The Austin A30 door hinges protrude outwards, probably not a good look for a Sprite. While most Sprite/Midget mechanical parts will bolt directly onto an A30, ...
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JAMES PHILLIPS
jamesp7720
Nov 2, 2004 1:44 am
Hey Peter... I posted a photo of that Spitfire/MG label I found in the engine compartment of the 79 MG I have for sale ... From: Peter Murray To:...
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Anthony Bar
figure8design
Nov 2, 2004 3:11 am
Hey Keith What was the radius of the circle on the doors of your purple Sprite. Cheers Ant __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Check out the new...
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Ryan, Greg
gryan@...
Nov 2, 2004 4:01 am
Ant, Refering to the CAMS Manual of Motor Sport Schedule "K" Markings on Automobiles. In part it said: Competition numbers shall be black on a white background...
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Paul Carson
p771hv3
Nov 2, 2004 12:04 pm
I recall my older brothers rebuilding a Sprite in the early 60's with parts from a donor A30, engine (later modified), suspension and other parts. I wasn't ...
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spridgets-aus@yahoogr...
Nov 2, 2004 8:44 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the spridgets-aus group. File : /blower...
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Murray Duff
murrayduff
Nov 3, 2004 2:29 am
New system... just checking my settings...
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Murray Duff
murrayduff
Nov 3, 2004 2:31 am
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Don Jordan
blue.waters@...
Nov 3, 2004 5:56 am
I don't know whether this is telling people what they already know, but I'll pass it on anyway. The interior trim colour in my '73 Midget is Ochre, so it gets...
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Don Jordan
blue.waters@...
Nov 3, 2004 6:02 am
After extolling the virtues of Big Kev's stuff for cleaning vinyl, I need to get some glue of the back of vinyl trim that it won't touch. Someone has not used...
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Peter Murray
petmurr@...
Nov 3, 2004 9:50 am
Hi Don, My suggestion you can buy from a hardware store, called Goof off, from the paint department. It's active ingredient is Xylene and won't damage...
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Shambani Tribe
perrywoodfine
Nov 3, 2004 10:14 am
Nearing completion of my Mark 3 Sprite I have gone to refit the grille after installing chrome surround and unbelievably the damn thing has gone missing . I've...
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Shaun Rankin
shrankin@...
Nov 3, 2004 11:06 am
Perry, You can use any later model grill if you remove the black paint. You will find it is polished aluminium under the paint and looks fine. Trust me I have...
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Shaun Rankin
shrankin@...
Nov 3, 2004 11:08 am
Murray, The banjo axle that you mention is it complete with brake drums and for wire or steel wheels? Cheers Shaun Rankin Brisbane ... From: "Murray Duff"...
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Shambani Tribe
perrywoodfine
Nov 3, 2004 11:13 am
OK Shaun.....over to you guys and gals. Painted or not..... I need the grille! Perry ... From: Shaun Rankin To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday,...
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David Healy
d_healy@...
Nov 3, 2004 8:50 pm
But don’t be too free with its use. It can remove the plasticiser from the vinyl. Result: Cracked trim. (It’s also highly carcinogenic!). David H. ... ...
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Colin@SpriteParts
thefright
Nov 3, 2004 10:08 pm
G'day Perry I can't help you with a good used grille. All my used ones look like they have been run over with a truck. A new grille retails at $325 + GST, and...
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Murray Duff
murrayduff
Nov 3, 2004 10:48 pm
Shaun, Just a bare bones banjo without axles, brake assemblies etc. Murray. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Murray Duff
murrayduff
Nov 3, 2004 10:55 pm
Perry, Just by chance I have 2 brand new grilles for a MK3 Sprite. As I will only require one grille for my project, I can part with the other. I ended up...
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Anthony Bar
figure8design
Nov 3, 2004 11:28 pm
Hi All Just asking about when the sprite concourse was on this month? Cheers Ant __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Check out the new Yahoo!...
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Wesley Moore
Wesley@...
Nov 4, 2004 1:15 am
Does anyone know if the Thrust bearing from a 998 engine is the same for the 1100....
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Murray Duff
murrayduff
Nov 4, 2004 1:29 am
I do not know if they are the same, but if it is the carbon (?) type used in the 1098 engines I was told that soaking the bearing in fine grade oil over night...
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Colin@SpriteParts
thefright
Nov 4, 2004 2:07 am
G'day Wes They are most definitely different. On a 948cc engine, the two locating lugs on the thrust bearing are in line with the central cast iron housing for...
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Keith Smith
spridget2002
Nov 4, 2004 2:36 am
Hi Ant, My October Sprite Torque shows that the SCCA Concours to be on 14 November at Gladesville Reserve, Henley, 8am in conjunction with the Triumph Sports...
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Alan Barnard
a.barnard@...
Nov 4, 2004 2:41 am
Hi Sprite owners I have recently bought the 4 little rubber stoppers for my 2A boot - I have never had any so I thought I would do the right thing and buy...
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garrin.angel
garrina2002
Nov 4, 2004 3:03 am
Hello Alan The larger angled blocks go to the bottom of the boot (latch side). They follow the angle of the boot. The 1/2 inch square x about 1.5 inch long go...
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Falson
glenn_falson
Nov 4, 2004 3:21 am
Your lucky, I still don't have my October Sprite Torque ! Glenn ... From: "Keith Smith" <KEITH-SMITH@...> To: <spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
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Anthony Bar
figure8design
Nov 4, 2004 6:40 am
Thank you. ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Check out the new Yahoo! Front Page. www.yahoo.com...
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jgrunjm
Nov 4, 2004 8:53 pm
Does anyone have a dash panel for a '73 Midget for sale ? I need the one with the rectangular switchgear not the toggle switches of the earlier cars. Gauges...
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Colin@SpriteParts
thefright
Nov 4, 2004 9:38 pm
G'day John If you need the dash panel to convert a LHD car, then I don't believe a RHD dash will fit. Eriks, can you confirm this? What is the year of your...
