Re: [Spits] 1978 Triumph Spitfire Parts and Renovation

2021-12-31 Thread Brian Kemp
ce to have a place to run for a small part you forgot to order.  The shop may stock common items or can order your part as part of a bigger order and save you shipping. Brian K - Los Angeles area On 12/31/2021 11:17 AM, johnsto...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I own a 1978 Triumph Spitfire which was a

[Spits] 1978 Triumph Spitfire Parts and Renovation

2021-12-31 Thread johnstoia1
Hello, I own a 1978 Triumph Spitfire which was a gift from my children for my birthday It was the first car I ever bought and paid for myself when I was in high school. I always loved that car and now I own one once again. I am in the process of having engine and other work done on the car

Re: [Spits] Is the Spitfire List still up?

2017-02-09 Thread Donald H Locker
I sold my Spit last fall but still lurk on all the lists. Donald. - Original Message - > From: jimmul...@rcn.com > To: spitfires@autox.team.net > Sent: Thursday, February 9, 2017 7:14:59 AM > Subject: Re: [Spits] Is the Spitfire List still up? > > I'm still he

Re: [Spits] Is the Spitfire List still up?

2017-02-09 Thread jimmuller
I'm still here. Don't have time to read or reply much. A voice from the past, Jim --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ Spitfires@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate

Re: [Spits] Is the Spitfire List still up?

2017-02-07 Thread Darrell Floyd
I am still lurking on a couple of lists. Sadly I sold my 70 Spitfire MK3 but I still have my 76 Spitfire 1500, my first Triumph. Cheers, Darrell Sent from my iPad > On Feb 7, 2017, at 5:26 PM, Roger Elliott wrote: > > I think most people have moved over to the Triumph list and/or th

Re: [Spits] Is the Spitfire List still up?

2017-02-07 Thread Roger Elliott
I think most people have moved over to the Triumph list and/or the Triumph Experience forum. Roger On 02/06/2017 04:36 PM, Doug Braun wrote: I'm still here, and my Spit is running fine. ___ Spitfires@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donat

Re: [Spits] Is the Spitfire List still up?

2017-02-06 Thread Doug Braun
I'm still here, and my Spit is running fine. ___ Spitfires@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.

Re: [Spits] Is the Spitfire List still up?

2017-02-06 Thread Alex&Janet Thomson
Neither have I. Until now. Alex Thomson '71 GT6 Mk.III '73 TR6 From: Spitfires [mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Daniel Parrott Sent: Monday, February 06, 2017 12:48 PM To: spitfires@autox.team.net Subject: [Spits] Is the Spitfire List still up?

[Spits] Is the Spitfire List still up?

2017-02-06 Thread Daniel Parrott
I haven't received any posts in several months. Dan Parrott Savannah, Georgia 1980 Triumph Spitfire "PJ", AKA "Rat" 1973/1978 Spit Six "Joseph" 1957 Chevy Belair "Mayflower" ___ Spitfir

Re: [Spits] I did get the Spitfire started! Yay!

2016-06-25 Thread Mark J Bradakis
Nice!! mjb. ___ Spitfires@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spit

[Spits] I did get the Spitfire started! Yay!

2016-06-25 Thread Jim Muller
I removed the carb to get to the float bowl. I removed the float bowl to get to the float. I removed the float to get to the float valve. And I don't know wy she swallowed the fly, perhaps she'll die. But it runs again. Jim Muller jimmul...@rcn.com --- This email has been checked for viruses

Re: [Spits] A Spitfire mention

2015-09-27 Thread Bill Gingerich
Fun stuff to see. Of course we've always known they were great cars that have been under appreciated. Thanks for sharing the link. BillG '74 Spitfire -Original Message- From: Spitfires [mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Doug Braun Sent: Sunday, September 2

[Spits] A Spitfire mention

2015-09-27 Thread Doug Braun
www.foxnews.com/leisure/2015/09/20/credit-card-classics-five-great-collectors-for-under-5000/ Doug ___ Spitfires@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http:/

[Spits] spitfire head questions

2015-01-11 Thread Aaron Johnson
Ok knowledge question Spitfire heads, there are a lot of numbers. Can someone tell the difference between the heads other than valve size. ex: are big valve and small valve head ports the same other than valve size? I know some have air injection ports, but those seem to be

