
m.net> wrote:

Before I send these back, if anyone wants a set of 2=E2=80=9D lowered rear =
semi elliptical springs please let me know. Tom Colby uses these with succe=
ss on street and race Spridgets and recommended them, but they just won=E2=
=80=99t work on my hyper low car. $379 pair delivered to Grattan or plus sh=
ipping ($420 plus from Moss). I=E2=80=99m sending these back Friday if no t=
akers. ------------------------

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Howard interesting point, I'll investigate before purchasing.Linda62 Califo=
rnia Sprite "Pinky"
On Mon, Jul 15, 2019 at 10:15 PM Howard Collins <[email-masked]> wrote:

Before going further, it would be worth a look to see if Linda's car alread=
y has wedges installedand oriented to lower the ride height.=C2=A0
Howard Collins
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 15, 2019, at 9:48 PM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <[email-masked].=
net> wrote:

Winners Circle in Cincinnati sells the wedges.=C2=A0 They are designed to l=
ower the rear of a Spridget so you would have to install them "backwards" t=
o raise the rear of your car.=C2=A0 They work by changing the angle of the =
springs in the spring box.=C2=A0 If you put the shim with the thick part at=
 the front of the spring box it raises the car.=C2=A0 If you install the sh=
im with the thick part at the rear of the spring box it lowers the car.
https://www.spridget.com/product-page/lowering-wedges

Rick

Sent from my keyboard
On Jul 15, 2019, at 6:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner <[email-masked]> wrote:

That sounds good Rick, who has those shims and I'll send pictures of my con=
dition as I'd like to use mine with new bushings that I believe Gerard has.=
Linda62 California Sprite "Pinky"

On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 2:07 PM Rick Fisk <[email-masked]> wrote:

Linda,
Ron's springs are semi elliptic and won't work on your car.=C2=A0 Your car =
has 1/4 elliptic springs.=C2=A0 If your springs are in good condition you c=
an adjust the height of the car with shims.=C2=A0 No need to replace the sp=
rings.

On Jul 6, 2019, at 8:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <spridgets@autox=
.team.net> wrote:

Hi Ron,I'm actually looking for higher ones for Pinky and back int the day =
Frank either gave me or suggested I buy a set of leafs at Carlisle and said=
 I can add them to my set on the car now. Could I add them to these or just=
 track down a good original set? I would like to lift Pinky a bit.Linda62 C=
alifornia Sprite "Pinky"
On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 8:28 AM Ron Soave via Spridgets <[email-masked]=
m.net> wrote:

Before I send these back, if anyone wants a set of 2=E2=80=9D lowered rear =
semi elliptical springs please let me know. Tom Colby uses these with succe=
ss on street and race Spridgets and recommended them, but they just won=E2=
=80=99t work on my hyper low car. $379 pair delivered to Grattan or plus sh=
ipping ($420 plus from Moss). I=E2=80=99m sending these back Friday if no t=
akers. ------------------------

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Time to fit 8 inch drums and not have that equalising bar.=C2=A0 Or modify =
to fit.=C2=A0 Over here there's no need for a handbrake on a hillclimb car =
because the starter's assistant holds the car with a wedge under one of the=
 back wheel/tyres.=C2=A0=C2=A0
On Mon, 15 Jul 2019 at 23:08, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <[email-masked]=
.net> wrote:

Never seen a parking brake on a Spridget with double bearing hubs.=C2=A0 No=
 room for the standard mechanism.=C2=A0 Might be easier to engineer somethi=
ng that grabs the driveshaft.

