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wheel centers

2016-05-06 by bill black

I have a 1970 3 liter Volvo with 13” mag wheels and need a center cap for a wheel. They are no longer available through Rory. Does anyone know of a

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] wire wheel sizes

2016-03-16 by larry meadows

... Thanks for the approval. I am trying to figure out a way to make it to the Mitty, but have some conflicts to contend with. Will let all know. Larry Sent

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RE: [MarcosManiacs] wire wheel sizes

2016-03-16 by Danny and Claudine

Thanks for the advice of experience. Currently I m inclined to use the 13 wires but not low profile tires. Any good sources for new Dunlop wires? Danny

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] wire wheel sizes

2016-03-15 by David Mensh

Danny, Be careful about using low profile grippy tires with the wooden chassis as the additional torque could be translated into excess stress on the wood

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Re: 1966 Marcos FS on Ebay

2016-03-14 by donlattimer1@...

Was previously for sale in 2012 http://bringatrailer.com/2012/01/27/dads-from-new-1966-marcos-1500gt/

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1966 Marcos FS on Ebay

2016-03-14 by donlattimer1@...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/162005348990?rmvSB=true http://www.ebay.com/itm/162005348990?rmvSB=true In Conneticut, usa

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Re: Classic Motorsports Magazine USA

2016-03-12 by donlattimer1@...

Back in 2002 British Car magazine (purchased by Classic Motorsports) did a 6 page feature article on 4 of our Marcos out here in the San Francisco area and we

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Classic Motorsports Magazine USA

2016-03-12 by hide809rig169@...

Just received my issue of Classic Motorsports, great article on Marcos cars in the USA. At long last! Well worth the magazine purchase. Good pictures of the

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] wire wheel sizes

2016-03-11 by larry meadows

Danny,I think that those are the tyres we installed on Chris s car. A very nice well constructed tyre. Regards, Larry From: Danny and Claudine

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RE: [MarcosManiacs] wire wheel sizes

2016-03-11 by Danny and Claudine

Thanks Larry, The car already has 13 Dunlop wire wheels, so no conversion is necessary. But they are worn, and should be replaced. I am concerned

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RE: [MarcosManiacs] wire wheel sizes

2016-03-11 by Stephen Spalding

Danny Attached is a photo of #5916 (steel frame with TR6 power, one of the 11 build). The car has 14in. Dayton’s (6.5in), the spindles were out of England.

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] wire wheel sizes

2016-03-10 by Remco Bruins

Hi Chris, That s a beautiful Marcos indeed ;-) Nice story on Petrolicious BTW. From: Christopher Scafario christopherscafario@hotmail.com [MarcosManiacs]

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] wire wheel sizes

2016-03-10 by Remco Bruins

Hi Danny, I use Uniroyal Rallye 380 175 R13 86T tyres, which are probably the tyres Larry refers to as the tyres from Holland. On my car they didn t require

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] wire wheel sizes

2016-03-10 by larry meadows

Danny,Because 13 tyres are almost unavailable, except from Taiwan or China, I would recommend a 14 wheel like the MINI LITE S. There is a 13 from Holland, I

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] wire wheel sizes

2016-03-10 by Remco Bruins

Hi Danny, I think the 13 wheels look better, as they look more classic than the 14 , which seem too big to me - but then, I never liked low profile tyres.

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wire wheel sizes

2016-03-10 by steinpom@...

I m going to be getting new wheels for my wood hulled 1600 GT. It currently has 13 Dunlops with bias ply tires on it from the time before I bought the car

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Body finnishing

2016-03-06 by larry meadows

Steve,Gel may seem easier to apply, however, the finishing would be a great deal more time consuming. The color coat (if you choose to apply clear gel over

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Body finnishing

2016-03-06 by hide809rig169@...

At long last the Marcos is in the first layer of polyester primer. Applied 2 gallons on the body, nose, doors and rear deck lid. One of the fiberglass

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registry

2016-02-07 by larry meadows

Don Lattimer,Larry, here,I have some information for the registry. Send me your current email address and I will forward it to you. Regards, Larry Don

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Builders Mark

2016-02-07 by Mike Sullivan

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