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Re: Converting a UK Frogeye to USA Bugeye

To: Robert Duquette <RobertDuquette@Sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: Converting a UK Frogeye to USA Bugeye
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 16:48:44 -0800
Cc: Spridget List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Organization: WFO Racing
References: <05a201c0a11c$eadbbf40$a55be640@bobhost.Sympatico.ca>
Robert-- You'll have to talk to Brad about that "moonshine".  But I will say,
moonshine does look neat reflecting down on snow covered ground.

Robert Duquette wrote:

> How many nights of 'moonshine' ?
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> >...but do keep current with the workings of the heater system.  300 days of
> sunshine, many below freezing, right James?   Just like here in Klamath
> Falls... which by the way boasts 320 days of sunshine!
> >
> >WFO Herb
> >Keep the sticky side down!
> >Bugeyes, Mk III Sprite & '80 TR8... Almost catching up with Jon P.
> (Birdman)
> >Klamath Falls, Oregon
> >
> >James Nazarian Jr wrote:
> >
> >> Hey Robert,
> >>
> >> I don't think we've met, but my girlfriend Trisha sent you her
> impressions of driving a Bugeye in Colorado.  First off, I'm glad you
> decided to bring it, they are a joy to have in this area.  With over 300
> days of sunshine a year you won't regret it, and you may well forget how to
> work the hood.
> >>
> >> On Tue, Feb 27, 2001 at 07:17:11AM -0700, Robert Latham profoundly
> declared:
> >> > So some stupid questions
> >> >
> >> >       - after it been for a pollution check it
> >> >       will be issued with Colorado plates. So what
> >> >       is the best way to attach them. The current
> >> >       nmumber plate fits snugly in a recess at the
> >> >       back and on a small plate ( no bumper) at the
> >> >       front.
> >>
> >> If the front plate is the plinth that was available for bumperless cars,
> then keep using it.  Don't do anything too permanent because there is
> legislation going on right now to rid Colorado of the front plate
> requirement.  Off hand I don't remember how the rear one is mounted on
> Trisha's car, but I'm sure when she sees this she'll tell you.
> >> >
> >> >       - Petrol or Gas - I have 956cc Gold seal engine
> >> >       (basically a factory rebuild of the original
> >> >       956cc). I'm inteding to add some STP lead
> >> >       subsitute to the tank what rating fuel
> >> >       works best.
> >>
> >> With the altitude the required octane rating drops two points.  At sea
> level the regular gass is 87, up here it is 85.  For the diffence in cost we
> run premium in all our LBCs but the rule is you can run as low a rating as
> you can without pinging.  They will run on 85, but I prefer the premium
> because I feel like my gas mileage and performance is up a bit.
> >> >
> >> >       - Carbs being at 5000ft+ intending to fit some
> >> >       lean needles to its HS1 carbs, does this make
> >> >       sense.
> >> It makes sense, but it is unnecessary.  I taking a few flats out of the
> jets will lean the mixture over the whole range of throttle, assuming the
> car ran right in the UK, that is all you will need to do to get it running
> right here.  I think as a rough guess, it will take 8 flats leaner to get in
> the correct range.  I've brought a few cars here from sealevel, and they all
> seem to take about 8 flats.
> >>
> >> >
> >> > Any other thoughts as to what needs doing - I hope it will
> >> > not need seat belts etc.
> >> >
> >> Seat belts are not required for pre-67 cars, but if they were ever
> installed then they will have to be there.  Either way If you ever get
> stopped you will probably get ticketed, and you will have to explain to the
> court that the law says you don't have to have them.  I doubt the traffic
> cops will know this.  If you want, Moss has some nice vintage looking belts
> (lap only) that go very well in a bugeye.
> >>
> >> Consider the classic plates, they are a bit more expensive, but they only
> require smog testing every 5 years.  I don't know the rules on mileage and
> driving with them though.
> >>
> >> > Robert
> >> >
> >> Happy Motoring.  This is a great area to have an LBC.
> >> --
> >> James Nazarian Jr
> >> 71 MGB roadster
> >> 71 MGBGT - with V8 parts
> >> 01 Impreza 2.5RS
> >>
> >> A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have
> >>    evolved from a simpler system that worked just fine.

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