Sent from my keyboard
On Jul 15, 2019, at 5:50 PM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <spridgets@au=
tox.team.net> wrote:

 I'm in the process of upgrading the rear axle in Frank's Midget.=C2=A0 =C2=
=A0I have a set of Winners CircleDouble bearing hubs.=C2=A0 I need a functi=
onal emergency brake for staging at hillclimbs.=C2=A0 I see a big problem w=
ith the hub interfering with the emergency brake equalizing bar and the bra=
ke return spring.=C2=A0 I see lots of re-engineering to get this all to com=
e together and function.=C2=A0 Anyone go through this previously?Any constr=
uctive input will be well recieved.Thank you!ChuckSent from my LG Mobile

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Hi from Australia, I have double bearing hubs on my car. The standard hand =
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track and for road use. The bearing seals are different from standard thoug=
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    <div style=3D"font-size:10pt;"><div>I'm in the process of upgrading the=
 rear axle in Frank's Midget.&nbsp; &nbsp;I have a set of Winners Circle</d=
iv><div>Double bearing hubs.&nbsp; I need a functional emergency brake for =
staging at hillclimbs.&nbsp; I see a big problem with the hub interfering w=
ith the emergency brake equalizing bar and the brake return spring.&nbsp; I=
 see lots of re-engineering to get this all to come together and function.&=
nbsp; Anyone go through this previously?</div><div>Any constructive input w=
ill be well recieved.</div><div>Thank you!</div><div>Chuck</div><div><div s=
tyle=3D"font-size:9pt;"><i>Sent from my LG Mobile</i></div></div></div>

</div></div></div><div id=3D"ymsg17756" class=3D"ymsg8740895173" src=3D"mid=
://ADIAUjZUZ5_CXS4RfArNoLOK6BA/3.2"><div id=3D"yiv8963165256"><div>Never se=
en a parking brake on a Spridget with double bearing hubs. &nbsp;No room fo=
r the standard mechanism. &nbsp;Might be easier to engineer something that =
grabs the driveshaft.<div><br></div><div><br><br><div id=3D"yiv8963165256Ap=
pleMailSignature" dir=3D"ltr">Sent from my keyboard</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><=
br>On Jul 15, 2019, at 5:50 PM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets &lt;<a rel=
=3D"nofollow" ymailto=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank"=
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    <div style=3D"font-size:10pt;"><div>I'm in the process of upgrading the=
 rear axle in Frank's Midget.&nbsp; &nbsp;I have a set of Winners Circle</d=
iv><div>Double bearing hubs.&nbsp; I need a functional emergency brake for =
staging at hillclimbs.&nbsp; I see a big problem with the hub interfering w=
ith the emergency brake equalizing bar and the brake return spring.&nbsp; I=
 see lots of re-engineering to get this all to come together and function.&=
nbsp; Anyone go through this previously?</div><div>Any constructive input w=
ill be well recieved.</div><div>Thank you!</div><div>Chuck</div><div><div s=
tyle=3D"font-size:9pt;"><i>Sent from my LG Mobile</i></div></div></div>

