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RE: [MarcosManiacs] racing question)

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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RE: [MarcosManiacs] racing question)

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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RE: [MarcosManiacs] racing question)

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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RE: [MarcosManiacs] racing question)

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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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Long distance trips

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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1970 Marcos GT for sale in USA

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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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Long distance trips

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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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Long distance trips

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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Long distance trips

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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Re: Paint Codes

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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Re: 2.25" SPRING supplier in US

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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Re: AVO shocks

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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2.25" shock supplier in US

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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Marcos Registry

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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New file uploaded to MarcosManiacs

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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Re: AVO shocks

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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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Don's tires

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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Don's tires

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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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Marcos frame

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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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: AVO shocks

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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Re: AVO shocks

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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Re: AVO shocks

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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Re: Marcos Database

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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Re: Marcos frame

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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Marcos frame

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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Marcos Database

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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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Marcos Wanted

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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Re: Marcos Wanted

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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RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Paint Codes

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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Re: Paint Codes

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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RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Paint Codes

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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Re: Paint Codes

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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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Marcos Wanted

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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Re: Marcos Wanted

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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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Marcos Wanted

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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Wirewheel car chassis #

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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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Marcos Wanted

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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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Marcos Wanted

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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"Subject" heading

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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