Re: [MarcosManiacs] Inventer-of-darkness question
2015-03-16 by larry meadows
Thanks, Mike,I have never had that explained to me before. Now I understand that the ammeter is probably the fault. It is a 30 amp and the alt is a 65 amp. I
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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Inveter-of-darkness question
2015-03-16 by Denman Mike
Larry…. I forgot that not everyone has a 1800 GT… of course you have an alternator because it is a later year car. If you have the original alternator or
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Inveter-of-darkness question
2015-03-16 by larry meadows
Thanks, Mike,I will work on this this week and let you know. By the way, I still have the original alternator that has been be-built with an internal V.R.
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Inveter-of-darkness question
2015-03-16 by Denman Mike
Ok, the basics…Make sure that the battery is fully charged before doing the following tests. Does the amp meter read zero when the power is turned on
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Inveter-of-darkness question
2015-03-15 by Stephen Spalding
Larry I’ve be fighting a version of your problem. I replaced my alternator (5wire set up) with a Moss Motors (3 wire set up) and been trying to find a very
Inveter-of-darkness question
2015-03-15 by larry meadows
I have been chasing an electrical problem for the past 45 years on my Marcos.I have re-wired the car completely, added relays checked and reconditioned all of
Calling All Car Clubs!
2015-02-26 by larry meadows
how many Marcos can we get to go to this? Regards, Larry Mitty-bound? How does free infield parking sound? ... If you no longer wish to receive these emails,
Marcos Article
2015-02-25 by ronald.mcleod@...
Maniacs . . . Nice article in the April 2015 issue of Hemmings Sport & Exotic Car magazine. A six page write-up on Steve and Jake Kamen s 1965 Volvo 1800 wood
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1970 FS on Ebay
2015-02-23 by Stephen Spalding
Don Thought I would sent this photo of 5916T to show, I’m back on the road (electrical wiring had me down for a while). For the new member this 1971 is one
Re: 1970 FS on Ebay
2015-02-19 by donlattimer1@...
Found it. Car was originally in El Cajon,CA (near San Diego). Serial # is 3M5824. Still has a generator !
1970 FS on Ebay
2015-02-18 by donlattimer1@...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-GT-Classic-1970-Marcos-GT-/191513795572?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2c971c9bf4&item=191513795572&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
Re: Looking for a Marcos 1600 GT
2015-02-18 by donlattimer1@...
Welcome to the list Dan ! I m the moderator. You can look under the Files section for the Registry of Marcos in North America for info. I live in Willits,
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Looking for a Marcos 1600 GT
2015-02-17 by John Sutton
?Philip, Yes I could be interested. Can you give me the specification. Engine, Chassis, Colour etc. Maybe you could send some photos, best wishes, John
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Looking for a Marcos 1600 GT
2015-02-17 by philip traxler
Good Morning Dan, I have a 1969 Marcos G.T. #5359 that I am considering selling. I have owned her for 45 years, I m the 2nd owner and she is very original. 35
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Looking for a Marcos 1600 GT
2015-02-17 by larry meadows
Dan, Chip is his name. ;This is his email address. Let me know how it goes. Regards, Larry From: Dan Morrison danmo@yahoo.com
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Looking for a Marcos 1600 GT
2015-02-17 by Dan Morrison
Hi Larry, Thanks for the lead. Do you have the coordinates for the car or a link? Thanks, Dan Sent from my iPhone
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Looking for a Marcos 1600 GT
2015-02-17 by larry meadows
If you might be interested in a nice running and driving red 1984 Marcos with A/C, I think that there is one for sale in St. Petersburg, Florida. Regards,
Looking for a Marcos 1600 GT
2015-02-16 by danmo@...
Hi, I m new to this list. I am a Lotus and English Ford guy (really, all things British). I have always liked the Marcos styling and would now like to find a
Re: Reluctant sale wood chassis Marcos 1600 GT.
2014-12-19 by SIA@...
The Marcos IS sold. Going to Sweden so no need for funny business with the dash. Buyer is an experienced Marcos restorer and racer. If my business goes well I
1964 Marcos 1800 Model Update
2014-12-10 by LotusEuropa@...
In the next issue of Marcos Torque will be an ad about the upcoming Automodello 1964 Marcos 1800 in 1:43 scale. Except for a 1:64 Corgi, models of the 1964
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: MarcosManiacs] Reluctant sale wood chassis Marcos 1600 GT.
2014-12-08 by Richard Brengman
I normally use .jpg So far as I know it s a universal format. What format do you need? Richard Brengman 1422-A Industrial Way Gardnerville, NV 89410 (775)
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: MarcosManiacs] Reluctant sale wood chassis Marcos 1600 GT.
2014-12-08 by Richard Brengman
I normally use .jpg So far as I know it s a universal format. What format do you need? Richard Brengman 1422-A Industrial Way Gardnerville, NV 89410 (775)
Re: MarcosManiacs] Reluctant sale wood chassis Marcos 1600 GT.
2014-12-08 by John Sutton
Richard, Thank you for responding. I have a problem because I can t open the photos on my Kindle. Is it possible for you to use another format Best wishes,
Re: Reluctant sale wood chassis Marcos 1600 GT.
2014-12-03 by SIA@...
Sour U.S. business climate. Even No. Nevada is not doing great. I m fifty miles south of Reno, fifteen miles east of Lake Tahoe. Fifteen miles south of the
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Reluctant sale wood chassis Marcos 1600 GT.
2014-12-03 by Richard Brengman
 Richard Brengman 1422-A Industrial Way Gardnerville, NV 89410 www.specialinterestarms.com On Dec 3, 2014, at 12:25 PM, Bob Carroll
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Reluctant sale wood chassis Marcos 1600 GT.