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 Circle in Cincinnati sells the wedges. &nbsp;They are designed to lower th=
e rear of a Spridget so you would have to install them "backwards" to raise=
 the rear of your car. &nbsp;They work by changing the angle of the springs=
 in the spring box. &nbsp;If you put the shim with the thick part at the fr=
ont of the spring box it raises the car. &nbsp;If you install the shim with=
 the thick part at the rear of the spring box it lowers the car.<div><br></=
div><div><a rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"https://www.spridget=
.com/product-page/lowering-wedges">https://www.spridget.com/product-page/lo=
wering-wedges</a><br><div><br></div><div>Rick</div><div><br></div><div><img=
 src=3D"cid:spxkNRr2WabRPyIaMHsD" yahoo_partid=3D"3.3.2.2" alt=3D"image1.jp=
eg" id=3D"yiv8963165256E0193646-01A6-4469-B48B-9D0FB06E877B"><br><br><div i=
d=3D"yiv8963165256AppleMailSignature" dir=3D"ltr">Sent from my keyboard</di=
v><div dir=3D"ltr"><br>On Jul 15, 2019, at 6:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner &lt;<a=
 rel=3D"nofollow" ymailto=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank"=
 href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<b=
r><br></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr"><div dir=3D"ltr"><di=
v dir=3D"ltr">That sounds good Rick, who has those shims and I'll send pict=
ures of my condition as I'd like to use mine with new bushings that I belie=
ve Gerard has.<div><div>Linda</div><div>62 California Sprite "Pinky"</div><=
/div><div><br></div></div></div><br><div class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_quote"=
><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_attr">On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at =
2:07 PM Rick Fisk &lt;<a rel=3D"nofollow" ymailto=3D"mailto:refisk@charterm=
i.net" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">refisk@charte=
rmi.net</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_quo=
te" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-sty=
le:solid;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex;"><div><div di=
r=3D"ltr"><span></span></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Linda,</div><div dir=3D"ltr">=
<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Ron's springs are semi elliptic and won't work o=
n your car.&nbsp; Your car has 1/4 elliptic springs.&nbsp; If your springs =
are in good condition you can adjust the height of the car with shims.&nbsp=
; No need to replace the springs.</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=
=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">On Jul 6, 2019, at 8:34 AM, Linda Grunt=
haner via Spridgets &lt;<a rel=3D"nofollow" ymailto=3D"mailto:spridgets@aut=
ox.team.net" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">spr=
[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><div dir=3D"ltr"=
><br></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr"><div dir=3D"ltr">Hi R=
on,<div>I'm actually looking for higher ones for Pinky and back int the day=
 Frank either gave me or suggested I buy a set of leafs at Carlisle and sai=
d I can add them to my set on the car now. Could I add them to these or jus=
t track down a good original set? I would like to lift Pinky a bit.</div><d=
iv>Linda</div><div>62 California Sprite "Pinky"</div></div><br><div class=
=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_=
attr">On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 8:28 AM Ron Soave via Spridgets &lt;<a rel=3D"=
nofollow" ymailto=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank" hre=
f=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrot=
e:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:=
0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;border-left=
-color:rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex;">Before I send these back, if any=
one wants a set of 2=E2=80=9D lowered rear semi elliptical springs please l=
et me know. Tom Colby uses these with success on street and race Spridgets =
and recommended them, but they just won=E2=80=99t work on my hyper low car.=
 $379 pair delivered to Grattan or plus shipping ($420 plus from Moss). I=
=E2=80=99m sending these back Friday if no takers. ------------------------=
<br>
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 class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail-m_-3358166256214503484gmail_signature"><div di=
r=3D"ltr"><span style=3D"font-size:small;">"Pay if forward" in honor of Fra=
nk Clarici III, Spritenut</span><br></div></div>
</div></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr">&lt;pinky &am=
p; bus garage.JPG&gt;</div></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=
=3D"ltr"><span>------------------------</span><br><span></span><br><span><a=
 rel=3D"nofollow" ymailto=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_bl=
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ir=3D"ltr"><span style=3D"font-size:small;">"Pay if forward" in honor of Fr=
