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18929
This came in the nick of time. I do have a 120v compressor. Thanks for the help --Chris ... From: M D Nugent [mailto:carcentric@...] Sent: Thursday,...
Chris Fiaccone
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Oct 1, 2004
4:40 pm
18930
I have that exact $15 spray gun. Bought it on sale not too long ago. For the money, it is almost disposable. You can't go wrong. The cup is not teflon...
Dr. Hess
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Oct 1, 2004
5:11 pm
18931
I find I get good results with a paint roller (4"). It lays down a pretty even coat and if you get bubbles they can be tipped out with a brush. You don't want...
George Cushing
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Oct 1, 2004
6:13 pm
18932
I was going to try to get a heat sheild on the exhaust pipe tommorow, i am debating on what to use. What ideals do you have that is Low Cost and nice looking?...
mike
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Oct 1, 2004
6:38 pm
18933
Hi Chris, Try a brush for the gel coat - don't try the paint gun as the passages are too fine for the gel. Gel coat sprayers are quite different to a normal...
Rick Hargraves
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Oct 1, 2004
9:51 pm
18934
Have a look at item 2492095358 on E-Bay ; that should be enough muffler heat shield for a couple Locost!!! Last time I looked it was going for a buck . ... ...
Robert MacLeod
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Oct 1, 2004
11:59 pm
18935
Have a look at item 2492095358 on E-Bay ; that should be enough muffler heat shield for a couple Locost!!! Last time I looked it was going for a buck . ... ...
Robert MacLeod
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Oct 1, 2004
11:59 pm
18936
no bites on the whole thing, so I'm ready to part it out for reasonable offers...have the following parts, would prefer local sale as shipping would be...
Bill C.
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Oct 3, 2004
12:35 am
18937
Hi everyone. Our shop is capable of custom making any heat shield. Take a look at my car on e-bay item# 2491589538. If you supply me the exact specs, I'll have...
geofffinlay
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Oct 3, 2004
3:06 am
18938
Hi Everyone, As you know by now, I made all of the electrical and electronic components for MCC vehicles. I have a number of things that I'd like to pass on at...
geofffinlay
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Oct 3, 2004
3:19 am
18939
Perhaps you could post the drawings and specifications in the files area for us all to use. Since you aren't soliciting business I'm guessing this won't be a...
David H
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Oct 3, 2004
4:52 am
18940
David H asked me to post the heat shield specs. There are no specs. Anything I get our shop to make is strictly a one-off made for you, using your specs and/or...
geofffinlay
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Oct 3, 2004
2:54 pm
18941
Geoff, I wonder if Ebay would be best for the GT40 plug. Seems like you would probably get more money with a automotive collector/auction house or something...
Nate Clowar
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Oct 3, 2004
11:12 pm
18942
Just saw an add for a 1982 RX7, turbo, 5-speed for sale with no title, $300. I think someone went over the RX7 for me before, but I can't find it in the old...
Kansas Volunteer
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Oct 4, 2004
12:00 am
18943
Hi Geoff, Welcome to the group. My most sincere condolences to you and Ken's family. I only had the chance to meet him a few times, and found him to be a very...
madman280
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Oct 4, 2004
12:23 am
18944
Dave, I'm using an 82 RX7 myself. Mine is a 12a NA car with rear disc's and LSD. Complete without title from a friend that closed his dads wrecking yard. I'm...
madman280
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Oct 4, 2004
12:34 am
18945
hi all! i've been reading all the posts with great interest. i'm building 1 of 2 locosts at the high school i teach at. the metal shop teacher and i are...
stuskim
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Oct 4, 2004
1:24 am
18946
... Thanks, if I ever get to build one of these things, I'm sure it will be a +442 model, so the longer rear axle ought to be OK. How hard is it to modify the...
Kansas Volunteer
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Oct 4, 2004
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18947
Hi CJ, Yes I do remember you and thanks for the condolences. I’ll be taking some pictures of the dash etc in the next little while. I’ll send you copies. I...
Geoff Finlay
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Oct 4, 2004
2:21 am
18948
Hi Nate, All assistance is gladly accepted. Geoff E-Mail: geofffinlay@... Telephone: 905 455-6518 ... From: Nate Clowar [mailto:nate@...] Sent:...
Geoff Finlay
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Oct 4, 2004
2:22 am
18949
... I'm using Yamaha R6 shocks on mine for the front, and I'm still working out how to use them in the rear. Things to think about - excessive spring rates...
G Wellwood
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Oct 4, 2004
5:34 am
18950
stuskim: The answer is: sometimes. They are cheap and very plentiful. To use these, you have to do a lot of design work that may or may not be realized as...
Chris Fiaccone
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Oct 4, 2004
1:55 pm
18951
makes sense i guess that a bike shock would be moving at a different rate than a car! maybe it'll be too much for a couple of shop kids :) the kids have...
stu mitchell
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Oct 4, 2004
2:21 pm
18952
i ws poking through posts and spotted a reference to walnut...i can find out the name of a veneer manufacturer up here in vancouver BC if anyone is interested....
stu mitchell
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Oct 4, 2004
2:26 pm
18953
Chat with Billy at Heritage Garage (minis@...). They specialize in old Minis. They don't know much about what we're doing, so you have to...
Chris Fiaccone
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Oct 4, 2004
2:36 pm
18954
Hi Chris, Anything can be made custom, but the economics of making a one-off anything usually takes it out of the realm of possibility. If you have a drawing...
Geoff Finlay
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Oct 4, 2004
3:22 pm
18955
I'm picking up an 85 RX-7 myself for $25 Wednesday ( blown Apex seal on the front rotor). Lots of great parts. also plan on selling the body panels for extra...
grtechguy
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Oct 4, 2004
5:36 pm
18956
Hi CJ, I’ve attached some preliminary shots of the dashboard – I know the shots are not very good. I’m going to take some better ones. Eventually (likely...
Geoff Finlay
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Oct 4, 2004
5:46 pm
18957
Does anyone happen to know the height of the glass used in a Caterham windshield? Also, any suggestions for good wiper donors other than the original Mini...
Keith Tanner
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Oct 4, 2004
7:48 pm
18958
Hi Keith, take a look at my MCC 7 on e-bay item# 2491589538 it uses most Super 7 dimensions. At the centre, the swept area of the w’shield is 12”, with a...
Geoff Finlay
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Oct 4, 2004
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