2014-12-03 by Richard Brengman
More pics.  Richard Brengman 1422-A Industrial Way Gardnerville, NV 89410 (775) 783-4867 www.specialinterestarms.com On Dec 3, 2014, at 12:25
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Reluctant sale wood chassis Marcos 1600 GT.
2014-12-03 by Richard Brengman
More pics.  Richard Brengman 1422-A Industrial Way Gardnerville, NV 89410 www.specialinterestarms.com On Dec 3, 2014, at 12:25 PM, Bob Carroll
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Reluctant sale wood chassis Marcos 1600 GT.
2014-12-03 by Richard Brengman
More pics.  Richard Brengman 1422-A Industrial Way Gardnerville, NV 89410 (775) 783-4867 www.specialinterestarms.com On Dec 3, 2014, at 12:25
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Reluctant sale wood chassis Marcos 1600 GT.
2014-12-03 by Bob Carroll
Richard, Can you be more specific regarding the condition of the chassis. I ve already got a 69 3000GT (#3-5366) that has issues with the wood that have kept
Reluctant sale wood chassis Marcos 1600 GT. [1 Attachment]
2014-12-03 by Richard Brengman
More pics.  Richard Brengman 1422-A Industrial Way Gardnerville, NV 89410 www.specialinterestarms.com On Dec 3, 2014, at 11:48 AM, Steinpom
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Reluctant sale wood chassis Marcos 1600 GT. [1 Attachment]
2014-12-03 by Richard Brengman
Danny, Your pics do not work. Front bumper is some weird thing done by the prior owner. I have two sets of correct front bumpers, one set is brand new from
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Reluctant sale wood chassis Marcos 1600 GT.
2014-12-03 by Steinpom
Thanks for the photos. What s with that front bumper. Wonder where it is from, or was it a requirement to get it into the US. Some shots of the interior and
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Reluctant sale wood chassis Marcos 1600 GT.
2014-12-03 by Richard Brengman
Title is a little odd as it show 1967 as Date first sold and 1969 as *YR. Original buyer did have a fairly long wait to get it to the U.S. but I don t think
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Reluctant sale wood chassis Marcos 1600 GT.
2014-12-03 by Steinpom
Hi Richard, Just read your post about having to sell the Marcos. A real shame. Interesting that your serial number is registered as a 1967, while mine –
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Reluctant sale wood chassis Marcos 1600 GT.
2014-12-03 by Donny Lang
It would be helpful to those interested to disclose the location of the Marcos. USA? UK? ... From: SIA@PYRAMID.NET [MarcosManiacs] To:
Reluctant sale wood chassis Marcos 1600 GT.
2014-12-02 by SIA@...
A recent injury and the sour U.S. business climate have put me in a spot. In addition it s become clear that I cannot afford hired help for all the hours
Marcos GT 3ltre for sale
2014-09-15 by ashley.molyneux@...
Hi, it s with great regret that the time has come to advertise my beloved Marcos. I ll explain to my twin boys when they are older the heartache (and joy) they
Re: Marcos 3v5640
2014-09-15 by surfnut74
That car is stunning! Dave
Marcos 3v5640
2014-09-15 by larry meadows
Here is a picture of Chris Scafario s Marcos That I spent the last 9 months restoring. I want to thank Don Lattimer for recommending me to do the transmission
Re: MarcosManiacs] squarlly under accelleration
2014-08-12 by John Sutton
Larry, It is almost certainly due to rear axle location. Don is right. It is a common problem as a very small amount of movement at the rear causes the car to
Re: [MarcosManiacs] squarlly under accelleration
2014-08-11 by Donny Lang
Larry, My TR8 used to do that same thing. I replaced all the bushings in the REAR suspension (the ones that locate the axle) with ureathane and it solved the
Re: [MarcosManiacs] squarlly under accelleration
2014-08-11 by larry meadows
Thanks, Ron. Your car is the only one that doesn t do that. I will have my cars alignment checked and I have yet to get the other one aligned as I just
RE: [MarcosManiacs] squarlly under accelleration
2014-08-11 by Ron McLeod
Larry. . . Front-end alignment (toe-in)? Uneven front tire pressures? Worn U-joints in the steering shaft? Different settings on front adjustable shocks? All
squarlly under accelleration
2014-08-11 by larry meadows
Can anyone tell me what would cause the front end to be so squarelly on accellation? I have 3 cars here, and 2 of them, when power is applied, the front end
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: MarcosManiacs] My 1600 GT making some progress.
2014-08-04 by Richard Brengman
A How to link! http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=11843 Richard Brengman 1422-A Industrial Way Gardnerville, NV 89410 On Jul 30, 2014,
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: MarcosManiacs] My 1600 GT making some progress.
2014-07-31 by Richard Brengman
OK, I have the link to several pics for shortening a T9 shift-rail. https://www.flickr.com/photos/49863081@N07/sets/72157644743022346/ I have machine tools and
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: MarcosManiacs] My 1600 GT making some progress.
2014-07-30 by larry meadows
Richard, I cut and removed about 6.5 inches from the aluminum cover then welded it back together. The steel shaft had to be short end the same length, but I
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: MarcosManiacs] My 1600 GT making some progress.
2014-07-30 by Richard Brengman
Larry, It s a cut & shut of the aluminum housing and the steel shift rod. I have detailed pics but will have to organize them. Trans builders in the U.K. will
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: MarcosManiacs] My 1600 GT making some progress.
2014-07-30 by larry meadows
I have shortened the shift carriage on the Volvo M410 tranny to fit my Marcos. It only took a couple hours and works fine. Send me some picture of your
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: MarcosManiacs] My 1600 GT making some progress.
2014-07-30 by Richard Brengman
So far it seems the biggest issue is shortening the gear lever position. It s not uncommon in England but I know of no one who has done it here in the U.S.