ank Clarici III, Spritenut</span><br></div></div>
</div></blockquote></div></div></div></div></div><div id=3D"ymsg73083" clas=
s=3D"ymsg8740895173" src=3D"mid://ADIAUjZUZ5_CXS4RfArNoLOK6BA/3.4"><div id=
=3D"yiv8963165256"><div><div>Before going further, it would be worth a look=
 to see if Linda's car already has wedges installed</div><div id=3D"yiv8963=
165256AppleMailSignature">and oriented to lower the ride height.&nbsp;</div=
><div id=3D"yiv8963165256AppleMailSignature"><br></div><div id=3D"yiv896316=
5256AppleMailSignature">Howard Collins</div><div id=3D"yiv8963165256AppleMa=
ilSignature"><br>Sent from my iPhone</div><div><br>On Jul 15, 2019, at 9:48=
 PM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets &lt;<a rel=3D"nofollow" ymailto=3D"mailto:spri=
[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]=
.net">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type=
=3D"cite"><div> Winners Circle in Cincinnati sells the wedges. &nbsp;They a=
re designed to lower the rear of a Spridget so you would have to install th=
em "backwards" to raise the rear of your car. &nbsp;They work by changing t=
he angle of the springs in the spring box. &nbsp;If you put the shim with t=
he thick part at the front of the spring box it raises the car. &nbsp;If yo=
u install the shim with the thick part at the rear of the spring box it low=
ers the car.<div><br></div><div><a rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank" href=
=3D"https://www.spridget.com/product-page/lowering-wedges">https://www.spri=
dget.com/product-page/lowering-wedges</a><br><div><br></div><div>Rick</div>=
<div><br></div><div>&lt;image1.jpeg&gt;<br><br><div id=3D"yiv8963165256Appl=
eMailSignature" dir=3D"ltr">Sent from my keyboard</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br=
>On Jul 15, 2019, at 6:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner &lt;<a rel=3D"nofollow" ymai=
lto=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"mailto:grunth=
[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br><br></div><blockquot=
e type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr"><div dir=3D"ltr"><div dir=3D"ltr">That sou=
nds good Rick, who has those shims and I'll send pictures of my condition a=
s I'd like to use mine with new bushings that I believe Gerard has.<div><di=
v>Linda</div><div>62 California Sprite "Pinky"</div></div><div><br></div></=
div></div><br><div class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" clas=
s=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_attr">On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 2:07 PM Rick Fisk &lt;=
<a rel=3D"nofollow" ymailto=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blan=
k" href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:=
<br></div><blockquote class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0p=
x 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;border-left-c=
olor:rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex;"><div><div dir=3D"ltr"><span></span=
></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Linda,</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"=
ltr">Ron's springs are semi elliptic and won't work on your car.&nbsp; Your=
 car has 1/4 elliptic springs.&nbsp; If your springs are in good condition =
you can adjust the height of the car with shims.&nbsp; No need to replace t=
he springs.</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div=
 dir=3D"ltr">On Jul 6, 2019, at 8:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets &lt=
;<a rel=3D"nofollow" ymailto=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"=
_blank" href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</=
a>&gt; wrote:</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><blockquote =
type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr"><div dir=3D"ltr">Hi Ron,<div>I'm actually lo=
oking for higher ones for Pinky and back int the day Frank either gave me o=
r suggested I buy a set of leafs at Carlisle and said I can add them to my =
set on the car now. Could I add them to these or just track down a good ori=
ginal set? I would like to lift Pinky a bit.</div><div>Linda</div><div>62 C=
alifornia Sprite "Pinky"</div></div><br><div class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_qu=
ote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_attr">On Sat, Jul 6, 2019=
 at 8:28 AM Ron Soave via Spridgets &lt;<a rel=3D"nofollow" ymailto=3D"mail=
to:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"mailto:spridgets@aut=
ox.team.net">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote c=
lass=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-=
left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204);p=
adding-left:1ex;">Before I send these back, if anyone wants a set of 2=E2=
=80=9D lowered rear semi elliptical springs please let me know. Tom Colby u=
ses these with success on street and race Spridgets and recommended them, b=
ut they just won=E2=80=99t work on my hyper low car. $379 pair delivered to=
 Grattan or plus shipping ($420 plus from Moss). I=E2=80=99m sending these =
