A Conundrum for all. I have recently realised that there is a nice old 1924 Morris sitting patiently in a shed not very far from my place. It was bought by...
Rohan Williams
rohanj@...
Jan 1, 2003 8:51 am
1528
Owen, I am sorry to hear the news of Ian's passing. Having met him at a number of Challenges. Please pass on our condolences to his family. Avis Fowler and...
AVIS M. FOWLER
avisracing@...
Jan 1, 2003 10:03 am
1529
Hello I'm interested to Know the correct make year for my little car ( and any history........), it is a Australian Mk3a Car No. 1685. I believe it to be a...
Mal Jacobsen
maljacobsen@...
Jan 1, 2003 10:07 pm
1530
G'day Mal The nearest car to yours that we have on the Register is car number YHGN8/57001, Australian build number 1678 - only 7 cars before yours so probably...
Colin@SpriteParts
colin@...
Jan 1, 2003 11:05 pm
1531
Thanks Colin, That means it was born in Oz within a couple of months of yours truly, which was the original reason for purchasing this car. Mal ... From:...
Mal Jacobsen
maljacobsen@...
Jan 1, 2003 11:24 pm
1532
Can someone remind me of the details for this month’s car run details? (My mind and the piece of paper is missing after all the festive drinks and the...
Wickedwazza@...
Jan 1, 2003 11:59 pm
1533
A very happy New Year and Greetings from Malaysia. Just got myself an Austin Harley Sprite, model 1965, which is a 1098 cc car. Now I have to restore this car...
Ian was one of the nicest blokes you could meet. Always ready to help. Always free with his advice. On top of that he was a spectacular driver, and a very...
G'day guys and gals I collected the new plates and paperwork from the RTA this afternoon. You are free to collect yours over the weekend if you wish. But as...
Colin@SpriteParts
colin@...
Jan 3, 2003 6:05 am
1536
Fellow Spridgeteers....having surfaced from a holiday stupor in response to Chris's call, the enthusiasm continued long enough to record some impressions of...
Congrats Paul ... The sites great and the pics came up immediately. Coastie ... From: Paul Orton To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January...
I thought I should re-run this, courtest of the US Bugeye site. Colin 1. Only in America......can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. 2. Only...
Colin@SpriteParts
colin@...
Jan 4, 2003 10:27 am
1539
Hi Everyone, My wife and I are new to this site and we have a 1965 Healey Sprite Mk III. We would like to join in a run if you are ever up near the Southern...
jennifer eccleston
bremmawae@...
Jan 4, 2003 8:58 pm
1540
Warren, Your memory is pretty much spot on. The Sprite Car Club of Australia Fish & Chip Drive to Berowra Waters is this coming Saturday 11th January. Meeting...
... From: Colin@SpriteParts [mailto:colin@...] Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2003 10:39 PM To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com; Norman Abbott;...
Paul Murrray
paulmurray@...
Jan 5, 2003 10:19 pm
1542
I wish I could join you all. That's my Birthday!! Yours in envy, Rohan Williams. ... From: "Eriks Skinkis" <eriks@...> To:...
Rohan Williams
rohanj@...
Jan 6, 2003 12:58 am
1543
Ant, Is your 5-speed from a Celica? Did to have to modify the cross member that holds the gearbox mounting? Did you have to hack about the gear lever port in...
Colin, 2 questions. I have bought a Sprite Mk3 shell chopped to take a 5-speed box i.e. cross member chopped, relocated and notched. I am not usre if I want ...
Happy Birthday for Saturday Collin!!! ... From: "Colin Dodds" <cdodds@...> To: <spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 6:44 PM...
Rohan Williams
rohanj@...
Jan 6, 2003 6:50 am
1548
G'Day Murray The 5 spd is out of a Celica, a 2T Box. ( there are two types of celica box's. The steal case is for 6 & 8 cylinders.) I have the gear leaver...
Sorry murry should have read the fine print. all the way in WA. I will try and get some picks of the modification and send them your way. Cheers Ant ... ...
Ant, thanks for the info. I am in two minds whether I should go the 5 speed conversion (the cross-member has already been relocated) or relocate the cross...
Murray. If the original box fits in with no problems, I would stick with that, It takes a bit of time to get a 5 speed in. And you still have to shorten the...
HELP. I have a stuck clutch on a 1969 midget. It hasn't been driven for five years. Any ideas on how to break it loose short of pulling engine. B. K. in ...
Bill Kennedy
bilken@...
Jan 7, 2003 12:54 am
1555
David, Where can one see one of these adds? ... -- Regards, Murray Duff SPOWERS dpa Podium Level, Central Park 152-158 St Georges Terrace PERTH WA...
G'day Bill The resin in the clutch driven plate can tend to stick to the flywheel if not used for a while. I had the same problem about 25 years ao with a ...
