- 1. Re: MKII exhaust (score: 1)
- Author: Kirk Crawford <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
- Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 08:28:59 -0800
- I'd just bring it down to the local muffler shop after you have the camber compensator on. They can put a custom exhaust on for a reasonable price, and put the pipe wherever you want. I had a shop do
- /html/spitfires/2005-11/msg00045.html (6,835 bytes)
- 2. Morning Spitfire Adventure (score: 1)
- Author: "Kirk Crawford" <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
- Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2005 09:32:54 -0700
- BlankI own a 1968 Triumph Spitfire that I have had since I was 14. (I am 40 now) It is a daily driver, and this morning on the way in to work I notice some steam or smoke coming from under the hood.
- /html/spitfires/2005-06/msg00033.html (8,486 bytes)
- 3. Re: 63 Spitfire for sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Kirk Crawford" <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
- Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 08:43:08 -0800
- Remember that these models do NOT have a synchromesh in first gear, so if you are moving while putting it in first, it will grind a bit. That is normal. Also, if the right front bumper overrider is
- /html/spitfires/2004-12/msg00003.html (6,925 bytes)
- 4. Free 1973 Spitfire (score: 1)
- Author: "Kirk Crawford" <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
- Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2004 13:26:20 -0700
- A friend of mine has a Spitfire available for free. Should be a good parts car if you need one. Here are the specs: 1973 Spitfire Does not run, primer gray, sitting outside. Top closes but not well.
- /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00000.html (6,398 bytes)
- 5. Need New Brake Lines (score: 1)
- Author: "Kirk Crawford" <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
- Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2004 08:32:01 -0700
- I need new rear brake lines on my 1968 Mk III Spitfire. Can I get them at a regular shop, NAPA, Pep Boys, etc., or are they only available online at Victoria British, Spit Bits and the others?
- /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00042.html (6,403 bytes)
- 6. New Brake Lines (score: 1)
- Author: "Kirk Crawford" <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
- Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2004 22:00:51 -0700
- Well it turns out I got new brake lines from a local Earl's shop near me. They worked out very nicely. On the expensive side, but I got them right away. You can see the post about them on my blog. Th
- /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00061.html (6,751 bytes)
- 7. Camber Compensator in Real World driving (score: 1)
- Author: "Kirk Crawford" <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 10:06:07 -0700
- What difference will one see with the camber compensator in real-world (non-track) driving of a Spitfire Mk III? http://members.cox.net/spitlist/CamberCompensator.html Anyone that has one, what are y
- /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00082.html (6,718 bytes)
- 8. You thought your Spitfire was small! (score: 1)
- Author: "Kirk Crawford" <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
- Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2004 09:26:04 -0700
- Check out this car: http://www.kirkanddonna.com/kirk/2004/09/IMG_2204MicroMini.jpg I saw it in Berkeley, Ca last week.
- /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00087.html (6,528 bytes)
- 9. Miata Seats (score: 1)
- Author: "Kirk Crawford" <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
- Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2004 09:03:52 -0700
- I just finished installing my Miata seats in my spit this weekend. If you want to see them, I posted an entry about it in my blog: http://www.kirkanddonna.com/kirk/2004/08/skid-plate-and-seats.html T
- /html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00002.html (6,562 bytes)
- 10. Spring Compressor (score: 1)
- Author: "Kirk Crawford" <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2004 17:22:32 -0700
- A friend of mine recently bought a 1978 Spitfire. I looked over it this weekend with him since he isn't that much of a car guy and this is his first spitfire. My spit is a 1968 Mk 3, so his is a bit
- /html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00050.html (7,551 bytes)
- 11. Re: Spring Compressor (score: 1)
- Author: "Kirk Crawford" <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 09:49:47 -0700
- Hmm... This car definitely has point ignition system. It all looks fresh. The DPO evidently replaced the points, rotor, cap, wires, etc. Prior to the sale. However, I did find what looks to me like
- /html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00054.html (7,337 bytes)
- 12. Re: Spitfire EFI (score: 1)
- Author: "Kirk Crawford" <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 09:04:52 -0700
- That sounds great! Do you have pictures on the net anywhere that we can see?
- /html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00130.html (6,514 bytes)
- 13. Decal Maintenance (score: 1)
- Author: "Kirk Crawford" <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
- Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 12:52:16 -0700
- My Spitfire Mailing List decal is falling off. It is one of those static cling type. How do I clean it properly to get it to stick to my window again? -- Kirk http://www.kirkanddonna.com/kirk/
- /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00065.html (6,477 bytes)
- 14. Re: Minty Gear Speed Calculator (score: 1)
- Author: "Kirk Crawford" <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2004 10:10:34 -0700
- So, does this mean my spit can really do 123.6 MPH!?! Somehow I doubt it.
- /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00076.html (6,831 bytes)
- 15. Re: Source for replacement seat belt (score: 1)
- Author: "Kirk Crawford" <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 08:55:26 -0700
- I bought my 3 point belts from JC Whitney. They have lots of styles, 2 or 3 point. http://www.jcwhitney.com -Kirk http://www.kirkanddonna.com/kirk/spitfire/
- /html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00189.html (6,768 bytes)
- 16. Mk3 Windshield Wipers (score: 1)
- Author: "Kirk Crawford" <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2004 08:40:00 -0800
- I need to order a new set of wipers for my 1968 Mk3. Has anyone had any luck finding 11" wiper blades locally? All the places I have searched only have 13" as their smallest. Also any preferences on
- /html/spitfires/2004-01/msg00018.html (7,307 bytes)
- 17. Pin Dropped Out, Help Requested (score: 1)
- Author: "Kirk Crawford" <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2003 16:01:59 -0800
- I have a 1968 Mk III with a 1974 OD Tranny in it. Recently the clutch release arm pin fell out of the car. This pin is on the right hand end of the clutch release arm. The pin is just pressed in thr
- /html/spitfires/2003-11/msg00079.html (7,448 bytes)
- 18. Re: Stereo/CD player/sat radio/speakers advice (score: 1)
- Author: Kirk Crawford <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
- Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 15:40:49 -0800
- Any normal sized car stereo will fit. I would recommend you get one with Auxilliary input as well. Then you can hook up your iPod or other MP3 player and use that. I recently got a new car stereo for
- /html/spitfires/2006-02/msg00001.html (9,358 bytes)
- 19. Re: Stereo/CD player/sat radio/speakers advice (score: 1)
- Author: Kirk Crawford <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
- Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 17:44:57 -0800
- If the slot for the cd is near the top of the in-dash unit, you can get cd's into it when you are in 2nd or 4th gear. My first radio in my spit (27 years ago) had push buttons for changing the statio
- /html/spitfires/2006-02/msg00004.html (8,548 bytes)
- 20. Re: Stereo/CD player/sat radio/speakers advice (score: 1)
- Author: Kirk Crawford <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
- Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2006 08:51:39 -0800
- I have put up pictures of my car stereo installation on Flickr. In this first picture you can see the full installation: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mozul/94563018/in/photostream/ In the second one
- /html/spitfires/2006-02/msg00008.html (8,078 bytes)
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