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21. RE: Wrong tyres... oops (score: 1)
Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 09:53:29 -0400
If you have BR60-13s, it is probably time to replace the tires. Letter size tires haven't been available in eons. 205-60R13s have a nominal radius equal to the 175-70s, but are much wider. 203 mm ve
/html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00334.html (9,016 bytes)

22. Spitfire on Autoweek (TV) (score: 1)
Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 12:46:08 -0400
Spitted ones, In case you haven't seen it, on this weeks Autoweek on Speed, the Spitfire is listed as the Escape Road. Not sure if this is a repeat of the one from last fall. Cheers, Doug -- Doug Mit
/html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00346.html (6,924 bytes)

23. Rendezvous - Off Topic (score: 1)
Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 13:59:40 -0500
Hello all, In the past, this movie has been mentioned. I noticed on the Electronic Telegraph site, that it has been re-released. If you want to read the article, check out: http://www.telegraph.co.uk
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00196.html (7,242 bytes)

24. RE: Mk3 Fuel Tank Pickup? (score: 1)
Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 13:02:00 -0500
Don't know where you are located, but did you replace the fuel filter recently? And did this problem start after you replaced the filter? Or have you removed and replaced the old filter for any reas
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00357.html (8,438 bytes)

25. RE: Top Triumph Spit Tips (score: 1)
Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2003 11:08:29 -0500
A word of caution: 1) When you decide it would be a nice day to drive with the top down, especially if its the first time in a while, make sure your tax disc is securely attached. 2) If, having stapl
/html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00198.html (7,800 bytes)

26. RE: SPEEDVISION...two thumbs down (score: 1)
Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 07:06:19 -0500
I have to agree with Aaron as to the club racing. Also keep in mind that the big difference between NASCAR and real racing is that real racers know how to turn right! I enjoy most kinds of racing, in
/html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00227.html (9,041 bytes)

27. RE: Bodywork Prep (score: 1)
Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 14:47:38 -0500
Check for a product called Spot Putty. That is what is usually used to fill in the small holes. Doug Ok folks I have a question on skim filling. My Spitfire bonnet has got small dents in it (Well, s
/html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00308.html (8,451 bytes)

28. RE: Off Topic - Who owns who? (score: 1)
Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 09:52:25 -0500
Most years, around this time, one of the automotive trade publications puts out a chart of who owns who and who has a working agreement with who. I don't have a copy of last years. Unfortunately for
/html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00089.html (8,936 bytes)

29. RE: Off Topic - Who owns who? (score: 1)
Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 11:48:32 -0500
John, That link is of limited value. In examining it, I see that there are very few brands which are no longer in production listed and a few appear to be incorrect. For example, I see (MG) Beside Ro
/html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00093.html (9,290 bytes)

30. Visit (score: 1)
Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 12:06:08 -0500
Hello Spitted ones, I have been off the list since I went to Arizona last November due to my employer setting up filters which prevented us from receiving mail that had unsubscribe/subscribe anywhere
/html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00096.html (7,276 bytes)

31. RE: O/D oil (score: 1)
Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2003 06:51:58 -0500
According to the Laycock manual that I have, you should use engine oil. HOWEVER, (and that is a big however), the factory manual recommends SAE 80 gear oil. And as someone else wrote, _do not_ use G
/html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00118.html (7,584 bytes)

32. Spit for sale - SE Michigan (score: 1)
Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 06:22:15 -0500
Noticed this in this mornings local paper: Triumph Spitfire 1980, body/ interior/ engine good cond., $2,950. 517-548-0892. Telephone number puts it in the Howell, Michigan area. Howell is approx 60 m
/html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00146.html (6,957 bytes)

33. Spit on Trailer (score: 1)
Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 10:02:22 -0400
Hello all, I was out last night in my Spit between Howell and Brighton, Michigan, and saw a Spit on a trailer. Couldn't locate the owner, but the trailer and tow vehicle were registered in North Caro
/html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00160.html (7,054 bytes)

34. RE: Seat belt anchor locations? (score: 1)
Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 06:34:20 -0400
I recently put a set of lap belts in my Stag, and have the reinforcing plates that came with the kit. If you need them, let me know and I can drop them in the mail to you. Cheers, Doug -- Doug Mitch
/html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00030.html (9,549 bytes)

35. New Triumph GT6? (score: 1)
Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 09:36:14 -0400
I know this has been covered before, but I just ran across this page on the London Telegraph Motoring page. Check it out, although you may have to register. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.j
/html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00218.html (7,196 bytes)

36. RE: alternative wheels (continuation) (score: 1)
Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 07:11:11 -0400
Except that 3 3/4 bolt circle is not, repeat not, 98 mm. It is 95.25 mm. Although that's only 0.108 inch difference, it can mean that the wheels do not fit properly over the bolts. I strongly sugges
/html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00022.html (8,930 bytes)

37. RE: Seat reclining mechanism (score: 1)
Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2002 12:15:56 -0400
On Saturday my drivers seat suddenly stopped working properly. Not fun when you accelerate off at the lights and the seat back reclines on you. I assume that the teeth on the mechanism or the bit tha
/html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00049.html (8,195 bytes)

38. RE: Greetings...Once Again. (score: 1)
Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2002 14:41:42 -0400
Actually, there is a lister even closer, in Howell. There is a British club in Lansing, but I don't have any info on it. Problem 1. Do the hazard lights work? If so, could be the flasher for the sig
/html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00056.html (10,400 bytes)

39. GT 6 MKIII and Spits for sale - SW Michigan (score: 1)
Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 07:35:36 -0400
Hello all, A buddy and I went over to the west side of Michigan over the weekend to work a race. On the side of the road was a GT 6 with a for sale sign on it. We stopped on the way back and I took t
/html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00118.html (7,811 bytes)

40. Re: Overheating problems (score: 1)
Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 07:07:06 -0400
Spitted ones, There have several posts lately regarding Spits that are overheating or running hot. My '73 1500 had this problem for many years, and I spent a lot of time and money trying to cure it.
/html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00295.html (7,713 bytes)


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