- 1. Spridgets (score: 1)
- Author: Peggy Bohler <pbohler@wenet.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 10:22:09 -0700
- Where did the name Spridgets originate? Thanks.
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00729.html (7,409 bytes)
- 2. Re: Spridgets (score: 1)
- Author: "John C. Gottstein" <gottstein@erols.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 13:40:21 -0400
- It's a cross between Spitfire and Midget. Just kidding... It's actually a cross between Sprite and Midget. Hence, Spridget. John 75 Midget
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00732.html (8,206 bytes)
- 3. Re: Spridgets (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 12:46:50 -0500
- -- Where? Probably in a pub. When? At least 30 years ago. Why? For the same reason as Dodge Horomnis and Toyolets from the Nummi plant. Any others? Peter C (a new Th**d?)
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00734.html (8,138 bytes)
- 4. Re: Spridgets (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 13:48:21 -0400
- Actually there is a (derogatory) term for the later Midgets that >>is<< a cross between Spitfire and Midget. "Spitfidget" so named because of the use of a Triumph Spitfire engine in the 1975 and late
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00735.html (9,065 bytes)
- 5. Re: Spridgets (score: 1)
- Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 10:51:33 -0700 (PDT)
- In England. It is a short form for saying "Sprites and Midgets". Ulix __/__,__ ___/__|__ ..............................................(_o____o_)....<_O_____O_/... '67 Sprite '74 X1/9
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00736.html (8,445 bytes)
- 6. Re: Spridgets (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Boatright <jboatri@emory.edu>
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 13:56:36 -0400
- Don't know who thought of it first, but if you combine "Sprite" + "Midget", you get "Spridget". Of course, if you combine "Midget" + "Sprite", you get "Mite". Nodoby seems to like that one. Jeffrey H
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00737.html (8,578 bytes)
- 7. RE: Spridgets (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Graziano <mgrazian@ltcm.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 14:15:29 -0400
- from exch01.ltcm.com by ltcm.com (8.7.1/1.32(sec)-LK3) id OAA21187; Thu, 15 Apr 1999 14:15:59 -0400 Cc: Peggy Bohler <pbohler@wenet.net>, Spridgets List <spridgets@autox.team.net> Reply-to: Michael
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00741.html (9,929 bytes)
- 8. Re: Spridgets (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 18:57:39 EDT
- << Where? Probably in a pub. When? At least 30 years ago. Why? For the same reason as Dodge Horomnis and Toyolets from the Nummi plant. Any others? Yeah Peter! The Cockapoo! Family tried to keep Pood
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00764.html (8,436 bytes)
- 9. Re: Spridgets (score: 1)
- Author: RBHouston@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 19:28:58 EDT
- There was the 60's Valiant/Comet car by Chrysler and Mercury...called it a Vomit...bucket seats and a throw up top.. Someone stop me I feel 7 yrs old....
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00771.html (8,215 bytes)
- 10. RE: Spridgets (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Miller" <millerb@netusa1.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 18:59:39 -0500
- Boy I am lucky that I have a Sprite and a Spitfire in the garage sitting side by side. If that Sprite had been a midget...... I don't have room for another car right now, let alone a "spridget" Oh, y
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00772.html (8,779 bytes)
- 11. Re: Spridgets (score: 1)
- Author: Carl Elliott <grunt2@adelphia.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 20:08:49 -0400
- The Comit and Falcon were the same car. They Became the Mustang.
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00774.html (8,764 bytes)
- 12. Re: Spridgets (score: 1)
- Author: Rick/Carolyn <walters@mail.softcom.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 19:30:37 -0700
- Hi Bill, Are the Lights off? Last time I did that, I ended up with a whole mess of spridgets. Rick -- 52 MGTD,Sparky 74 MGB, B-tris 76 XJ12 Coupe, Jacque 60 Bugeye, Puddles 58 MGA Coupe, Ruby http://
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00785.html (9,561 bytes)
- 13. Re: Spridgets (score: 1)
- Author: Ajhsys@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 14:52:01 EDT
- Okay, my 2 cents worth. Let's not forget the Spritota. A Sprite with a Toyota engine. Anybody have one? Actually, the term Spridgets originated in England. Allen Hefner '77 Midget '92 Mitsubishi Expo
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00821.html (8,960 bytes)
- 14. Re: Spridgets (score: 1)
- Author: Herb_Goede@amsinc.com
- Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 13:48:02 -0600
- Aren't all you guys with B210 trannies driving Datsets, Spruns, Midsuns and Dadgets. Looks like we need some more shirts. Herb
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00822.html (8,028 bytes)
- 15. Re: Spridgets (score: 1)
- Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 22:01:33 +0100
- There used to be a well known Sprite & Midget parts supplier in the UK called "Spridgebits" Don't know if they thought of Spridets first or whether they adapted the name for their company Guy --Origi
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00848.html (9,715 bytes)
- 16. Re: Spridgets (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 17:53:25 -0400
- What about a Sprite with a smooth case Datsun 5 speed, and a Mitsubitchi alternator. Would that be a Sushi Sprite? -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ Bugeye Sprite 67 Sprite 59 A40 http://www.exit109.co
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00850.html (8,784 bytes)
- 17. Re: Spridgets (score: 1)
- Author: Paul A Asgeirsson <pasgeirsson@juno.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 18:39:56 EDT
- Mines a Datsmor!! Paul PAsgeirsson@juno.com
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00858.html (8,454 bytes)
- 18. Re: Spridgets (score: 1)
- Author: Daniel1312@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 16:48:34 EDT
- Was Rick Mr Sprite Moses the dentist?
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00911.html (7,392 bytes)
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