Woody
2019-10-03 by Greg
PS, the description should read: WOOD is perfect. Not so much into weed, but gotta love auto spell check! Greg Sent from my iPhone
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Woody
2019-10-03 by Greg
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Chassis questions again
2019-10-02 by hide809rig169@...
Larry, Thank you for all the help on this never ending project. Fitting engine again today. Any idea what Marcos used for the, V6 engine mount? Round
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Chassis questions again
2019-10-01 by Larry Meadows
Morning, Steve, I generally set the frame to ground height at 6.5”. That is on the VOLVO powered cars and the oil pan is not a problem, however the clutch
Chassis questions again
2019-10-01 by hide809rig169@...
Doing final fitting of body on chassis before paint and brackets welding. Questions; Recommendation on ride height, chassis rail to ground (at present, 7
Window lift
2019-08-28 by Greg
Larry, the new occupant of my former restorer’s shop found this. So I’m set for glass, but not sure what is still missing for lift mechanisms. Happy to
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help. [1 Attachment]Greg
2019-08-23 by Adrian Mann
Larry, This is how I constructed my window lifter in the end. The glass thickness in my Marcos car is 3/16” where most other classic cars use 1/4”
[MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help. [1 Attachment]Greg
2019-08-23 by Larry Meadows
From: Larry Meadows lmeadowsw@yahoo.com [MarcosManiacs] Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2019 6:07 PM To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [MarcosManiacs]
Body to chassis fit
2019-08-22 by hide809rig169@...
Fitting body to chassis as a trial last week. Chassis has been repaired, new tubes added where needed. transverse tubes left in place as no damage. Seat
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-08-22 by Larry Meadows
Good day, Greg, I have the water jeted cams. They were only 30.00. I have decided to make the assembly from carbon fiber. I have the plug made so I hope to
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-08-01 by Larry Meadows
Good morning, Greg, I have found most of the materials foe the lifts and thanks to I know where to purchase the springs. The tubing, plate, bolts
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-07-31 by Larry Meadows
Thanks for all the info, Adrian. I do not want to disassemble the unit that I have as it is on loan to me for dimensions and pattern. If I can help in any way,
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-07-31 by Adrian Mann
Larry, Old spring is 8.5” long. Nearest replacement I could find on eBay was 200mm long ( just under 8”). As I mentioned early my replacement spring is
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-07-31 by Adrian Mann
No need for a cam but thanks for the offer. I just plan to trace it out onto a bit of steel and then spend a bit of time with a grinder and sanding disks. As
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-07-31 by Larry Meadows
Adrian, Do you have the original spring out where you can measure the length? It looks like 8 inches in the tube so I would think it would be about 9” un
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-07-31 by Larry Meadows
Thanks, Adrian, We are thinking along the same track. I will order the spring and I have some 4130 aircraft, thin wall tubing. I am going to have the cam cut
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-07-31 by Adrian Mann
Hi, I’m in a similar position to Greg as I’m missing one of my window lifters and the other is in extremely poor condition (pressed metal part is badly
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-07-31 by Larry Meadows
Greg, I do not have any estimate on the cost. I hve to design the best way to build it as the original is made of press formed steel. Have considered molding
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-07-31 by Greg
Larry, that would be fantastic. Any idea about the cost to do so? Thanks. Greg Sent from my iPad On Jul 29, 2019, at 6:26 PM, Larry Meadows
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2019-07-30 by Denman Mike
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RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-07-29 by Larry Meadows
Evening, Greg, I have the use of a window lift to use as a pattern. It has been loaned to me by Dave Mensh. Do you still need a pair of lifts? If so, I will
Marcos 1800 GT slot car body
2019-07-19 by Denman Mike
For the people who have to have everything Marcos related here is a fairly cheap slot car body of the Marcos 1800 GT. The Ebay link is
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Turn indicator flasher unit
2019-07-08 by Dave Sell
Actually I found it mounted attached to the back side of the center section. I was only looking from the driver’s seat. When I looked down through the
Turn indicator flasher unit
2019-07-07 by davesell@...