[Spits] New British Motor Heritage Mark 4, 1500 Spitfire Bonnet For Sale

2014-09-15 Thread Glenn Franco
Group Not to be confused with the problems with someones Mark 3 bonnet, I have a new, British Motor Heritage Bonnet for the Mark 4 or 1500 Spitfire for sale on ebay for $750 or best offer. It has a small dimple from shipping but is as new. New Moss price is $2300. Moving so I need it gone

Re: [Spits] [Fot] rare find - Spitfire bonnet

2014-08-20 Thread Glenn Franco
I have a Spitfire Mark IV and 1500 brand new front bonnet with the made in England label still on the underside of the part. Comparable parts at moss or vicky brits go for between $2200 to $2400.00. I'm downsizing so if your interested make me an offer. Pickup only near Ann Arbor, Mic

Re: [Spits] 75 spitfire parts question

2014-07-22 Thread Doug Braun
I installed some of those about 10 years ago. They are OK, but a little pricey. At this point, one of them is starting to get a bit wrinkled. If I had to do it over, I would at least experiment with gluing down some vinyl material with the right sort of texture. You would want something rather l

[Spits] 75 spitfire parts question

2014-07-22 Thread dave n
the black plastic trim pieces at the top of the doors, above the door panesl, about 3b high and running the length of the door b are these the moss parts 644-430 door waist rail cover lh, and 644-440 door waist rail cover rh? Ibm thinking some vinyl glued on would work here pretty well?car is n

[Spits] Spitfire in American Profile

2014-07-04 Thread Doug Mitchell
Spitted ones, Anyone who receives American Profile magazine as part of their weekend supplement wants to keep an eye out for this weeks issue. There is an article on diners, and the main photo has a 74 Spitfire 1500 in the center of it. The car is white and has a white front plate. It is just

[Spits] Spitfire parts at Carlisle

2014-05-15 Thread Aaron
A friend of mine asked me to post this. He has a large spitfire parts collection he is starting to sell. Fot Please post something on te FOT that a former racer/collector of triumph spit/gt6 will be at the Carlisle import swap this weekend looking to clear out big parts of his collection. He

[Spits] Triumph Spitfire Parts Sale for Charity

2014-05-08 Thread Gel1500
The Richmond Triumph Register Car Club (RTR) will be selling Triumph Spitfire 1500 parts, as well as other Triumph parts, at the Carlisle Import and Kit Car Nationals in Carlisle, PA Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18. Proceeds from the Spitfire parts sale will be donated to the Massey

[Spits] spitfire transmission and driveshaft

2014-03-16 Thread dave n
I know this is kind of silly, but I donbt really want to take this transmission and driveshaft to the recycle place. the tranny grinds in 3 of the 4 gears, and pops out of 3rd. just to be clear, it is NOT overdrive. I believe the driveshaft is good. both were in the car when I got it and I am

[Spits] Spitfire 1500 hardtop

2014-02-23 Thread Roger Elliott
Hi, I have a factory hard top for my Spitfire. It is missing the chrome strip that goes across the bottom. Can anyone tell me what the ends of that strip looks like? Are they rounded, pointed, or squared off? thanks, Roger Elliott ___ Spitfires

Re: [Spits] High back Spitfire seat

2014-02-20 Thread Doug Braun
cident. On my '74, the headrests don't stick > up past the base of my neck even extended as far as they go. If I got > rear-ended, I would be more worried about the SUV that hit me taking my > head > clean off than getting whiplash. But, a Spitfire is sti

Re: [Spits] High back Spitfire seat

2014-02-19 Thread Kevin Rhodes
ng my head clean off than getting whiplash. But, a Spitfire is still safer than a motorcycle! :-) Kevin Rhodes Westbrook, Maine Freddy the Spitfire -Original Message- From: spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Nick Moseley Sent: Wednesday

Re: [Spits] High back Spitfire seat

2014-02-19 Thread Nick Moseley
If it were my friend, I would counsel against removing the headrests. With no headrests, in the event of an accident there is a much higher likelihood of severe damage to the neck and back, or even death. This applies equally to the passenger as well as the driver of a car without headrests. We nee

