Actually Brad, it was Jeff who requested the entire car.
Tim
-----Original Message-----
From: Bradley D Richardson [mailto:bradrichardson@juno.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2000 2:07 PM
To: jmcneal@ohms.com
Cc: tdoyle3@berkshire.rr.com; Spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Parts Needed
Tim,
I admire your reply also, and I didn't even read it all. Quite the list.
Wouldn't it be easier to just ask for an entire car?
Brad
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On Fri, 22 Sep 2000 13:34:45 -0700 "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
writes:
>
> Tim,
>
> I admire your chutzpa. Now that you've opened this door, if anyone
> else is
> feeling generous, here is what I need to keep the cost of my '68
> Spitfire
> Mk3 restoration in check.
>
> 1 brake master cylinder
> 1 clutch master cylinder
> 1 wiper motor
> 1 battery
> 1 1296cc engine (complete with distributor, fuel pump and water
> pump,
> please)
> 2 SU carbs or 1 Weber DGV with manifold (I'm not picky when it's
> free)
> 1 4-2-1 exhaust header (stainless steel prefered, but will accept
> mild
> steel)
> 1 complete wiring harness
> 1 steering column
> 1 turn signal switch
> 1 ingnition switch
> 1 stalk-mount O/D switch
> 1 steering wheel (make it 13" polished mahogony, please)
> 1 horn button (Triumph shield, please)
> 1 brake pedal
> 1 brake pedal rubber friction pad
> 1 clutch pedal
> 1 clutch peak rubber friction pad
> 1 gas pedal
> 2 tail light assemblies
> 1 license plate light assembly
> 2 rear turn signal assemblies
> 2 front turn signal assemblies
> 2 horns (high and low) with mounting brackets
> 1 radiator, plus all hoses
> 1 aluminum valve cover (polished and shiny, please)
> 1 hood support stick
> 1 trunk support stick
> 2 sets of T-R-I-U-M-P-H chrome letters
> 1 chrome SpitfireMk3 badge
> 1 chrome Overdrive badge
> 1 front bumper (no dings or rust, please)
> 2 rear quarter bumpers (no dings or rust, please) and mounting
> brackets.
> 1 earth strap for battery
> 1 positive wire to solenoid for battery
> 1 solenoid
> 1 starter motor
> 1 generator (would settle for GM alternator if you're in a pinch)
> 1 set of ignition wires
> 1 windshield (no scratches, pits or cracks, please)
> 1 windshield rubber
> 1 windshield trim piece
> 2 bonnet cones
> 1 bonnet to body rubber seal
> 1 dash cover
> 2 crash pads
> 2 parcel trays (right and left)
> 1 grab handle
> 1 emergency brake handle
> 1 emergency brake rubber handle
> 1 set of emergency brake cables
> 1 emergency brake rubber boot
> 1 gearshift rubber boot
> 1 brake M/C boot
> 1 clutch M/C boot
> 1 ABS transmission housing cover (with insulation, please)
> 1 carpet set (nice, lwoolen loop pile, please).
> 2 seat reupholstery kits (hey, I've got the seats!)
> 1 vinyl dashboard trim
> 1 walnut facia panel
> 2 Lucas chrome door mirrors
> 1 rearview mirror
> 1 ash tray
> 1 wheel arch kit
> 2 door waist seals
> 1 complete set of working '67 or '68 Jaeger gauges (with chrome
> bezels,
> please)
> 1 set of bolts, washers and spacers to attach the body to the frame
> 5 155SR 13 steel belted radials (from any maker but Firestone and
> Bridgestone)
> 2 interior door panels
> 2 window cranks
> 2 door handles
>
> I'm sure there are more things that I haven't thought of, but this
> would
> surely make a dent! Thanks in advance. I'll keep an eye out for
> the UPS
> truck! :-)
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Jeff in San Diego
>
> '67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
> '68 LHD Spitfire Mk3 frame-off resto project
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> http://www.ohms.com/spitfire/spitfire.shtml
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>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tim Doyle <tdoyle3@berkshire.rr.com>
> To: Spitfires-Digest <Spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 12:45 PM
> Subject: Parts Needed
>
>
> >
> > Hey listers! I am in need of some help from my fellow round
> tailers for
> my
> > restoration. I am looking to hopefully acquire some parts that
> maybe some
> > of you no longer have a need for, thereby allowing me to keep the
> cost of
> > restoration down and the fun factor of networking with the listers
> instead
> > of a parts company.
> >
> > I have a 1964 MKI currently in the process of being refurbished
> (before I
> > restore it completely I want to drive the thing for a bit) and I
> need the
> > following parts:
> >
> > Master brake cylinder. The internal parts of mine are either
> missing or
> > completely fused together. I have a rebuild kit if you have a
> distressed
> > one, so long as its complete.
> > One (or preferably two) front brake calipers. One of mine snapped
> the
> > bleeder screw off and I just broke my EZOut off inside.
> > Two good condition talilight lenses.
> > A couple of rear brake lines, the rubber ones that is, the rest of
> my
> lines
> > appear solid.
> > Wiper motor. Mine is dead.
> >
> > Thats the critical stuff for now. With these things I can
> actually safely
> > drive the car on the road and not die at the first stop sign.
> >
> > Feel free to respond off list (or on if you like).
> >
> > Tim
> >
>
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