Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1800 GT resteration
2012-01-15 by Steve Kamen
Hi all: I have a 1965 B1800 GT I would like to do a frame off resteration but I have never done anything like this before. Does anyone know of any manuals out
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Re: Wood chassis front keep nuts replace or modify?
2012-01-15 by MarkD
John, Thanks for your reply. I have already opened holes as you discribe and plan to replace and then glass over them when done. I think that for the most part
Steering wheel 1800GT
2012-01-14 by remco
Hello, I ve been looking for the original two spoke steering wheel for the 1800GT. Please let me know if you know one lying around or know someone who s able
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Wood chassis front keep nuts replace or modify?
2012-01-14 by John Sutton
Mark, We had to replace the metal plates on my car, but only the ones which hold the front sub-frame in place. We discovered that the plates had shed their
Wood chassis front keep nuts replace or modify?
2012-01-14 by MarkD
This weekends project is to work on the rebuild of all the front 1/4x28 keepnuts which hold the metal frame and motor mounts. They had all rusted to a point of
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1965 Marcos #4030
2012-01-12 by John Sutton
Robin, It is quite a short story really. After I sold the car to Peter Atkins of the Watford Motor Accessories one of his mechanics took the car and shipped
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1965 Marcos #4030
2012-01-11 by Robin Gilmour
Hello Again: How did your Marcos end up in Yucca Valley? Does the shop/person have other Marcos? Regards Robin ________________________________ From: John
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1965 Marcos #4030
2012-01-11 by Robin Gilmour
Hi John: Yes I really like the format and enjoy reading about unusual cars and the restoration of them. I live in San Diego California. I used to make fun of
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1965 Marcos #4030
2012-01-11 by John Sutton
Robin, No, I am based in Greenwich, London. My address is:- Greenwich Wellness Centre Unit 18, Greenwich Centre Business Park, 53 Norman Road, London SE10 9QF
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1965 Marcos #4030
2012-01-11 by Robin Gilmour
Hello John: Thankyou for the link to motorsnaps. It is a good site and I will spent hours looking at all the nice cars. I am new to british cars having been
Re: [MarcosManiacs] New file uploaded to MarcosManiacs
2012-01-11 by Richard Porter
... Don, there seem to be a few Minis missing from the register. I have: 6099 Robert Fairbanks 7000 Andy Seward AZ 7019 Jim Dunlap VA 7073 (listed) Peter
Re: Marcos #3 5349
2012-01-11 by MarkD
Don, Thanks for the new photos and that is the same filter I just bought to use on my car. I like the other new picture showing all your nice awards from
Re: 1970 V6 FS in Eastern Canada
2012-01-11 by MarkD
E, Thanks for the post and information on the car. I had seen the video before I bought the car from Anthony. Can you assist with any additional history of the
WTB Mini Marcos GT
2012-01-11 by Robin
Dear Listers: Does anyone have a running driving Mini Marcos they might want to sell? My project car will never get finished at my present rate of
Re: 1965 Marcos #4030
2012-01-11 by John Sutton
Don and all, I have published a lot of Marcos history and photos on www.motorsnaps.com under Marcos This may be helpful. I own
Re: 1970 V6 FS in Eastern Canada
2012-01-11 by E
Mark, I m the guy in Georgia that owned your Marcos for a short while. It is the first Marcos that I had the pleasure to drive. (although I had owned 2 1800
Re: 1965 Marcos #4030
2012-01-11 by Don
Well, if my memory serves me, there were 99 1800GTs built with the 4cyl. Volvo engine (#4001-4099). Of these I believe only 33 or so had the DeDion IRS. You
Re: [MarcosManiacs] 1965 Marcos #4030
2012-01-11 by Steven G. Kamen
Hi Don Thanks for getting back to me about our car and adding us to the regerstry. As being new to the Marcos make I really do not know much about the car, you
Re: [MarcosManiacs] 1970 V6 FS in Eastern Canada
2012-01-11 by Meggsief@aol.com
Thanks Larry. Hal ... From: larry meadows To: MarcosManiacs Sent: Tue, Jan 10, 2012 7:20 pm Subject: Re:
Re: [MarcosManiacs] 1970 V6 FS in Eastern Canada
2012-01-11 by larry meadows
Hal, Gary moved back to the UK. Last Word I had, he was in some bicycle Tour back in 04, I think. He had his cars shipped from Atlanta in 09, if I remember
Re: [MarcosManiacs] 1970 V6 FS in Eastern Canada
2012-01-11 by Meggsief@aol.com
heyLarry, Does anyone know what happened to Gary? He was helping me with my Lotus and Marcos then poof never heard another word. Hal 5353,5006 ... From: larry
New file uploaded to MarcosManiacs
2012-01-11 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
Marcos #3 5349
2012-01-11 by Don
Mark, Don t know the color. Guy who did some paint work for me passed away and I didn t get the color code. Any paint shop should have it. Color codes from
1965 Marcos #4030
2012-01-11 by Don
Steve, Your car is a rare one! First time I ve been aware of its existence. I ll add it to the registry. Add some pix to the photos section. There are 2
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1970 V6 FS in Eastern Canada
2012-01-10 by Steven G. Kamen, AIF
Hi All My son and I just started restoring a 1965 Marcos #4030 if any one has any paper work or manuals on it, it would be helpful. It has a Volvo engine,
