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Re: I wouldn't have thought of that -

To: "Mueller, Robert CDR" <RMueller@grumobile.uscg.mil>
Subject: Re: I wouldn't have thought of that -
Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 09:44:29 -0600
Cc: "'Frank Clarici'" <spritenut@Exit109.com>, Glenn Cummins <gcummins@wlox.com>, spridget list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <5F3F264A8C28D211882500A0C9602BF1AE68A4@GRUMOBILEEX> FILETIME=[223CE500:01C19211]
I have the same type towbar. Unfortunately, now my bumper mounts are torn and
wallowed from using it. Fortunately I can get it wire welded up by some friends,
but what a pain in a butt.............

"Mueller, Robert CDR" wrote:

> So that is what that bar is....I've been wondering for the past 11 years
> what it was, especially as my '67 didn't have one.  On towing Spridgets, I
> found a tow-bar that fits the front bumper mounts exactly a couple of years
> ago when I was transferred from Washington, DC down to Mobile.  Just take
> the bumper off and bolt on the tow-bar.  I can look to see the make when I
> get home if anybody is interested.
>
> Bob
> '74 MG Midget
> '90 Porsche 944S2 Convertible
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Frank Clarici [mailto:spritenut@Exit109.com]
> Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2001 6:59 PM
> To: Glenn Cummins
> Cc: spridget list
> Subject: Re: I wouldn't have thought of that
>
> Glenn Cummins wrote:
> >
> > Are you guys talking about that braided cable on the bell housing?
>
> I think we are talking about the "hold the lump to the frame" cable (it was
> a
> steel bar on 74 models, cable later on)
> 1973 and earlier owners will not have a clue as to what this part is.
> and if you ever removed an engine/trans in a 74 or later Midget, you usually
> don't
> put the rod/cable back. I don't anyway.
>
> --
>
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> Seasons Greetings
> http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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