Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: front suspension
2002-06-14 by markwoof92@aol.com
Count me in for the front and the rear glass as well,It is time to fix things up properly and this is as good a time as any Mark P
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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: front suspension
2002-06-13 by Don Lattimer
Mark, Different manual. This is for the 1969 v6. It lists all the specs (engine, trans, etc.) capacities..... If you email me your address off-post I ll send
Re: front suspension
2002-06-13 by mark_saxby
Don, is this the maintenance manual that someone was going to Scan/Acrobat-ise? If so, has any progress been made towards that. I d love to have a copy.
Re: front suspension
2002-06-13 by mark_saxby
Count me in for a glass rear screen (assuming it s a similar price to that quoted before). Cheers, Mark PS I seem to recall they were available only for
Re: front suspension
2002-06-12 by dbarton62
Paul, Thanks very much ...I will contact Colin tomorrow get pricing etc .. if there are other guys who need glass we can see what we can sort out as a package
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: front suspension
2002-06-12 by Mike Denman
Hi Dave, I have recently (in the past two years) bought both a windshield and a glass rear screen for my Marcos 1800. The windshield I bought from Heritage
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Got to brag
2002-06-12 by Spalding, Stephen (US - San Francisco)
Don Thanks for flying the Marcos flag and congratulations!!! I don t think you would want to get in a drag race with a Morris with a 302 (somebody has to much
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: front suspension
2002-06-12 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Dave, You re in luck. Not only do I have Colin Feyerabend s phone number, I also have the last copy of Torque magazine with me. Colin s work number is
Got to brag
2002-06-12 by Don Lattimer
Hi all, At the Hayward, CA British Field Meet last Sunday I was awarded the Best Unique British plaque. My main competition?? A Morris Minor with a 302
Re: [MarcosManiacs] front suspension
2002-06-12 by Don Lattimer
Dave, My 1969 Maintenance Manual for the Marcos 3-Litre lists: Castor = 6 degrees, Camber= nil, Toe-in = 1/16 to 1/8 Hope that helps! Don Lattimer #3m5759
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Gearboxes again
2002-06-12 by Don Lattimer
Ashley, Don t have the dimensions but mine (1971 Essex V6) has a Laycock LH Type overdrive. It was introduced in 1967 and used on 4 synchro MGBs , TVR,
Re: [MarcosManiacs] front suspension
2002-06-12 by markwoof92@aol.com
Hello group, If anybody is going to order windshields I would like to be included as mine is delaminating . Mark Petrinovich
Gearboxes again
2002-06-11 by a5h_pm
Hello again, I keep coming back to this one, but does anyone know the length and ideally the mode/type of overdrive box used in the Ford 3 litre V6 cars? As I
RE: [MarcosManiacs] front suspension
2002-06-11 by Spalding, Stephen (US - San Francisco)
Dave I have not researched your question but, I don t think Plexiglas is street legal. All the custom/kit cars use safety plate to get through Ca DMV
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Clutch system HELP!!!!!!!
2002-06-11 by Don Lattimer
Jeff, Check out this item on ebay. I searched for slave . http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1834855341 Don Lattimer #3m5759
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: front suspension
2002-06-11 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Dave, I figured you d ask but I don t have the number with me at work today. I m in New York during the week. I might be able to dig it out this evening but
Re: front suspension
2002-06-11 by dbarton62
Hi Paul, Is there a number I could get a hold of Colin at ,I thought the glass was a lot more expensive than that . Dave ... I d like ... due to ... When I ...
Clutch system HELP!!!!!!!
2002-06-11 by Jeff Caraway
Hi All, Well... the very first project I try to undertake this spring and I m getting no where fast! I m trying to replace a leaking clutch slave cylinder, the
RE: [MarcosManiacs] front suspension
2002-06-11 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Dave, As far as I know, the GT6 front suspension settings should be used. I d like to have that confirmed myself because I need to have an adjustment due to
front suspension
2002-06-11 by dbarton62
Hey Guys, Does anyone know if we use the factory GT6 toe-in, camber and castor settings or did Marcos tweek them to suit his own geometry. Also I understand
Southern California people LA area
2002-06-09 by RockStar30Cars@aol.com
I should have told earlier but there is a Ford Motor Car show today (now) at Woodley Park in the San Fernando Valley 405 exit Victory Blvd or Burbank and head
Castle Combe
2002-06-07 by Jack Myers
Hello every one Will any of the UK people be saying hello at Castle Combe, in a fortnights time. If we have or haven t met before, please make your self known.
