Re: [MarcosManiacs] Seasonal Greetings
2004-12-21 by Don Lattimer
Mark, Almost gave up on ya! The pic of the XP2 in Japan was a pic that was on Ebay awhile back. Don t think it sold. Don ... From: Mark Saxby To:
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Seasonal Greetings
2004-12-21 by Mark Saxby
I can t even remember the last time I posted here, but I trust everyone I know, either in person or via the Interwebby is hail and hearty and looking forward
Re: [MarcosManiacs] chasis design
2004-12-18 by larry meadows
I am making detail drawings of my 1970 chassis whist I have it alone with all hardware removed, sandblasted and repainted, It is the origional frame # 5536
chasis design
2004-12-18 by martineztop
anyone out there got details of chsis designs, drawings etc ?
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Homepage pic
2004-12-17 by Garry Diver
Hal, I have had a number of Questions from owners thinking about racing their Marcos so I will put togeather a build chronology and post it on my new website.
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Homepage pic
2004-12-16 by Meggsief@aol.com
In a message dated 12/16/04 10:09:46 AM Mountain Standard Time, donlattimer@pacific.net writes: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/MarcosManiacs/ Gary the car
Homepage pic
2004-12-16 by Don Lattimer
Take a look at Garry s Essex V6 powered racer. Up and running again! http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/MarcosManiacs/ Don #3m5759
Re: [MarcosManiacs] WireWheel Marcos
2004-12-15 by Don Lattimer
T-Online eMailCould be. That s how hayes has been advertising it. Although it s a V6 and they were made after the 1600GTs . Could be when they were finished
Re: [MarcosManiacs] WireWheel Marcos
2004-12-15 by Volker.Holz@t-online.de
Hi, according to various informations, the last wooden chassied car was #5521 (1600GT), reg no XLD 750G as featured in Classic & Sportscar issue December 86.
WireWheel Marcos
2004-12-14 by Don Lattimer
The last wooden chassis Marcos that was for sale at WireWheel in Fl. has sold. Anybody on this list the lucky buyer? Don #3m5759
Buy a Marcos car
2004-12-11 by Ploon
MarcosManiacs..... I am interested in buying a Marcos, if any one knows of any in any part of the USA ( AZ / southwest, would be very nice ) please contact me,
Re: Triumph Engined GT
2004-12-09 by cat7even
Beware Inlets (and inlet manifolds) for us spec engine differs from british spec engines and are NOT compatible. Been there tried that. What I ended up doing
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Triumph Engined GT
2004-12-07 by Bob Magnotti
Thought you might be interrested in this listing on e-bay item number 4508670091 is a set of carbs for your 6 banger triumph. Here is what it says; A
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Mini Marcos 270 DGJ - The Story of a the first Marcos works Mini Marcos race car
2004-12-03 by Don Lattimer
Congratulations on your purchase Andy. Thank you also for the link to the story. Quite a story. Wish the history on mine was that thorough! Don ... From:
Mini Marcos 270 DGJ - The Story of a the first Marcos works Mini Marcos race car
2004-12-03 by Andy&Alison Seward
To All, The story of 270 DGJ, the 1966 Mini Marcos racecar (chassis #7000; this is the first Mk3 car/ prototype) is now up and online at this link:
Re: [MarcosManiacs] VERY QUIET!
2004-11-30 by larry meadows
Hal, It is a 1962 Classic Deluxe 2 door, with push button drive and 44000 miles. Larry Meggsief@aol.com wrote: Larry, What type of rambler do you have? I have
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Mini Marcos
2004-11-29 by Richard Porter
... That s not quite correct. The kits will be made and sold by Marcos Heritage Spares (Rory McMath) and not the Marcos factory. Richard -- Richard Porter
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Mini Marcos
2004-11-29 by Jan M. Larsen
For those who can t wait, - a mk5 Mini Marcos on Ebay UK. Six hours left! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem
Mini Marcos
2004-11-29 by Mike Denman
According to the latest issue of Octane Magazine the Marcos factory is going to sell Mini Marcos kits. The kits will be the same as the originals and can be
Re: Triumph Engined GT
2004-11-29 by last_triumph
Hi Stephen, Great to hear from you! Who is Stephens that you mention - how can I contact him to find out about these cars??? I have tracked down another one
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Triumph Engined GT
2004-11-29 by Stephen Spalding
Andy I ve owned 5916T, since 1973. The only others I know about are: Stephens sold two in the last year and two others were in Europe. Keep me posted on
Re: [MarcosManiacs] VERY QUIET!
2004-11-28 by Meggsief@aol.com
Larry, What type of rambler do you have? I have a 66 2 dr Rebel and love the looks from people when they see a car from thier past. It s a great conversation
Re: [MarcosManiacs] oil pan
2004-11-28 by Meggsief@aol.com
Thank you Jon. I will have to check out your stories. Be prepared I will be pestering you for info Hal #5353
Re: ray triumph
2004-11-28 by last_triumph
Hi, The Marcos forum in the UK is:- http://www.marcosforum.com/ Great bunch of guys. Interesting to see your engine number... Further research this afternoon
ray triumph
2004-11-27 by ray porter
Hi Andy yes it was white originally reg No LHD 911L engine No CC64431E will sort some pics out as soon as poss. Is the forum on Marcos owners club site?
