[Spridgets] It's been a long time

[Trevor Jessie]

Hi Robert,

My oldest is about to turn 18 as well.  She is not much interested in my
Spridgets. Maybe because I bought her convertible VW.  Anyway, I've parted
out several cars and have some some parts lying about.  So, post your needs
and I'll see if I can help.  I'm currently putting together a 62ish
spridget so I have been digging through my parts stash and have a pretty
good idea what I have lying about.

Other people have mentioned common vendors, but I'd also second the
suggestion about buying stuff from the UK at the moment.  Also, you can
check out http://www.sportscarpartsltd.com/ .  Sometimes he has good prices
on some of the more mundane stuff.

Cheers,
Trevor


On Sun, Nov 10, 2019 at 8:01 PM Charlie Shelden via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Robert. Good to see you on. From an oldie and a lurker.
>
> Charlie in OKC.
> OWNER of the internet bug eye from David Oliner
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Nov 10, 2019, at 6:13 PM, Michael MacLean via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> 
> Keep asking the list first for parts before you go out to buy it at a
> store.  We may have what you need just sitting in the garage not getting
> any use.  You can sometimes find a deal on Ebay.  Mostly British (315)
> 649-2861 has used parts from many junkers and wrecks they have.  You could
> try them for some parts.
> Mike MacLean
>
> On Sunday, November 10, 2019, 3:50:33 PM PST, Robert Weeks via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I used to be on this list years ago. Haven't done much with my Midget in
> years other than watch it rust outside because we didn't have a garage and
> I had other responsibilities and projects. My oldest is 17, he'll be 18
> next month, and he loves working on cars. He's taken on my Midget as his
> project under my guidance.
>
> I have a 1970 that I bought off of Frank Carici. It's going to need a lot
> of work. The kid hopes to have it fixed up in time for his senior prom.
>
> I was wondering (without starting a war or hurting any feelings) who the
> best suppliers are these days. I'm going to be helping him out but neither
> of us has a lot of money to sink into the car. We're going to go through
> each system to get it sorted and right, but we're going to need a good deal
> of parts both mechanical and cosmetic, and we're going to need some body
> panels. I can weld and paint but this is going to be a pretty big order to
> get it ready in time and to do it on the cheap. We're not going for
> concours here. Our inspiration is going to be the cars that Frank would
> take from junkers to nice looking drivers without breaking the bank or
> spending years on.
>
> I used to be able to go to the local auto parts store and get rebuild
> calipers, and a lot of other parts but those days seem to be long gone.
> Can't even find a distributor cap and rotor there these days.
>
> Thanks in advance for your suggestions. If we can afford to make this
> happen I'll do my best to keep you all posted. I'm hoping I can get my kid
> on the list but he's not big on email ;-)
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Robert
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