I m trying to find my turn indicator flasher unit to replace it with an electronic version. I found the hazard flasher unit, but I don t seem to find the turn
New file uploaded to MarcosManiacs
2019-06-29 by MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the MarcosManiacs group. File : /Marcos
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-06-27 by Larry Meadows
Thank, Bob, That would be most helpful. It would seem that the unit was mass produced at some time, but I have no description of what it was ever used on other
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help. [3 Attachments]
2019-06-27 by Robert Mann
Hi Larry I will take more pictures and measurements for you today, it works on a very basic system of a spring loaded section which can be adjusted by the bolt
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-06-27 by Larry Meadows
Thank, Rob, I have never seen one of these and would like to try to fabricate one for Greg. Would it be possible to take pictures with the window at different
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help. [1 Attachment]
2019-06-26 by Robert Mann
Hi Greg [image1.jpeg] O[image2.jpeg] I hope this helps Regards Rob Jun 2019, at 19:51, Larry Meadows lmeadowsw@yahoo.com
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-06-25 by Larry Meadows
Thanks for your reply. Greg is in need of the right hand side glass. Do you have any pictures of the lift mechanism so I can see if it is something I might be
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help. [2 Attachments]
2019-06-25 by meggsief
I came to this thread late. Are you needing a template for window? If so I have a set from my 69 I can trace for you.RegardsHal5353Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-06-25 by Greg
Rob, that would be most helpful. Mine is a 68 (registered as a 69) 1600 GT woodie as well. Greg Sent from my iPad On Jun 25, 2019, at 1:04 AM, Robert Mann
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-06-25 by Larry Meadows
Larry, here, Thank y’all for coming to the aid of a frustrated owner. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Regards, Larry From: Robert Mann
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-06-25 by DLC
Hi Greg, This may not be any help, due to distance but then again it may be and if so could help with the frustration:
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-06-25 by Robert Mann
Hi Greg What year car and is it a woody as I ve got my frames out at the moment mine is a 1968 1690gt woody non elect windows if this is the same as yours I
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-06-25 by Larry Meadows
High Greg, I know your frustration. Take a picture of each side window so I can better understand the situation. I just took delivery of a 1970 project Marcos.
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-06-24 by GH356@...
Ah, Larry I wish I knew the answer. Frankly, I m so frustrated that the otherwise fantastic car has begun to loose its attraction for me. It s been about 5
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-06-22 by Larry Meadows
Greg, To be sure, the glass pattern you need is for the latter window frame or the early non-power window? Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Regards, Larry From:
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help. [1 Attachment]
2019-06-22 by Greg
Much appreciated Larry. My address is: Greg Haskin, 18220 Santa Arabella St. Fountain Valley, Ca. 92708. I have the outer frame, but no glass. Sent from my
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-06-22 by Larry Meadows
Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Regards, Larry The motor is an early (1960’s) GM window motor and I can not find the info on the regulator. I have a 1970
Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-06-21 by GH356@...
Larry, any luck with parts numbers for the motors and/or the window pattern for the right side window? Any help would be much appreciated. If anyone out
Wood chassis Marcos on E-Bay USA
2019-06-13 by hide809rig169@...
Noticed the car on E-Bay this morning; Steve V. Marcos in Arizona https://www.ebay.com/itm/133083225189?ul_noapp=true
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Two Marcos in this Michigan auction.
2019-06-03 by Don Lattimer
That s 2 more for the Registry. We now have 6 in MIchigan. Don (Moderator)
Two Marcos in this Michigan auction.
2019-06-03 by DLC
The links to both Marcos: http://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/lot-item/234t/ http://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/lot-item/235t/ And the catalogue for the day
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Don’t buy that, bu y this: Jaguar E-type vs Marcos 3-Litre
2019-05-09 by Mike Sullivan
Nice article, though he could have mentioned the later V8 cars that could probably hit that 140 plus mark (would love to try to get mine there but wont do it
Don’t buy that, buy this: Jaguar E-type vs Marcos 3-Li tre
2019-05-08 by Dave Sell
Check out this site https://www.classicandsportscar.com/features/dont-buy-buy-jaguar-e-type-vs-marcos-3-litre
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-04-29 by GH356@...
Much appreciated Larry.
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-04-28 by larry meadows
If the parts are available, the glass can be cut and tempered by most local glass shops.I have the patterns for all 4 pieces. The left and right sides are
Re: 1600 GT side window help.
2019-04-27 by GH356@...
Larry, thank you. I would appreciate the info to convert to electric. Would be great if that solves my lift problem. Would still need to get the glass. Greg
Re: [MarcosManiacs] 1600 GT side window help.
2019-04-16 by Greg
Danny, thank you for the response. Good to learn the source of the window channels. I have photos, not real clear, of the lift mechanisms, but suspect I’ll