RE: [MarcosManiacs] (unknown)
2002-04-04 by Jeff Caraway
Hi Maarten, Welcome to our group! I do not know a lot about the Mini Marcos other than what I have read, but look forward to hearing more about those cool
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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Master Cylinders
2002-04-02 by Jack Myers
Hello Dave RE master cylinder. Working on displacement, if you fit a larger diameter cylinder then the peddle travel should be less. As you are fitting the
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2002-04-02 by Maarten Krikken
Dear All, this is just a short e-mail to present myself as a new member of the Marcos Maniacs. I own a 1967 Mini Marcos and once a year I organise the Marcos
Master Cylinders
2002-04-02 by dbarton62
Hello Group, The clutch master cylinder on my car has seized ......I have a spare brake master cylinder........I have been told that increasing the bore size
Outside mirrors
2002-03-28 by mcaqmd
Hi all, I ve seen some Marcii (mostly newer ones) with mirrors mounted on the window uprights. #1. Where can I get them? #2. How do they mount? Does the
Re: Power Windows/Springs/D Barton
2002-03-27 by dbarton62
Hi Paul From what I understand , and I am not a suspension builder , the shorter the spring (the more it is compressed)the stiffer the ride The shock controls
Re: Power Windows/Springs/D Barton
2002-03-27 by cat7even
Hi therer everyone On the topic of springs. I changed mine last year the ones that were on the car were rubbing on the new shockers. Micael Royson lended me a
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Power Windows/Springs/D Barton
2002-03-27 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Don, I may have this wrong but I thought adjustable springs controlled the ride height and adjustable shocks controlled the stiffness of the ride. Personally,
Re: Power Windows/Springs/D Barton
2002-03-27 by dbarton62
Don, Having both adjustable would give you almost infinite adjustment for ride comfort as well as ride control. I didn t feel I needed to have the adjustable
Re: Power Windows/Springs/D Barton
2002-03-26 by mcaqmd
Dave, Thanks for the reply. I ve checked out the shock company s website and they have both adjustable and non-adjustable coil-over shocks. They also have
Re: Power Windows/Springs/D Barton
2002-03-26 by dbarton62
Hi Don I have installed them in my car .......it is only a rolling chassis right now though but the suspension has a lot of adjustment. However don t be misled
Re: Power Windows/Springs/D Barton
2002-03-25 by mcaqmd
Dave Barton Dave, have you installed the springs/shocks you got from Summit Racing yet?? I m leaning in that direction vs. the Active Handling kit. It
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Web-site update... We're baaaaaaack!!!!!
2002-03-25 by Jeff Caraway
Hi Paul, Thanks for giving the site a check. I did get the drivability problem solved (with much appreciated help from Mike Denman!). It took a while to track
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Web-site update... We're baaaaaaack!!!!!
2002-03-25 by Jeff Caraway
Whew!!!! You had me really worried there! I m glad to hear everything is working well again though. Thanks for giving it a look. Jeff #8052 ... From: Mike
Re: Web-site update... We're baaaaaaack!!!!!
2002-03-24 by weidnerpaul
... too ... Jeff, Don t apologize, the site looks great, and seems to be working well from what this Maniac has checked. Questions on your car---are you
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Web-site update... We're baaaaaaack!!!!!
2002-03-23 by Mike Denman
Hi Jeff, The problem was on my end this time. I had a large message coming through that was gumming up the works . The Marcos Web site is working fine and
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Web-site update... We're baaaaaaack!!!!!
2002-03-23 by Mike Denman
Hi Jeff, The home page is still loading very slowly. Then I clicked on the registry and it hung up about half way through. So I hit the stop button and the
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Web-site update... We're baaaaaaack!!!!!
2002-03-23 by Jeff Caraway
Give it another shot. I was just updating the anti-virus software which required a re-boot and you may have been hitting it then. You may also have to hit
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Web-site update... We're baaaaaaack!!!!!
2002-03-23 by Mike Denman
Hi Jeff, I m having trouble getting the pictures to load on the home page and nothing else will load until the pictures do. Mike Denman 1966 Marcos 1800
Web-site update... We're baaaaaaack!!!!!
2002-03-23 by Jeff Caraway
Hi All, I just wanted to let everyone know that I just (minutes ago) got our web-site back on-line. I apologize for the downage and hope it didn t
Re: Power Windows
2002-03-21 by dbarton62
Hi Paul & Group I have got the windows out of my car at the moment ........ the power window setup is pretty easy to remove there is a frame behind the f glass
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Power Windows
2002-03-21 by McCubbin, David
The part numbers would appear to be BMC or Triumph type reference numbers. I would check with some of the bigger suppliers (like Rimmer Bros) for listings on
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Power Windows
2002-03-21 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi guys, While everyone has power windows on their minds, I thought it would be an appropriate time to ask if anyone has replaced or restored the door glass.