back Friday if no takers. ------------------------<br>
<br>
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blank" href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a=
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 class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail-m_-3358166256214503484gmail_signature"><div di=
r=3D"ltr"><span style=3D"font-size:small;">"Pay if forward" in honor of Fra=
nk Clarici III, Spritenut</span><br></div></div>
</div></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr">&lt;pinky &am=
p; bus garage.JPG&gt;</div></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=
=3D"ltr"><span>------------------------</span><br><span></span><br><span><a=
 rel=3D"nofollow" ymailto=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_bl=
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ir=3D"ltr"><span style=3D"font-size:small;">"Pay if forward" in honor of Fr=
ank Clarici III, Spritenut</span><br></div></div>
</div></blockquote></div></div></div></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"=
><div><span>------------------------</span><br><span></span><br><span><a re=
l=3D"nofollow" ymailto=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank=
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ote></div></div></div><div id=3D"ymsg47582" class=3D"ymsg8740895173" src=3D=
"mid://ADIAUjZUZ5_CXS4RfArNoLOK6BA/3.5"><div id=3D"yiv8963165256"><div dir=
=3D"ltr">Rick,<div>Thanks I'll orders some : )</div><div>Linda</div><div>62=
 California Sprite "Pinky"</div></div><br><div class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_=
quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_attr">On Mon, Jul 15, 2=
019 at 9:49 PM Rick Fisk &lt;<a rel=3D"nofollow" ymailto=3D"mailto:refisk@c=
hartermi.net" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">refisk=
@chartermi.net</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"yiv8963165256gm=
ail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-l=
eft-style:solid;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex;"><div>=
Winners Circle in Cincinnati sells the wedges.&nbsp; They are designed to l=
ower the rear of a Spridget so you would have to install them "backwards" t=
o raise the rear of your car.&nbsp; They work by changing the angle of the =
springs in the spring box.&nbsp; If you put the shim with the thick part at=
 the front of the spring box it raises the car.&nbsp; If you install the sh=
im with the thick part at the rear of the spring box it lowers the car.<div=
><br></div><div><a rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"https://www.s=
pridget.com/product-page/lowering-wedges">https://www.spridget.com/product-=
page/lowering-wedges</a><br><div><br></div><div>Rick</div><div><br></div><d=
iv><img src=3D"cid:aBaYfjpxE9QU7vlZnXUl" yahoo_partid=3D"3.5.2" alt=3D"imag=
e1.jpeg" id=3D"yiv8963165256gmail-m_-2760425977697761430E0193646-01A6-4469-=
B48B-9D0FB06E877B"><br><br><div id=3D"yiv8963165256gmail-m_-276042597769776=
1430AppleMailSignature" dir=3D"ltr">Sent from my keyboard</div><div dir=3D"=
ltr"><br>On Jul 15, 2019, at 6:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner &lt;<a rel=3D"nofoll=
ow" ymailto=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"mailt=
o:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br><br></div><b=
lockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr"><div dir=3D"ltr"><div dir=3D"ltr">=
That sounds good Rick, who has those shims and I'll send pictures of my con=
dition as I'd like to use mine with new bushings that I believe Gerard has.=
<div><div>Linda</div><div>62 California Sprite "Pinky"</div></div><div><br>=
</div></div></div><br><div class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"l=
tr" class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_attr">On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 2:07 PM Rick F=
isk &lt;<a rel=3D"nofollow" ymailto=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=
=3D"_blank" href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&g=
t; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_quote" style=3D"=
margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;bord=
er-left-color:rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex;"><div><div dir=3D"ltr"><sp=
an></span></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Linda,</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><di=
v dir=3D"ltr">Ron's springs are semi elliptic and won't work on your car.&n=
bsp; Your car has 1/4 elliptic springs.&nbsp; If your springs are in good c=
ondition you can adjust the height of the car with shims.&nbsp; No need to =
replace the springs.</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><=
/div><div dir=3D"ltr">On Jul 6, 2019, at 8:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spri=
dgets &lt;<a rel=3D"nofollow" ymailto=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" t=
arget=3D"_blank" href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]=