Re: [Spits] High back Spitfire seat

2014-02-19 Thread Andrew S. Mace
As has been said, he would have to cut down the frame of the seat back. Even then, though, there is (to my recollection) no "earlier Spitfire upholstery" that would fit those seats, assuming they are the original-to-the-car seats. It would be a lot easier to bolt in 1973 or later Spit

Re: [Spits] High back Spitfire seat

2014-02-18 Thread Doug Braun
parts drawings on-line. Doug On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 7:32 PM, Roger Elliott wrote: > Hi, > > I have a friend with a 69 Spitfire with the high backs. He is wondering > if her can remove the headrest extension and then use the earlier Spitfire > upholstery that does not have the head

[Spits] High back Spitfire seat

2014-02-18 Thread Roger Elliott
Hi, I have a friend with a 69 Spitfire with the high backs. He is wondering if her can remove the headrest extension and then use the earlier Spitfire upholstery that does not have the headrests. He thinks it looks better with the low backs. Would that be a straight switch, or would he

[Spits] Spitfire spotted!

2014-01-10 Thread Dan Parrott
Just now watching a new show on the IFC channel called "The Spoils of Babylon." The main character is shown diving an Inca Yellow square-tailed Spitfire. However, in keeping with the intentionally - cheesy dialog and filming standards, all on the road shots are of a yellow Spitfire s

Re: [Spits] 75 spitfire - no spark

2014-01-04 Thread Greg Rowe
year and Crane Cams offered to test it for free however does not honor Alisons lifetime warranty so it seemed (pardon the awful pun) pointless. Good luck! Greg > From: d...@ranteer.com > To: spitfires@autox.team.net > Date: Sat, 4 Jan 2014 16:19:00 -0600 > Subject: [Spits] 75 spitfir

[Spits] 75 spitfire - no spark

2014-01-04 Thread Dave
it was running maybe two months ago? been sitting outside, waiting for me to get to it. has a weber and header; no pollution stuff; has an allison electronic ignition system. Ibve had the car about a year. has a car cover; been a lot of rain. according to my tester, no spark. Ibm going to o

[Spits] Race car. 1963 Triumph Spitfire. for sale.

2014-01-03 Thread Mark J Bradakis
This looks like one fine ride! Wish I could put it in my garage! http://www.team.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=172&p=283#p283 mjb. ___ Spitfires@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http:

Re: [Spits] Spitfire with camels

2013-12-15 Thread Roger Elliott
So is that a Sopwith camel? Roger On 12/15/2013 08:23 AM, Doug Braun wrote: I stumbled across this today: http://www.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_606w/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2013/12/08/Others/Images/2013-12-08/_MG_77401386537189.jpg ___ Spitfires@au

[Spits] Spitfire with camels

2013-12-15 Thread Doug Braun
I stumbled across this today: http://www.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_606w/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2013/12/08/Others/Images/2013-12-08/_MG_77401386537189.jpg ___ Spitfires@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation

Re: [Spits] isn't that a spitfire?

2013-11-06 Thread John Innis
Yep, looks like a boat tail spider. On Nov 6, 2013 6:43 PM, "Roger Elliott" wrote: > I hate to say it, I think it is an Alfa Romeo. > > Roger > On 11/06/2013 03:00 PM, Dave wrote: > >> http://www.hagerty.com/classic-car-articles-resources/Features/News/All- >> Artic >> les/2013/11/05/Fall-Color-D

Re: [Spits] isn't that a spitfire?

2013-11-06 Thread Doug Braun
I can't see the finishing strips on the rear fenders, so I doubt it is a Spitfire ___ Spitfires@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.tea

Re: [Spits] isn't that a spitfire?

2013-11-06 Thread Roger Elliott
I hate to say it, I think it is an Alfa Romeo. Roger On 11/06/2013 03:00 PM, Dave wrote: http://www.hagerty.com/classic-car-articles-resources/Features/News/All-Artic les/2013/11/05/Fall-Color-Drives?utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_medium=email&utm_ term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=Hagerty%20Weekly%20

[Spits] isn't that a spitfire?

2013-11-06 Thread Dave
the latest hagerty newsletter http://www.hagerty.com/classic-car-articles-resources/Features/News/All-Artic les/2013/11/05/Fall-Color-Drives?utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_medium=email&utm_ term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=Hagerty%20Weekly%20News%2011-06-2013 __

Re: [Spits] Spitfire lug nut size?

