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Re: 1500 Midgets.....Long may they run!

To: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: 1500 Midgets.....Long may they run!
From: david brown <davebrown1@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 13 Mar 1998 19:38:56 -0800
Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Square Peg Reduction Corporation
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Michael,

The only thing classic about my '78 is the enjoyment  derived therefrom.

Dave

Michael Dietsche wrote:

> Thanx for the advice and answers to my many questions, all…..Last nite
> I ran the engine after a couple months of garage work  (cleaning and
> coating the gas tank, rebuilding the carb, etc).  With that done I'm
> ready to begin the next phase (ignition rework), then finally engine
> rebuild, paint, and interior.  Since I'm an airplane guy I tend to
> take the same approach with car maintenance: a phased maintenance
> while the car is operational, followed by complete downtime for deep
> overhaul ("depot maintenance" in airplane lingo).  Anyway, it's fun to
> work on these things and try to make them what they used to be (or
> more!)……
>
> Does anyone know of some similar lists/websites for Triumph Spitfire
> owners?  Since we owners of the late '70's Midgets share the same
> engines I'm sure our comrades in Spit-World have some engine thoughts
> of interest to us.  I know the rubber-bumper Midgets and MGB's are
> supposedly "uncool" in comparison to their older siblings, but I kinda
> like their looks, their price…..plus the 1500 in my Midget seems like
> it has some potential for interesting mods.  You don't feel like
> you're destroying a "classic" piece of history when you hack into an
> ugly stepchild model!
>
> Thanks again!
> Mike Dietsche
> 78 Midget




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