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Practical Classics article & Web-site status
2002-03-21 by Jeff Caraway
I guess I ll find out. ... From: mcaqmd [mailto:donlattimer@pacific.net] Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 11:20 AM To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com Subject:
Re: Power Windows
2002-03-21 by dbarton62
Thanks Donny I have sandblasted all the crud off the scissor (its amazing how much crap collects on something buried inside a door} There is a part # stamped
Re: Practical Classics article & Web-site status
2002-03-21 by mcaqmd
Can you do that legally?? Don Lattimer so that I could put the whole
Re: Practical Classics article & Web-site status
2002-03-21 by Jeff Caraway
Hi Don/ All, I had planned on getting a back issue of the first magazine (Mike sent me the last two mags in the series), so that I could put the whole article
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Power Windows
2002-03-21 by Donny Lang
Dave, Because the power windows in my 69/ 70 car do not currently operate (the whole car does not operate either!), I have looked closely at the mechanism
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Practical Classics article
2002-03-21 by Mike Denman
HI Don, The issues on rebuilding the Essex V6 are the January, February, and March issue of Practical Classics. Back issues are available at;Practical
Re: Practical Classics article
2002-03-21 by mcaqmd
Hi all, I would love to get copies of those articles also. Although my Essex is rebuilt, you never know what will transpire. Hey Jeff, can you make copies?
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Practical Classics article
2002-03-20 by Mike Denman
Hi Dan, The article on rebuilding the Essex V6 spanned three issues. Like most articles of this nature, their value is somewhat dependent upon your level of
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Practical Classics article
2002-03-20 by Dan Orie
A while back, someone on this list mentioned that the January issue of Practical Classics magazine was supposed to include a section on rebuilding the Essex
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Power Windows
2002-03-20 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hey Dave, What do you mean by power window regulator ? Regards, Paul Dransfield 3 litre Volvo ... From: dbarton62 [mailto:dbarton62@yahoo.ca] Sent: Wednesday,
Power Windows
2002-03-20 by dbarton62
Hi Group, Who knows what the source was for the power window regulators?? Dave #5577
Calum Lockie
2002-03-19 by mcaqmd
Just saw on www.pistonheads.com that Calum will be driving a Ferrari in the British GT racing series this year. I guess if he s not driving a Marcos the next
Web-site trouble!!!!
2002-03-16 by Jeff Caraway
Well.. My stupid laptop web server finally gave up the ghost tonight. It was scanning for viruses when it started making these awful noises. It looks as if it
Thanks for the Info
2002-03-14 by bennettj62
WOW... i can t believe the responses came so fast. I want to thank each and every one of you who voiced your help and opinions on the car and the dealership.
Re: [MarcosManiacs] 69 3.0 GT at Wire Wheel
2002-03-14 by Donny Lang
You are inquiring about the green Marcos that Hayes Harris has for sale. The color is not really British Racing Green, but a medium metallic green. I looked
Re: 69 3.0 GT at Wire Wheel
2002-03-13 by mcaqmd
I have the same model (V6, RHD, steel chassis). If you have questions, just ask. I purchased mine in July of last year from a private owner in CA. Also, Dan
RE: [MarcosManiacs] 69 3.0 GT at Wire Wheel
2002-03-13 by Jeff Caraway
Hi Bennett, Welcome to our list! The car you are looking at was owned by Tad Todd (sp?) who is also subscribed to this list. His email is: gtcoastie@aol.com He
RE: [MarcosManiacs] 69 3.0 GT at Wire Wheel
2002-03-13 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Bennett, You may not be aware, but the pedal reach on a Marcos coupe is determined by an adjustable rack upon which the pedals are mounted and not by
Re: 69 3.0 GT at Wire Wheel
2002-03-13 by mark_saxby
Can t help with the car (Except that it sounds a great spec :^))). I m 5 9 with a 32 inside leg and I can drive my car quite comfortably. The pedals come
69 3.0 GT at Wire Wheel
2002-03-13 by bennettj62
Does anyone have any additional info on the 69 GT 3.0 that is available at Wire Wheel in Florida... or any additional info on the dealership itself? I ve
Re: HELP!!!!
2002-03-12 by dbarton62
Hello Mark I have actually got the rack out of my car in pieces on the bench ..........you are correct in assuming that the spacers go between the inner
Chassi renovation
2002-03-12 by cat7even
Hi folks Welded the last pieces today HOORAY Will start chassi cleaning,derusting and painting soon. After that its brakelines, fuellines and hydrualics. Back
Protecting the chassis
2002-03-11 by kenpokwai
Hi all My Mantis is only 4 yrs old but the surface rust an the chassis is quite remarkable, what i need is information in sealing it from the British liquid
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: HELP!!!!
2002-03-10 by markwoof92@aol.com
Thanks for the interesting news Mark, The tires on my car do in fact foul the chassis and this is the primary reason to change out rack assy .I have pulled
Re: HELP!!!!
2002-03-10 by mark_saxby
Yep, ...but just a warning not to fit the rack as is, as it will foul the chassis on full lock. There are 2 inch spacers fitted each side (just hollow tubes)
Marcos Article
2002-03-10 by marcos18001966
Hi Maniacs, I just received the April-May issue of British Car Magazine. On page 79 there is a group picture of three Marcos Cars... The nose of Mark
Re: [MarcosManiacs] HELP!!!!
2002-03-09 by eddie steven
herald, spitfire or gt6 should work try rimmer bros or triumph sport six club. ed ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Try