2013-10-19 Thread Brad Kahler
It's been point out to me (repeatedly, by the way!) that I had a typo in my response. The thread size is actually 3/8-24 NOT 3/3-24 :) Brad On Thu, Oct 17, 2013 at 9:27 AM, Mack, Michael (Rochester) < michael.m...@redcross.org> wrote: > What is the pitch on the Spitfire lugs

Re: [Spits] Spitfire lug nut size?

2013-10-17 Thread Brad Kahler
3/3 x 24 pitch On Thu, Oct 17, 2013 at 9:27 AM, Mack, Michael (Rochester) < michael.m...@redcross.org> wrote: > What is the pitch on the Spitfire lugs/nuts? 3/8' x ? > > Thanks, > Mike Mack Rochester, NY > 79 Spitfire > 73 GT6 > _

[Spits] Spitfire lug nut size?

2013-10-17 Thread Mack, Michael (Rochester)
What is the pitch on the Spitfire lugs/nuts? 3/8' x ? Thanks, Mike Mack Rochester, NY 79 Spitfire 73 GT6 ___ Spitfires@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/ar

[Spits] Spitfire vintage race car package for sale

2013-08-21 Thread Joe Guinan
I made a strong effort to buy this car, trailer, and spares package but have had to pull the plug on the deal. Thought I should help the owner spread the word of its availability. It's a beauty of a car, well and sensibly built, nicely finished, very presentable and reliable. B If I could have m

[Spits] Spitfire coco mats

2013-07-09 Thread Jason Wolff
I have a set of unused black with red coco mats I'd like to sell. I'm looking for $50 plus shipping (they cost over $100 new) but am open to offers. Thanks, ___ Spitfires@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $

[Spits] Interesting Spitfire Derivative

2013-07-09 Thread Doug Braun
Check out picture #8 in this slide show. It's a"Shellette", designed bu Michelotti. http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2013/07/07/automobiles/collectibles/07beach-slides.html?smid=pl-share Doug ___ Spitfires@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/do

[Spits] FW: [CTR] 1976 Spitfire Project car.... must go.. deal of the century

2013-05-21 Thread Alex&Janet Thomson
976 Spitfire Project car must go.. deal of the century Hello everyone. Unfortunately, I have no time to work on this and it must go. I will entertain any offers (any) including trade for ? Pictures available if there is any interest. 1976 Triumph Spitfire. 80- 85% compl

[Spits] John Clancy Spitfire "Code Name:BOMB" video

2013-05-02 Thread Ted Schumacher
Our friend, John Clancy, is a UK based videographer who has produced several excellent videos featuring Triumphs. From Stag to Spitfire, TR2 to TR8, John has produced many high quality videos.We have been selling these since 2011. We have the Spitfire video, "Code Name: BOMB" in st

[Spits] FW: [CTR] Looking to buy a Spitfire

2013-04-12 Thread Alex&Janet Thomson
...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ctriu...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gdabrowski Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 9:49 AM To: ctriu...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [CTR] Looking to buy a Spitfire Looking for a solid later Spitfire to be a younger fella's first LBC. My sons friend has been bitten by the LB

[Spits] 1979 Spitfire for Sale Seattle Area

2013-03-01 Thread Kenneth Willanger
I am relocating and need to sell my 1979 Triumph Spitfire. If anybody is interested, I can be contacted at: ken_willan...@hotmail.com ___ Spitfires@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http

[Spits] WTB: Front Spoiler for '79 or '80 Spitfire

2013-01-02 Thread Chad G. Edwards
I'm looking for a front spoiler for a '79 or '80 Spitfire. If you have one for sale, or know anyone that does, please let me know. Thanks. Chad Edwards 1980 Spitfire - "Winfield" ___ Spitfires@autox.team.net Donate: http:/

[Spits] Installing Spitfire cam

2012-11-18 Thread Roger Elliott
Hi, I have an Integral Cams camshaft for my Spitfire. They are apparently out of business and I have managed to lose the instructions for installing the cam. Does anyone have a set of instructions from them? Mine is what they called Stage 2. How much variance is there in the valve

Re: [Spits] Old Spitfire windshields??