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Mantara
2002-06-07 by Jeff Caraway
Hi, Welcome to our group! That is a very nice Mantara you have!!! Do you happen to know the chassis number? I d like to put you in our Marcos Owner registry on
Mantara
2002-06-07 by raven_gothchild
Hi everyone, I have just completed a small website that is so far dedicated to my car - the Marcos Mantara 400 spyder. This car was the 1993 factory show car
My latest pictures
2002-06-06 by a5h_pm
Hi there guys, I thought you might like to know that I ve uploaded the latest pictures of my ongoing restoration, they can be found on my site
RE: [MarcosManiacs] New Pics/Sears Point Vintage races
2002-06-05 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Thanks Don. Unfortunately I can t get there from here because my employer has Yahoo as a restricted site. I thought the Yahoo and Greyraven sites were mirrored
Re: [MarcosManiacs] New Pics/Sears Point Vintage races
2002-06-05 by Don Lattimer
Paul Go to the Yahoo MarcosManiacs site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MarcosManiacs/ and on the left-hand side of the page is a column that has chat ,
RE: [MarcosManiacs] New Pics/Sears Point Vintage races
2002-06-05 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Don, I went looking for the photos but couldn t locate them. Where exactly are they posted? Thanks, Paul Dransfield 3 litre Volvo ... From: Don Lattimer
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: New Pics/Sears Point Vintage races
2002-06-05 by Don Lattimer
The lights have not affected the cooling at all. I also have a Lucas pusher fan (which is disconnected at the moment), a radiator overflow bottle, and the
RE: [MarcosManiacs] New Pics/Sears Point Vintage races
2002-06-05 by Jeff Caraway
Hi Don, The lights look great! I might have to think about putting some on mine. But.... that would mean sorting out my wiring.... Maybe not!! ;-) Thanks for
Re: New Pics/Sears Point Vintage races
2002-06-05 by mark_saxby
... Don, Do you find the lights affect the cooling on your car? I onced took part in a classic car run where we had a plate fitted to the nose (directly over
New Pics/Sears Point Vintage races
2002-06-04 by Don Lattimer
Hi all, Went to the Sears Point Vintage races last weekend and Mark Petrinovich showed up on Sunday with his Marcos (the British Car Mag cover car). Took a few
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Fog lights/ switches
2002-06-03 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Don, I looked in the wiring diagram I mentioned last week and found that the red and red/white combination is for the panel lights as Lee described. However
New Bulletin Board for Marcos Owners
2002-06-01 by mark_saxby
Morning everyone, A UK Mantis (recent one) owner has just set up a bulletin board for Marcos owners/enthusiasts. It s fledgling at the moment and, I guess,
Buick car show in Los Angeles Area (Valley area Dude)
2002-06-01 by RockStar30Cars@aol.com
This Sunday at Woodley Park, 405 freeway exit Burbank or Roscoe Blvd.and head West. Its open to all GM cars. The next weekend will be Ford Car Show. Alvin
Website update!
2002-06-01 by Jeff Caraway
Hi All, Your long lost web-site guy here! I finally made some time to add some more material to the site. Sorry I ve been delinquent lately! This time up, we
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1600 GT Chassis repairs and alternative engine
2002-05-31 by Dave McGill
I echo Mark s words. The advantage in rolling the car on it s side (Normally on to an old mattress) is accessibility. If the work is to the floor panels I
Re: 1600 GT Chassis repairs and alternative engine
2002-05-31 by pverdeyen
Mark Thanks for your reply and btw great website you have for info. I asked about the work on the chassis (yes wooden) because I seem to recall having read an
Re: Fog lights/ switches
2002-05-31 by mcaqmd
Well, the wires WERE there just waiting to be hooked up! The left- most switch has a blue/white wire that runs down the left side of the car and operates
Re: 1600 GT Chassis repairs and alternative engine
2002-05-30 by mark_saxby
... the ... photos/diagrams ... should ... Only really a case that it ll be EASIER to work on the car on it s side (I m assuming you ve got a wood chassis? If
1600 GT Chassis repairs and alternative engine
2002-05-30 by pverdeyen
I need to give a newly purchased 1600 some remedial attention to the floor panels if I am to enjoy the short summer we have in UK, prior to a major rebuild
Marcos Euregio Meeting
2002-05-30 by Maarten Krikken
5th Marcos Euregio Meeting Sunday 8th September Kasteel Baexem - Holland After last years gathering in Belgium, the fifth edition of the Marcos Euregio Meeting
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Roll cage
2002-05-29 by Spalding, Stephen (US - San Francisco)
Ashley I ve looked at several Marcos with roll bars installed. The one that Mike Denman but in his car was the best of the group, I think Mike said he custom
Roll cage
2002-05-29 by a5h_pm
Hello again, You will be pleased to here my car is slowly progressing. This weekend I intend to attempt to trim some of the interior - thanks to those who let
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Fog lights/ switches
2002-05-28 by Don Lattimer
Thanks Paul and Lee, I ll be looking forward to acquiring that info from the MOC mag. Would be nice if the wires were there just waiting to be connected to
Re: TFM-GT
2002-05-28 by marcosmantula
... Hi Gary, I wish it was my LM, as my yahoo name suggests I own a Mantula Spyder which I have been rebuilding over the winter. I had hoped it would be ready
Re: Marcos article in British Car Magazine
2002-05-28 by dbarton62
Hey Paul, Don t forget about me I am only about an hour away from all 3 of you guys.... just south of Guelph .........Paul you are correct about the steering
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Fog lights/ switches
2002-05-28 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Don, In Marcos Owners Club magazine #23 there is a section on the coupe wiring. It has all the wiring labelled with colour codes so it should be
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Steering joints
2002-05-28 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Ashley, I can see how you would come to the conclusion that the steering linkages had to have been welded into place but that was not the case. It is a very
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Marcos article in British Car Magazine
2002-05-28 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Michael, The Marcos Owners Club has a standing policy that they will not provide any lists of members names and addresses. They would probably let us know how