- 41. Post-Mk3 tonneau - UK version? (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Nugent <nugentmd@gte.net>
- Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 14:59:41 -0400 (EDT)
- I've seen pictures that show lowback seats (no headrest) in UK (or Euro) MkIV Spitfires. I assume they didn't use the MkIV tonneau with headrest pockets that was used here in the US - did those cars
- /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00913.html (6,842 bytes)
- 42. Re: After market Rims (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael D. Nugent, Ph.D." <nugentmd@gte.net>
- Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 07:34:02 -0700
- And my GT8 has 13x5.5 with 185-70R13 on the front and 13x6.0 with 205-60R13 on rear. I think the later body style ('71 on) has more room in the rear due to the stock "flared" fender openings. Mike Re
- /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00968.html (9,120 bytes)
- 43. Beyond Spitfire 6's - the Spitfire 3500 (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Nugent <nugentmd@gte.net>
- Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 16:41:35 -0400 (EDT)
- My project has taken another turn. For an overview, see http://home1.gte.net/nugentmd/spitfire3500.htm - your comments (support or flames) are most welcome. This allows me to sell the '68 Spitfire Mk
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00373.html (7,331 bytes)
- 44. Re: Beyond Spitfire 6's - the Spitfire 3500 (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael D. Nugent, Ph.D." <nugentmd@gte.net>
- Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 07:33:20 -0700
- Yes, it fits under an unmodified GT6 Mk3 bonnet. The engine picture shows by how much if you focus on the grey foam air dam at the very top of the engine - as little as an inch just forward of the c
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00400.html (8,235 bytes)
- 45. Smiths tach question (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael D. Nugent, Ph.D." <nugentmd@gte.net>
- Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 07:56:25 -0700
- A GT6 coil puts out 6 pulses every two crankshaft revolutions (one complete intake-compression-power-exhaust cycle) or three pulses every revolution, right? And the Smiths tach receives those pulses
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00402.html (7,198 bytes)
- 46. Own a '71 Spitfire parts car? (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael D. Nugent, Ph.D." <nugentmd@gte.net>
- Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 15:17:48 -0700
- If so, please reply to this email. Thanks. -- Mike Renton, WA http://home1.gte.net/NugentMD/914lite.htm
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00574.html (6,556 bytes)
- 47. Re: Fan Clutch Bites it! (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael D. Nugent, Ph.D." <nugentmd@gte.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 17:28:19 -0700
- I prefer the SPAL units sold by Racer Wholesale (www.racerwholesale.com). Mike Renton, WA -- Mike Renton, WA http://home1.gte.net/NugentMD/914lite.htm
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00681.html (7,216 bytes)
- 48. Re: Body prep advice requested (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael D. Nugent, Ph.D." <nugentmd@gte.net>
- Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2000 22:02:24 -0700
- I always start with POR-15 or Corroless on previously rusted places because I'm never sure all the rust is gone, and that stuff will contain it. Primer next, then paint. Mike Renton, WA -- Mike Rento
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00756.html (9,297 bytes)
- 49. Strut yer bonnet (no Easter content) (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael D. Nugent, Ph.D." <nugentmd@gte.net>
- Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2000 06:59:06 -0700
- Thought this was a novel approach - http://home1.gte.net/nugentmd/bonnetstruts.htm - it sure makes lifting the bonnet easier! -- Mike Renton, WA http://home1.gte.net/NugentMD/914lite.htm
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00764.html (7,299 bytes)
- 50. Re: Strut yer bonnet (no Easter content) (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Nugent <nugentmd@gte.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 10:50:16 -0400 (EDT)
- The thing I liked about it (aside from the assist in lifting) was that it equalizes to a certain extent the lifting force on both sides (similar in effect to having an involved passenger on the far s
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00790.html (8,454 bytes)
- 51. Re: Electric Tachos (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael D. Nugent, Ph.D." <nugentmd@gte.net>
- Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 20:03:24 -0700
- MSD and Crane both make multiple-spark systems - each time the distributor gets to a new plugwire, it sends out a series of sparks (10-20, depending upon conditions and model) instead of one under th
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01168.html (8,723 bytes)
- 52. Re: Electric Tachos (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Nugent <nugentmd@gte.net>
- Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 11:24:52 -0400 (EDT)
- The Crane has three modes compared to MSD's two, but you're essentially correct. I suppose you'd prefer they change the MSD name to Multiple Spark When A Miss Would Be Most Noticeable, Big Fat Spark
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01187.html (7,727 bytes)
- 53. GT6 fresh air outlet grills (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael D. Nugent, Ph.D." <nugentmd@gte.net>
- Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 13:55:48 -0700
- What holds those grills on (right behind the side windows)? Are they pressed on, bolted on from the inside, or . . . ? The parts catalog show the part under them has bolts, but no clues on the outerm
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01200.html (6,738 bytes)
- 54. Re: GT6 Body work (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael D. Nugent, Ph.D." <nugentmd@gte.net>
- Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 20:50:42 -0700
- There are two basic ways to look at this situation: 1. I'm smart enough to realize that it will be cheaper in the long run to consider this a parts car and begin looking for a sound GT6 to restore, s
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01246.html (9,097 bytes)
- 55. Shelby wheels "found" (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael D. Nugent, Ph.D." <nugentmd@gte.net>
- Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 21:40:03 -0700
- While sorting through the parts "thrown in" with my most recent purchase, what to my wondering eyes did appear, but four little wheels so quaint and so dear (sorry, I won't do that again). All four a
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01296.html (7,592 bytes)
- 56. Single carb air filter cover size? (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael D. Nugent, Ph.D." <nugentmd@gte.net>
- Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 21:51:10 -0700
- Could someone with a single carb air filter (1500?) please let me know the cover's diameter and thickness? Thanks in advance. -- Mike Renton, WA
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01298.html (6,537 bytes)
- 57. Seattle area members? (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael D. Nugent, Ph.D." <nugentmd@gte.net>
- Date: Sun, 02 Jul 2000 10:11:24 -0700
- Are there any on this list? -- Mike Renton, WA http://home1.gte.net/NugentMD/914lite.htm
- /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00012.html (6,730 bytes)
- 58. Softtop wanted (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael D. Nugent, Ph.D." <nugentmd@gte.net>
- Date: Sun, 02 Jul 2000 10:17:38 -0700
- Any of you racers taken the softtop off your Mk4/1500 for good? Just laying in the corner collecting dust? How much you want for the whole thing (frame, attaching hdwe, and vinyl)? -- Mike Renton, WA
- /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00013.html (6,700 bytes)
- 59. Spit 6 - an approach I haven't seen (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael D. Nugent, Ph.D." <nugentmd@gte.net>
- Date: Sun, 02 Jul 2000 20:35:10 -0700
- If you have a minute, please take a look at http://home1.gte.net/nugentmd/79panels.htm and give me some feedback on the difficulties with that approach. If it's possible, it would allow me to use the
- /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00031.html (7,346 bytes)
- 60. Ever taken the roof off a GT6? (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael D. Nugent, Ph.D." <nugentmd@gte.net>
- Date: Tue, 04 Jul 2000 12:00:46 -0700
- Somebody - either in an email to the list or somewhere on the net - mentioned they took a GT6 apart at the roof to windshield frame seam. I can't find the email/site now that I want more info, of cou
- /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00116.html (6,923 bytes)
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