[Spridgets] Remembering...8 years ago

Sun Apr 14 09:36:41 MDT 2019

What a great tribute, Lin. You're now a Spridget guru yourself!Sent from my Verizon LG Smartphone------ Original message------From: Linda Grunthaner via SpridgetsDate: Sun, Apr 14, 2019 8:06 AMTo: Allen Hefner;Cc: Spridgets list;Subject:Re: [Spridgets] Remembering...8 years agoList,I will never forget Frank's kindness, motivation and amazing humor. I met him when replying to a craigslist ad of his for a Spridget after I sold my 68 Spitfire of 30 plus years and couldn't stand not having an LBC. He sold that Spridget but told me that the Spridget was the way to go because he too struggled with the stupid differential on his Spitfire and once he bought his dad's Spridget he never looked back. Frank encouraged me to get back to doing what I loved and that was turning wrenches and LBC's as I lost confidence after selling my Spitfire. I found my 62 Sprite "Pinky",(the name from Terry Horler's book) on eBay, and remember all the books I bought during my research phase.  I remember I was in Alaska visiting friends while she was being delivered from Los Angeles to New Jersey only 30 miles from the Clarici's I was so excited because I never bought a car online. When she arrived I had emailed Frank about her poor running and he told me to post questions to the "list" and the rest is history. Soon after getting Pinky she was backfiring so badly I couldn't get out of the garage and Frank offered to take a look (I think he was amazed they made a "pink" one and really wanted to see it for his own eyes). He came over to adjust the carbs and ended up taking the carbs with him and rebuilding them. I was amazed of his kindness and since then learned to "Pay it forward", and reaching out to the list for LBC and other technical non LBC questions. I loved when he would host an OSHIT day in Toms River learning for all the masters and I even brought my new MIG over to weld in a spot on the Holy Sprite the humor was endless. Diane, Frankie and Tiffany (thanks Tiff for Sprite the kitten) were so kind to all the greasy Spridigiteers and I looked forward to all the meets I could make. Raise up your glasses tonight for a toast to Frank, Paul, Biff and yes even Ed for the endless humor and knowledge for LBC's and other stuff that life throws at us. They would want us to be happy and help one another get through troubleshooting projects and help others by paying it forward.  A link from 2006 when Frank came over to help me with Pinky, when you could actually walk in the garage .....winkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CSBIvnw5qk  I am forever grateful for the wonderful people on this list,Linda62 California Sprite "Pinky"On Fri, Apr 12, 2019 at 1:47 PM Allen Hefner via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:Great stuff, Larry. Thanks!Frank taught us all much more than how to fix a LBC. How to live a good life!Allen Hefner
Norristown, PASun City Center, FL

Current:
2016 Subaru outback somewhere2006 Chebbie
Former:
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
1964 VW Type I
1967 VW Type II
1967 Rover 2000TC
1977 MG Midget (Sniff!)On Thu, Apr 11, 2019 at 10:55 PM Larry Macy via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:In case anyone tried this earlier, I shared an empty album. It’s the retired brain. I just filled it up. Try again.LarryHey, Just for the memories, I created a Frank Clarici album here:https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0O5Uzl7VVGr5vI think you can add pics if you log in as spridgets at autox.team.net.Larry
— Larry B. Macy, Ph.D., LMTlmacy at mac.comhttps://larrythemac.guruMorrisville, PABeing human is not about individual survival or escape. It’s a team sport. Whatever future humans have, it will be together.~ douglas rushkoff

On Apr 11, 2019, at 12:58 PM, Larry Macy <lmacy at mac.com> wrote:It always takes me aback to realize how long my friend has been gone. He was an inspiration and is missed. I remember Frank in many conversations and in fact quoted him just the other day. My life has changed directions and I am trying to figure out if I should sell the Midget, it was the last one Frank worked on. or try to figure out a way to keep it. We are selling our house to go on a life in an RV full time, at least for several years. Well, let’s say we are in the planning stage and hope to be there by mid-summer. Many fond memories of “the Man”. Think I’ll put together a pic album and she with the list. My thoughts reach out to Diane, Tiff, Frankie (sorry dude, you’ll always be Frankie to me) and their families. Love always.Larry
— Larry B. Macy, Ph.D., LMTlmacy at mac.comhttps://larrythemac.guruMorrisville, PABeing human is not about individual survival or escape. It’s a team sport. Whatever future humans have, it will be together.~ douglas rushkoff

On Apr 11, 2019, at 10:58 AM, David Woerpel via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:Hi List, especially the "old timers" but you "young'uns too!  I always pause on April 11th to remember our dear friend and example of what it means to "Pass it on", Frank Clarici.  It's taken the entire Spridget List, of which he was an integral part, to even come close to what he did for our Spridget community.  Every time I work on a project, car or another task, and have problems I stop and think, "What Would Frank Do?"  God Bless you Frank and thank you!  To:  Diane, Frankie, Tiffany, and the clan, Frank is not forgotten, not by a long shot!2011 was not a great Spring season for this group.  March marked the anniversary of the passing of Paul Asgeirsson.  Another guru in our family. Paul was fond of telling us, "It only goes one way."  Oh, there are exceptions, but that statement, like Frank's, is sufficient to cause us to take a step back from our project and think things through.To use a cliche, we stand on big shoulders.  Maybe some of the newer members will produce a similar legacy."Pay It Forward""WWFD""It only goes one way"Dave W.Burlington WI'59 :{)'59 MGA 1500------------------------spridgets at autox.team.netDonate: http://www.team.net/donate.htmlSuggested annual donation: $12.75Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets  http://autox.team.net/archiveUnsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lmacy@mac.com------------------------spridgets@autox.team.netDonate: http://www.team.net/donate.htmlSuggested annual donation: $12.75Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets  http://autox.team.net/archiveUnsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lmacy@mac.com------------------------

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