British Car Mag for sale
2005-12-08 by Don Lattimer
The British Car issue with Mark s yellow GT on the cover is on sale on EBAY. http://tinyurl.com/aylpk Don #3M5759
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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Rear Suspension
2005-12-04 by Garry Diver
The later cars, mainly the 3 liter were delivered with a Salisbury 7HA axle. The same as the Morgan for the same period and also some of the early Jags and
Worldwide Marcos Owners Map
2005-12-03 by Don Lattimer
Hi everyone, This is the first special notice that I ve sent out. It might interest those who don t regularly visit the website. This is a map of the world
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Spax shocks or others...
2005-12-02 by Garry Diver
Paul, The carrera have ajdustable seats which allow you to change the ride height and ,if your racing change the corner weights. You also have the option of a
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Rear Suspension
2005-12-02 by Donny Lang
John, If you absolutely cannot find a rear axle for your Marcos, I will be swapping mine out for a different unit in the very near future. Mine is from an
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Spax shocks or others...
2005-12-02 by Dransfield, Paul
Maybe the design of the Carrera shock is such that a shorter spring is an option. With AVO shocks, the spring seat has to be raised almost to the maximum with
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Spax shocks or others...
2005-12-02 by Garry Diver
Hi Everyone, i use Carrera shocks with adjustable seats and 10 springs. They are local (US) work well and give lots of choice. E mail if you want any info.
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Spax shocks or others...
2005-12-02 by Dransfield, Paul
Hi Hampton, I also installed AVO shocks and springs on my 3 Litre Volvo. I concur with Don regarding performance and springs. If you order springs, make it
Re: Spax shocks or others...
2005-12-02 by Don Lattimer
Hampton, Go to the main page and search for message #1994. Classic Garage in NY has SPAX. Don #3M5759 ... choice. ... (rear).
GAZ shocks (dampers)
2005-12-02 by Don Lattimer
Some folks speak highly of the GAZ shocks: http://www.gaz-shocks.com/choose.html click on the PDF file. They list Marcos. Don #3M5759
Re: Spax shocks or others...
2005-12-02 by Don Lattimer
Hampton, I put AVO shocks on mine a few years back. They ve been great. They are adjustable for both ride height and damping. Get new springs while you re
Re: Rear Suspension
2005-12-02 by Don Lattimer
My 1971 steel chassis V6 has a Ford Corsair rear axle which I believe is the same as the Cortina. 3.77:1 ratio. Don #3M5759
Spax shocks or others...
2005-12-02 by Hampton Peterson
Hi everyone, It s time for new shock absorbers (as at least one has completely leaked out). I have the original adjustable Spax at this time but have had
Re: Rear Suspension
2005-12-02 by bennywhiz
... a live ... on the Ginetta I raced years ago, it is slight but there, that is the reason I asked you guys as I have never owned a Marcos. It s now a dead
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Rear Suspension
2005-11-30 by john_sutton
John, It must have been bent in an accident. You cannot have toe-in on a live axle without causing internal damage to the bearings. John
Re: Rear Suspension
2005-11-27 by ukcadsev
Hi John, Not sure if I m right in this, but if you are taking a piece of string from the front tyres to the back, surely if the track at the front is slightly
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Rear Suspension
2005-11-27 by Garry Diver
No, unless you go racing, in which case a small amount of toe can be induced by heating the front side of the Torque tubes, like the Nascar guys do. I don t
Re: Rear Suspension
2005-11-26 by bennywhiz
... line down each side, the string set to touch the edge of the rear tire and the edge of the front tire, I find that I have toe-in in the rear wheels and
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Rear Suspension
2005-11-26 by john_sutton
John, I assume this is a joke!! John john_sutton@btconnect.com ... From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Rear Suspension
2005-11-26 by bennywhiz
Hello All, Could someone please tell me if the live axle Marcos came with toe-in on the rear axle? Thanks, John..
