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1. Bug Eye Upgrade Questions (score: 1)
Author: Philip Hubbard <hubbard@idir.net>
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 12:04:28 -0600
Well, I'm starting to lean more towards doing a Bug Eye as my restoration project. <Lined up my dad's garage so the restoration idea is a go.> If I went with a Bug Eye, I would want to make some impr
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01009.html (9,065 bytes)

2. Re: Bug Eye Upgrade Questions (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 14:03:46 PST
comments Yes externally the engines are the same size. of Both work. as don't Yes but adjust them regularly. I have drums and run rally's and driving events. Disks have a longer life. the Arioch, No
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01018.html (9,600 bytes)

3. Re: Bug Eye Upgrade Questions (score: 1)
Author: TYPE79@ix.netcom.com
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 17:16:10 -0600 (CST)
Hi, It is my understanding that a smoothcase will not work with a 1275. Is that correct fellow listers? Jay Fishbein
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01021.html (8,477 bytes)

4. Re: Bug Eye Upgrade Questions (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 20:12:31 -0500
Jay I think it is the ribcase will not fit the 1275 without some modifications. Not positive on this, just what I think I read. I know the smooth case fits a 1275 for sure. (dumb move if you drive li
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01027.html (9,084 bytes)

5. Re: Bug Eye Upgrade Questions (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 20:18:24 -0500
Hey Peter, have you ever driven 3 hours at night with Halogens, wipers on, defroster blowing and a radio? The generator does not last that long. It works but only for about 2.5 hours. That's when you
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01029.html (9,348 bytes)

6. Re: Bug Eye Upgrade Questions (score: 1)
Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 21:54:21 EST
<< I think it is the ribcase will not fit the 1275 without some modifications. >> The 1275 came with the ribcase. The smoothcase is the earlier tranny. My '67 (with 1275 engine) has the ribcase. --Da
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01039.html (8,490 bytes)

7. Re: Bug Eye Upgrade Questions (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 22:03:02 -0500
My mistake, I meant to say the ribcase will not fit the 948 without some modifications. Sorry. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ Bugeye Sprite 67 Sprite 59 A40 http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01040.html (9,356 bytes)

8. Re: Bug Eye Upgrade Questions (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 20:20:42 PST
Hi Frank, Driven 5 Hours with Halogens on and the blower going. It wasn't raining so no wipers and I do not have a radio. Car started fine the next morning with no sign of a weakened battery. Wow you
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01046.html (10,023 bytes)

9. Re: Bug Eye Upgrade Questions (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 20:34:08 PST
The only modifications I made when I put a ribcase on my 948 was grinding a notch out of the bracket that goes to the exhaust to clear one on the ribs on the ribcase. Other than that it was a straig
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01047.html (9,616 bytes)

10. Re: Bug Eye Upgrade Questions (score: 1)
Author: Paul A Asgeirsson <pasgeirsson@juno.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 1999 01:58:06 EST
On Sat, 20 Feb 1999 20:12:31 -0500 Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com> The rib case was originally supplied with all 1275's. The smooth case will fit it, no problem, but it isn't made to hold that
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01054.html (10,323 bytes)

11. Re: Bug Eye Upgrade Questions (score: 1)
Author: john c kahoon <john.kahoon@juno.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 1999 07:04:24 -0500
My 1275 has a rib case on it ! john.kahoon@juno.com 71 Midget On Sat, 20 Feb 1999 20:12:31 -0500 Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com> writes:
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01103.html (9,093 bytes)

12. RE: Bug Eye Upgrade Questions (score: 1)
Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 11:55:17 -0600
Lets see... Well, I'm starting to lean more towards doing a Bug Eye as my restoration project. <Lined up my dad's garage so the restoration idea is a go.> If I went with a Bug Eye, I would want to ma
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01110.html (10,555 bytes)

13. Re: Bug Eye Upgrade Questions (score: 1)
Author: Bkitterer@aol.com
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 03:04:06 EST
<< Well, I'm starting to lean more towards doing a Bug Eye as my restoration project. <Lined up my dad's garage so the restoration idea is a go.> If I went with a Bug Eye, I would want to make some i
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01159.html (9,699 bytes)

14. Re: Bug Eye Upgrade Questions (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 16:57:09 +1100
The smoothcase will work fine with a 1275. You'll need to change (or lengthen) the clutch cylinder pushrod, but that is it. I run such a combination on the rally bugeye 'Redcar' (but it is a little w
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01213.html (9,140 bytes)


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