Boys and Girls,
Thank you for the warm welcome to the list. It's
great to know that vast knowledge is only an e-mail
away.
Quick introduction:
My name is Joe Cote'. I live in ferndale, Mi. I have
owned my 1969 Sprite for a little over 10 years.
I was 18 when I purchased the car. My love of english
cars has gone back as far as I can remember. On the
same token, my dream has always been to own one.
I was fortunate enough to find the car of my dreams...
British Racing Green, Black Interior, and no rust!
Matter of fact, I could not even argue the price $500!
What a steal! (I think) ;)
I have never worked on the car... a little scared, and
a little naive. Long story short, I now have a place
where I can work on my car, and a resource I can use
when questions arise. A friend, and myslef did a
compression check before the car was put to rest (10
years ago). The numbers that are coming to mind
ranged from 90 - 120. Mind you, this was almost 10
years ago.
I have purchased a few manuals, and am getting
familiar with the terminology... sump. and what not.
My Goal: I would love to use the car as a daily
driver during the summer months. The car seems to
still be in great shape, body that is. I am concerned
with the engine, suspension, and anything else that I
should be aware of after a 10 year long rest.
First question: Where do I start?
I know that this is an extremely vague question to
begin with... but I am pretty vague myself when it
comes to working on this project.
EOJ (JOE spelled backwards)
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