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Re: [Spridgets] Midget-ish

To: David Booker <tncarnut1@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget-ish
From: Larry Macy <lmacy@mac.com>
Date: Fri, 10 May 2013 15:17:19 -0400
Cc: Spridgets net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
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References: <20130510143657.9373DF44208@mx2.netinteraction.com> <1368205206.66647.YahooMailNeo@web141405.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Depends on how it's tuned. He did say he made it a one carb, instead of two, I
get around 25, but I have a slightly hopped up engine.

Larry

On May 10, 2013, at 13:00 PM, David Booker <tncarnut1@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I've never actually checked the mileage on my Midget, but doesn't 25 sound
a
> bit low? The article has an amazing lack of details on what was actually
done
> to the car. The fins don't necessarily look out of place and they do lend it
a
> bit of an Alpine / Tiger look.  That bulge on the hood just strikes me as
> weird, though. Doesn't pick up on any other cue from elsewhere on the body,
so
> kind of feels wrong there. The hood bulge is made of a "fiberglass-like
> material" - what could that be, bondo?
>
> But hey, he didn't build it for me.
> If he loves it, more power to him. I just think it's cool when anybody takes
a
> vehicle (especially one that has been given up on and is rotting away) and
> turns it into their own interpretation of the best it can be.
>
> - David
> From: Peter Caldwell <peter@nosimport.com>
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Sent:
> Friday, May 10, 2013 10:36 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Midget-ish
>
>
> John Gunnell
> "Gunner" spoke at the Spridget 50th in a sweltering
> Siebkins tavern in
> Elkhart Lake last year.
>
> He just posted this.... and... well.... it's
> "interesting" as my
> sister-in-law says somewhat pejoratively... The
> craftsmanship is
> commendable. What say you all?
>
<http://www.gunnersgreatgarage.com/category/news/>http://www.gunnersgreatgara
> ge.com/category/news/
>
>
>
> Peter C
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Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
lmacy@phillymgclub.com
Board Secretary
Philadelphia MG Club

Some people are like a Slinky, not really good for anything, but you still
can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. - Anon
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