2003-08-21 by Stephen Spalding
Don and Bay Area Marcos Owners Just a heads up, I ve got 5916T back on the road (oil cooler and all), so I well be in Palo Alto on the Sept. 8th. Mike siad he
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2003-08-21 by Jan M Larsen
Thanks Garry, A arms, yes of course, I remember know, we actually sometimes call them so in here in Denmark too (hmm... :) Actually for track racing (compared
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2003-08-21 by Garry Diver
Larry, Jan We call them A Arms in the States. A simple way to strengthen them is to box the 4th side of the C sections of the A Arm with the same guage steel
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2003-08-21 by Jan M Larsen
Larry, I don t know the correct US word for wishbone, but in the front suspension they are the link arms to the wheels/brakes called the lower and upper
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2003-08-21 by larry meadows
Jan, I plead ignorance here, but what is the wishbone in the Marcos? Larry Meadows #5536 ... Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site
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2003-08-20 by Don Lattimer
Jan, Sounds like a good summer of fun. I probably should leave the year out of the Registry. A lot of cars were sold to constructors who then found the
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2003-08-20 by Jack Myers
Hello Mike and every one. Many years ago, Dave Rattee organized a run through Europe,( I don t know if he still owns it, but David did own the Marcos race car)
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2003-08-20 by Jan M Larsen
Great list, Don, well done. You got a lot of great Marcos over there. Small detail though, it seems like you have changed the years of John Parkers 1800 and
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2003-08-20 by Don Lattimer
Here s the list as it now stands: North American Marcos Registry Chassis # Year Model Owner Location 4107 1964 1800GT John Parker Syracuse, NY 4043 1966
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2003-08-19 by Don Lattimer
Cancel that, car has sold. Don
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2003-08-19 by Don Lattimer
For all those who are looking, here you go: http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/2/4/53706024.htm 3 Litre, yellow, sunroof, V6 Could someone get the
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2003-08-19 by Mike Denman
Hi Don, The Marcos in Pleasanton didn t have a chassis plate. I don t know Gary s hometown or chassis number but I will ask him the next time I talk to him. I
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2003-08-19 by Don Lattimer
Mike, Did Gary Madson happen to give his hometown or chassis #? Long shot but............ My longest trip was 960 miles in 3 days. Don Lattimer #3m5759 ...
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2003-08-19 by Meggsief@aol.com
Hey Mike, I have taken about a 25 to 35 mile trip I guesse that really doesn t count huh? Hal #5353
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2003-08-19 by Mike Denman
I just got back from a car show in Olympia Washington yesterday. The total milage for the trip from my house in Watsonville, CA was 1,540 miles. Has anyone
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2003-08-18 by Don Lattimer
When it comes to Marcos specific parts, Rory is the only
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2003-08-17 by Mark Saxby
Hi Paul, Yes - Your code is correct - Finger trouble! :) Cheers. Mark ... supplied is ... years ago ... longer ... THAT code ... colours can be ... is ... on
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2003-08-17 by Garry Diver
Hi everyone, There are a number of spring suppliers who are much cheaper than importing and will customize length to your spec. The two I have used are Carrera
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2003-08-15 by Don Lattimer
Sorry about that, subject should read Spring , not shock. Don ... UK. They ... would be ... almost ... need new ... to be ... almost every ... 250 lbs.
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2003-08-15 by jvbotha
Hi Don Checked spring lengths in car on stands and I am not certain that they were fully extended so I have included a thread count. Front- 258mm (+- 6 thread
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2003-08-15 by Don Lattimer
In my search for springs I came across Faulkner Springs in the UK. They make springs for various companies. The cost to ship two springs would be 63 pounds
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2003-08-14 by Don Lattimer
Hi all, The registry is a MS Excel file. Please help me fill in the blanks. I am missing some cities, chassis numbers, etc. If you see info that is incorrect,
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2003-08-14 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
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2003-08-14 by jvbotha
Hi Don I have fabricated upper and lower wishbones with rose joints. Also relocated pickup points slightly, bent steering arms and shimmed the rack. I am not
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2003-08-13 by Don Lattimer
Ron, They are Maxxis www.maxxis.com (click on automotive). Model # is MA-703. H speed rated. I got them shipped to me from the factory. I think they
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2003-08-13 by ronald.mcleod@aspentech.com
Don . . . Your 195/70 R13 tires - what is the make and model? Regards . . . Ron McLeod ... From: Don Lattimer [mailto:donlattimer@pacific.net] Sent: Wednesday,
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2003-08-13 by larry meadows
Larry here, A word of advice about powder coating the frame. As good as powder coating is, I have run into a serious problem that can be disastrous over a
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2003-08-13 by Don Lattimer
JV, Those are the same I use. I set them at about 7 clicks for street use. Currently running 195/70 R13 tires. Do you know the camber of your front wheels?