2012-10-19 Thread Andrew S. Mace
Looking for an FH prefix on the gearbox serial number is much easier than trying to measure the roughly 5/8" longer all-synchro case! --Andy Mace *Mrs Irrelevant: Oh, is it a jet? *Man: Well, no ... It's not so much of a jet, it's more your, er, Triumph Herald engine with wings. -- Cut-price A

Re: [Spits] Old Spitfire windshields??

2012-10-18 Thread Mike Welch
Springs, CO, USA -Original Message- From: Clark W. Nicholls Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 2:14 PM To: spitfires@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spits] Old Spitfire windshields?? Ok, they should not be thrown out. Who wants them before they are? Aren't new ones available? Ne

Re: [Spits] Old Spitfire windshields??

2012-10-18 Thread Clark W. Nicholls
e new windshields available? I remember getting them from somewhere in RI decades ago. Clark Clark W. Nicholls 1972 Stag (LE7931E), 1974 Spitfire (FM14571U) and 1 rusty GT6 needing new owner "Reality, it's not what you think." ___ Spit

Re: [Spits] Old Spitfire windshields??

2012-10-18 Thread Clark W. Nicholls
Stag (LE7931E), 1974 Spitfire (FM14571U) and 1 rusty GT6 needing new owner "Reality, it's not what you think." ___ Spitfires@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.t

Re: [Spits] Old Spitfire windshields??

2012-10-18 Thread Mark J Bradakis
The windshield for square tail Spits & GT 6 is different than the round tail ones. And as mentioned previously the roundtail windshield also fits TR4 - 6 cars. As a matter of fact my Killer Spit has a frame and glass from a '69 TR6 ( Have I ever mentioned CC25064 ? ) mjb. ___

Re: [Spits] Old Spitfire windshields??

2012-10-18 Thread Doug Braun
; When I get to the many milk cartons full of parts, same thing. > > Any happy restorers out there? > I hate to cause Andy's barn to collapse! > > Brad Kahler had a similar dilemma and that had a sad ending at the > scrapper. > > Clark > Clark W. Nicholls > 1972 Stag

Re: [Spits] Old Spitfire windshields??

2012-10-18 Thread Clark W. Nicholls
ma and that had a sad ending at the scrapper. Clark Clark W. Nicholls 1972 Stag (LE7931E) for sale, 1974 Spitfire (FM14571U) and 1 rusty GT6 needing new owner "Reality, it's not what you think." ___ Spitfires@autox.team.net Donate: h

Re: [Spits] Old Spitfire windshields??

2012-10-18 Thread Andrew S. Mace
hem. I've managed to make a couple of restorers quite happy in recent years with straight and rust-free early Spitfire windshield frames! --Andy Mace *Mrs Irrelevant: Oh, is it a jet? *Man: Well, no ... It's not so much of a jet, it's more your, er, Triumph Herald engine with wings.

Re: [Spits] Old Spitfire windshields??

2012-10-18 Thread Joe Curry
Spits] Old Spitfire windshields?? Is it worth keeping old Spitfire windshields/frames? I just threw out 2 cracked (due to storage for decades) ones. I have one roundtail version out of frame and several in the frame. (and a bunch of doors, boot lids, etc) Making room. Western Massachu

[Spits] Old Spitfire windshields??

2012-10-18 Thread Clark W. Nicholls
Is it worth keeping old Spitfire windshields/frames? I just threw out 2 cracked (due to storage for decades) ones. I have one roundtail version out of frame and several in the frame. (and a bunch of doors, boot lids, etc) Making room. Western Massachusetts. Clark Clark W. Nicholls 1972

Re: [Spits] Spitfire gear shift lever

2012-10-14 Thread Roger Elliott
Thanks John, That more sense than anything I have heard. Roger On 10/13/2012 08:16 PM, John Innis wrote: > Not sure if it is true or not, but I was told this was to provide a > weak spot where the gear shift lever would break or collapse in the > even of an accident. Much like the collapsible

Re: [Spits] Spitfire gear shift lever

2012-10-13 Thread John Innis
Not sure if it is true or not, but I was told this was to provide a weak spot where the gear shift lever would break or collapse in the even of an accident. Much like the collapsible steering column, it keeps theses things form impaling body parts. John Innis Murphy '76 Spit 1500 Cedar Rapids, IA

[Spits] Spitfire gear shift lever

2012-10-13 Thread Roger Elliott
Hi All, On Spitfires (at least later ones) the shift lever has a section in the middle kind of like a tube that the end pieces go into. Any idea of what that section is for? Does it provide some kind of insulation from heat or vibration? I bought a spare one that I want to try to cut down