Re: 1970 V6 FS in Eastern Canada
2012-01-10 by MarkD
You had said your color was a Lotus color, do you know the name of it and your car looks great by the way. My car was what Rory calls light silver blue which I
Re: 1970 V6 FS in Eastern Canada
2012-01-10 by Don
Same guy. Saw you on the UK forum. My car is 3M5759. It is the blue one on the home page of this group. Don
Re: 1970 V6 FS in Eastern Canada
2012-01-10 by MarkD
Don, Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314 If you need anything else just let me know. I think I will build a photo file over time of my progress but I will look over the
Re: 1970 V6 FS in Eastern Canada
2012-01-10 by Don
Mark, It s in the registry as being in Cole Harbour. I ll change it. You re in Iowa ? What city? BTW, welcome aboard! Don (Moderator)
Re: 1970 V6 FS in Eastern Canada
2012-01-10 by MarkD
Don, My car is 3/5349 and I have a fair amount of history that came with it and it is at home in a file. I also have the original built sheet showing the
Re: 1970 V6 FS in Eastern Canada
2012-01-10 by Don
Garry Diver s car old car is serial #3M5543 which is a 1970 V6. What is your serial #? Don
Re: 1970 V6 FS in Eastern Canada
2012-01-10 by Don
Mark, I gather then that you have Garry Diver s old car ?? Don (Moderator)
Re: 1970 V6 FS in Eastern Canada
2012-01-10 by MarkD
Hello all, I can shed some light on this car as I have seen it in person. The car has lived most of its life on Prince Edward Island. The present owner bought
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1970 V6 FS in Eastern Canada
2012-01-10 by Robert Ballago
I don t know what local prices are so I m reluctant to say its overpriced but it s more in line with what I d expect to pay for a wooden chassis V6 in the UK.
Re: 1970 V6 FS in Eastern Canada
2012-01-10 by dave barton
Hey all, This particular car in N.S.has been floating around for about a year on different sites for sale. I think its overpriced. Dave Sadly ex Marcos owner.
Re: [MarcosManiacs] 1970 V6 FS in Eastern Canada
2012-01-10 by larry meadows
I think the car in Ga. you are referring to was Gary Divers car. It was set up for racing. No interior to speak of and a roll bar. Also had the
Re: [MarcosManiacs] 1970 V6 FS in Eastern Canada
2012-01-10 by surfnut74
I think the car that was in Georgia was dark blue. I m pretty sure this is a totally different car. Must be a lot of Marcos guys in Nova Scotia ! Dave ...
Re: [MarcosManiacs] 1970 V6 FS in Eastern Canada
2012-01-10 by Robin Gilmour
Hello: Is this the same car that was in Geogia last year? it looks nicer or are the photos hiding the defects of the other car? robin
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1970 Marcos South Africa
2012-01-10 by larry meadows
Juan, I have the patterns for the plywood supports that glass into the nose bonnet If you need to replace them. The windows are unique and differ from each
Re: 1970 Marcos South Africa
2012-01-10 by Juan Gerrits
Dear all Marcos owners, I`m in the process of rebuilding a 1970 Marcos which has been vandalised and lots of the spareparts are missing and I cannot get hold
1970 V6 FS in Eastern Canada
2012-01-10 by Don
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RARE-1970-MARCOS-GT-3-LITRE-/170755798094 ?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item27c1d6b44e#ht_500wt_1182
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: what is the required throw-out (clutch) lever or cable travel on a V6?
2011-12-28 by steve fzr
Oh Oh! Looks like the Marcos cars used the hydraulic bellhousing and I ve got a cable one. Pity. Still, it should be fairly easy to sort out once I know
Re: what is the required throw-out (clutch) lever or cable travel on a V6?
2011-12-28 by Don
I have a 1971 V6 and the clutch is hydraulic. Just replaced master and slave cylinders. Don (Moderator)
what is the required throw-out (clutch) lever or cable travel on a V6?
2011-12-27 by Stevefzr
Hi Folks, I m progressing with finishing an engine and gearbox swap to put a Ford v6 engine and trans into a 1970 3l that originally had a Volvo 6. My brother
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Valve covers, Essex V6
2011-12-14 by Denman Mike
Hi Dave, Burton Power has, or at least had, valve covers for the Essex V6. Their 2003 catalog list them at 141.70 English pounds (for a pair). Their web site
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Valve covers, Essex V6
2011-12-14 by Steven G. Kamen, AIF
Dave have you considered carbon fiber covers? I have a carbon fiber shop in Saratoga Springs NY and we have made specialty items for all makes and models of
Merry Christmas
2011-12-14 by Classics
Merry Christmas! from everyone at Little Britain Motor Company and BRITS ON THE LAKE CLASSIC BRITISH MOTOR FESTIVAL PORT PERRY, ONTARIO AUGUST 5TH, 2012
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Valve covers, Essex V6
2011-12-14 by Donny Lang
I ve seen alloy valve covers for an Essex offered for sale on a British website a couple years back. It may have been a Scimtar site? If you do a little
Valve covers, Essex V6
2011-12-14 by Dave Penny
V6 essex engine. I want to change my rocker boxes from the pressed steel to aluminum, purely a cosmetic issue. Are there any other engines that
Wooden chassis Essex V6 car
2011-12-08 by eagerbeaver2704
This looks interesting. I ve already got a wooden Essex V6 car and is my favourite of the classis Marcos s but would be tempted to pick this one up to restore.