- 101. Importing from Canada (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Tue, 03 Nov 1998 23:12:17 -0500
- Would anyone know of the requirements (difficulties) in purchasing a car in Canada and bringing it back across the border? Still trying to find something to fill my garage. Thanks, Ed Hamilton
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00078.html (6,630 bytes)
- 102. Vin Number (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 22:15:52 -0400
- Some time ago, a lister posted a web page that would allow an individual to access information concerning a vehicle by its vin number. Unfortunately, I neglected to save this information and would ap
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00043.html (6,540 bytes)
- 103. Re: Wanted- Fuse box cover. (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sun, 04 Oct 1998 18:41:28 -0400
- Just less readily available :-( Ed Hamilton
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00065.html (7,567 bytes)
- 104. Proud Association (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 12:39:50 -0400
- Many have expanded on the value of this list and of its membership. Through my business travels, I have been fortunate to meet several members in the past. Yesterday, I traveled to Connecticut to tak
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00115.html (7,032 bytes)
- 105. Air tool lubrication (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Wed, 07 Oct 1998 09:48:24 -0400
- My recently purchased air tools recommend the use of Marvel Mystery oil as the lubricant. However, there is a special note concerning the 1/2" impact wrench -- "The right side of the housing has an a
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00150.html (6,877 bytes)
- 106. Re: About those soft top covers I had (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Wed, 07 Oct 1998 18:58:30 -0400
- IMHO, I thing it's a disservice and counterproductive to have fellow list members bidding (against each other) for an item. What I've done is to remove the issue of "whada-ya-gime-fer-it" and decide
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00160.html (7,198 bytes)
- 107. Re: Air tool lubrication (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Thu, 08 Oct 1998 10:48:31 -0400
- Due to the interest in my question, I thought I would respond to the list. I able to contact the manufacturer and found that it was, indeed, a typo., the SAECO Oil should have read SAE30 Oil. The int
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00174.html (7,857 bytes)
- 108. Sunbeam Tiger (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 15:32:54 -0400
- Whilst looking for a vehicle to fill my recently emptied garage, I've stumbled upon a tiger and would appreciate some input regarding its reasonable value. 1965 Sunbeam tiger running -- in above aver
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00389.html (6,659 bytes)
- 109. Somehow removed (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 01:13:46 -0500
- My apology if anyone has attempted to contact me through the lists recently. I've just determined that I had been booted from same -- no wonder its' been so quiet of late. Ed Hamilton
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00675.html (6,297 bytes)
- 110. Re: UJ's Again (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 15:54:29 -0500
- I would offer one additional potential source of the "clunk". In my case, the clunk was a result of the four bolts which attach the transverse spring to the differential being loose. This permitted
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00703.html (9,352 bytes)
- 111. Re: Engine paint (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 09:49:50 -0500
- I recall reading something, someplace, that mentioned blue valve covers being used as a means to readily identify California engines. Ed Hamilton
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00744.html (8,289 bytes)
- 112. Old age & air tools (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sun, 06 Sep 1998 14:44:29 -0400
- One late evening last winter, while removing the four bolts at the half shaft - differential, there was the sound of a dry twig snapping; that would be my elbow. So, I'm about to purchase a bunch of
- /html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00092.html (6,952 bytes)
- 113. Re: Header installation (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sun, 06 Sep 1998 21:01:09 -0400
- I recently installed a PaceSetter brand header on my '80 Spitfire. Out of the box, it wasn't even close to fitting properly. First, I fooled around with bending the lower lip on the chassis (downwar
- /html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00097.html (8,342 bytes)
- 114. Re: Header installation (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sun, 06 Sep 1998 21:12:49 -0400
- I forgot -- you want to have the bend occur about 1/2 way down the vertical axis of the pipes. The only concern being the clearance at the lip of the oil pan. It doesn't take much to cause an 1-1/2"
- /html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00098.html (8,618 bytes)
- 115. FS Spit/GT6 "Mini-Lite" type wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 00:16:44 -0400
- As many of my fellow listers are aware, I recently sold my '80 Spitfire -- less the "mini-lite" type wheels. I suspect my next project will not allow for their use and therefore, serve them up. Purch
- /html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00441.html (6,897 bytes)
- 116. Public Thanks (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sat, 01 Aug 1998 23:38:46 -0400
- A big thanks to Joe Curry for taking up the "hub center sticker" project. I received mine today and think they came out great. A nice touch to add instructions for their proper installation. Best reg
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00006.html (6,529 bytes)
- 117. Re: Spit safety question... (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Mon, 03 Aug 1998 08:39:28 -0400
- Speaking of stopping short, don't forget daily carrier landings. About 130 knots to 0 in less than two seconds.
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00035.html (10,336 bytes)
- 118. Re: 2 Questions (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Mon, 03 Aug 1998 16:35:05 -0400
- Can't respond to the first questions as I do not have a hard top. With regard to the folding of the soft top, however, I shall quote the 1500 owners manual: "...Push the soft top header rail rearwar
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00048.html (8,410 bytes)
- 119. Re: Proper lube for transmission (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Fri, 07 Aug 1998 00:11:20 -0400
- I resemble that. Straight 40wt. works for me. Best regards, Ed Hamilton
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00137.html (8,668 bytes)
- 120. Re: Spitlist list (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Fri, 07 Aug 1998 01:43:39 -0400
- The "SOL Rogues Gallery" would seem appropriate. Best regards, Ed Hamilton
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00139.html (10,602 bytes)
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