Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you.
Happy WWFD day too!!
Larry
On May 29, 2013, at 13:17 PM, Peter Caldwell <peter@nosimport.com> wrote:
> Fuel line to the Facet pump was kinked. re-routed the hose.
>
> Pics...... someday
>
> Peter C
>
> At 12:12 PM 5/29/2013, Bud Osbourne wrote:
>> I love to hear when one of the earlier cars gets saved and returned to
>> service (one of these years, I promise, I WILL finish my Mk I Midget
>> restoration)!
>> So, like Ed asked: what did you have to do to get it running right? Also,
>> how about some pictures, Peter?
>>
>> Bud
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net
>> [mailto:spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Peter Caldwell
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 11:28 AM
>> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Spridgets] ITIDWFWD*
>>
>> List,
>> I Just bought sight unseen a 63 that hasn't been able to run for more
>> than 3 minutes for 2 years despite tons of money thrown at it.
>>
>> We agreed on a price before I saw it. I drove 2-1/2 hours to Green Bay to
>> see it. Bought it. Fixed it in less than 10 minutes. Offered to undo the
>> sale. He declined.
>>
>> So I drove it another 80 miles to the tip of Door County in Wisconsin (the
>> bit that protrudes into Lake Michigan) Gave rides to many relatives. Then
I
>> drove it home to Madison, 5 hours; the last hour and a half in gale winds
>> and some drizzle. No top installed, of course.
>>
>> WHAT A FREAKING BLAST!!!!
>>
>> This is not my first, or my last. Just a real joy. Somewhat original.
>> Some flaws. Great driver.
>>
>> Love it! It's been a whole year since I've had a driver. (still have a few
>> "in the wings" as it were)
>>
>> Peter C
>>
>> * trans. I think I did what Frank would do.
>>
>> WWFD sticker immediately on the windshield, and another to the
>> seller.... who has a Bugeye.
>>
>>
>>
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Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
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Senior IT Program Director
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
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trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is
no reason not to follow your heart, Stay hungry. Stay foolish."
Steve Jobs, 2005
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