RE: [MarcosManiacs] 1600 GT side window help.
2019-04-16 by C&D
Hello Greg, I ve just finished restoring chassis 5201. The window lifts are from an Austin A30. There is no winder mechanism. The glass sits on an
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Re: [MarcosManiacs] 1600 GT side window help.
2019-04-16 by larry meadows
If you want to convert to electric, I can send info on parts to use. The motor assy s are 1960 s GM. The right motor is used on the left side and visa versa.
1600 GT side window help.
2019-04-12 by GH356@...
Hopefully near the end of restoration on 1600 GT 5296 (woodie, LHD). Unfortunately, the right side window, and the window lift mechanisms from both sides
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Woody GT Chassis? [1 Attachment]
2019-04-05 by jamac+cmcg
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=21&t=1614464 Check out this link for a long discussion about wooden chassis. Whether you can still order a
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Woody GT Chassis? [1 Attachment]
2019-04-04 by John Sutton
Bob, I was aware of your wood chassis problem, but have not been in touch previously as I live in Florida and am not sure how easy it would be to help. Also I
Woody GT Chassis?
2019-04-04 by Bob Carroll
I ve been more of a lurker here for a long time since my 69 3000GT (#3-5366) came to me 15 years ago with a chassis that has rot issues - particularly where
Re: [MarcosManiacs] 1969 Marcos on BaT
2019-04-04 by Don Lattimer
Went to see that car about 15 years ago in Rainbow, CA. Bill Harding was still the owner. Bought after it was shown at a Los Angeles shown by Marcos. Was
1969 Marcos on BaT
2019-04-04 by Ronald McLeod
A 1969 wood chassis Marcos has appeared on the Bring a Trailer auction site: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-marcos-gt/?utm_source=dailymail
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Jay Leno Garage Marcos [2 Attachments]
2019-03-21 by Dave Sell
In 1975 I drove my wooden chassis V6 from Idaho to Pasadena to visit my brother who was going to grad school. While I was there I saw an ad for a 1971 Marcos
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Jay Leno Garage Marcos
2019-03-21 by Larry Meadows
This car was owned by Luke Freeman I Calif. Prior to that, Owner was Don Latimer. Larry Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Edward Mcgrego tedmcgregor@fuse.net
Ted Mcgregor/Pat Emory 3/5365 Marcos pix
2019-03-20 by donlattimer1@...
Here s 2 pix. Can be found under photos . https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MarcosManiacs/photos/albums/1211320246
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Jay Leno Garage Marcos
2019-03-20 by Edward Mcgrego
I think that is who I sold it to, is there a means to contact him through the Club? Thanks, Ted Sent from my iPhone
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Jay Leno Garage Marcos
2019-03-20 by Philip Traxler
Mine is a little younger 1969 # 5359 wooden chassis, lhd, 1600cc 4 cylinder Ford, Chrome wire wheels. Phil Traxler/ I plan on selling mine this year. From:
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Jay Leno Garage Marcos
2019-03-20 by Steve Myers
The registry says Pat Emory in Montreal owns that car.
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Jay Leno Garage Marcos
2019-03-20 by Bob Carroll
Close. Mine is 3/5366-Bob CarrollSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone.Autocorruption courtesy of Google. ... Hi MarcosManiacs,
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Jay Leno Garage Marcos
2019-03-20 by Ted Mcgregor
Hi MarcosManiacs, Great video on Jay Leno Garage. Nostalgic to me, I am still trying to locate my old Marcos sold when the kids came along. It is a 1969, lhd,
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Jay Leno Garage Marcos
2019-03-19 by Mike Sullivan
Not only did I watch it I commented that I have the steel chassis version and linked to a video The car was rough around the edges with no bumpers and some
Jay Leno Garage Marcos
2019-03-19 by donlattimer1@...
Great video of Fraser Douglas Marcos (my old one) in a 20 minute video on Youtube. Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJvF8o93WWk
Owner in Tennessee ?
2019-03-19 by donlattimer1@...
Think I found another Marcos. 1970 steel frame with Essex V6. Located in Georgetown, TN. Anyone know about this car? Owned by Paul Batovsky? Thanks, Don
Marcos ground clearance again
2019-02-24 by hide809rig169@...
Doing final positioning of V6 Ford Cologne 2.8 engine in chassis. Converted to rear sump oil pan, for the better. Doing measurement off of lower chassis
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Rear leading link bushings
2019-02-12 by larry meadows
Steve,I made a set of LINK buses from Delren that worked well but cept for the noise. I replaced them with the rubber ones from Rory after a year of driving.
Rear leading link bushings
2019-02-12 by hide809rig169@...
Installing leading link bushings. Using the rubber bushings, that might be a problem. Axle brackets, and chassis brackets are about; 1.35 inch wide.
