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Re: [MarcosManiacs] (unknown)

2002-12-05 by sveltebat@aol.com

Dear Hal, If Don isn t I might be interested in a Ginetta! I would still prefer a Marcos GT but it comes down to affordability like with everything else. Best

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(no subject)

2002-12-05 by w00dy18

Hey Don, Are you still looking for a Genetta. If you have been on the goginetta site then you have seen the car. It is a right hand drive. the guy who has it

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FW: Marcos Calendar 2003

2002-12-03 by ronald.mcleod@aspentech.com

Maniacs . . . Just the thing to hang in the garage over your workbench. Regards . . . Ron McLeod 1970 Marcos Mantis P8/5858 ... From: Pike Associates

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Coming to visit

2002-11-29 by h2ohev

Hi y all I will be bringing my family over to Florida in October 2003 and wondered if there are any members living in the vacinity of Orlando as we are

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Sold my 1600 GT

2002-11-29 by super7lover

Due to circumstances sold my 1600GT. Have bought Mini Maros mk.3 (ex. Andrew Fairgrieve) chassis number 7437.

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Ford Essex V-6 info needed

2002-11-27 by mrkerb

Hi I found out about this group by Don Lattimer who has been super helpful so far. I am working on a guide/ID book about sports cars and am including a section

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Welcome Joanne

2002-11-26 by cytojo@bellsouth.net

Thank you for the welcome. I am an aspiring motorsports photographer and just happen to know Jennifer and Cougar Jacobsen, he the driver of the 04 Marcos. To

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Re: Canadian owners/Ontario

2002-11-26 by dave barton

Hi Don I talked to Dave about buying his motor I thought was a Triumph 2.5 but it was in fact the Essex V6......HE HAS SOLD IT THOUGH Cheers Dave #5577 ...

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Welcome Joanne

2002-11-26 by Don Lattimer

We have a new female member from Florida who can be our new reporter for all that cool Marcos Racing stuff in Florida next year!! Joanne enjoys Grand AM,

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Canadian owners/Ontario

2002-11-26 by Don Lattimer

Hi folks, Anybody from Ontario familiar with Dave Graham?? He owns a 1978 TVR 3000M that he is converting from Essex V6 to V-8. If he is selling the Essex V6

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Don latimer ,Bonnet hinge.

2002-11-24 by Jack Myers

Hello Don I have already sent an Auto cad drawing, how ever I realise that if you do not have Auto cad then you will not be able to open it. So I have sent a

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David McCubbin - passed away

2002-11-22 by david.mccubbin@sympatico.ca

I m Dave McCubbins brother using his email address. I know Dave was very active in the Marcos club. It is unfortunate that I have to advise the club that

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Original wheels for sale - USA

2002-11-21 by Don Lattimer

There is a set of 4 original Marcos wheels for sale on Ebay. $200 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=1873182258 Who s the

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] (no subject)

2002-11-19 by balloonblack@cs.com

Hal : This is the first group I ve joined. My Marcos is a 1970 Volvo 3l. I originally had a 70 Volvo 3L from 1972 to 1974. I was in the Army and got

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] (no subject)

2002-11-19 by Meggsief@aol.com

Hey Bill, My name is Hal and I hear you are located in colo. springs. If so when you come to the Den. area I would like to catch up with you. I have a 69 G.T.

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] (no subject)

2002-11-19 by Don Lattimer

Hi Bill, Welcome to the group. A Hillman Imp throttle cable can be purchased from Speedy Spares: www.speedyspares.co.uk Part # is BTC9 for the complete cable

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RE: [MarcosManiacs] (no subject)

2002-11-18 by pauldransfield@iname.com

Hi Bill, The accelerator cable comes from the Hillman Imp. Regards, Paul Dransfield 3 litre Volvo ... From: balloonblack@cs.com [mailto:balloonblack@cs.com]

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] (no subject)

2002-11-18 by Mike Denman

Hi Bill, I think most owners use whatever is available since the cables that are used on Marcos cars are basically the same as those used on motorcycles, snow