Re: triumph engined GT
2004-11-27 by last_triumph
Hi Ray, Great to heare from you. According to my research, you re car was the eighth Triumph to be built. It left the factory with engine number 64516, in
triumph engined GT
2004-11-27 by ray porter
Hi Andy mines red with twin Stromberg s At the moment it s fitted with a spare 2000 engine as the original is being rebuilt I intend to fit SUs on rebuilt
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Triumph Engined GT
2004-11-27 by Don Lattimer
Steven Spaulding in Mill Valley, CA, USA has #5916T and it has dual Strombergs. Don ... From: ray porter To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday,
Re: Triumph Engined GT
2004-11-26 by last_triumph
Hi Ray, I m on the Wirral. Tell me about you re car please? Colour, condition, carbs or PI etc, etc Do you have any pics? My car can be viewed on :
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Triumph Engined GT
2004-11-26 by ray porter
chassis no 5917T lives in Derbyshire own by me Ray pleased to here from you
Re: Triumph Engined GT
2004-11-26 by last_triumph
Yes indeed, however, only 11 made it into the GT body..... The engine in my car is a US spec motor, low compression, stromberg carbs etc, etc, 104bhp, not from
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Triumph Engined GT
2004-11-26 by K Papworth
There were 32 triumph powered Marcos Mantis plus another 2 before the body moulds were sold to autotune. I own 2 and M Andrews also owns 2. The triumph engines
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Triumph Engined GT
2004-11-26 by Mike Denman
Steven Spalding in Mill Valley owns a yellow one. Mike Denman ... From: last_triumph To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 7:21 AM
Triumph Engined GT
2004-11-26 by last_triumph
Hi guys and gals, I own the last of the 11 Triumph engined GT s, chassis 5927T. I am looking to trace the rest...... Would love to hear from any of you,
RE: [MarcosManiacs] VERY QUIET!
2004-11-25 by larry meadows
Roger that. I have owned mine sence 1973 and have been to see Jem at the factory in 1995. I have taken my 1962 Rambler to the Cruise in Kiussimee twice and
RE: [MarcosManiacs] oil pan
2004-11-25 by john_sutton
Hal, One thing I forgot to mention was that you need to extend the oil pick up with a gauze faced box to the middle of the sump so that oil is collected under
Re: [MarcosManiacs] oil pan
2004-11-25 by Meggsief@aol.com
thank you John, I was hoping someone who had raced had a suggestion the winter just isn t long enough to finish my laundry list of tasks. Hal #5353
RE: [MarcosManiacs] VERY QUIET!
2004-11-24 by john_sutton
Larry, Just returned from Florida pitty I didn t know you live there. Stayed in Kissimmee and covered the Cruise on both Saturday evenings. I will be writing
RE: [MarcosManiacs] oil pan
2004-11-24 by john_sutton
Hal, It is important to cure oil surge in the sump of these engines. When we raced them in the 1960 s Cosworth Engineering supplied a sump which had a
Re: [MarcosManiacs] oil pan
2004-11-24 by Meggsief@aol.com
Paul, Thanks for the info I will try to use your info. Hal #5353
RE: [MarcosManiacs] oil pan
2004-11-23 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Hal, The baffle plate was laid across the top of the sump well with a hole for the oil pump and another small one for the dip stick. Oil flows in through a
Re: [MarcosManiacs] oil pan
2004-11-23 by Meggsief@aol.com
paul, I was under the impresion that if the baffles were not put in the exact location it would not work properly. If that is the case do you have an out line
RE: [MarcosManiacs] VERY QUIET!
2004-11-23 by larry meadows
Ron, I work in Sarasota and live about 30 miles north of there near SunCity. Would enjoy having you up after I return from Holiday next week. Regards Larry
RE: [MarcosManiacs] oil pan
2004-11-23 by Bob Magnotti
The pan in my 1600 also has a plate and baffels to keep the oil going in the right places. Now if I can just keep the exhaust pipes from falling off. Having a
RE: [MarcosManiacs] VERY QUIET!
2004-11-22 by McLeod, Ronald
Larry . . . Well . . . British Car Day is the largest British Car show in North America. Last year they had over 1200 classic British cars on display. It is
Re: [MarcosManiacs] VERY QUIET!
2004-11-22 by larry meadows
Where is the BRITTISH CAR DAYS ? I live in Florida, and would like to bring my 70 Marcos. I am doing a frame off restore. Been on it a year at 4 days a
Re: [MarcosManiacs] VERY QUIET!
2004-11-22 by Dave Barton
MessageRon Right you are Sept 05 Dave ... From: McLeod, Ronald To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 8:39 AM Subject: RE:
Re: [MarcosManiacs] VERY QUIET!
2004-11-22 by Dave Barton
Thanks Don .......hopefully dave ... From: Don Lattimer To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 2:16 PM Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs]
RE: [MarcosManiacs] oil pan
2004-11-22 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Hal, When I rebuilt my engine a few years ago, I welded a baffle plate across the sump well to keep the oil from slodshing out and to keep the pump
Re: [MarcosManiacs] VERY QUIET!
2004-11-22 by Don Lattimer
Looking good Dave! On the road in 2005?? Don ... From: Dave Barton To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2004 5:35 PM Subject: