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141. Re: [Spridgets] Installing a new rocker panel on a MKII (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 23:00:39 -0400; I wouldn't replace the fenders, unless they are bad, too. Usually, if the outer sill is bad, there are also problems with at least the lower 2" of the A post, and the rear quarter, just above the si; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg00650.html (9,609 bytes)
142. Re: [Spridgets] Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:45:59 -0400; Pittsburgh has always been "a very nice city", and was a lot "nicer" when the steel industry was still dominant......but, you had to be a native to understand and appreciate it properly. It's been a; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg01430.html (9,565 bytes)
143. [Spridgets] speaking of shocks (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2007 06:57:16 -0400; After finally getting around to installing my newly Peter C remanufactured shock absorbers a few weeks ago, I took my Midget on an extended run, yesterday. The extended run was with our local Triumph; /html/spridgets/2007-07/msg00003.html (7,821 bytes)
144. Re: [Spridgets] List's quiet - TR6 opinions (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2007 07:32:01 -0400; As long as you go into the deal with the knowledge that TR really stands for "truck", they really are nice cars. They can be made to handle reasonably well, and they are nice touring cars. Regarding; /html/spridgets/2007-07/msg00137.html (10,087 bytes)
145. Re: [Spridgets] Laws for British Sports Cars (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2007 10:35:36 -0400; you all had, you'd have noticed that I've not exempted myself from, occasionally, fitting the idiot description. None of us are immune. Some are far more susceptible than others, however. But, serio; /html/spridgets/2007-07/msg00247.html (8,618 bytes)
146. Re: [Spridgets] Laws for British Sports Cars (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2007 07:03:58 -0400; I'd call those some pretty accurate (no pun intended) insightful observations. Bud touting of OK Bud, How's this..... Jap cars have a bunch of letters and stuff that really DOES have no meaning. Acu; /html/spridgets/2007-07/msg00259.html (9,598 bytes)
147. Re: [Spridgets] Release Bearing (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:19:04 -0400; To Brad's excellent advice I would ad: Don't even let your foot TOUCH the clutch pedal, until you actually need to disengage the clutch. Just having your foot in contact with the pedal may very well; /html/spridgets/2007-08/msg00397.html (9,431 bytes)
148. [Spridgets] Distributors (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:21:46 -0400; Several weeks ago, I posted a request for information regarding restoration of Lucas 25D distributors. I had run out of donor distributors, from which to cobble together a reasonably properly functio; /html/spridgets/2007-08/msg00525.html (8,862 bytes)
149. Re: [Spridgets] Which Bushings? (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:05:49 -0400; Coming in (very) late on this discussion, but, I converted to poly bushings last year, and (shortly after that) replaced the shocks w/Peter C rebuilt units. While driving home from a local British Ca; /html/spridgets/2007-09/msg00610.html (10,717 bytes)
150. [Spridgets] 1/4 elliptic to semi-elliptic comparison (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:17:49 -0400; Before work forces me back into lurk mode, again, I wanted to ask some of you who have recent experience in both 1/4 and semi-elliptic Spridgets for some comparison comments. The reason I ask is that; /html/spridgets/2007-09/msg00611.html (7,715 bytes)
151. Re: [Spridgets] Which Bushings? (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:34:49 -0400; Good point(s), Derf. I'd overlooked the effect of road shock on the A-arms, with the "hard" bushings. Bud I think the rubber helps with the wear and tear on the (fragile) A-arms. Good rubber is hard; /html/spridgets/2007-09/msg00625.html (8,579 bytes)
152. Re: [Spridgets] Which Bushings? (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:39:56 -0400; I guess using the best rubber bushings available would be just fine. However, I think that, in view of the origin & quality of today's replacement rubber, it would be a good idea to replace them on s; /html/spridgets/2007-09/msg00626.html (8,873 bytes)
153. Re: [Spridgets] 1/4 elliptic to semi-elliptic comparison (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:08:25 -0400; I suspect that, like myself, you are one of the "iron-butt" guys, and love to just get in 'em and DRIVE for multiple hours at a stretch. I guess the only way I'm ever going to know, for sure, is to; /html/spridgets/2007-09/msg00628.html (8,835 bytes)
154. Re: [Spridgets] Which Bushings? (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:15:48 -0400; When you say five years, do you mean that they're worn out, or just not quite "up to snuff" after five years? (I like to replace parts effecting safety, handling and/or reliability somewhat before t; /html/spridgets/2007-09/msg00629.html (8,744 bytes)
155. Re: [Spridgets] wheel bearings (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2007 21:02:02 -0400; Haven't been able to join in on this discussion, until now, for a few minutes (but, hey, I've put plenty of miles on my Spridget in the past few days). Anyway, I gotta say, with absolutely now offens; /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00088.html (9,493 bytes)
156. Re: [Spridgets] Air Compressor Fittings (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2007 21:18:31 -0400; Try your friendly, local hydraulic systems supply house (google search hydraulic hoses). They can make up a jacketed hose for you, which will last just about forever and prevent the vibrations from; /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00089.html (9,188 bytes)
157. Re: [Spridgets] wheel bearings (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2007 22:03:24 -0400; And I'd have to ask why you would want to convert to tapered roller bearings, in the first place......yes; the OE ball bearings are completely capable of handling whatever loads you impose upon them.; /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00104.html (10,080 bytes)
158. [Spridgets] radios restoration shop sought (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2007 08:37:32 -0400; In preparation for next year's trip to Lake of the Ozarks, I thought it might be nice to have something to fill the hole in the center console of my '72 Midget. Can anyone recommend a shop/individual; /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00170.html (7,204 bytes)
159. Re: [Spridgets] Back to the dead horse (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 18:48:35 -0400; Actually, there is a pressure limit switch on your compressor, which will limit tank pressure to around 150#. Your piping should be able to withstand significantly more pressure than that. Since you; /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00246.html (9,803 bytes)
160. Re: [Spridgets] Back to the dead horse (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 23:26:06 -0400; Which is why you set it up so that only a short section of "dedicated" hose (between the oiler & tool) is used, and you NEVER use it with another section of hose "downstream" (discharge side). If "a; /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00256.html (9,188 bytes)

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