I agree keep the Bugeye stock.
As for the term dogleg what is that? On VW Split Windows the dogleg
the the metal arch around the front wheels.
Lin
On Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 3:55 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
> Put the Datsun in Peter's car and install a rev limiter. :-)
>
> I like the idea of leaving the older cars correct - especially the Bugeye.
>
> Rick
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> On Mar 18, 2012, at 3:37 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I've got a line on a running Datsun A14 with dogleg 60L 5 speed
>> transmission.
>> I've agreed on price with the guy but he won't be ready for me to get it
>> until next Saturday.
>>
>> Now I have to decide which project to put it into.
>> On the one hand I have a true to numbers Bugeye motor and transmission
that
>> could go into my Bugeye project.
>>
>> I also have a 1098 that could go in my MK2 Sprite, which would be correct
>> for that car.
>>
>> So this setup could go into Peter's RWA Midget project.
>>
>> However, that's a lot of power for a new driver and I would be thinking
>> that the 1098 would be better suited for a new driver.
>>
>> On the other hand (how many hands is that?) putting the Datsun stuff in
the
>> RWA Midget would make it so I'd like driving it.
>> I'll need to teach him self control behind the wheel anyway, and he's the
>> type of person who seems to naturally possess that virtue already.
>>
>> The value of the Bugeye would be higher with correct running gear, as
would
>> the MK2 Sprite.
>>
>> I guess writing this has brought me a little closer to my decision.
>> Also if it doesn't work out with the Datsun stuff I still have a plan for
>> what to do with the Bugeye and MK2 and will still be looking for running
>> gear for Peter's car.
>>
>> Ideas, thoughts, ridicule?
>>
>> Rick (yeah I've got options) Bastedo
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