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Re: [Spridgets] FW: 1968 Austin America / MG1100 - Hydrolastic Suspensio

To: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW: 1968 Austin America / MG1100 - Hydrolastic Suspension
From: "B.Bittinger" <b.bittinger@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2014 22:31:18 -0400
Cc: "spridgets@autox.team.net" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
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References: <11BE22B1676B489DA7C56CFB40AFBB92@HomeComputer> <CAA17JM=_eRSarH3=B_GfxTv1=jYHqyg-TZ-Q0vw45WOchOGGaw@mail.gmail.com> <CABQj3r_mu_MA=y3yTzeCw56FFHz+g0dF=Kat1gwK7iE5pN4nFA@mail.gmail.com>
It's an option if what's in there doesn't work out and I can find one at a
reasonable price.


On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 10:30 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad@gmail.com> wrote:

> So you will be installing a V-tec into the car?
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 9:20 PM, B.Bittinger <b.bittinger@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Good point Dean!
>> It is automatic. I'm willing to do make modifications as needed. So far
>> we've gotten the engine to turn over and we know that the distributor
>> works.
>> The suspension still has some give, so all good signs so far! We've also
>> looked into retrofitting the engine and transmission there is a company
>> out
>> there that has done the motor mount and framing to hold a honda civic
>> engine.
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 8:42 PM, Dean Swanson <d.swanson@earthlink.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Brenda,
>> >
>> > You did not mention if your AA is a manual or automatic and if you want
>> to
>> > keep it original or modify it?
>> >
>> > It is always a good idea to drive a newly acquired car a little bit
>> before
>> > tearing it apart to know what is working and what isn't...
>> >
>> > '62 Sprite mk II
>> > Holly Springs, NC
>> >
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> >
>> > Hi all,
>> >
>> > I'm new to the group, but thanks to Kevin Valentine, he's graciously
>> added
>> > me to the list. I'm the girlfriend of his nephew, Ben, who was kind
>> enough
>> > to get me a 1968 Austin America for Christmas.
>> >
>> > We've started taking things apart and it seems to be "ok". I'm new at
>> car
>> > restoration and this one is unique in itself. I was wondering if anyone
>> > could help with where to start with the suspension. What to look for to
>> see
>> > if it still works, etc?
>> >
>> > Also, where would a safe place to start be for the transmission/engine,
>> > since they share oil?
>> >
>> > Kindest regards, Brenda
>> > (an enthusiastic newbie)
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