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2002-11-18 by balloonblack@cs.com

Woul anyone know what parts number or car the accelerator cable for a 70 Marcos 3 L volvo.is or comes from? Bill Black

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Re: "Mantara"

2002-11-18 by mantara11

In the meantime i have have found the meaning of Mantula It is a new word between TARANTULA, a spider and MANTIS, an insect. In german (Gottesanbeterin) und

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Adjustable bonnet/ Jac Myers

2002-11-18 by Don Lattimer

Jac, I love your set-up for the adjustable bonnet but my brain can t figure out the drawings. Maybe I m missing something.... Would it be possible to email me

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Re: "Mantara"

2002-11-17 by Mark Saxby

I think that s generally true, but always believed the Mantula named was used because it ended the same way as Taran-tula (an eight legged thing) and the model

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] "Mantara"

2002-11-17 by Jack Myers

Hello Wolfgang As far as I can remember (and I m over twenty one) when ever this question has been posed, the answer is always. They are made up names just to

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"Mantara"

2002-11-17 by mantara11

Hi to all. My question. Can ereryone tell me the meaning of the name Mantara and Mantula . I can not find a subscription of the names in my translationbook.

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Re: David McCubbin

2002-11-16 by dave barton

Ron Sorry to hear about David, I also did not have the chance to meet him but hearing of such such young people passing on does make you want to live life to

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FW: BBC Poll/ Best Looking Car???

2002-11-15 by ronald.mcleod@aspentech.com

Maniacs . . . Here s your chance. Regards . . . Ron McLeod 1970 Marcos Mantis P8/5858 ... From: rfeibusch1@earthlink.net [mailto:rfeibusch1@earthlink.net]

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] David McCubbin

2002-11-15 by Jack Myers

Hello Ron I am really sorry to hear the bad news about David. If it is possible please pass on our condolences to his wife. What a tragedy for some one so

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RE: [MarcosManiacs] David McCubbin

2002-11-15 by Spalding, Stephen (US - San Francisco)

Ron I never meet Dave, my loss I m sure. Just a though, should we try to help his wife out by getting top dollar for his cars? If you (or some one else) are

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] David McCubbin

2002-11-14 by Don Lattimer

Ron, I m very sad to hear that. Didn t know Dave personally but it is really a shame with kids that young and he being so young also. If possible, please

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David McCubbin

2002-11-14 by ronald.mcleod@aspentech.com

Maniacs . . . I am sorry to have to inform you that Dave McCubbin passed away on Sunday November 10, 2002, at the age of 47. Dave was a great Marcos

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Welcome and new pics

2002-11-14 by Don Lattimer

Hi all, Bill Black from Colorado has joined our group. Welcome Bill! He has a very nice yellow 1970 Volvo 3L ( http://marcosmaniacs.com/3v5680.htm )and is

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Thanks Don

2002-11-13 by Don Lattimer

Svelte, They might require at least one outside mirror to allow it into the US. Might check on that. Don Lattimer #3m5759 Willits, CA ... From:

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Hal's 1969 Marcos pics

2002-11-12 by Don Lattimer

All, Hal has posted pics of his pretty blue 1969 Marcos to the photos section. Very nice!! I notice you don t have the bonnet hump. What engine does your

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Thanks Don

2002-11-10 by sveltebat@aol.com

Dear Don, Thanks for the mirror information. Perhaps I should wait and not worry so much about mirrors is what you are advising me, I take it. Is that correct?

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Re: Thanks Don

2002-11-10 by Don Lattimer

Svelte, I currently have a Lotus Elan type mirror on the driver s side and one of those multi-mirror things on the inside. The inside one is unobtrusive and

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Re: 69 marcos lead vs. unleaded

2002-11-10 by Don Lattimer

Hal, We haven t had leaded gas in California for many many years! I drove my Jensen-Healey for 120K miles on the unleaded with no problems. I ve put 14K or

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