eam.net</a>&gt; wrote:</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><bl=
ockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr"><div dir=3D"ltr">Hi Ron,<div>I'm ac=
tually looking for higher ones for Pinky and back int the day Frank either =
gave me or suggested I buy a set of leafs at Carlisle and said I can add th=
em to my set on the car now. Could I add them to these or just track down a=
 good original set? I would like to lift Pinky a bit.</div><div>Linda</div>=
<div>62 California Sprite "Pinky"</div></div><br><div class=3D"yiv896316525=
6gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_attr">On Sat, Ju=
l 6, 2019 at 8:28 AM Ron Soave via Spridgets &lt;<a rel=3D"nofollow" ymailt=
o=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"mailto:spri=
[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blo=
ckquote class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8e=
x;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;border-left-color:rgb(204,2=
04,204);padding-left:1ex;">Before I send these back, if anyone wants a set =
of 2=E2=80=9D lowered rear semi elliptical springs please let me know. Tom =
Colby uses these with success on street and race Spridgets and recommended =
them, but they just won=E2=80=99t work on my hyper low car. $379 pair deliv=
ered to Grattan or plus shipping ($420 plus from Moss). I=E2=80=99m sending=
 these back Friday if no takers. ------------------------<br>
<br>
<a rel=3D"nofollow" ymailto=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_=
blank" href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a=
><br>
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</blockquote></div><br clear=3D"all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir=3D"ltr"=
 class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail-m_-2760425977697761430gmail-m_-335816625621450=
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div><br></div>-- <br><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_signature=
"><div dir=3D"ltr"><span style=3D"font-size:small;">"Pay if forward" in hon=
or of Frank Clarici III, Spritenut</span><br></div></div></div></div><div i=
d=3D"ymsg75606" class=3D"ymsg8740895173" src=3D"mid://ADIAUjZUZ5_CXS4RfArNo=
LOK6BA/3.6"><div id=3D"yiv8963165256"><div dir=3D"ltr"><div dir=3D"ltr">How=
ard interesting point, I'll investigate before purchasing.<div><div>Linda</=
div><div>62 California Sprite "Pinky"</div></div></div></div><br><div class=
=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_=
attr">On Mon, Jul 15, 2019 at 10:15 PM Howard Collins &lt;<a rel=3D"nofollo=
w" ymailto=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"mailto:mini=
[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"y=
iv8963165256gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-widt=
h:1px;border-left-style:solid;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204);padding-le=
ft:1ex;"><div><div>Before going further, it would be worth a look to see if=
 Linda's car already has wedges installed</div><div id=3D"yiv8963165256gmai=
l-m_7480829741986429248AppleMailSignature">and oriented to lower the ride h=
eight.&nbsp;</div><div id=3D"yiv8963165256gmail-m_7480829741986429248AppleM=
ailSignature"><br></div><div id=3D"yiv8963165256gmail-m_7480829741986429248=
AppleMailSignature">Howard Collins</div><div id=3D"yiv8963165256gmail-m_748=
0829741986429248AppleMailSignature"><br>Sent from my iPhone</div><div><br>O=
n Jul 15, 2019, at 9:48 PM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets &lt;<a rel=3D"nofollow"=
 ymailto=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"mail=
to:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br><br=
></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div>Winners Circle in Cincinnati sells th=
e wedges.&nbsp; They are designed to lower the rear of a Spridget so you wo=
uld have to install them "backwards" to raise the rear of your car.&nbsp; T=
hey work by changing the angle of the springs in the spring box.&nbsp; If y=
ou put the shim with the thick part at the front of the spring box it raise=
s the car.&nbsp; If you install the shim with the thick part at the rear of=
 the spring box it lowers the car.<div><br></div><div><a rel=3D"nofollow" t=
arget=3D"_blank" href=3D"https://www.spridget.com/product-page/lowering-wed=
ges">https://www.spridget.com/product-page/lowering-wedges</a><br><div><br>=
</div><div>Rick</div><div><br></div><div>&lt;image1.jpeg&gt;<br><br><div id=
=3D"yiv8963165256gmail-m_7480829741986429248AppleMailSignature" dir=3D"ltr"=
>Sent from my keyboard</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br>On Jul 15, 2019, at 6:34 A=
M, Linda Grunthaner &lt;<a rel=3D"nofollow" ymailto=3D"mailto:grunthaner@gm=
ail.com" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">grunthaner@=
gmail.com</a>&gt; wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D=
"ltr"><div dir=3D"ltr"><div dir=3D"ltr">That sounds good Rick, who has thos=
e shims and I'll send pictures of my condition as I'd like to use mine with=
 new bushings that I believe Gerard has.<div><div>Linda</div><div>62 Califo=
