[Spridgets] [Fwd: ref. to phone conversation 1967 midget �thur. night]

gmari2 at verizon.net gmari2 at verizon.net
Fri May 16 04:53:18 MDT 2008


Greetings List,
Please read Davids email below.  He is looking for a late midget and also has some questions that I know you folks have answers to.  Any guidance for David would be appreciated.  Respond to him directly as he isn't yet on the list.
Thanks
George

>From: "david_bierman at juno.com" <david_bierman at juno.com>
>Date: 2008/05/15 Thu PM 11:57:10 CDT
>To: gmari2 at verizon.net
>Subject: ref. to phone conversation 1967 midget  thur. night

>Hi George
>
>here is my e mail address
>
>david_bierman at juno.com
>
>i am looking for a 67 mg midget with spokes that is structurally sound even if a blown engine is ok as i can use mine.
>
>i have owned this  1967 mg midget since i started driving in 74 and loved mg's since i read "the red car" book about a tc
>
>any way although mine is very well maintained and original for the mostpart saddly the body is worn out.
>
>although i have restored several full frame 1920's fords i am squemish about doing a unibody and finacially since mine needs floors, inner and outer rockers and lower rear quaters along with the repair of behind the seat bulk heads it would make more sense to look for a good body. 
>i pre fer the 67 having the largest engine with out polution control and roll up windows and folding top. mine is BR green. i now have (1)25,000 miles on mine with a new clutch after 70,000 8 yrs ago after 
>i stopped using it as a daily driver about 8 years ago.
>
>sooo if you hear of anything please let me know even a 67-69 as the exterior trim looks like mine with spokes
>
>also i guess if you can help me with a bit of info in regards to some of the changes on the 68 and 69 midgets ie 
>
>did they still have a croame trim strip on the hood in 69? 
> 
>when did the polution copressor appear on the engine? 
>
>also mine has allways had a cintrifical addvance on the distributor but the books show a vacume unit dan at coventry mentioned that that might vary according to were it was ment to be shipped to ? 
>
>will the 67 roof frame fit the 69?
>
>the 69 i am looking at doesn't have a compressor or mount for one on the thermostat housing perhaps a sprite engine in it?
>
>anyway i really thought i knew later 60's midgets untill i started looking and compareing the replacement car. LOL
>
>also you mentinoed Frank Clarici's phone and e mail  if you have it that might be helpful 
>
>thank you for your help
>
>908 322 9084
>Dave B.
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George Marinos


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