- 61. RE: seat belts (score: 1)
- Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>
- Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2000 20:56:51 -0600
- How about having original belts re-webbed? Pros? Cons? BillG Don't do it! Every vehicle I've ever restored gets new seat belts. You never know how stressed or worn the old belts are. The belt materia
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00128.html (8,941 bytes)
- 62. And then there were three. (score: 1)
- Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>
- Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 21:56:57 -0600
- Greetings, fellow listers! Well, I've done it again. I saw a listing on VTR for a ' 73 Spit, reasonable price, and LOCAL too! I went to see it tonight, and there are now 3 residents of the Gingerich
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00352.html (6,869 bytes)
- 63. New resident (score: 1)
- Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>
- Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2000 22:30:42 -0600
- Greetings, fellow listers; The newest resident of the Gingerich Home for Wayward Triumphs has arrived. 1973 Spitfire FM7162U is resting comfortably in its new garage. Of course, this made the Ford re
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00436.html (6,651 bytes)
- 64. RE: Re: ALternator gone south (score: 1)
- Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>
- Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2000 11:09:44 -0600
- The Ford alternator that I've heard referred to is from a Fiesta. I've been told that it is a direct replacement - same mounting, same electrical connector, etc. A supposedly 100% bolt on solution. I
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00440.html (9,825 bytes)
- 65. Engine rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>
- Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 18:19:29 -0600
- Greetings, fellow listers, I'm starting to think about the needed rebuild of my 1500 engine. It's been a long time since I rebuilt an engine, and never a British one. I've decided to leave the motor
- /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00012.html (7,944 bytes)
- 66. RE: Spitfire cam bearings (score: 1)
- Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>
- Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2000 10:22:44 -0600
- OK, so this raises another question: Other than journal size, are these various cams identical i.e.: same lift, duration, and timing? Will any old Spitfire cam with bearings, assuming it is in good c
- /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00032.html (8,244 bytes)
- 67. Outside Storage - unfortunately (score: 1)
- Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>
- Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2000 17:39:47 -0600
- Greetings, fellow listers; Well, it looks like the GT6 is going to have to rest outside through the long Minnesota winter. I have a decent cover for it, but am concerned about possible rodent damage.
- /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00148.html (7,026 bytes)
- 68. RE: Road Race (score: 1)
- Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>
- Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 20:06:45 -0600
- You guys seem to have "mastered the possibilities" for which I grant you great credit. This thread has high interest for me. I hope you'll give me a grace period on my own attempts at humor (?) <SNIP
- /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00172.html (7,458 bytes)
- 69. GT6 gearbox options (score: 1)
- Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2000 16:22:13 -0600
- Greetings, fellow listers! I'm continuing to plan my attack on the GT6. Originally it had OD, which was removed at some point. So I'm keeping my eyes out for a GT6 gearbox with OD that I can afford.
- /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00353.html (6,698 bytes)
- 70. RE: Trailering (score: 1)
- Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>
- Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 22:39:55 -0600
- I've used Uhaul auto transporters to haul both a '71 and a '73. The channels for the wheels were right on the edge of being too wide apart, but it worked just fine. On the units I've used the inside
- /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00552.html (7,777 bytes)
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