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1. Re: Definitions (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Ficklin" <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Fri, 10 May 2002 15:37:05 -0700
OK, I guess I'll weigh in here just for the halibut, although I'll do not much more than piss some people off for wasted bandwidth... The following definitions pertain to my views, and are not necess
/html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00254.html (8,697 bytes)

2. Re: Portland to Phoenix in 72 hrs -delayed update (score: 1)
Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 08:28:52 -0700
DATELINE Madera, CA: Scott & Roger called Monday (4/23) evening and said they'd be stopping by Tue. AM. They successfully solved running problems near Sacramento, and spent Monday night up there. Tue
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00638.html (9,110 bytes)

3. Re: Fwd: Portland to Phoenix in 72 hrs -delayed update (score: 1)
Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 12:02:49 -0700
Not *THAT* kind of "produce"... ...the liquid kind, with a cork in it, you know, fruit of the vine! Peter - - - /// /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe send a plain text mess
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00645.html (7,865 bytes)

4. (NON-LBC) RE: air compressor line advice... (score: 1)
Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2001 13:55:17 -0800
Lister, I need some advice from those who've had experience with running PVC pipes for air in their shops, etc. I am upgrading a compressor at work (5 HP, 220v 3 phase, 175 psi, 80 gal), and I am co
/html/spitfires/2001-01/msg00640.html (7,848 bytes)

5. Re: (NON-LBC) RE: air compressor line advice... (score: 1)
Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 09:30:58 -0800
I appreciate everyone's advice, and I will summarize that here: Four said don't do it, it will fail - varying from leaking to exploding. One said it should be able to handle the pressure, and another
/html/spitfires/2001-01/msg00654.html (8,882 bytes)

6. Re: painting (score: 1)
Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2000 10:05:48 -0800
Check out http://www.autobodystore.com/cgi-bin/config.pl?index Lots of messages to filter through, but the content does focus somewhat on DIYs working to solve problems with paint and bodywork. I ke
/html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00021.html (7,200 bytes)

7. Re: Wheel studs (score: 1)
Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2000 17:26:58 -0800
Try here: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/1080/lugupgrade.html You also might check Jeff McNeals site - seems to me h ehad something about this... Peter Ficklin '63 & '68 Spits Fresno, C
/html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00525.html (7,181 bytes)

8. Re: Relatives moving to the bay area (score: 1)
Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 11:53:12 -0800
Don't know how long your drive will be, I suppose it all depends on how fast you plan on going... Once you get through Colorado, Utah & Nevada you'll enjoy the drive more. It seems like you can driv
/html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00713.html (8,104 bytes)

9. Re: Replacing rear valance? (score: 1)
Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Mon, 03 Jul 2000 17:38:40 -0700
Where did you get these "tow seam strips" ?? I'm assuming that they cover the spot welded seam between the lower valence & fender? Is that correct? I've been trying to figure out how I was going to
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00070.html (8,375 bytes)

10. Re: Headers (score: 1)
Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Thu, 06 Jul 2000 15:20:54 -0700
Put a household magnet on your header... if it sticks, it's mild steel, if not then it's stainless, or plastic, or carbon fiber, etc. You get the picture. ;^) A magnet will also stick to cast iron..
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00229.html (7,437 bytes)

11. Re: Headers (score: 1)
Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Fri, 07 Jul 2000 21:22:02 -0700
Yeah, Stefan's right, but very *mildly* magnetic.... It shouldn't be hard to check the "pull" of your magnet by placing it on the chassis rail, the body sheetmetal, etc., and comparing it to your sta
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00278.html (7,004 bytes)

12. Re: New paint with water stains (score: 1)
Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 23:49:57 -0700
You might try some of the basic polish products in the automotive store. Most of them work pretty well. I would stick with a name brand like Meguiars or 3M... If they don't work, you will need to mov
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00986.html (7,571 bytes)

13. Re: Questions??? (score: 1)
Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 16:06:59 -0700
"Marvel Mystery Oil" works pretty well - about 10 wt., I think... Smells good too! %^) Peter Ficklin '63 & '68 Spits Fresno, CA - - - - - <SNIP>
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00642.html (7,729 bytes)

14. Re: Questions??? (score: 1)
Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 17:19:15 -0700
You're too kind... I'm glad to hear that my wines taste better than Marvel Mystery Oil - I'm assuming that's a compliment %^) Of course, I've never *tasted* MMO, so that's unexplored territory. I've
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00656.html (8,777 bytes)

15. Re: ENGINE SWAPPING (score: 1)
Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 23:51:44 -0700
Sounds very British to me !! ;^)
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00688.html (8,433 bytes)

16. Re: ENGINE SWAPPING (score: 1)
Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 10:14:17 -0700
Correct me if I'm wrong, but my 1147 is about 24" (bottom of oil pan to top of oil filler cap) high and 26" (bottom of oil pan to top of radiator tank - on early 1147s it was mounted next to the valv
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00734.html (9,605 bytes)

17. Re: Thank you everyone... and now a report on the car itself. (score: 1)
Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 10:20:20 -0800
Sounds like a sound, decent car to me. I think it depends on asking price, of course. From your description, it sounds like you could drive it a bit, and work on it as you go - a rolling restoration
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00759.html (8,229 bytes)

18. Re: ... the saga continues (score: 1)
Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 12:54:08 -0800
I forgot to add that here in California, a 1974 model is still subject to smog check. If you're hesitant about this Spit, but you might consider another, maybe look at a 1973 or earlier. You can fin
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00788.html (8,151 bytes)

19. Re: back-up switch and front suspension rebuild (score: 1)
Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 12:36:29 -0800
Are the VB "Competition Springs" actually rated at 300#?? I don't believe I've ever heard what the rating is on those things - part # 5-5084, around page 20 something in the VB catalog - just wonderi
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00911.html (7,704 bytes)

20. Re: nuisance undercoating (score: 1)
Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 15:41:03 -0800
Be R-E-A-L-L-Y careful with MEK - it's almost "cancer-in-a-can"... Peter Ficklin - - - - - - -
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01635.html (8,012 bytes)

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