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Adjusting ride height
2019-02-09 by Mike Sullivan
Rory has them, I griped when they sent the shocks and no spanner, they sent one immediately. Watch out for your oil pan clearance when dropping the front
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Adjusting ride height
2019-02-08 by Dave Sell
Larry, Mine are 3” diameter. Dave From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 8, 2019 9:49 AM To: Dave Sell
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Adjusting ride height
2019-02-08 by Denman Mike
The wrenches do come in different sizes. There is also a universal type that will fit a range of sizes. Pegasus Auto Racing
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Wood Chassis car on E-Bay is back
2019-02-08 by Mark Doubet
Steve, A fair number of the old build files do exist and you can get copies for your car from Marcos Heritage Spares. I have them for my car. Mark On Feb 8,
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Adjusting ride height
2019-02-08 by larry meadows
If you will measure the diameter of the adjusting nut and let me know I may have one you can have. Regards, Larry On Friday, February 8, 2019, 12:38:00 PM EST,
Adjusting ride height
2019-02-08 by Dave Sell
With the purchase of my Mantula Spyder, I now have shocks that have an adjustment for the ride height. In my case the front is about ½ higher than the back
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Wood Chassis car on E-Bay is back
2019-02-08 by Steve Myers
David, You are saying that production was intermixed, at least as far as chassis numbers. The data plate on the car itself only lists chassis number, how
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Wood Chassis car on E-Bay is back
2019-02-05 by donlattimer1@...
David, Thanks for the clarification. I knew that the numbers were intermixed but had no facts to back it up. You da man ! Don (Moderator)
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Wood Chassis car on E-Bay is back
2019-02-05 by Robert Mann
Hi All I’m sorry if I tried to apply some logic to a question asked but there you go, as I said twice it’s only a guess. Again sorry I’m not a smart ASS.
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Wood Chassis car on E-Bay is back
2019-02-05 by David Rattee
You are trying to apply a form of numerical logic to the Marcos 5000 series chassis numbers that is not supported by the facts. How do I know? – Because I
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Wood Chassis car on E-Bay is back
2019-02-04 by Steve Myers
This would make a lot of sense, I always wondered why 5101 was listed as a 1500 as well when it appears it should be a 1650GT. -Steve ... This would make a lot
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Wood Chassis car on E-Bay is back
2019-02-04 by Robert Mann
Hi I would guess it’s a 1600gt As the chassis numbers for the 1500 start at 5001 82 cars built = 5083. Build years 1966-67 1650gt 20 to 32 cars built?
Re: Wood Chassis car on E-Bay is back
2019-02-04 by donlattimer1@...
Registry updated today. #5134 is a 1500.
Re: Wood Chassis car on E-Bay is back
2019-02-04 by passthespanner@...
This car is chassis 5134, advertised as a 1500 and not listed in the registry. Car 5131 in the registry is listed as a 1600. Does that mean 5134 is actually
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Springs for steel chassis V6 Marcos
2019-01-14 by Denman Mike
Free length is 12”. ... Free length is 12”. On Jan 14, 2019, at 2:44 PM, hide809rig169@yahoo.com [MarcosManiacs] wrote:
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Springs for steel chassis V6 Marcos
2019-01-14 by hide809rig169@...
Mike, Thank you for the reply. Springs on car are old, paint has long worn off, no markings. Do you know what the free length of your springs are? Steve V.
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Springs for steel chassis V6 Marcos
2019-01-14 by Denman Mike
Most of the coil springs from the UK that I have run across have the actual spring rate engraved in the top/bottom of the spring. My car is a 1800 GT (wood
Springs for steel chassis V6 Marcos
2019-01-14 by hide809rig169@...
Working on chassis, curious on springs. Removed the shocks and springs from shocks. Front; 12 inch free length, .475 inch wire diameter, 14 coils. Front
FW: Double Exposure: Two Rare Marcos GT Coupes
2018-11-08 by Ronald McLeod
Excellent article from Classic Motorsports magazine on Larry Meadows’ and Ron McLeod’s Marcos GTs . . . Ron McLeod 1970 Marcos GT 1970 Marcos Mantis From:
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: More wiring
2018-10-31 by Richard Clark
If you want a very flexable wire, visit your local car radio supplier / hifi dealer , they have a heavy duty cable with very thin multiple strands as it is
Wood chassis project for sale, California
2018-10-29 by hide809rig169@...
Interesting wood chassis project car for sale, E-Bay California. Steve V.
Wood Chassis car on E-Bay is back
2018-10-28 by hide809rig169@...
Nice wood chassis Marcos is back on E-bay. Not sure on this link. Steve V. Marcos in Arizona USA
Re: [MarcosManiacs] build instructions [1 Attachment]
2018-10-18 by Mike Sullivan
I have the Mantula Build pdf if your interested. On Tuesday, October 16, 2018 11:02:54 AM EDT, Bob Carroll
RE: [MarcosManiacs] build instructions
2018-10-17 by Dave Sell
I used to own 3/5349 another wooden chassis V6 (it is now in Iowa), so I do see several differences between the wooden chassis and my Mantula. From:
RE: [MarcosManiacs] build instructions
2018-10-17 by Bob Carroll
You re welcome. Do note that mine is a wood chassis car. So there are likely to be some measurements that will differ. -Bob Carroll Midlife Classics, Inc.
RE: [MarcosManiacs] build instructions [1 Attachment]
2018-10-17 by Dave Sell
Thanks, I ll look at these to get any ideas I can for how to disassemble/assemble my version. Dave From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
RE: [MarcosManiacs] build instructions
2018-10-16 by Bob Carroll
Maybe this will help. Pre-1971, but we take what we can get, right? -Bob Carroll Midlife Classics, Inc. 2351 CR-447 Princeton, TX 75407 972-736-3560
build instructions
2018-10-16 by Dave Sell
I know some of these cars were available as kits, are there build instructions available? In particular, build instructions for a Mantula Spyder. Thanks