- 41. 73 Spitfire 1500 (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2000 20:22:04 -0600
- So if I almost stole a 1973 1500 (build date Nov 1972) and put it up for sale? How much could I get for it? Hmmmm..... The car is 98% complete Yellow, factory paint still in and out The bumpers are b
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00215.html (7,520 bytes)
- 42. Re: Reasonable price for Spitfire Top install? (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2000 18:38:58 -0600
- I did my AMCO myself. It's not hard at all. The top cost me $130 at the time. Screamin deal. Mike
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00300.html (8,601 bytes)
- 43. Re: 73 Spitfire 1500 (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2000 19:07:53 -0600
- Well it's mine! I got a screamin' deal on this bad boy. Having said that, What's WRONG with you people?????? Guy sends out an email about having a chance to literally steal a 73 (that's 73!!) 1500, I
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00304.html (8,766 bytes)
- 44. Re: Canvas v. Vinyl tops (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 19:00:09 -0600
- Vinyl tops are fine, but canvas looks like a million bucks. Even on a Spit. I don't know which would last longer though. I would think that the windows would be the part of a soft top that gives out
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00878.html (7,214 bytes)
- 45. Re: TTA - Looking for some feedback (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 19:34:30 -0600
- I can appreciate all of the work you put into TT Auction, but personally, I hate this internet auction junk. I preferred the "old days" when someone offered up something they wanted to sell for the p
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00881.html (8,951 bytes)
- 46. Re: Motor mount question/ speedo question (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 08:22:53 -0600
- Both of mine have OD, but I have no trouble getting the entire trans removed with the car on jackstands. You should be able to put the car up and lift the trans at the rear far enough to remove the m
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01134.html (7,559 bytes)
- 47. Re: What size is the big nut on the front of the crankshaft on a1296? (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 08:34:27 -0600
- I just did this last night on my 1500 and called a buddy to ask the same question. His answer, "pretty d??n big". I did this: get yourself about 10 feet of running room, put the car in fourth gear an
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01136.html (7,369 bytes)
- 48. Re: TLC long (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2000 22:14:35 -0600
- Hey Fred, let me know how those powder coated water pipes hold up after a month or so. I sandblasted a couple of those pipes myself this weekend during the process of doing a carb swap. Mike
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01186.html (7,947 bytes)
- 49. Re: New Tires (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2000 13:03:05 -0600
- I've been considering the same thing for awhile. Let me know how it works out would you? Brand/model/offset of the wheels and tire sizes would be nice also. Mike
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01201.html (7,183 bytes)
- 50. 76 Spit trouble - Need help (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2000 16:37:27 -0600
- I cannot get my 76 Spit to idle well for anything. It misses and sputters. It has had a full tune up, and at 2ATDC to 16 BTDC, it still will not idle smooth. Compression is good (110, 110, 113, 113),
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01207.html (6,991 bytes)
- 51. Re: Distributor advance/retard -- what gives? (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2000 16:40:57 -0600
- There are others that can answer the technical side of this question far better than I, but I can tell you that retard your timing too much will decrease performance while advancing it will increase
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01208.html (9,333 bytes)
- 52. Denver area listers (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 19:24:20 -0700
- Who's in the Denver metro area? I need to borrow a Stromberg adjustment tool so I can get my California Spit emissioned and plated. I also have a co-worker who bought a Spit from me, and he and I wer
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00004.html (6,707 bytes)
- 53. Going Digest: WAS - Re: Which Spitfire Do You Love Best? (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 18:50:04 -0700
- Well, I want to join the new club and I don't want to miss out on the advantages of the list. But I have to go digest for a while. Email all day at work, 150 emails at home every day, a new sandblast
- /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00848.html (10,663 bytes)
- 54. Club Logo Vote (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2000 11:19:51 -0700
- Mike
- /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00920.html (6,107 bytes)
- 55. loctite/bolts (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2000 21:29:40 -0700
- I found one of my engine backing plate bolts had backed out a 1/2" or at least enough to hit the flywheel and cause major clutch judder once engine a trans were warmed up. I really want to Loctite th
- /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00443.html (6,458 bytes)
- 56. Re: Electric fan (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 21:37:08 -0700
- Early VW Rabbit fan switch. 6-8 bucks anywhere. Mike
- /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00488.html (7,180 bytes)
- 57. Re: YOUR CARS (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 20:24:18 -0700
- My broken wrist in a cast won't allow me to fully participate in this thread. I'm 38 and I've had well over 50 cars in my life. I currently have: 2000 Chevy Venture Mini Van 1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport
- /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00655.html (7,694 bytes)
- 58. Re: Fw: Weber Carb information (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Wed, 03 Nov 1999 21:53:35 -0700
- Did I miss something? I could use some good information regarding Weber carb tuning (DCOE that is). Mike
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00093.html (8,416 bytes)
- 59. Re: Fw: Weber Carb information (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Thu, 04 Nov 1999 18:47:55 -0700
- Thanks Paul! I love your site, but missed this page. Mike CUT
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00115.html (7,031 bytes)
- 60. Re: List Convention (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Tue, 09 Nov 1999 17:19:02 -0700
- I say we go the Arizona so Joe can host the event in the dead of winter! Mike
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00183.html (8,804 bytes)
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