Dan: knew I wouldnt get a "freebie" on that! Phasers up! Larry
----- Original Message -----
From Dan Dwelley <maine2me at yahoo.com>
To: Larry Cogan <woodrat@spacey.net>; Patricia Sauthoff
<Patricia.Sauthoff@blvdmedia.com>
Cc: spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2000 9:03 AM
Subject: Re: any advice?
> Ok Larry...I'm calling you on this statement:
>
> > Now for my personal predjudice....stay away from the
> > 75 thru 79s.
> > They had a different engine. Not as "bullet proof"
> > as the earlier
> > years and parts arent as easy to come by.
>
> I'll give you the "not as bulletproof" BUT The parts
> are just as available as the 1275 parts!
>
>
> Pat,
> I would recommend a 1275 (pre 75) car to you over the
> later 1500(75-79)even though I own a 1500. The 1275 is
> a very strong and reliable engine as built. The 1500
> is an ok engine but CAN be made VERY reliable. Where
> cost is an issue, you wouldn't want to go down this
> avenue.
> If you actually look at a 1500 then I strongly
> recommend you have someone that knows the 1500s look
> at the car for you. If you want a list of things to
> look for, let me know and I'll be happy to forward you
> a list. As far as things to look for body wise...that
> list applies to all of the Spridgets.
>
> Dan Dwelley
> 77 Midget 1500 (Modified to be a reliable engine)
> Alexandria, Va.
>
> --- Larry Cogan <woodrat@spacey.net> wrote:
> > Hi Pat: You have come to the right place to ask for
> > advice. As
> > "lists" go, its a big one, and we all have our
> > notions about which of
> > the cars is better. One thing to consider is that a
> > Bugeye will be
> > about twice, or more, as expensive to purchase as a
> > later model, in
> > comparable condition. Also, with the Bug, you have
> > nowhere to lock
> > anything away. The storage area is behind the seat,
> > accessable to
> > anyone with an intrest. The ones after the Bug had
> > a lockable trunk.
> > A little later they had roll up windows and doors
> > that lock. Of
> > course hardtops were/are available.....with that
> > combo you have a
> > "secure" car.
> >
> > I have a Bug and love it. I also have a 70 with a
> > hardtop on it and
> > love it too. If this is to be your daily driver and
> > only car, my guess
> > is you would be happiest with roll up windows and a
> > hard top later,
> > when you find one.
> >
> > Now for my personal predjudice....stay away from the
> > 75 thru 79s.
> > They had a different engine. Not as "bullet proof"
> > as the earlier
> > years and parts arent as easy to come by. Finally,
> > before you go
> > looking at cars, buy a book ....this is
> > important....the book is,
> > "Original Sprite/Midget". You can get it from Moss
> > Motors at (800)
> > 667-7872. While you are ordering the book ask for
> > their free catalog.
> > Good luck, youre about to go off on an exciting
> > quest. Dont buy the
> > first car you see. There will be better ones. And
> > ask away, there is
> > immense knowledge and talent on this list. Larry
> >
> >
>
>
> =====
> Dan Dwelley
> 77 Midget
> Alexandria, Va.
>
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