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2003-08-13 by jvbotha
Just checked - See http://www.avouk.com/avoadjustable4.htm ... the ... got ... I ... answer ... smart! ... AND ... quite ... ones.
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2003-08-13 by jvbotha
We are running the full shock/spring kit from AVO on out woodie Marcos. We have so far had good results with them on 195/60 group-N treaded tyres at 2 bar
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2003-08-13 by Don Lattimer
Ron, Initially I d just like to have owner name, location, model, and serial #. Other info like email address , when purchased, etc. would be nice but not
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2003-08-13 by Don Lattimer
Looks good Bob. Having seen the original frame/body when I visited, it s obvious the amount of work you ve put into it. Yahoo is no longer saving attachments
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2003-08-13 by Bob Moreno
Hi fellow Maniacs I would like to share with you pictures of the new frame I am building for my car (3V5667). I used my old, rusted frame and duplicated it in
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2003-08-13 by ronald.mcleod@aspentech.com
Don . . . I may have some info that will help you with your database. What do you need? Regards . . . Ron McLeod ... From: Don Lattimer
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2003-08-13 by Don Lattimer
Exactly the same as what? A 3 Litre? Volvo or Ford Essex V6? I m not in the market for one but I get a lot of requests from folks looking for one. If not
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2003-08-13 by aoiauto
You guy s have been a great help. I ll post some pictures soon. Regards, Mike Scala
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2003-08-13 by aoiauto
Don, I also know of someone with the same exact car that needs a complete restoration. I can try to find out if it for sale if you are interested. Mike ... of
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2003-08-11 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Guys, I dug out all the original Marcos ICI paint colour codes, which are: Mid Chrome Yellow - P030-9913 Royal Blue - P030-6257 Porsche Tangerine -
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2003-08-09 by Mark Saxby
Tartan Red is listed as : PO3O-37770 according to the colour chart on my site, which I received from Bob Blanchard. Cheers. Mark ... magazine. ... color ...
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2003-08-08 by pauldransfield@iname.com
I also have the codes at home in a past issue of the owners club magazine. I ll dig it out and post all the codes next week. Regards, Paul Dransfield 3 litre
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2003-08-07 by Don Lattimer
Check with Rory at Marcos Heritage Spares. Any pics of your car ? Don Lattimer #3m5759 ... is Tartan
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2003-08-07 by Don Lattimer
Mike, Any others up your sleeve?? Don Lattimer #3m5759 ... From: aoiauto To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2003 1:04 PM Subject:
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2003-08-07 by aoiauto
... any ... US. ... Mike, I have a client with a 1970 Marcos for sale. He lives on the North Shore of Long Island, NY. It s all original and is in mint
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2003-08-06 by Stephen Spalding
Mike If you import a Marcos (as was suggested in an earlier email), you may wish to bring the car into the US without the engine. This reduces taxes and
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2003-08-06 by Don Lattimer
Hal, Don t know. Contact Hayes Harris at Wirewheel. Don Lattimer ... From: Meggsief@aol.com To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003
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2003-08-06 by Garry Diver
Hal, My E mail is garrydiver@msn.com, phone 404 869 9929 cell 425 442 1851. I am off to the UK Thurs. so try to call me bfore then. Garry #5543 ...
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2003-08-06 by Garry Diver
Larry, I will be with Rory later this week. I will have a look and let you know the price to include in the shipment. Regards Garry #5543 ...
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2003-08-06 by Meggsief@aol.com
garry, Iwas wondering if you also could e-mail I have a ton of questions for you thanks. Hal meggsief@aol.com
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2003-08-06 by Meggsief@aol.com
hey Don, Do you know the chasis # on that car and if it has elrc. windows? Hal
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2003-08-05 by Don Lattimer
Hi all, When changing the subject of a post from its original intent, please also change the subject heading when you reply so that it reflects what you re
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