[Spits] Spitfire 1500 Oil Coller

2012-09-29 Thread Roger Elliott
Hi, I am installing an oil cooler on my Spitfire, but have a few questions. This is on a 1500 with a slanted radiator. Should the oil cooler parallel the radiator or should it be vertical? How far in front of the radiator should the cooler be? Has anyone used the Victoria British stainless

[Spits] Spitfire engine parts

2012-09-24 Thread Roger Elliott
Hi, Has anyone tried either the Max Speeding connecting rods (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Triumph-Spitfire-1500-4340-H-Beam-Connecting-Rod-Conrod-Con-Rod-Rods-bielle-ARP-/400296672621?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d338a7d6d&vxp=mtr) or the ITM pistons (http://www.ebay

Re: [Spits] Spitfire Clutch

2012-09-22 Thread Roger Elliott
od shape. Thanks, Roger Elliott On 09/17/2012 07:21 AM, Mack, Michael (Rochester) wrote: I installed a Borg & Beck, 3 piece set in my 79 Spitfire this past spring. No issues on installation or function on my 1600 miles so far. I gets my vote. Mike Mack 79 Spit 73 Stag 8

Re: [Spits] Spitfire Clutch

2012-09-17 Thread Ryan Waltrip
Canley Classics clutch here: 100 miles & nothing but smooth shifts so far. ___ Spitfires@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Uns

Re: [Spits] Spitfire Clutch

2012-09-17 Thread Mack, Michael (Rochester)
I installed a Borg & Beck, 3 piece set in my 79 Spitfire this past spring. No issues on installation or function on my 1600 miles so far. I gets my vote. Mike Mack 79 Spit 73 Stag 80 TR8 76 TR7 I have to rebuild the bottom end of my engine, so I am going to rep

[Spits] Spitfire Clutch

2012-09-16 Thread Roger Elliott
Hi All, I have to rebuild the bottom end of my engine, so I am going to replace the clutch at the same time. Any recommendation on brand? TRF has LUK for $290 OEM for $195 SpitBits has Coventry for $118 Moss has Borg and Beck $190 and QH $160 BP Northwest has Borg and Beck for $120 Victoria B

[Spits] Spitfire Seat Back

2012-09-03 Thread Roger Elliott
Hi All, I was on my way to a car show in Kansas City Saturday and all of a sudden the seat back in my 80 Spitfire reclined way back. The seat back catch just doesn't catch. I took the seat out of the car and pulled the upholstery up far enough that I can see the seat catch mechanism,

Re: [Spits] 1976 Triumph Spitfire Front Clip

2012-08-11 Thread Jim Dwyer
I forgot to mention that the Front Clip is located in London Ontario Canada -Original Message- From: Jim Dwyer Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 1:20 PM To: Spitfire list Subject: [Spits] 1976 Triumph Spitfire Front Clip 1976 Triumph Spitfire Front Clip I purchased this from Obsolete

[Spits] 1976 Triumph Spitfire Front Clip

2012-08-11 Thread Jim Dwyer
1976 Triumph Spitfire Front Clip I purchased this from Obsolete Automotive for $650+taxes and shipping and ended up not using it. Some rusting around the headlights but the panels are straight with no dents! The Headlights and the headlight surround pieces, marker lights, front wire harness and

Re: [Spits] Spitfire viral video

2012-08-09 Thread Doug Braun
So, what were the leftover bits? Doug On Thu, Aug 9, 2012 at 10:04 PM, Ryan Waltrip wrote: > This made the rounds a couple weeks ago. Recogized most of the parts. Heh. > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?**v=daVDrGsaDME >

[Spits] Spitfire viral video

2012-08-09 Thread Ryan Waltrip
This made the rounds a couple weeks ago. Recogized most of the parts. Heh. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daVDrGsaDME ___ Spitfires@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/ar

[Spits] Spitfire Wreck in Santa Rosa, CA

2012-07-18 Thread Huw Upshall
Unfortunately, somebody who loves Spitfires was lost to us: http://jalopnik.com/5926418/road-rage-chase-ends-with-fiery-death-for-vintage -sports-car-driver ___ Spitfires@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation

