- 241. RE: Cadillac Question (non-LBC) (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 10:23:35 -0500
- Not sure what you mean by clamshell trunk. Unless you mean the ones that looked like the trunk was an add-on. These were the Seville models from late '70s-early '80s. Just checked the two sites I kno
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00596.html (7,386 bytes)
- 242. RE: Brakes (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 14:32:20 -0500
- I rebuilt my brakes this summer. The front shoe on each side is the "primary". In other words, it is supposed to do most of the braking. If you examine the brakes closely, you will see that the whee
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00675.html (10,230 bytes)
- 243. RE: Seat alternatives (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 09:40:18 -0400
- You've heard from a couple of others already, but I thought I'd chime in on this as well. I had some 'custom' seats installed in my Spit many years ago. (Sorry, it was so many years ago I don't reme
- /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00153.html (8,046 bytes)
- 244. RE: Spitfire Top ? (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 12:46:31 -0400
- Cheers, Doug Mitchell mailto:dmitchel@ismi.net mailto:dmitchel@ford.com '73 Spitfire 1500 Hello, Is there a difference between Mark IV and 1500 Tops? That is, will a Mark IV top fit a later 1500 spi
- /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00165.html (6,957 bytes)
- 245. RE: Plastic Mirror Mount (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 09:57:44 -0400
- As others have told you, the mirror is on a break-away mount due to US safety requirements. FMVSS something or other. The parts are available at TRF for a couple of dollars. Cheers, Doug Mitchell dm
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00041.html (8,598 bytes)
- 246. RE: GT6 exhaust on a Spit (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 12:24:08 -0400
- I've been running the GT6 box and tail on my Spit for several years now. Sounds and looks great. We have discussed this several times on the list in the past. One of the problems you may run into is
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00051.html (7,803 bytes)
- 247. FS: 1974 Spit - Southeast Michigan (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, D. B. (Douglas)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Tue, 07 Sep 1999 08:08:22 -0400
- The usual disclaimers apply: 1974 Triumph Spitfire - Red/tan int. good condition, runs. New top, brakes, tires, battery, shocks, etc. stored winters. $2,500. Rick, day (248)489-5636 eves. (248) 474-0
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00217.html (6,678 bytes)
- 248. FW: Luggage Rack redo (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 08:02:33 -0400
- Margaret is looking for info. Could anyone please help her? Please respond to her directly. Thanks, Doug Mitchell dmitchel@ismi.net dmitchel@ford.com Doug, Would you send my message to the list? May
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00219.html (7,724 bytes)
- 249. Battle of the Brits (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, D. B. (Douglas)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Thu, 09 Sep 1999 14:21:51 -0400
- This is a reminder to all that the Battle of the Brits is this Sunday in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Information is available at: http://www.detroittriumph.org Cheers, -- Doug Mitchell dmitchel@ford.
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00330.html (6,455 bytes)
- 250. RE: Torque wrench (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 09:55:22 -0400
- Most torque wrenches have the conversions done for you already. I know mine has the settings on one side in foot-lbs and on the other in Newton-meters. It is a click type. If I still had the manual,
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00380.html (7,537 bytes)
- 251. RE: Stupid Question(s) .... ????? (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 12:40:57 -0400
- [other good information snipped] Keep in mind that BpsL didn't always follow their own standards. I have an original 1973 Spitfire 1500 with overdrive that doesn't have the 'O' suffix. Doug Mitchell
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00449.html (8,076 bytes)
- 252. Congratulations (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 14:06:11 -0400
- You won't see him mention it, but Pat Barber of this list is a newlywed. He got married this past Saturday, and spent the first day of wedded life with his wife showing off their Spitfires at the Bat
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00534.html (6,740 bytes)
- 253. Battle of the Brits report (longish) (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, D. B. (Douglas)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 13:39:58 -0400
- The date: September 12th, 1999 The location: Freedom Hill County Park, Sterling Heights, Michigan The event: 17th Annual Battle of the Brits The day dawned slightly foggy. Yesterday's forecast was fo
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00574.html (9,463 bytes)
- 254. RE: heat troubles? (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 10:07:15 -0400
- Mike, The original (NA) spit came with a heat shield about one foot square. It is an aluminum piece with a fiber type material bolted to it. It does, as the name implies, and keeps the manifold heat
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00707.html (9,220 bytes)
- 255. RE: trunk (boot) turn handle (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 12:52:32 -0400
- Handle arms should be in the same orientation as the engine. ie: north-south Is this the original (with the flap), or a repro? Cheers, Doug Mitchell mailto:dmitchel@ismi.net mailto:dmitchel@ford.com
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00721.html (7,896 bytes)
- 256. Re: round dash medallion (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mitchell <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Mon, 09 Aug 1999 10:07:07 -0400
- It was also on the '73. AFAIK, it is made from unobtainium. You need to find someone who can make a mold and cast them. They are listed in my factory parts book, but none of the usual suspects sells
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00380.html (7,698 bytes)
- 257. Re: Looking for HS4 carbs and manifold - Attn: Ted (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mitchell <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 10:06:07 -0400
- Ted (TSI) is at: http://www.tsiimportedautomotive.com Cheers, -- Doug Mitchell dmitchel@ford.com
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00470.html (7,192 bytes)
- 258. Re: Looking for HS4 carbs and manifold - Attn: Ted (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mitchell <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 10:07:31 -0400
- Oops, make that: http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com -- Doug Mitchell dmitchel@ford.com
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00471.html (7,209 bytes)
- 259. Commision Number Plates (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mitchell <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 07:48:13 -0400
- Spitted Ones and John, After discussions here the last few days about commission numbers and build dates, I have started wondering whether or not the date stamped on the plate has any correlation to
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00505.html (7,647 bytes)
- 260. Woodward Dream Cruise (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Mitchell <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 13:46:11 -0400
- Hello Car Show Fans, This Saturday is once again the world's largest car show, and you can see it on the 'net. The 5th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise. Woodward is the main drag (literally) through Detr
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00874.html (7,005 bytes)
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