Re: AVO shocks
2003-07-09 by Paul Weidner
Don, I m not real mechanical, I usually pay for work other than brakes... Do you have the specs of the springs you bought---or do the old ones need to be taken
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Re: [MarcosManiacs] shocks
2003-07-08 by Don Lattimer
Hi John, Glad you joined us. You are the 5th or 6th person from Australia/New Zealand. If you check the members list you ll notice some of them. Warren
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: AVO shocks
2003-07-08 by Don Lattimer
Paul, I m very happy with my shock/spring setup. Haven t bottomed out in months! On the AVO website click on products , then race coil springs , then 2.25
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Gas Tank/Gauge
2003-07-08 by larry meadows
Roger that. Larry __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com
shocks
2003-07-08 by jf2547
HI All John from Australia M/5664 v6 Have been reading all of your messages for some time now I am very impressed with the knowledge that is on this site and
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Gas Tank/Gauge
2003-07-08 by Meggsief@aol.com
Larry, I was out of town and wasnt able to write back but mine is a left hand drive Hal #5353
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Gas Tank/Gauge
2003-07-08 by Meggsief@aol.com
thanks I will patiently await the news hal #5353
Re: AVO shocks
2003-07-08 by Paul Weidner
Don, I will be replacing a bent lower Radius Rod on the drivers side, sourced from Rory, I did a search to find your email as my shocks are tired and I ll
UK based message board
2003-07-08 by Don Lattimer
Hi all, I m sure some of you know about the Marcos Sports Car Enthusiasts message board which is based in the UK, but for those of you that don t, here s the
RE: [MarcosManiacs] 17 inch wheels/Paul D.
2003-07-07 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Don, I didn t want to wait for Gary Diver to organize a shipment so I got a pair of alloy hubs from Merlin Motorsport in England. I ordered them on 29th May
17 inch wheels/Paul D.
2003-07-07 by Don Lattimer
Paul, Have you ordered the alloy hubs? From who? 17 is big! Do you think the ride will be comfortable? 17 doesn t leave much sidewall for flexibility.
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Gas Tank/Gauge
2003-07-06 by larry meadows
In regards to my last e-mail, I think the other fitting on the tank is for the V-6 engine, not LH or RH drive. Larry __________________________________ Do you
Re: Alternator conversion
2003-07-06 by followsw
Thanks again for the information - I ll have to measure mine and see. I think I will just install an electric fan, must be better than the engine driven one.
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Gas Tank/Gauge
2003-07-05 by larry meadows
Larry here, is your Marcos left hand drive? The gas tank is origionaly set uf for both RH and LH drive, but I thought I d save a few bucks and only have one
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Alternator conversion
2003-07-05 by Donny Lang
Will, I can give you dimensions to correctly identify a V-4 radiator: core height = 15 1/2 inches core width = 14 3/8 inches total height = 21 3/4 inches total
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Marriage/DeDion rear end
2003-07-03 by Don Lattimer
Hal, Yours is most likely a solid axle car. Only some of the Volvo 1800 cars came with the DeDion. If it was converted, it would be nice to know how it was
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Alternator conversion
2003-07-03 by Don Lattimer
Will, Mine is a 4 row radiator and runs fine in 100 Degree F heat. I ve read that some of the early V6s were built with V4 radiators and subsequently
Re: Alternator conversion
2003-07-03 by followsw
Thanks for the information, especially the photo! I m based in the UK, so would probably be a bit pricey to send anything over! Another quick question though.
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Gas Tank/Gauge
2003-07-03 by larry meadows
Hal, I don t drive it much (none sense 1988) so mt tank Has been emty and in dry storage. I ll talk to the fab. shop on Monday as they are on holiday this
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Gas Tank/Gauge
2003-07-03 by Garry Diver
Hal, Since I can t guarantee them you can have them for the shipping cost. I will let you know when I am back in the States next week. Garry ...
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Gas Tank/Gauge
2003-07-03 by Meggsief@aol.com
Hey Gary, Let me know what you want for them or shipping. I really do appreciate the help Hal #5353
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Gas Tank/Gauge
2003-07-03 by Meggsief@aol.com
hey Larry, That would be very helpful. THe next time you are down there bend thier ear and see what can be done. I guess that money can t be that big of an
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Alternator conversion
2003-07-03 by Don Lattimer
Will, I ve put a pic in the photos section of the site of an alternator conversion that was sent to me when I did mine. Mine basically is the same except my
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Alternator conversion
2003-07-03 by Don Lattimer
Will, Just did mine about a year ago. I used a Triumph TR7 alternator and the original front (with adjusting slot) bracket and made an L bracket for the
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Alternator conversion
2003-07-03 by gtcoastie@aol.com
Will, It has been several years, but I recall converting mine w/ a smaller japanese brand alternator (Honda?), can t remember the brand. Anyway, I used a
Alternator conversion
2003-07-02 by followsw
Hi, I ve been lurking on this list for a while, but have the need for some group expertise. I d like to change the dynamo on my 1970 V6 for an alternator. The
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Gas Tank/Gauge
2003-07-02 by Garry Diver
Hal, I have a gauge and gas tank from my 3ltr. They are not new but your welcome to have them. Garry ...
