Door handle gaskets

2004-05-19 Thread Jim Holmgren
Quick and simple (hopefully) question for you all. I'm getting ready to re-install my exterior door handles on my '75 Spitfire. I bought new gaskets for the handles, since the old ones were basically gone - not much left of them. Should I use any kind of adhesive or other treatment on the gask

RE: Smog Stuff

2004-05-19 Thread Joe Curry
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Guinan Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 3:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Smog Stuff Fellow Listers, John Reynolds and I are trying to figure out what my good, used, pollution control equipment is wort

Wheel Alignment - Different Settings?

2004-05-19 Thread James Carruthers
Listers, I'm going to be getting my wheel alignment done tomorrow and wondered if anyone has any experimented with non-standard settings. I have the settings: front camber -1, front toe-in 1/16 & rear toe-in 1/16... made a note of that in my Haynes - though can't remember where I jotted it dow

Smog Stuff

2004-05-19 Thread Joe Guinan
Fellow Listers, John Reynolds and I are trying to figure out what my good, used, pollution control equipment is worth. The parts list is below. Any suggestions for a value? We both want to be fair to each other. Responses to either or both of us off list are welcome, or you can just post to

Re: Wood Dash Veneer

2004-05-19 Thread John Reynolds
Dear Listers, Thanks for all the information on the Spitfire dash wood veneer. I have been able to locate a good match and will glue it on myself. I appreciate the support. Best Regards, John Reynolds __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! - Intern

Re: Wood Dash Veneer

2004-05-19 Thread Jambone
I seem to remember hearing that the original veneer was "French Walnut"? At any rate, I went to a local wood shop and got a sheet of regular walnut. Like Steve, I used contact cement and had no issues. I did have to repair the plywood backing with wood filler first though. I too used a Dremel t

Seats & Door check ?

2004-05-19 Thread Bob Greene
Hi LisTeRs: Does any one have a detail picture of the seat frames from a 1974 spitfire (with out the covers on)? I have a seat that is reclining with out pulling the side release lever. I plan to take the covers off to investigate, a picture would be a great reference. I'm pretty sure they n

1968 SpitFire For Sale in Connecticut

2004-05-19 Thread grm121
Listers, Retirement and moving forces sale of my '68 Spitfire. Not registered, but runs and drives. Newer soft top. Missing radio. Approximately 65000 miles. Wedgewood Blue. Wire wheels. Several solid wheels (non-wire) included. Extras. Garaged for several years and planned as a "father-daugh