rnia Sprite "Pinky"</div></div><div><br></div></div></div><br><div class=3D=
"yiv8963165256gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_att=
r">On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 2:07 PM Rick Fisk &lt;<a rel=3D"nofollow" ymailto=
=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"mailto:refisk@ch=
artermi.net">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=
=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left=
-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204);paddi=
ng-left:1ex;"><div><div dir=3D"ltr"><span></span></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Lin=
da,</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Ron's springs are semi=
 elliptic and won't work on your car.&nbsp; Your car has 1/4 elliptic sprin=
gs.&nbsp; If your springs are in good condition you can adjust the height o=
f the car with shims.&nbsp; No need to replace the springs.</div><div dir=
=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">On Jul 6, 20=
19, at 8:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets &lt;<a rel=3D"nofollow" ymai=
lto=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"mailto:sp=
[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:</div><div d=
ir=3D"ltr"><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D=
"ltr"><div dir=3D"ltr">Hi Ron,<div>I'm actually looking for higher ones for=
 Pinky and back int the day Frank either gave me or suggested I buy a set o=
f leafs at Carlisle and said I can add them to my set on the car now. Could=
 I add them to these or just track down a good original set? I would like t=
o lift Pinky a bit.</div><div>Linda</div><div>62 California Sprite "Pinky"<=
/div></div><br><div class=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" cla=
ss=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_attr">On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 8:28 AM Ron Soave via=
 Spridgets &lt;<a rel=3D"nofollow" ymailto=3D"mailto:[email-masked]=
et" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">spridgets@au=
tox.team.net</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"yiv8963165256gmai=
l_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-lef=
t-style:solid;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex;">Before =
I send these back, if anyone wants a set of 2=E2=80=9D lowered rear semi el=
liptical springs please let me know. Tom Colby uses these with success on s=
treet and race Spridgets and recommended them, but they just won=E2=80=99t =
work on my hyper low car. $379 pair delivered to Grattan or plus shipping (=
$420 plus from Moss). I=E2=80=99m sending these back Friday if no takers. -=
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yle=3D"font-size:small;">"Pay if forward" in honor of Frank Clarici III, Sp=
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sg8740895173" src=3D"mid://ADIAUjZUZ5_CXS4RfArNoLOK6BA/3.7"><div id=3D"yiv8=
963165256"><div dir=3D"ltr">Time to fit 8 inch drums and not have that equa=
lising bar.&nbsp; Or modify to fit.&nbsp; Over here there's no need for a h=
andbrake on a hillclimb car because the starter's assistant holds the car w=
ith a wedge under one of the back wheel/tyres.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><br><div cl=
ass=3D"yiv8963165256gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"yiv8963165256gma=
il_attr">On Mon, 15 Jul 2019 at 23:08, Rick Fisk via Spridgets &lt;<a rel=
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gin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1=
ex;"><div>Never seen a parking brake on a Spridget with double bearing hubs=
.&nbsp; No room for the standard mechanism.&nbsp; Might be easier to engine=
er something that grabs the driveshaft.<div><br></div><div><br><br><div id=
=3D"yiv8963165256gmail-m_-8692642254009131953AppleMailSignature" dir=3D"ltr=
">Sent from my keyboard</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br>On Jul 15, 2019, at 5:50 =
PM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets &lt;<a rel=3D"nofollow" ymailto=3D"mai=
lto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"mailto:spridgets@au=
tox.team.net">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br><br></div><blockqu=
ote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr">

    <div style=3D"font-size:10pt;"><div>I'm in the process of upgrading the=
 rear axle in Frank's Midget.&nbsp; &nbsp;I have a set of Winners Circle</d=
iv><div>Double bearing hubs.&nbsp; I need a functional emergency brake for =
staging at hillclimbs.&nbsp; I see a big problem with the hub interfering w=
ith the emergency brake equalizing bar and the brake return spring.&nbsp; I=
 see lots of re-engineering to get this all to come together and function.&=
nbsp; Anyone go through this previously?</div><div>Any constructive input w=
ill be well recieved.</div><div>Thank you!</div><div>Chuck</div><div><div s=
tyle=3D"font-size:9pt;"><i>Sent from my LG Mobile</i></div></div></div>

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