[Spits] 1977 Spitfire FS Willow Grove, PA

2012-07-12 Thread Matthew Milkevitch
Fellow Listers; It's time for me to part with my 1977 Spit. Too many other responsibilities along with an impending home sale/move are motivating this sale. Sometimes life catches up with you in this way. The particulars: 1977 Triumph Spitfire 117K miles Runs and drives well, diff

[Spits] Triumph Spitfire Front Clip 1970's vintage

2012-07-06 Thread Jim Dwyer
Triumph Spitfire Front Clip 1970's vintage I purchased this from Obsolete Automotive for $650+taxes and shipping and ended up not using it. Some surface rust but no dents in the panels! The Headlights and the headlight surround pieces marker lights front wiring harness and the hood latche

[Spits] Fwd: [TR] spitfire wheel spacers

2012-06-15 Thread Roger Elliott
Hi. I am taking the liberty of forwarding this to the Spitfire list. I am the one that expressed interest in the spacers. Let Frank know if you are interested in buying the spacers. They will probably run somewhere near $35-40 range. Roger Elliott 1980 Spitfire Original Message

Re: [Spits] Pertronix in 1980 Spitfire

2012-05-23 Thread tr6parts
They originally come with a piece of plastic that is used to set the gap. Unfortunately I don't have it with me to tell you how wide it is. Al On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 10:30 AM, Roger Elliott wrote: Hi, I have a Pertronix unit in my 1980 Spitfire (45DM4). The Ignitor plate is he

[Spits] Pertronix in 1980 Spitfire

2012-05-23 Thread Roger Elliott
Hi, I have a Pertronix unit in my 1980 Spitfire (45DM4). The Ignitor plate is held in place using one screw, so it can pivot some and change the gap between the ignitor and the magnetic sleeve. I contacted Pertronix - they said I don't need to worry about the gap as it is preset.

[Spits] eBay: Mystery Triumph GT6 or Spitfire Racing Gearbox

2012-05-16 Thread Clark W. Nicholls
NFI Interesting puzzle gearbox for Spitfire. Is it a close-ratio GT6 converted to Spitfire? http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150806989467 Item = 150806989467 Thinking back, I did get a tranny with OD from a clapped out Vitesse back in the 70s that bolted right in t

Re: [Spits] Remove/replace Spitfire windshield (and paint question)

2012-05-14 Thread Doug Braun
some > sort of blede between the inner seal and glass to free the windshield. > > Joe > > -Original Message- > From: spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net > [mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Doug Braun > Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 10:50 AM > To:

[Spits] Spitfire - turn signal horn switch

2012-05-02 Thread Roger Elliott
Hi All, I have an 80 Spitfire with the multi-function turn signal, horn and bright/dim switch. Has any one repaired the horn section on one? when the end of the stalk is twisted in any way the horn honks. That means almost any time I use the turn signals or the bright/dim, I also honk

Re: [Spits] Remove/replace Spitfire windshield (and paint question)

2012-05-02 Thread Joe Curry
: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 10:50 AM To: Spitfire Group Subject: [Spits] Remove/replace Spitfire windshield (and paint question) Hello, I'm planning to repaint my car, and I want to remove and replace the windshield, with a new gasket. Does anybody have any tips on getting the windshield out wi

[Spits] Remove/replace Spitfire windshield (and paint question)

2012-05-02 Thread Doug Braun
Hello, I'm planning to repaint my car, and I want to remove and replace the windshield, with a new gasket. Does anybody have any tips on getting the windshield out without breaking it, and without messing up the interior trim? BTW, what sort of pain was originally used on these cars (in 1972, at

Re: [Spits] [TR] Help needed for early Spitfire front crank seal

2012-03-02 Thread Andrew S. Mace
://triumph-herald.us -Original Message- From: Jamie Palmer To: Triumph Club of the Carolinas ; Triumph List ; spitfires Sent: Fri, Mar 2, 2012 7:57 pm Subject: [TR] Help needed for early Spitfire front crank seal Ok, so I was absolutely sure I had one on the shelf...to replace the one that was

[Spits] Help needed for early Spitfire front crank seal

2012-03-02 Thread Jamie Palmer
Ok, so I was absolutely sure I had one on the shelf...to replace the one that was leaking on my daily driver '67 Mk. II (1147 cc). Unfortunately, I was wrong. I need to get this car back on the road by Monday if possible. I understand all the 1147's and 1296's through 1970 have the same s

