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1. Restoration (score: 1)
Author: "Rich" <rhendrik@tampabay.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 21:32:56 -0500
Looking for some help from the list. I have a 63 mk1 and I'm wondering if I should leave the drive train as it is. I do have 2 1500 engines and 1 overdrive that I could put in it. Witch is the prefer
/html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00174.html (6,653 bytes)

2. Re: Restoration (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 18:44:50 -0800
Well if I was opportunistic, I'd say that you want to keep all that older drivetrain intact and sell off those 'surplus' engines and overdrive transmission for scrap value to me. :) But then that wou
/html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00175.html (8,050 bytes)

3. Re: Restoration (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 21:06:14 -0700
Depends on what you want to do with it. My street Mk1 has a 1500 with twin SU's, Full synchro OD gearbox and 3.89 differential. It is great for highway travel and doesn't have to stick to the 55 or
/html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00176.html (6,984 bytes)

4. Re: Restoration (score: 1)
Author: "Tod Jones" <todjones@rica.net>
Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2000 07:10:33 -0500
I have to agree with Joe. I dont have the overdrive gearbox but I would put one in if given 1/2 a chance. My 67 Mk II has a drivetrain out of a 1500. This was my first restoration and the conversion
/html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00177.html (7,692 bytes)

5. Re:Restoration (score: 1)
Author: "Rich" <rhendrik@tampabay.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2000 07:53:26 -0500
Thanks to the list for all the input. I have the 1500 down to a bare block. i'm going too rebuild it before i put it in.
/html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00179.html (6,604 bytes)

6. Restoration (score: 1)
Author: LARRY ELSWICK <sos@kymtnnet.org>
Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 22:56:27 -0400
I'm new to the LBC scene, but I've always been a car nut. What makes a good restoration? Is there a "driver" and a"show" restoration?
/html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00654.html (6,560 bytes)

7. Re: Restoration (score: 1)
Author: "Tony Childs" <tochilds@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 07:55:13 -0400
Check out www.ragtops.com. Go to the Reference Room section. There is an article called "Restorations Defined" that may be of help. Tony Childs 72 Spitfire - FK38809U
/html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00662.html (6,997 bytes)

8. Re: Restoration (score: 1)
Author: John Suchak <suchak@mediaone.net>
Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 09:26:15 -0400
As someone reasonably familiar with the process (http://www.jacksonville.net/~suchak/toys.htm) I have the following to offer. It's a pretty easy process really: 1) Find a reasonably solid car to star
/html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00666.html (7,241 bytes)

9. Re: Restoration (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 07:37:26 -0400
ROTFLMAO!!!!! Good one, John. <snip> Larry, My advice is to do whatever makes you happy. I have a couple of pristine cars, but the Spit isn't that perfect. THAT car I enjoy driving without worrying a
/html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00691.html (7,240 bytes)


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