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101. RE: Good Vibrations? (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 08:27:32 -0700; Maybe she is just "purring" to show you her appreciation. :-) Reid '79 Spitfire (original owner) Ah, yet another excuse to go out and enjoy driving Mrs. Jones; the San Diego Triumph Club (to which I'; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00036.html (8,251 bytes)
102. RE: FW: Gaining confidence / moral dilemma (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 09:50:20 -0700; I drive my Spitfire for the thrill of driving a British roadster along back country roads (where you really don't want to deal with a system failure) and I treat it rather delicately when doing so. W; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00079.html (13,447 bytes)
103. RE: Synthetic oil (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 16:15:23 -0700; I use Castrol Syntec in both my Spitfire and Z-28 and have had zero leaks. I can't say that about the non-synthetic oils I used previously. Reid '79 Spitfire (original owner) The only anecdotal advic; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00090.html (7,546 bytes)
104. RE: Run it Hard!! (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2000 10:09:29 -0700; Yes, that's why I hung on to my '79 all these years. I contemplated selling it several times over the years but didn't for "sentimental" reasons. I'm glad I kept it and am having a lot of fun fixing; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00122.html (10,380 bytes)
105. RE: the oil filter saga continues (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2000 08:12:40 -0700; I had that happen to me once. I still think the mechanic that put it on used an air tool! (Good mechanics don't use air tools - IMHO). I wound up using a hammer and chisel along the outside edge of t; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00190.html (8,829 bytes)
106. Seats (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2000 08:18:45 -0700; Speaking of seat foams, has anyone had a long enough experience with the replacement foam pieces to know if they deteriorate to powder as fast as the originals? For $200+ for the set of four I hope n; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00191.html (7,379 bytes)
107. RE: Spitfire Database (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2000 08:39:24 -0700; It worked fine for me. Reid '79 Spitfire (original owner) I hope this isn't wide spread. Please let me know. Regards, Joe Curry http://home1.gte.net/spitlist/index.html; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00194.html (7,383 bytes)
108. RE: overheating cause diagnosis/Radiator additives (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2000 13:17:09 -0700; Is Water Wetter fully compatible with anti-freezes including the "environmentally friendly" type? Reid '79 Spitfire (original owner) I use it in my Dodge Dakota. I saw a definate change for the coole; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00290.html (8,015 bytes)
109. RE: Fuel (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 14:16:18 -0700; We used to run 135 Octane aviation fuel in our race cars back in the 60s. Then the SCCA really clamped down on fuel types so we had to use pump fuel readily available to any motorist from your friend; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00399.html (8,473 bytes)
110. RE: MG Midget vs. Spitfire (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 10:26:53 -0700; I raced a Sprite and own a Spitfire. The Spitfire is "hands-down" better looking than the Sprite which in turn is better looking than the Midget (don't like the extra polished aluminum trim). I think; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00599.html (9,626 bytes)
111. RE: Dash restoration (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 17:26:00 -0700; The veneer over plywood warps badly too. I'm making my own dash out of solid Walnut Burl. I have it kiln dried, then I cut and shape it, soak it in a vat of sealer for a long, long time, then finish; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00635.html (8,455 bytes)
112. RE: Exhaust Manifold problem (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 10:47:22 -0700; I re-tapped the threads in my manifold to accept a standard sized plumbing thread. Reid '79 Spitfire (original owner) Spitlisters, The manifold on my 1977 1500 has a spot where the air pump was rout; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00695.html (7,210 bytes)
113. RE: PASSED DEQ (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 14:21:31 -0700; Yes, that is correct. Only the "urban" areas (like in or near Portland and a couple other big cities) have inspection. Unfortunately that is where Alan, myself, and probably 90% of the other Oregon; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00898.html (8,708 bytes)
114. RE: dash wiring harness from vicky brit (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 15:55:26 -0700; Some of what you say may be true, however VB has always had what I want in stock for immediate delivery. I can't say that about any other vendor I have used (TRF, Moss, SpitBits, even BPNW). Therefor; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00907.html (11,646 bytes)
115. RE: Replacement Tops (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 16:04:32 -0700; Also, how do the canvas tops compare to the vinyl tops with respect to fit, shrinkage, and lifespan? Or in other words what are the advantages of canvas over vinyl tops? The only canvas top I ever ha; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00909.html (9,322 bytes)
116. RE: dash wiring harness from vicky brit (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 16:41:16 -0700; I have not found VB prices to be out of line, at least not on the stuff I have bought. Even if they were higher priced across the board I would still buy from them because they have it in stock where; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00914.html (17,819 bytes)
117. RE: [Fwd: Fwd: FIGHTING BACK!! CONSUMERS CRUSH THE OIL COMPANI (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 08:16:38 -0700; One minor problem, at least here in Oregon, Shell has the lowest prices around. The Shell station I go to sells the high octane stuff for 1.67/gal (regular is about 1.47/gal). Other stations are 5 to; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00998.html (10,959 bytes)
118. Women on this list (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 09:04:02 -0700; What!? You mean there are ONLY THREE ladies on this Spitfire list??? I know there has to be more than three female Spitfire owners out there. Where are they all hiding? Reid '79 Spitfire (original ow; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg01000.html (7,249 bytes)
119. RE: Re: Air conditioning ! (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 09:42:47 -0700; Don't forget to add the engine heat to the "cool" air flowing through the dryer vent hose as it snakes its way through the engine compartment. And of course when that air gets really hot, then you kn; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg01004.html (9,612 bytes)
120. RE: Replacement Tops (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 11:02:32 -0700; Good question. I will be in the market for a new top soon (the original has lasted me 21 years!) and I am curious to know how the ones currently available (Amco, Corbeau, Robbins, etc.) stack up to t; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg01012.html (8,843 bytes)

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