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1. Re: Don Adams' Tiger - WAS: LBC SOBRIQUET (score: 1)
Author: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Fri, 03 Apr 1998 08:58:32 -0800
Well, my ex-girlfriend's Father used to work the Late show with Jay Leno, and ther is a rathher humourous story about him and the grille from a Rolls Royce. it seems the grille was looking a bit shab
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00106.html (9,501 bytes)

2. Re: Sacrilege, a bugeye Miata (score: 1)
Author: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Fri, 03 Apr 1998 13:02:00 -0800
Looks like someone paid for one too many headlight motors.... Greg
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00112.html (10,250 bytes)

3. Re: Insurance (score: 1)
Author: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 09:59:52 -0700
The interesting thing is, perception is important to insurance companies also, we've come to accpet really high insurance premiums for young male drivers, but still think we should get a good rate on
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00417.html (10,807 bytes)

4. Re: [Fwd: <VV>: Re: VV-Spritley Paul (personal but public comment ) oxymoron(test] (score: 1)
Author: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Wed, 04 Mar 1998 09:30:50 -0800
You know I read the original message, and It got me thinking, we all would love a car that does 0-90 in .1 seconds and turns on a dime at any speed, but givne the limitiations of physics and finances
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00076.html (8,998 bytes)

5. Re: Oil cooler (score: 1)
Author: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 20:01:35 -0800
Isnt that waht an oil thermostat is for? keeps the oil in the engine uless it's heating up beyond a certain point? Greg "But I, being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your fee
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00281.html (8,897 bytes)

6. Re: Timed engine removal (score: 1)
Author: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 17:42:02 -0800
I'm not sure whehter I love hearing this stuff or hate it <grin> I mena I kniow it's going to take me forever to do it the first time, but it is encouraging to know that someone, somewhere, has this
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00408.html (9,463 bytes)

7. Re: 5-Speed Rebuild Costs (score: 1)
Author: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Mar 1998 09:02:26 -0800
For those of you contemplating the swap to a 5 speed, there is a shop in San Bernardino, CA, off I-10, that specializes in used Japanesse engines and trannies. I have no idea aobut quality or price,
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00553.html (8,115 bytes)

8. Re: Buy one get one free (score: 1)
Author: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Mar 1998 20:29:29 -0800
Dunno, probably alot, but on the other hand, how soon do you thnk you're going to have to do it? Greg Replace "But I, being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread s
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00585.html (11,041 bytes)

9. Re: crossflow or downflow?? (score: 1)
Author: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Tue, 03 Feb 1998 08:30:53 -0800
Option a) you trust that the PO didn't change the radiator and order the one that's spec'd for your car. OR Option b) you look at the radiator. If you look closely you should be able to wich way the
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00030.html (8,643 bytes)

10. Re: side curtains (score: 1)
Author: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Thu, 05 Feb 1998 19:06:34 -0800
On related topic... how on earth to you get the hardened rubber of old worn out seals out of the side curtain? I'm having a devil of a time at it, and so far have managed to stab myself twice with th
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00108.html (10,340 bytes)

11. Re: Someone tried to steal my car! (score: 1)
Author: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 1998 01:13:14 -0800
THis is a bit of a pain, but it will certainly discourage the more casuel thief. If you're going to leave the car for a while, put it up on jackstands and remove all four wheels. If it's a pro after
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00367.html (8,049 bytes)

12. Re: it figures!!! (score: 1)
Author: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 1998 17:00:31 -0800
Not unless you have a limited slip differential. I learnt this lesson on the streets of Montreal one icy February. The whell with the least resistance gets the power, so if you have ice under the rea
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00418.html (9,017 bytes)

13. Re: If you feel like answering... (score: 1)
Author: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Fri, 02 Jan 1998 21:17:05 -0800
bugs, it up. Actually you don;t need to remove the float bowl tops to fill them with fresh gas. Just get a kitchen funnel and stick it on the ned of the fuel line leading into the forawrd carb( the o
/html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00065.html (8,651 bytes)

14. Re: OIL PAN REMOVAL (score: 1)
Author: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Mon, 05 Jan 1998 11:23:10 -0800
Yes it's possible, since according to the manuyals you can renew the big end bearings, pistons and rings without removing the engine. Greg
/html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00139.html (7,364 bytes)

15. Re: Vibrations (and not so good...) (score: 1)
Author: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Tue, 06 Jan 1998 09:51:56 -0800
You might halo have your whell balance and alignment checked. I've had similar problems on other cars that were the result of loosing one of those lovely wheel weights. They get knocked off, or somet
/html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00187.html (8,299 bytes)

16. Midget interior questions.... (score: 1)
Author: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Wed, 07 Jan 1998 10:10:25 -0800
Hello Spridgeteers... I have a couple of questions regarding my Mk1 (1962) Midget's inerior. OK sacrilege time: I'm not crazy about not having headrests (neck injuries could really ruin my day), so I
/html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00222.html (8,430 bytes)

17. Re: Midget interior questions.... (score: 1)
Author: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Wed, 07 Jan 1998 13:29:49 -0800
Thanks to all who responded: Thanks for the advice. I don't plan on tossing the old seats, just cleaning up the frames (the covers and foams are shot anyways) and storing them. The problem with a bla
/html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00231.html (9,883 bytes)

18. Re: Rust bucket (seats) (score: 1)
Author: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Wed, 07 Jan 1998 20:18:01 -0800
The PO of my Midget did some repair work to the trunk of his Camaro using a tape and metal impregnated paint. The end result looked very good, and seems to be pretty sturdy as well. If you are inter
/html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00249.html (8,998 bytes)

19. Re: Lucas Problem (score: 1)
Author: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Thu, 08 Jan 1998 19:20:07 -0800
Does it quit even if you apply the brakes at idle? Or does this just happen when it's moving? If it happens at idle, I'd look for something in the brake pedal/pushrod etc Linkages that's grabbing the
/html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00287.html (8,747 bytes)

20. Re: Sprite in the Snow! (score: 1)
Author: Gregory Kirk <gkirk@empirenet.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 1998 16:22:37 -0800
RWD/ Front engine cars are notorious for poor handling on snow and ice, even big old american iron has those problems. When I was a kid in Montreal my neighbour used to put 4 50lb bags of sand in his
/html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00467.html (9,888 bytes)


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