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1. Re: A newbie looking for advice (score: 1)
Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 18:44:56 GMT
"As I recall....regular leaded gas" Well, the leaded "regular" of yesteryear was of a higher octane than the unleaded regular of today. Matter of fact, the early Sprites (8.3-1) ran fine on 94RON, wi
/html/spridgets/2006-02/msg00106.html (8,744 bytes)

2. A newbie looking for advice (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 14:26:41 -0500
I just joined the Austin Healey Club of America and would like to immediately take advantage of my new membership by asking for some advice. I was the proud owner of a 1959-60 Bugeye Sprite and I can
/html/spridgets/2006-02/msg01031.html (9,615 bytes)

3. Re: A newbie looking for advice (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 13:39:32 -0600 reply-type=original
I just sold a semi respectable bugeye to one of our list guys that is anything but mechanically challenged.... the car was fairly nice... 1275 and ribcage with no front disc's.... the real value of t
/html/spridgets/2006-02/msg01032.html (7,903 bytes)

4. Re: A newbie looking for advice (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:30:37 -0500
Well anything is possible. It is likely that you will find one that is not near you. Here is what ebay has right now... http://tinyurl.com/jzqv2 . If you're lucky there will be a willing listmember t
/html/spridgets/2006-02/msg01034.html (10,809 bytes)

5. Re: A newbie looking for advice (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:19:23 -0500
Good Bugeyes go for 10k to 12k Decent show quality drivers go from 7500-10,000 Unleaded keeps the oil and spark plugs cleaner, longer. No problems. Pre 67 cars do not need seatbelts but it's very eas
/html/spridgets/2006-02/msg01039.html (8,909 bytes)

6. Re: A newbie looking for advice (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:55:45 -0800 (PST)
What Frank said and... By the email address, "nycap.rr" you are near the Albany capital region? There used to be a place called Consignment Motors in Albany, not in the best part of town. The propri
/html/spridgets/2006-02/msg01040.html (10,749 bytes)

7. Re: A newbie looking for advice (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 15:02:49 -0800
Hello David, 1.) being serioulsy mechanically challenged is NOT a hindrance, so long as a. you are willing to learn.. pick up a shop manual (benlety or haynes or BOTH... you can learn as you go... I
/html/spridgets/2006-02/msg01041.html (9,906 bytes)

8. Re: A newbie looking for advice (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 12:06:17 GMT
I am using my Frogeye the same way you intend to. Having lost my garage some time ago, my mech does 90%+ of the mech work these days, 'cept for tune-ups and easy stuff. I live "down here" in Stamfor
/html/spridgets/2006-02/msg01052.html (7,939 bytes)

9. Re: A newbie looking for advice (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 18:44:56 GMT
"As I recall....regular leaded gas" Well, the leaded "regular" of yesteryear was of a higher octane than the unleaded regular of today. Matter of fact, the early Sprites (8.3-1) ran fine on 94RON, wi
/html/spridgets/2006-02/msg01058.html (8,151 bytes)


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