Patrick,
Better rethink back fitting an early top onto a Spit 1500. Most states
require a building permit to put them up!!! :)
Joe
Patrick Baize wrote:
>
> Add another Spitfire to the list of drivable cars!
>
> Today after inspection, I drove the 74 Spit for 51 miles. It drove very
> well. I even pushed the overdrive button, (Nervously) and boy dod that
> thing kick in! dropped my RPM's just like that. Plenty of Pep at 75 MPH
> with the overdrive on. Never had an overdrive before, I can't imagine
> not having one now.
>
> Only 2 problems I have. One will be taken care of tomorrow, New
> Altenator. The other was a sympton of no gas. just for a couple of
> minutes. I pulled over it idled fine. I took off agian , no problem.
> I have decided to get a fuel pump anyway. Which is better Mechanical
> or electric?
>
> The only other anoiance was the pain in my left shoulder. I found the
> top frame to be jabbing me. Never was the case with my 63. I might have
> to make this top like the 63 top.
>
> I start driving it to work tomorrow. More than 20 mpg is better than 8,
> especially when you drive 45 miles every day.
>
> I'll update my Web page next week so y'all can take a peek.
>
> THnx
> Pat
> 63 Spitfoire (next inline)
> 74 Spitfire ( 51 more miles on it)
> 68 Chevy C10 (finishing er up)
> http://www.dol.net/~starborn/artvango.html
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