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Gas Tank/Gauge
2003-07-02 by larry meadows
Hal, I can have one fabricated here in Sarasota, but dont Know what it would cost. I can use mine as a pattern. I do a lot of business with this fabricator and
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Digest Number 470
2003-07-02 by Maarten Krikken
It indeed seems to be difficult to get a real grip on what chassis numbers were used in the early days at Marcos, plus it is perfectly possible that some cars
Gas Tank/Gauge
2003-07-02 by Meggsief@aol.com
Does anyone have a spare Lucas temperature gauge? Also, any ideas on a place to repair or buy a new gas tank? Mine is currently turning into swiss cheese.
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Another found Marcos in museum
2003-07-02 by rharding916@aol.com
Thank you Garry. It is much appreciated. Rick Harding 5418
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Another found Marcos in museum
2003-07-02 by rharding916@aol.com
Don, Thanks for the info. I found a new set of points and a new distributor cap that I forgot I had so am in good shape for now. I am going to check out the
Re: Mystery Marcos found
2003-07-01 by Christian Fey
Hi Don, based on Saxby`s chassis numbers you will find the chassis No´s: 4001-4099 1964-1966 99 1800GT (IRS + Live Axled) For the GT the chassis No´s
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Mystery Marcos found
2003-07-01 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Don, It s apparent that the serial numbers were not all used consecutively for similar models. It would be interesting to see an explanation of serial
Re: Mystery Marcos found
2003-07-01 by Don Lattimer
Just received another email from the Marconi Museum and the DeDion IRS car they have is serial #4043. That confuses things a bit. If Jem said that 33 were
Re: Number of DeDion IRS cars ?
2003-06-29 by Christian Fey
Hello Don, in Germany there is a man with name Max Memminger he restored one these cars and there is a detailled story of the restauration in the german
Number of DeDion IRS cars ?
2003-06-29 by Don Lattimer
Does anyone know the exact number of early 1800s made with the DeDion IRS rear end?? Mark Saxby says maybe 15 or 16. Any one have a definitive answer? Don
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Specialty Sales 1800
2003-06-29 by Don Lattimer
KC, It started out at $23K USD, then dropped to $13,995 USD. That was the last listed price. The one I found in the Marconi Museum sold at a Rick Cole auction
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Specialty Sales 1800
2003-06-28 by kdchrist@yahoo.com
Hi all Anyone have any Idea what it wentt for? Thanks KC in England ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per
"New files" removed
2003-06-28 by Don Lattimer
I ve removed the new files. They were just junk. Thankfully we don t get much of that but as we do I ll try to catch it and remove it. Have a good one! Don
New file uploaded to MarcosManiacs
2003-06-27 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 : / Net
New file uploaded to MarcosManiacs
2003-06-27 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 : / Free
New file uploaded to MarcosManiacs
2003-06-27 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 : / Live
Specialty Sales 1800
2003-06-27 by Don Lattimer
Specialty Sales in Pleasanton, CA has taken the Marcos off their site. Must have sold. Any one on the list holding out on us?? It is an early 1800 with the
Mystery Marcos found
2003-06-26 by Don Lattimer
Just got a reply from the Marconi Museum in Tustin, CA. They have the Marcos that was restored here in Willits, CA back in the late 80 s and sold at a Rick
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Another found Marcos in museum
2003-06-25 by Don Lattimer
Rick, I have a set of points if you need them right away. I converted to the Pertronix ignition which is well worth the price. $89 I believe. No more
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Another found Marcos in museum
2003-06-24 by Garry Diver
Rick, I will add your parts to my list. Garry ... _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Another found Marcos in museum
2003-06-24 by rharding916@aol.com
Hello Don, I saw a past email that was accidently erased from my computer about one of our members in England planning on putting an order of Marcos parts
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Another found Marcos in museum
2003-06-23 by Meggsief@aol.com
Hey Don, My car was in the San Diego museum and the National Auto Museum in Reno, Does this help The Car was in San Diego in 96 and Reno the latter part of 96
Another found Marcos in museum
2003-06-19 by Don Lattimer
Hi all, Just found a Marcos in the Marconi Museum in Tustin, CA (near Los Angeles). http://www.fast-autos.net/features/marconi/106.html Early wood frame with