I think that this is the perfect time to let out all that stale flat air
and fill up those tires with nice fresh spring air. Makes 'em ride
better!
Paul
PAsgeirsson@juno.com
On Fri, 9 Apr 1999 18:13:53 -0400 "Robert Duquette"
<RobertDuquette@Sympatico.ca> writes:
>Does anyone know if he should test the air in the tires for
>originality
>before he changes those tires?
>
>Robert Duquette
>Ottawa ON Canada
>http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette
>RobertDuquette@Sympatico.ca
>'65 RHD BRG Sprite
>
>-----Original Message-----
>
>><< Hey group-
>> Just thought I would add more to the discussion by introducing
>>myself. My
>> name is Todd Milliken. Joined the group seeking knowledge and
>guidance on
>> restoring my first car, a 1966 Sprite that I have owned since I was
>17.
>> (I'm 31 now) >>
>>
>>- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>>
>>Welcome to the list, Todd! (Here we go again!) Please re-read
>everything
>we
>>all just posted to poor Travis. Glad this is a slow day on the list.
>>
>>Once again, my standard, new-lister advise is to religiously read
>British
>Car
>>magazine, get the catalogs from Moss Motors and Victoria British, and
>I
>might
>>add, join a British car club. Even if there aren't any locally, you
>can
>get
>>into a national club and get a useful newsletter. Read everything on
>this
>>list and take anything Peter C says as Gospel. You should also have
>some
>>good shop manuals on your car for the resto.
>>
>>All seriousness aside, read the posts and make your decisions, or
>take your
>>best shot. YMMV! You Texans do things your own way anyway!
>>
>>If your car has been sitting for a number of years, be aware that you
>will
>>have to replace just about everything that is made of rubber in the
>car.
>Be
>>especially careful of the brake parts. Your air-holding tires are
>probably
>>flat-spotted, but they aren't too expensive.
>>
>>Good luck with the resto. Let us know how the move goes, and keep us
>posted
>>with your progress and questions. How are you planning on moving it?
> Do
>you
>>have a trailer or are you renting something?
>>
>>Allen Hefner
>>'77 Midget
>>'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
>>
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