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21. Re: Just subscribed to the list, Looking at a 76 (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2001 23:33:36 EDT
Hi John. Welcome to the list and the lunacy of owning Spitfires. Values vary greatly according to geographic region, but my 2-cents worth is that $1,400 - $1,600 for a decent driver with a fresh engi
/html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00178.html (7,426 bytes)

22. Re: choke slipping (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2001 11:59:48 EDT
Just to show what a great mechanic I am: When I had this problem on my junker while in college, I bent a coathanger to create a clip that wedged between the choke handle and the dash. (probably bette
/html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00445.html (6,802 bytes)

23. Re: turn signals, 75 Spit x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 05:43:32 EDT
David - I haven't had any turn signal problems with my Spitfires (75 & 77) but the two problem areas in most cars I've dealth with are: (1) bulbs - if a bulb is out, it does something evil to the res
/html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00257.html (7,502 bytes)

24. Re: Weber DGV venting the crankcase. (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 01:11:52 EDT
Bob & Vic (and now Tim): Just to air the thread for the masses: I've been following your stories, and as you know I also suffer(ed) from excessive crankcase pressure. I just installed a PCV valve whe
/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00182.html (7,472 bytes)

25. heat shield question (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Fri, 11 May 2001 12:20:22 EDT
Hi Gang. I was hoping to avoid the heat shield thing, but I've had vapor lock 3 times this month and so have decided it may be time... I recall about 18 months ago the heat shield thread came up and
/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00256.html (7,090 bytes)

26. eBay carpet (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Fri, 11 May 2001 12:38:21 EDT
Hi Gang. Now that Rufio is safely in Phoenix, I'm about to begin the feeble few things I can do regarding his restoration. Some of you have purchased carpet kits on eBay. Currently a fellow known as
/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00257.html (7,161 bytes)

27. Weber DGV - Performance Question (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 10:23:42 EDT
Hi List. Before I begin whining, I just want to report that I performed the patented Vic Whitmore Maneuver on Hobbs -- drilled & tapped the Cannon intake, screwed in a brass nipple, & attached a hose
/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00371.html (8,237 bytes)

28. Re: Weber DGV venting the crankcase (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Thu, 17 May 2001 04:24:01 EDT
<< my mechanic ... said that, when this has happened before on other Spits, he has put some fine mesh or steel wool inside the valve cover where the outlet is. This material filters the oil droplets
/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00404.html (7,267 bytes)

29. Re: Highway driving (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Thu, 17 May 2001 13:52:27 EDT
Mike wrote: << I too am able to keep up with traffic, but hate to drive next to semi truck trailers. >> And Laura wrote: << I don't mind driving next to them-especially on a hot summer day ... I usua
/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00445.html (9,048 bytes)

30. Re: "ign" light & starter prob... coincidence? (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2001 13:55:13 EDT
Listers - thanks to Chris, Richard, Dean, David, Michael, Doug, Flinters -- and anyone I accidentally missed -- regarding my starter/alternator problem from last week. While I have not had a chance t
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00039.html (7,952 bytes)

31. Portland to Phoenix in 72 hrs (longish) (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 12:44:10 EDT
Hi Gang. Those of you with good memories and/or too much time on your hands may recall that, last October, I arranged to buy John Weber's semi-restored 75 Spitfire. John's original ad stated "This ca
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00537.html (9,593 bytes)

32. Portland to Phoenix wrap-up (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 13:13:26 EDT
Hi List. We're baaaaaack! Due to the crackerjack update skills of my junior correspondents Rob & Peter, you have all been kept pretty well updated on our progress into central Calif. I'm happy to rep
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00665.html (9,009 bytes)

33. Re: Chronic Vapor Lock: Longish (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 21:23:54 EDT
Hi John - don't have much to offer but figure at very least misery loves My 1977 Spit "Hobbs" is a daily driver which does the same thing. 1296 engine, Weber DGV, header, mechanical fuel pump. Glass
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00743.html (8,122 bytes)

34. "ign" light & starter prob... coincidence? (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 22:15:10 EST
Hi Flyers. I recall a thread about the ignition light in the past, but since mine wasn't flickering I didn't bother keeping track of it. Then my car wouldn't start. Here's the scoop: About a 2 months
/html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00745.html (9,129 bytes)

35. Left Behind Movie - NO LBC CONTENT (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2001 10:05:21 EST
Hi Team. Below is a copy of an e-mail I received this morning regarding the new film, "Left Behind." If you are familiar with the Left Behind book series, you know it is a fine series of Christian bo
/html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00006.html (8,607 bytes)

36. Re: Almost a Third (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 22:50:28 EST
Dave: So the mystical question: where is this wonderful '73? One of the other listers may want to snap it up if it's "darn nice." (in fact, if this moron I know in Phoenix is planning to fly to Portl
/html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00197.html (6,640 bytes)

37. Re: Contact Request (non LBC, and somewhat long) (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 10:28:05 EST
Vic - thanks for bringing this up -- and Michael: thanks for trying to contact eBay about this "private feedback" BS. Notwithstanding the privacy feature, here's what "redqueen3" has in his feedback
/html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00537.html (9,138 bytes)

38. Re: Contact Request (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 23:52:38 EST
PayPal is no longer free to most sellers... if you, the seller, receive more than $100 in charge account drafts (as opposed to buyers who have a pool of money sitting idle in their own PayPal account
/html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00560.html (7,735 bytes)

39. Cross Country Adventure (maybe) (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 23:22:17 EST
Hi Spitophiles. This may a tad premature, but currently John Weber and I are romancing a deal for his ("my") 75 Spitfire. Nobody took him up on his deal last fall, so he's been holding the car for me
/html/spitfires/2001-01/msg00065.html (8,856 bytes)

40. Spit v. Geo Rat Race (was Re: Engine Rebuild) (score: 1)
Author: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2000 15:13:30 EST
Great story! Nicely told - I re-lived it with ya! Scott (& Hobbs, 77 Spit, daily driver, with a few similar victories of his own)
/html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00015.html (6,608 bytes)


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