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201. Re: [Spridgets] Suburu question now VW (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:44:36 -0500
Yeah, well, you know how these Germans are obsessive about precision ;) Bud Osbourne --Original Message-- From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com@autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com@
/html/spridgets/2008-01/msg01334.html (8,171 bytes)

202. Re: [Spridgets] [Thicko] Suburu question (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:04:45 -0500
Yeah, I know the Japs build some very good, very reliable cars......but (for the most part) they're just so G-D boring to me that I refuse to own one. As far as reliability & cost of operation goes;
/html/spridgets/2008-01/msg01335.html (10,276 bytes)

203. [Spridgets] heads up on "rust converters" (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 23:13:24 -0500
One of the guys on 356Talk has had some very alarming results, using Eastwood's rust encapsulator system. Now, I know enough to never use rust encapsulator, of ANY kind (the translation of "rust enca
/html/spridgets/2008-02/msg00027.html (8,071 bytes)

204. Re: [Spridgets] heads up on "rust converters" (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 11:47:18 -0500
It seems that Eastwood has freely admitted that their product was mis-labeled, in that the application instructions were mis-leading. Apparently, the next stage application MUST be applied within 12
/html/spridgets/2008-02/msg00039.html (8,880 bytes)

205. Re: [Spridgets] heads up on "rust converters" (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 23:41:20 -0500
Well, not exactly. It sounded to me like Eastwood was admitting that their product was incorrectly labeled. Now, however, it remains to be seen what they will do to make things right for those that h
/html/spridgets/2008-02/msg00052.html (8,537 bytes)

206. Re: [Spridgets] heads up on "rust converters" (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 11:25:01 -0500
I really have no opinion, one way or the other, on Eastwood. I don't deal with them, since I buy most of my tools & supplies from industrial suppliers, rather than mail order, or retail outlets (with
/html/spridgets/2008-02/msg00054.html (9,028 bytes)

207. Re: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica! (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:13:18 -0500
Hmmm. Cute. However, having recently finished reading the Rodger Ward biography, I find such a display to be a sad commentary on how far professional auto racing has fallen. Oh, for the days when sex
/html/spridgets/2008-02/msg00327.html (7,963 bytes)

208. Re: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:26:34 -0500
I gotta tell you, I was thoroughly impressed with the old Chevy 1 ton truck I drove to St.Louis & back (to Pittsburgh) this past weekend. It belongs to one of my racing buddies, who uses it to tow a
/html/spridgets/2008-02/msg00341.html (9,498 bytes)

209. Re: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:44:37 -0500
Please don't misunderstand; I'm the LAST guy you will ever hear saying anything against the durability of an MG. After all, I've "lived" with MGs for well over 40 years, now. My point was that at lea
/html/spridgets/2008-02/msg00345.html (8,674 bytes)

210. Re: [Spridgets] 120 mph Midget (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:07:57 -0500
I remember attending my local SCCA region meeting, back in '81 or '82, and listening to my friend, Bob Criss, telling the membership about his SCCA Run-Offs experience, at Road Atlanta, from the prev
/html/spridgets/2008-02/msg00402.html (8,237 bytes)

211. Re: [Spridgets] rte.70 to Ozarks? (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:06:40 -0500
Just a suggestion, to those fortunate enough to have the time for it: Take an extra day or two for travel, and avoid the Interstates, and nat'l chain motels & restaurants. Map out your route to and f
/html/spridgets/2008-02/msg00567.html (10,285 bytes)

212. Re: [Spridgets] How to fix (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:18:20 -0500
There is something we need to keep in mind, regarding the steering rack & tie rods: There is a good and logical reason that the steering rack is located where it is, and that the tie rod inner ball
/html/spridgets/2008-02/msg00669.html (8,643 bytes)

213. Re: [Spridgets] David Lieb thru TX (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:55:16 -0500
When you get rested-up, maybe you can entertain us with some details & highlights of your trip. I'm a long-trip-in-old-car junkie ;) BTW, what engine, trans & rear end ratio does that Bugeye have? T
/html/spridgets/2008-02/msg00732.html (8,370 bytes)

214. Re: [Spridgets] David Lieb thru TX (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:35:14 -0500
Very interesting. What is the engine turning at 75 mph? Bud Osbourne I can answer that. It is a crossflow/electric fan, small main 1098/206 head with a 263/267 CALCAMs regrind, Jet-Hot coated LCB hea
/html/spridgets/2008-02/msg00748.html (8,808 bytes)

215. Re: [Spridgets] David Lieb thru TX (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:59:53 -0500
Thanks, David. Sounds like the 1098 (with the right set-up), w/5 speed and a 4:22 might make a pretty nice package for my Mk I, or my Mk I 1/2, when the time comes. Hopefully, a 5 speed will show up
/html/spridgets/2008-02/msg00810.html (8,889 bytes)

216. Re: [Spridgets] Horns....now Kate Bales (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 11:58:24 -0500
That's the one I remember, and, I suspect, the one David has in mind. She seemed like a very intelligent, educated, strong-willed woman, and very likable. Her posts were never frivolous in nature, an
/html/spridgets/2008-03/msg00010.html (8,026 bytes)

217. Re: [Spridgets] Horns....now Kate Bales (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 14:46:26 -0500
Leader Dogs have also been called "seeing eye dogs", guide dogs, etc. They are, specifically, for assisting the blind. The principal reason for existence of Lions Club International is to raise money
/html/spridgets/2008-03/msg00020.html (8,900 bytes)

218. Re: [Spridgets] tool for removing cable's (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 12:48:06 -0500
Off-hand, I'd suggest a flare nut wrench. If that doesn't work, then you might want to consider removing whichever gauge is closest, for access. Bud Osbourne --Original Message-- From: spridgets-boun
/html/spridgets/2008-03/msg00238.html (8,082 bytes)

219. Re: [Spridgets] 'glass' fenders, etc. (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 19:01:44 -0500
I'd kinda like to see them offer replicas of the OEM hardtops, for our cars. I've asked them for pricing information on a hardtop for my Mk I Midget, since I figure the odds of finding an original on
/html/spridgets/2008-03/msg00268.html (8,117 bytes)

220. Re: [Spridgets] 'glass' fenders, etc. (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 19:33:39 -0500
I'm thinking that if they did an excellent job of recreating the original, they'd have a pretty decent market, world-wide, through outfits like (hate to say it) Moss, Brown & Gammons, The Roadster Fa
/html/spridgets/2008-03/msg00271.html (8,746 bytes)


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