Welcome, Snake or Jake !!
In maturity you might be older than most on the list but I agree possilby
not in years.
Good luck with the Spit I am sure you will get lits of assistance.
Gary Oehrle
TR6 and TR3
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> Hi I am brand new to this mailing list, so far it is great. I am probably
> one of the youngest people on the list, I am 16 and in MI. I have a 73
> Spitfire 1500 I got it when I was 14, when I got it it needed a lot of work
> the floors were gone the rocker panlens were very rusty and the interior was
> totaly roted. The top was left down for 4 or more years. But that's what I
> wanted something I could work on untill i was 16. I only paid $400 for the
> car. Sence then my Dad and I have been doing a lot of body work and
> cleanning. The car was orginaly from Tenn and had sand everywhere.(the
> power washer worked good) We have did all the work ourselves except for
> rebuilding the carb, we have also made all of the body parts that we
> replaced, you can't tell the difference between ours and the orginal. We
> saved a lot of money doing this. I redid the dash with wood venieer, looks
> really good. Now I am just getting done with the car putting it all
> together and hopefully the engine runs(we have never started, but it turns
> over fine and there are no leeks so it looks alright so far.) I can't wait
> untill it is done, looking forward to good weather. If anyone has any info
> on this car I would be greatfull, also i am looking for any and all pics of
> this car. e-mail me with any info or if you would like to chat.
>
> later,
> Jake
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