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2014-07-30 by dmensh@...
Richard, Your 5-speed T9 is a great trans but will require a few things such as shortened drive shaft, (probably) different speedo drive (wheel size, etc,
2014-07-30 by Richard Brengman
Got a reply from MHS this morning. Engine mount rubbers price seems very high as I expect they are from a common car and could easily be sourced here, at USD
2014-07-29 by Richard Brengman
Seems some funds are now In the mail . So just how much IS a 1600 GT windscreen now? I know that some Marcos have a heated screen option, $$$$ Seems odd that
2014-07-29 by Richard Brengman
Sadly my wish list is fatter than my wallet right now. Most needed parts are fairly small and easy to ship but the windscreen is not. Going to be a few weeks
2014-07-29 by John Sutton
I will be moving to Florida from the UK in November 2014. I am taking a 40 foot container which will arrive after the 1st December. I am bringing a
2014-07-29 by Steinpom
Its not surp-rising that some reshaping has to be done since every opening is slightly different. Ine was simply lengthening the flange very slightly in one
2014-07-29 by hide809rig169@...
My mistake, A person in Saratoga Springs New York, can make the Marcos windshields? Not Florida. Every car is different? I need to get the new windshield
2014-07-29 by larry meadows
Not to be discouraging, but I have had 3 windscreens in the last 40 some years for my 1970 Marcos from the factory, and all have arrived safely however, I
2014-07-28 by Richard Brengman
Well, Arizona is actually close to Nevada. Never heard of U.S made windscreens, wonder if they fit properly? Richard Brengman 1422-A Industrial Way
2014-07-28 by hide809rig169@...
Curious on Windshields in the USA. Am I reading that right? A person in Florida can make glass windshields for a Marcos? I too need a windshield for my
2014-07-28 by Steinpom
Rory sent me a new screen a few months ago. Delivery was quick to Canada, it was perfectly boxed and best of all it fit!!! Danny Marcos 1600 5201 From:
2014-07-28 by Steve Kamen
There is a guy in Saratoga Springs NY who can mold one for you, if you have one you can send him that fits. Can be cracked, chopped or broken in a small
2014-07-28 by Denman Mike
When I ordered a new windscreen from England (a number of years ago) the windscreen cost $350, the box to ship it in cost me $300, shipping and insurance cost
2014-07-28 by SIA@...
After far too many years my 1600 GT is finally nearly complete so far as major components being present. When I got it the prior owners had paid to have a
2014-07-22 by Balloonblack@...
I have the shocks on the car and they are great. Gained 1/2 inch of clearance (I have the 13 wheels). I may stiffen up the ride a little more as they are
2014-07-03 by Michael Crews
Hi Bill I also have a 6 cyl Volvo with the Borg warner, yellow exterior , black interior! ( 3V5613) Please keep us up dated on the shocks as my car also
2014-07-03 by John Sutton
My address in London is :- Camco Solutions Limited. Unit 18 Greenwich Centre Business park. 53 Norman Road. London SE10 9QF Tel : 0208 293256 If you can get
2014-07-02 by Meggsief@...
thanks I ll try to get in the container Woody ... From: madoubet@msn.com [MarcosManiacs] To: MarcosManiacs
2014-07-02 by madoubet@...
Woody, My 3L is a wood chassis and yours should be fine also. You would need to select the correct spring weight. MARCOS MODEL YEAR SPRING KITS PRICE LOWERS mm
2014-07-02 by Meggsief@...
will AVO also work on the 1600 wood chasis? Woody ... From: Bill Black Balloonblack@comcast.net [MarcosManiacs] To:
2014-07-01 by Bill Black
Thanks. I will look into it. Bill
2014-07-01 by John Sutton
I will be travelling to Florida in late October, so if you would like me to bring anything over in my container let me know. It will be arriving after 1 st
2014-07-01 by madoubet@...
Bill, Just went thru this process on my 3L and found none in the US but you can work directly with AVO. Only issue is the cost to ship across the pond. Shocks
2014-07-01 by Bill Black
Does anyone know if there is an US source for AVO shocks or a US brand equivalent for a 1970 3 litre Volvo coupe. I have the active handling package from Rory
2014-06-20 by larry meadows
Bob, Do you remember me, Larry Meadows in Florida? Regards, Larry ________________________________ From: Mike Sullivan tvrm2001@yahoo.com [MarcosManiacs]
2014-06-14 by larry meadows
Edd, I am sorry that you have to let it go, but understand why. Mine sat in the garage for 12 year before I pulled it out and spent 7 years doing a frame off
2014-06-14 by edddunkin@...
