pics
2002-11-10 by w00dy18
Hey Don and oter Marcos owners with pics up, Just took the time to look at all the pics that are up and i must say they are great as soon as I can figure out
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69 marcos lead vs. unleaded
2002-11-10 by w00dy18
Hey guys, The only local gas station here in Co. just quit carrying leaded gas. Soooooo I was thinking of changing the engine over to unleaded. I also do get
69 marcos lead vs. unleaded
2002-11-10 by w00dy18
Hey guys, The only local gas station here in Co. just quit carrying leaded gas. Soooooo I was thinking of changing the engine over to unleaded. I also do get
Thanks Don
2002-11-09 by sveltebat
Dear Don, Thank You for your good luck wishes! I appreciate your thoughts and comments very much. I m working frantically on it, too! Got my first del sol for
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: No 4th gear ! Paul and all
2002-11-05 by Don Lattimer
I agree. Smiles per dollar in the Marcos is hard to beat. The reaction when I tell folks the price is one of total disbelief. Telling them it s a 1971 is
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: No 4th gear ! Paul and all
2002-11-05 by sveltebat@aol.com
Dear Don, Strictly my own opinions here, Don: You have no reason to dream if you already own a Marcos GT! True, the Ginetta is a sweet little car but its puffy
Re: No 4th gear ! Paul and all
2002-11-05 by Don Lattimer
Paul, The only bellhousing that works for the five speed is from a Capri MkII 3.0 litre or something to that effect. Very few were made. I m going to repair
Poll Results regarding 1969 to 1973 Marcos GT
2002-11-04 by sveltebat
Dear Marcos Maniac Members, Below are the results for our latest poll. Unfortunately, there must not be too many members having 1969 to 1973 Marcos GT s! The
Poll results for MarcosManiacs
2002-11-04 by MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
The following MarcosManiacs poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: The Marcos GT has always been a limited production sports car. This
RE: [MarcosManiacs] The Perils of Owning a Mantis
2002-11-04 by ben jones
ronald.mcleod@aspentech.com wrote:Maniacs . . . Thanks for all your suggestions. After receiving the registered letter, which very much had a FOAD tone to it,
Re: No 4th gear - Thanks
2002-11-03 by Mark Saxby
Don, I ve not tried to get parts, but looking for info on the gearbox I came across a link to someone selling new parts for the Zephyr. The e-mail is :
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: No 4th gear !
2002-11-03 by sveltebat@aol.com
Awh Mark, That was a sick message to Dan, don t yah think? Lovingly, Svelte Bat
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: No 4th gear !
2002-11-03 by markwoof92@aol.com
Dan, I just notist a 1973 TVR M2500 for sale in the San Francisco Chronicle this morning for $6500. 1.More costly than a new trans. 2.Cheeper than a Ginetta.
Re: No 4th gear !
2002-11-02 by Paul Weidner
Don, I have a 1974 Capri 2.8 V6 drivetrain in #8083, I know thats different than your Essex 3 Litre, but since it s still Ford, the bell housings may match...
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Mantis Driveshaft U-Joints
2002-11-01 by Don Lattimer
Ron, You just need to drive more! That way you won t have to wait 30 years. Hopefully in 30 years I ll see you coming down the road in your Mantis. We might
No 4th gear - Thanks
2002-11-01 by Don Lattimer
Hi all, Thanks for all the suggestions, etc. My local hospital and insurance company have just provided me with option #5: $29,500 bill for a 6 day stay in
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Mantis Driveshaft U-Joints
2002-11-01 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi guys, For coupe owners, the U-joints are both TR6, or I should say they were on my car!!! I replaced the rear one due to similar problems a few years ago,
RE: [MarcosManiacs] The Perils of Owning a Mantis
2002-11-01 by ronald.mcleod@aspentech.com
Maniacs . . . Thanks for all your suggestions. After receiving the registered letter, which very much had a FOAD tone to it, I called the insurance agent and
Mantis Driveshaft U-Joints
2002-11-01 by ronald.mcleod@aspentech.com
Maniacs . . . This may be of no interest to anyone other than Mantis owners, but who knows. My Mantis developed a noticeable vibration on acceleration and at
RE: [MarcosManiacs] No 4th gear !
2002-10-31 by Spalding, Stephen (US - San Francisco)
Don Mike gave you some sound advice (check the oil, pull the top off etc.). I would get moving on those items ASAP. I ve pulled my transmission out of 5916
Re: Don's 4 gear problem
2002-10-31 by dave barton
Don, If you are seriously thinking about the Rover V8 swap get on to the 215V8 YAHOO GROUP these guys are very knowledgeable and have helped me out a number of
Re: Don's 4 gear problem
2002-10-31 by Mark Saxby
Hi Don, Sorry to hear the problems. Everything I ve seen suggests the engine and box need to come out together, but looking at the car, it s hard to see why,
RE: [MarcosManiacs] No 4th gear !
2002-10-31 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Don, It sounds like your syncromesh has gone on 4th gear. I don t have any experience with the V6 cars but with my Volvo, even though it s possible to
Don's 4 gear problem
2002-10-31 by Mike Denman
Hi Don, Gee, a little adversity and he wants to fold up his tent and go home :) I would start with the easy things first. First, drain the transmission oil and
Re: [MarcosManiacs] No 4th gear !