Re: [Spits] spitfire parcel tray supports

2012-02-26 Thread Daniel Parrott
: spitfires@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spits] spitfire parcel tray supports My factory parts book shows different part numbers for the left and right, and in the drawing, they seem to get thinner on the outer end. But the ones on my car look pretty symmetrical. This drawing may help: http

Re: [Spits] spitfire parcel tray supports

2012-02-26 Thread Doug Braun
My factory parts book shows different part numbers for the left and right, and in the drawing, they seem to get thinner on the outer end. But the ones on my car look pretty symmetrical. This drawing may help: http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/ProductImages/Large/GRID005943.gif Doug On Sat, Feb 25, 20

Re: [Spits] spitfire parcel tray supports

2012-02-26 Thread Daniel Parrott
quot;crash bar" sits upon (also bolted to the "crash bar at the sides). 4. The two crash bars are identical. I'll send some pictures this afternoon. Dan Parrott Savannah, Georgia 1980 Triumph Spitfire "PJ", AKA "Rat" 1973/1978 Spit Six "Joseph" 1957 Che

Re: [Spits] spitfire parcel tray supports

2012-02-25 Thread Doug Braun
What's a crash bar? Doug On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 10:54 PM, Brian Harlan wrote: > Would someone please tell me, positively, which way the crash bar supports > for the parcel trays (glove boxes) are installed? > > I have bought Spitfires (68, 71, 73, and 76) to restore and for parts, and > sifted

[Spits] spitfire parcel tray supports

2012-02-25 Thread Brian Harlan
Would someone please tell me, positively, which way the crash bar supports for the parcel trays (glove boxes) are installed? I have bought Spitfires (68, 71, 73, and 76) to restore and for parts, and sifted through a half dozen others for parts over the years, and I have seen them installed in

[Spits] Fwd: [Healeys] OT---Spitfire topic

2012-02-24 Thread Mark J Bradakis
If interested, respond to Tom. mjb. Original Message Subject:[Healeys] OT---Spitfire topic Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:38:04 -0500 From: Tom Felts To: heal...@autox.team.net I hate to throw any old parts of these old cars away--so---if anyone has a 68

Re: [Spits] Spitfire Floor jack

2011-12-23 Thread Roger Elliott
Hi, I wanted to thank everyone for the ideas on the floor jacks. I should be able to find one of them nearby. Roger Elliott ___ Spitfires@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.tea

Re: [Spits] Spitfire Floor Jack

2011-12-19 Thread Andrew S. Mace
If you already have a jack and it doesn't fit, you could just get a couple of short scrap wooden planks and drive onto them with the front wheels, giving you enough clearance. We used to do that a lot with our old autocross Spitfire 4 with its ultra-short, stiff front springs and low pr

Re: [Spits] Spitfire Floor Jack

2011-12-19 Thread Jim Dwyer
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoTools/CreepersJacksStands/PRD~0090021P/MotoMaster+Aluminum+Racing+Jack.jsp?locale=en I bought this one sale for $100. Jim -Original Message- From: Roger Elliott Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 1:33 PM To: Spitfire list Subject: [Spits

Re: [Spits] Spitfire Floor Jack

2011-12-19 Thread vicwhit3
Hi Roger, Princess Auto has a low profile aluminum "racing jack" that should do the trick. Even it is a little high but I can usually squeeze it under. Vic Whitmore Do it while you can! From: Roger Elliott To: Spitfire list Sent: Monday, Decembe

[Spits] Spitfire Floor Jack

2011-12-19 Thread Roger Elliott
Hi, I am looking for a floor jack that will fit under the front spoiler on my 80 Spitfire back to the frame rail. Does anyone know of a jack that will do that? Hopefully not too expensive - around $100. Thanks, Roger ___ Spitfires@autox.team.net

Re: [Spits] Spitfire in 60th street U-pull it Omaha Nebraska.

2011-12-15 Thread Gerry Conant
Didn't check the year but I'm pretty sure it was an early 1500. >Message: 1 >Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:26:50 -0 >From: Scott >To: spitfires@autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Spits] Spitfire in 60th street U-pull it Omaha Nebraska. >Message-ID: <4ee7b50a.1090...@gmail

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