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Salisbury diff and axles
2005-11-22 by larry meadows
Good day, Hampton, If you remove the 4 attach bolts that secure the backing plate to the axle housing and let it flop loose, yoiu will be able to remove the
Salisbury diff and axles
2005-11-21 by Hampton Peterson
Hello Maniacs, I need to remove the brake backing plate from the rear axle. My car #3M 5463 has the (removable, ha!) hubs. I ve tried a heavy duty hub puller,
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: wiring diagram
2005-11-21 by Garry Diver
Hi Dave, I also have some. Garry Diver
Re: wiring diagram
2005-11-21 by Don Lattimer
Dave, Was going to suggest you inquire on the Marcos Enthusiasts board but I see you ve already been there. There are wiring diagrams on Mark Saxby s site I
wiring diagram
2005-11-20 by david triffitt
David and Christine can anyone tell me if there is a wiring diagram for the Mantara, I have a slight problem, no rear lights, no instrument lights and no
Andy's 1962 Gullwing
2005-11-10 by Don Lattimer
Nice pic of Andy s Gullwing on the Homepage of the website. http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/MarcosManiacs/ Also, don t forget to load a pic of your car to
Re: Marcos Gullwing #2006 safely arrived in USA
2005-11-08 by Don Lattimer
Andy, What year is the Gullwing? Don
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Marcos Gullwing #2006 safely arrived in USA
2005-11-08 by Don Lattimer
Andy, Congratulations! I ll put the car in the Registry. Don #3M5759 ... From: Andy&Alison Seward To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 06,
Marcos Gullwing #2006 safely arrived in USA
2005-11-06 by Andy&Alison Seward
Dear Fellow Marcos Maniacs, Just a quick note to alertl you that our Marcos Gullwing HOO144 (chassis #2006, the ex-Stephen Minoprio 1962 Autosport Class Winner
Re: [MarcosManiacs] idea f or the Marcos owners
2005-11-04 by Don Lattimer
Bob, There is a 1959 Sprite with Speedwell hood on the British Car Forum:
RE: [MarcosManiacs] idea f or the Marcos owners
2005-11-04 by Dransfield, Paul
Hi Bob, I found there s a way to request a town be added using the FAQ option at the bottom of the map page. You just need the exact latitude and longitude
Re: [MarcosManiacs] idea f or the Marcos owners
2005-11-04 by Richard Porter
... If you look at http://www.minimarcos.org.uk/shows/ace04/ you ll see a rather nice Speedwell Sprite owned by Rae Davis, as well as Rae s Mini Marcos. The
RE: [MarcosManiacs] idea f or the Marcos owners
2005-11-04 by Bob Magnotti
Paul, Sorry to hear about your town, but on another note... NICE WHEELS! I would imagine they really stand out in Aurora,Ontario, Canada. Bob ... === message
RE: [MarcosManiacs] idea f or the Marcos owners
2005-11-04 by Dransfield, Paul
It s nice to have a visual of where everybody is located. One problem I had was that my town (Aurora, Ontario, Canada) of 50.000 people was not one of the
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: idea f or the Marcos owners
2005-11-04 by Bob Magnotti
Don, This is great, the map overnight has gained 13 pins and hopefully will continue to grow. Bob ... __________________________________ Yahoo! FareChase:
Re: [MarcosManiacs] idea f or the Marcos owners
2005-11-04 by Bob Magnotti
Oops - well that is the way they pronounce it down here. Also wanted to pass along to the group that I recently purchased a Speedwell fiberglass hood for my
Re: idea f or the Marcos owners
2005-11-04 by Don Lattimer
Thanks Bob! I ve added mine and also posted the link to the Marcos Sports Car Enthusiasts message board in the UK. Should liven things up a bit! Don #3M5759
RE: [MarcosManiacs] idea f or the Marcos owners
2005-11-04 by Robert Carroll
Bob, That s great. I ve posted myself. Oh, if it were only so quick and easy to get my Marcos finished and on the road! -Bob Carroll 1969 3-Liter GT #5366
Re: [MarcosManiacs] idea f or the Marcos owners
2005-11-04 by Mike Denman
Hi Bob, Where is Vriginia ... is that anywhere close to Virginia? :) Mike Denman ... From: Bob Magnotti To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday,
Re: [MarcosManiacs] idea f or the Marcos owners
2005-11-04 by Bob Magnotti
http://www.frappr.com/marcosownersworldwide OK Marcos owners you can go to the link above and show us where you are. It is easy to get your picture and pin on
Re: [MarcosManiacs] idea f or the Marcos owners
2005-11-03 by Don Lattimer
Bob, They have it on www.britishcarforum.com also. It s a good idea IF people get involved. With only 16 messages on the board for October I don t know how
idea f or the Marcos owners
2005-11-03 by Bob Magnotti
Don, http://www.frappr.com/midgetspriteowners check out this idea that the sprite owners are setting up. it may be a great idea for the marcos group. I would
Alloy hub conversions EBAY
2005-10-31 by Don Lattimer
To convert your front hubs.
Re: [MarcosManiacs] 71Marcos for sale
2005-10-24 by Baufi-Fey@web.de
This car is For sale since at least 3 years via Redline. I have more and very detailed pictures of the car if anyone is interested. CF-Mantula
71Marcos for sale
2005-10-24 by Bob Magnotti
go to this url and scroll down about 12 listings to find this car. http://tinyurl.com/85arf 1971 Marcos GT Race ready Ex Championship winning Marcos GT Race
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: plastic media blasting
2005-10-12 by Donny Lang
Hampton, I addition to Blast Off , there also is Master Blaster in Orlando (407)295-7796. Other media blasters in Florida (that I have found) are Sweeny Inc
Re: plastic media blasting
2005-10-11 by Hampton Peterson
... I found a source for platic media paint stripping in Orlando, Florida. The name of the business is Blast Off . I spoke to them and they tell me the cost
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Retractable seat belts
2005-10-07 by Meggsief@aol.com
Garry, Did you ever get a lower rt. A arm in? Hal
plastic blasting
2005-10-07 by Christian Fey
As I did rebuild my Mantula 2 yrs ago, everybody did tell me that even the plastic blasting will damage the fiberglas. The only way to do would be Ice
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Retractable seat belts
2005-10-07 by Donny Lang
Garry, What Hampson and I are loking for is plastic media blasting which can remove paint from fiberglass with out damage to the bodyshell. I already have a