2002-10-31 by Christian Fey
Hi Don, to install a Rover V8 with 5-speed gearbox is a fantastic idea and combination - myself owner of Mantula V8 - but to change for a Ginetta G4 is a joke,
Re: No 4th gear !
2002-10-31 by dave barton
Hi Don Options 3 and 4 really turn my crank!!!!!!!! Cheers Dave #5577 P.S.Using option 4 you can always keep the Marcos for Sunday drives ... lost
Re: Marcos Maniacs Website
2002-10-31 by Ash
Hi Don et al, I could be wrong but I think it has just moved to http://www.marcosmaniacs.com/ This certainly works for me. All the best Ash ... I ... site
Marcos Maniacs Website
2002-10-31 by Don Lattimer
Hi all, Jeff Caraway s Marcos Maniacs site is no longer available (at least I can t get to it). I believe Mike Denman has some plans for the site so it will
No 4th gear !
2002-10-31 by Don Lattimer
Now I ve done it. On the last ride of the year (last weekend) I lost 4th gear completely. Won t even go into gear sitting at idle (just grinds). It has been
Insurance
2002-10-25 by Paul Weidner
Svelte, Chech the exclusions on the Hagerty insurance, most of the special interest insurance states the car is to be used only going back/forth to shows,
Thanks
2002-10-25 by sveltebat
Dear All, I Just wanted to drop a quick line to thank all of you for having written in response to my inquiry regarding insurance for the Marcos GT. I really
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Insurance for Marcos GT
2002-10-24 by Don Lattimer
I checked out the site last night and it worked fine. They have a 5000+ miles/year option that I will probably switch to. I have put on 8000+ miles since
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Insurance for Marcos GT
2002-10-24 by Spalding, Stephen (US - San Francisco)
Svelte I have my 1971 insured under a general use third car program with Farmers. The special use polices that Don has have a huge $$$ savings. I would look
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Insurance for Marcos GT
2002-10-24 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Svelte, Like Dave Barton, I live just outside Toronto in Canada. My 3 litre Volvo Marcos is insured by the same company that insures my other cars. I m
Re: Insurance for Marcos
2002-10-24 by pverdeyen
Anybody in UK looking to insure try Footman James @ Cradley Heath West Midlands. They halved my previous quote and instead of restricted mileage gave me all
Re: Insurance for Marcos GT
2002-10-24 by dave barton
hello group, when i have insured my summer cars i have used a company up here in canada called silver wheels they insure strictly street rods and special
Re: Insurance for Marcos GT
2002-10-24 by Mark Saxby
I m not in the US and don t know how many owners are sole car owners, but in the UK an effective way to insurance a Marcos as your only car for year round use
Re: Insurance for Marcos GT
2002-10-23 by sveltebat
Dear Don, I ve attempted to enter a quote at the insurance company that you mentioned but it seems to be inactive and I keep getting inactive and/or timed
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Insurance for Marcos GT
2002-10-23 by sveltebat@aol.com
Dear Don, Your a Charm! Thank You so very much for your advice and I will contact them asap. I ve not yet purchased this car and am still negotiating for it
Birthday ride/show
2002-10-23 by Don Lattimer
Hi all, Celebrated my birthday (55) with a 100 mile ride with the exotic car folks on Saturday the 19th and then on Sunday attended the British Car Show in San
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Insurance for Marcos GT
2002-10-23 by Don Lattimer
Svelte, I insure with Hagerty Ins. I think it was $108/year this year. I can drive the car 3000 miles/year to shows,etc. It is insured for $15000. Check
Insurance for Marcos GT
2002-10-23 by sveltebat
Dear All, I am currently negotiating for a 1970 Ford Essex V6 GT and am about to embark down the dark road of insurance acquisition. Therefore, your personal
RE: [MarcosManiacs] The Perils of Owning a Mantis
2002-10-21 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Ron, Do they have a picture of your car? It would be obvious, if they had a set of appraisal photos like the ones I had done last year, that you car isn t a
Marcos bonnet badge on eBay.
2002-10-20 by Mark Saxby
Anyone after a proper enamel bonnet badge? There s one for sale on eBay : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=725912011 I didn t notice if the
RE: [MarcosManiacs] The Perils of Owning a Mantis
2002-10-18 by McCubbin, David
Would a letter from Marcos (the current version of the factory) signed off by Chris Marsh (or Jem), stating the nature of this vehicle to be a road car with no
The Perils of Owning a Mantis
2002-10-18 by Ronald McLeod
Maniacs . . . I just received a registered letter from my insurance broker, stating that their underwriter has determined that the 1970 Marcos is actually a
Dear Chris
2002-10-18 by sveltebat
Dear Chris, I m in the same boat, Chris. I m also looking for a Marcos (have been wanting one for 33 years now!) so all I can suggest is persistance! I ve had
Looking for a Marcos to buy!!!!!!!
2002-10-18 by Chris
Hi, I ve been away from the group for over a year and since then have gone through a variety of unique autos(Maserati Biturbo,MGTD and Lotus Esprit).
Question
2002-10-16 by sveltebat
Dear All, What does the [Spam] in my last post indicate/insinuate/mean? I do not consider my message/s to be Spam and would like to know what that is all
Re: {SPAM} Re: [MarcosManiacs] (no subject)
2002-10-10 by sveltebat@aol.com
Dear Don, I just hope that Marcos will find a way to import its new TL250! But, then again, why spoil a good thing within the Marcos Maniac Group! It is my