Depends how many nights you look at it, I suppose. :(
Robert D.
( waiting for Spring )
-----Original Message-----
From WFO Herb <froggi at cdsnet.net>
To: Robert Duquette <RobertDuquette@Sympatico.ca>
Cc: Spridget List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: February 27, 2001 7:53 PM
Subject: Re: Converting a UK Frogeye to USA Bugeye
>Robert-- You'll have to talk to Brad about that "moonshine". But I will
say,
>moonshine does look neat reflecting down on snow covered ground.
>
>Robert Duquette wrote:
>
>> How many nights of 'moonshine' ?
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>
>> >...but do keep current with the workings of the heater system. 300 days
of
>> sunshine, many below freezing, right James? Just like here in Klamath
>> Falls... which by the way boasts 320 days of sunshine!
>> >
>> >WFO Herb
>> >Keep the sticky side down!
>> >Bugeyes, Mk III Sprite & '80 TR8... Almost catching up with Jon P.
>> (Birdman)
>> >Klamath Falls, Oregon
>> >
>> >James Nazarian Jr wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hey Robert,
>> >>
>> >> I don't think we've met, but my girlfriend Trisha sent you her
>> impressions of driving a Bugeye in Colorado. First off, I'm glad you
>> decided to bring it, they are a joy to have in this area. With over 300
>> days of sunshine a year you won't regret it, and you may well forget how
to
>> work the hood.
>> >>
>> >> On Tue, Feb 27, 2001 at 07:17:11AM -0700, Robert Latham profoundly
>> declared:
>> >> > So some stupid questions
>> >> >
>> >> > - after it been for a pollution check it
>> >> > will be issued with Colorado plates. So what
>> >> > is the best way to attach them. The current
>> >> > nmumber plate fits snugly in a recess at the
>> >> > back and on a small plate ( no bumper) at the
>> >> > front.
>> >>
>> >> If the front plate is the plinth that was available for bumperless
cars,
>> then keep using it. Don't do anything too permanent because there is
>> legislation going on right now to rid Colorado of the front plate
>> requirement. Off hand I don't remember how the rear one is mounted on
>> Trisha's car, but I'm sure when she sees this she'll tell you.
>> >> >
>> >> > - Petrol or Gas - I have 956cc Gold seal engine
>> >> > (basically a factory rebuild of the original
>> >> > 956cc). I'm inteding to add some STP lead
>> >> > subsitute to the tank what rating fuel
>> >> > works best.
>> >>
>> >> With the altitude the required octane rating drops two points. At sea
>> level the regular gass is 87, up here it is 85. For the diffence in cost
we
>> run premium in all our LBCs but the rule is you can run as low a rating
as
>> you can without pinging. They will run on 85, but I prefer the premium
>> because I feel like my gas mileage and performance is up a bit.
>> >> >
>> >> > - Carbs being at 5000ft+ intending to fit some
>> >> > lean needles to its HS1 carbs, does this make
>> >> > sense.
>> >> It makes sense, but it is unnecessary. I taking a few flats out of
the
>> jets will lean the mixture over the whole range of throttle, assuming the
>> car ran right in the UK, that is all you will need to do to get it
running
>> right here. I think as a rough guess, it will take 8 flats leaner to get
in
>> the correct range. I've brought a few cars here from sealevel, and they
all
>> seem to take about 8 flats.
>> >>
>> >> >
>> >> > Any other thoughts as to what needs doing - I hope it will
>> >> > not need seat belts etc.
>> >> >
>> >> Seat belts are not required for pre-67 cars, but if they were ever
>> installed then they will have to be there. Either way If you ever get
>> stopped you will probably get ticketed, and you will have to explain to
the
>> court that the law says you don't have to have them. I doubt the traffic
>> cops will know this. If you want, Moss has some nice vintage looking
belts
>> (lap only) that go very well in a bugeye.
>> >>
>> >> Consider the classic plates, they are a bit more expensive, but they
only
>> require smog testing every 5 years. I don't know the rules on mileage
and
>> driving with them though.
>> >>
>> >> > Robert
>> >> >
>> >> Happy Motoring. This is a great area to have an LBC.
>> >> --
>> >> James Nazarian Jr
>> >> 71 MGB roadster
>> >> 71 MGBGT - with V8 parts
>> >> 01 Impreza 2.5RS
>> >>
>> >> A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have
>> >> evolved from a simpler system that worked just fine.
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