RE: [MarcosManiacs] FW: Marcos Glass
2002-06-20 by Ronald McLeod
Paul . . . Be sure to compare apples vs apples. To the 159 pounds, one must add the crating & shipping costs, plus the cost of all the telephone calls to
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RE: [MarcosManiacs] FW: Marcos Glass
2002-06-20 by Ronald McLeod
Maniacs . . . Rory advised me a year ago that he no longer offers the discount to MOC members. Regards . . . Ron McLeod 1970 Marcos Mantis P8/5858 ... From:
RE: [MarcosManiacs] FW: Marcos Glass
2002-06-20 by Jeff Caraway
Well.... Why don t we tally up everyone involved, get a quantity of both fronts and backs that we will need, then we can price them at both places. Rory did
Re: [MarcosManiacs] FW: Marcos Glass
2002-06-20 by Lee Brinkley
Rory states in his reply that the screens are copyright. Who holds the copyright and is it still current. It may be that pilkintons cannot supply glass to us
RE: [MarcosManiacs] FW: Marcos Glass
2002-06-20 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Jeff, Marcos Heritage want 375 pounds for a front screen that cost me 159 pounds through the Marcos Owners Club. I m curious to know what the comparable costs
FW: Marcos Glass
2002-06-20 by Jeff Caraway
Hi All, Here is the answer I received from Marcos Heritage regarding Marcos glass. It appears that both the front and back glass will fit all models (with some
Re: exhaust pipe
2002-06-20 by dbarton62
Hi all The approach I took to the limited ground clearance probably isn t for everyone but it worked for me........I ran pipes straight back as close to the
Re: [MarcosManiacs] exhaust pipe
2002-06-20 by Lee Brinkley
Regarding the exhaust pipe my 1600GT has a flange that bolts to the exh manifold / downpipe asy and a flex pipe about 10 inches long is welded directly to this
exhaust pipe
2002-06-20 by Jack Myers
Hello again Although my car is a Volvo 1800 GT, I suspect that the under side is pretty much the same as the 1600. So this is what I did, I used a straight
Re: [MarcosManiacs] exhaust systems and radiators
2002-06-19 by Don Lattimer
Paul, Just talked to the factory and the inserts are NOT stainless. He said they have been on the market since 97 and they have had no complaints or returns
RE: [MarcosManiacs] exhaust systems and radiators
2002-06-19 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Don, I took a look at the site and I imagine the system would work well for a Marcos with limited clearance. They imply, but don t appear to catagorically
Re: [MarcosManiacs] exhaust systems and radiators
2002-06-19 by Don Lattimer
For an alternative to mufflers and due to the fact that our ground clearance is minimal, check out this site: www.carchemistry.com/ccinserts/html after
exhaust systems and radiators
2002-06-19 by pverdeyen
Can anybody tell me on 1600GT what radiator was used? Also, what was the source of the rear exhaust box on these cars? It would appear that if I can find
Re: Choked!
2002-06-19 by a5h_pm
Hi Lee I am pleased I can add some input to the group rather than just ask questions! my wheels are also 13 x 6j (7 overall width) the back space measurement
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Choked!
2002-06-19 by Lee Brinkley
Ashley, Silly question number 1 to you... What spec are your wheels i.e. rim width and offset, my car is currently running on 13x6 revolution 4 spokes, I have
screens
2002-06-19 by Jack Myers
Hello Maniacs Just another two pence worth. As far as I know all rear screens are the same, made from the same moulds for all models. How ever not all the
Re: Marcos Glass!!!
2002-06-18 by pverdeyen
Lee Just seen that Pilkington s address that you posted is Redditch, which is not a million miles from me here in Kidderminster. If we can get this together I
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Marcos Glass!!!
2002-06-18 by Lee Brinkley
Jeff, Once I know what questions to ask I will happily try to get some answers from pilkingtons. -- Lee Brinkley lbrinkley@roush.co.uk (044)(0)1277 261400 Fax:
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Marcos Glass!!!
2002-06-18 by Ronald McLeod
Maniacs . . . Having replaced the windscreen on my Mantis recently, here is what I know about rubber molding. First, if you have old rubber currently, it s
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Marcos Glass!!!
2002-06-18 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Jeff and all, A lot of the problems around fitting the glass rear screen in particular were due to the use of an incorrect rubber molding. I acquired my glass
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Marcos Glass!!!
2002-06-18 by Jeff Caraway
Hi All, Well it looks like we have several people interested, but also have several critical questions now! Thanks to Mike and Tad for their inputs on some of
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Marcos Glass!!!
2002-06-18 by Mike Denman
Hi group, I know I said I was going to be off line and I will be in about 10 minutes. I ordered and fitted a glass rear screen to my 1966 Marcos 1800. The
Re: Marcos Glass!!!
2002-06-18 by a5h_pm
Hi Lee et al, You beat me to posting that address for Pilkington s, their web site www.pilkington.com does indeed have other country location s which may well
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Marcos Glass!!!