So if anyone s interested I ve had an offer of £8000 which surprised me a bit, but she has to go, if I get nothing better than that at the end of the week she
2014-06-12 by dmensh@...
Mark, I have a 1600 so you are right about the weight difference up front.
2014-06-10 by madoubet@...
Dave, No problem, so AVO shocks and springs. Is your car a 1600 then? Mine is 3L and would be a fair amount heavier in the front so I would up the spring rate
2014-06-10 by edddunkin@...
So it s come to the point in my life and journey with the Marcos, where I need to spend some cash and a lot of time to get her finally onto the road, however
2014-06-10 by dmensh@...
Sorry, Mark
2014-06-10 by dmensh@...
Mike, I have been using AVO PE529 w/12 x180# front and PE951 w/12 x170# rear on my 67 wood chassis for the past 7 years with good results. You may have to
2014-06-05 by larry meadows
I would contact Rory at MARCOS HERATIGE for the correct ones, I use the dampers that he has on the steel frame cars but have to make a slight mod on the rear
2014-06-05 by madoubet@...
Mike Thanks for your info. Larry It is a 69 wood chassis.
2014-06-05 by larry meadows
Mark, What chassis do you have (early wood, 70s steel or 80 s steel)? Regards, Larry ________________________________ From: madoubet@msn.com
2014-06-05 by Mike Sullivan
I have an 85 Mantula 3.5 V* that came with 250# springs up front and 170# in the rear with old shocks (rode like a stock car...very stiff) so I bought the 10
2014-06-05 by madoubet@...
Looking for new options of shocks and springs for the 3L GT with a solid rear axle? It is time as I am tired of it hitting bottom all the time in the rear.
2014-05-09 by Mike Sullivan
Thought I would share this with the group. Sad to see time take its toll. ... From: robert boston To: tvrm2001@yahoo.com
2014-05-02 by <marcos3v56136cyl@...>
RARE Mk IV Mini Marcos Restoration Project with V5
2014-05-02 by Mike Sullivan
Wasn t so much as a comparison it just a striking side by side of two quite different vehicles. On Friday, May 2, 2014 3:05 PM, Richard Brengman
2014-05-02 by Richard Brengman
A Muira S would be a more fair comparison. Richard Brengman 1422-A Industrial Way Gardnerville, NV 89410 www.specialinterestarms.com
2014-05-02 by Ron McLeod
Easy choice, really. Those Lamborghinis are nice, but so common. The Marcos, on the other hand, is quite rare. Regards . . . Ron McLeod Marcos Mantis P8/5858
2014-05-02 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 : /1985
2014-04-26 by MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Reminder from: MarcosManiacs Yahoo Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MarcosManiacs/cal Brits on the Green Sunday April 27, 2014 12:00 am - 12:00 am (GMT)
2014-04-26 by MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Reminder from: MarcosManiacs Yahoo Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MarcosManiacs/cal marcos Sunday April 27, 2014 12:00 am - 12:00 am (GMT) Greenwich Mean
2014-04-21 by Steve Kamen
Yes Ron that is the May 17 show. We were invited last year but unfortunately we ran into a few set backs that kept us from being done on time. I m sure we
2014-04-20 by Ron McLeod
Steve . . . Is that the May 17 show? Judging from the website, there should be some really interesting vehicles there. Regards . . . Ron McLeod Marcos Mantis
2014-04-19 by Steve Kamen
Hi Everyone, My 1965 Marcos was invited to be part of Saratoga Springs Auto Museum s Annual Invertational. I have been restoring it for 2 yes now and it is
2014-04-12 by MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Reminder from: MarcosManiacs Yahoo Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MarcosManiacs/cal Williamsburg British & European Car Show Saturday April 12, 2014 8:00
2014-04-11 by Mike Sullivan
I have the Chris Lawrence car the he intended to use as the factory demonstrator in order to get some interest in the Marcos brand. The car was shipped in