2002-06-18 by Lee Brinkley
Hi all, I have been following the marcos glass e-mails and would also be interested in a glass rear screen for my 1967 1600. I also do not know if any of the
Screens
2002-06-18 by Jack Myers
Hello every one Re your screen project , Colin has handed the running of the club over to a chap called Paul Crocker. His email is pacrock@binternet.com You
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Marcos Glass!!!
2002-06-18 by markwoof92@aol.com
Jeff, I would like front and rear glass if it is not to costly. I work for a major air line and can fly to England for a day or two if needed to do whatever.
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Marcos Glass!!!
2002-06-17 by gtcoastie@aol.com
Hi all, A word of warning wrt the rear glass/plexi. The glass window will not fit all models. Rory MacMath may be able to give you some input on which
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Choked!
2002-06-17 by Victor Foster
Yes, sorry for the delay, I am only going buy another one and I have no room in my garage. Regards Vic ... From: Don Lattimer To:
Re: Marcos Glass!!!
2002-06-17 by mark_saxby
Colin s no longer deeply involved with the Marcos Owners Club (as he has been for years). The current contact is Kate & Paul Crocker, 139 Maidstone Road,
Re: Choked!
2002-06-17 by mark_saxby
My 3L V6 DID have a manual choke (aftermarket, though, by the looks of it) - Now just requires two or three prods on the throttle and a little care while it
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Marcos Glass!!!
2002-06-17 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Dave, Maybe you could try Colin at home. His number is:- 01144 171 277 5752. You didn t say whether there was no reply or he wasn t there. There should at
Re: Marcos Glass!!!
2002-06-17 by dbarton62
Hi all, Having started the thread along with Paul Dransfields very useful info, I feel I should have let everybody know what I had found
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Marcos Glass!!!
2002-06-17 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Jeff, A large component of the delay in acquiring the two screens for Ron and me was due to the reluctance of the manufacturer to produce only a couple of
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Marcos Glass!!!
2002-06-17 by Spalding, Stephen (US - San Francisco)
Team I would be interested in a rear glass also and if the price is not in outer space possible a front glass also. Stephen Spalding 2T5916 ... From: pverdeyen
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Marcos Glass!!!
2002-06-17 by Jeff Caraway
1. The size of the crate required to transport two screens was quite large, around 4 feet long, 3 feet high and 2 feet wide. Great information! Thanks
Re: NTB 716G 1600 GT
2002-06-17 by pverdeyen
Lee So sorry didn t pick this up earlier!!! Yes, I ve dipped my toe in the water with Marcos owning although it feels like I ve dived headfirst in!! The car
Re: 1600 GT Chassis repairs and alternative engine
2002-06-17 by pverdeyen
Dave Thanks your words of wisdom and much the way I had decided to go already, i.e. underneath and inside. Re:- Pinto, the added problem is that the exhaust
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Marcos Glass!!!
2002-06-17 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi guys, Having gone through this exercise quite recently, I thought it appropriate to add my two cents worth regarding this venture:- 1. The size of the
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Now up for sale
2002-06-17 by RockStar30Cars@aol.com
Raven, a close friend of mine sold all his toys before he reached 22 now at 35 he would see that most of us he grew up with still have almost everything in our
Re: Marcos Glass!!!
2002-06-17 by pverdeyen
1600 GT Chassis #5239 here Yes, I d like a rear glass (screen) BUT I am based in UK, Still if it helps make it viable and brings the price down count me in.
I'll be off line
2002-06-17 by marcos18001966
Hi Group, I will be off line for awhile... probably about a week. I will post a message when I have the computer hooked back up. Mike Denman 1966 Marcos 1800
Now up for sale
2002-06-17 by raven_gothchild
Hi guys, I have just put my Mantara up for sale. I was a little reluctant to do so but the the money drain is a little too much for me right now, I have
Marcos Glass!!!
2002-06-17 by Jeff Caraway
Hi All, I have watched the glass threads unravel here and thought that we might need some organization here to get this going. (Please excuse me, if I step
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Choked!
2002-06-17 by Jeff Caraway
I m coming in on this a little late, but thought I d add a little. I m not greatly familiar with the Ford Essex V6, but do know that the choke is a function of
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: rear glass
2002-06-17 by Dan Orie
I m also interested in the rear glass. The plexiglass on the car now has turned a shade of yellow brown over the years. Dano
Re: Choked!
2002-06-17 by a5h_pm
Thanks guys, automatic choke it is then! Next quesiton, I recently order the sill covers from Marcos Heritage, and to my suprise when they showed up there was
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Choked!
2002-06-17 by Don Lattimer
My 3L V6 is also has an automatic choke. Works very well. Is that your Marcos for sale Vic?????? Don Lattimer #3m5759 ... From: Victor Foster
Choked!
2002-06-16 by a5h_pm
Hi again guys! silly question no. 10,654... Can those of you with the Ford V6 engine fitted please tell me if their cars have manual or automatic chokes
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Choked!
2002-06-15 by Victor Foster
My V6 3L does not have a manual choke [auto it must be] Regards vic ... From: a5h_pm To: Sent:
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Got to brag
2002-06-14 by Jeff Caraway
Hi Don, Congratulations!!! My... you are racking up quite a few awards with your car! I m glad to hear that the magazine has given Marcos more exposure in the