Marcos Maniacs

To All,
Just wondering if anyone on the list has experience with Austin 
Healey Sprites.
I recently picked up an old race car 1959 Sprite with a Speedwell 
bonnet, low cut doors & Brooklands windscreens from Hayes at Wire 
Wheel Classics, pix on my profile if anyone wants to see it, anyway 
I'd appreciate any advice on rebuilding it (will use for street and 
mild race/autocross), the body is good, but the mechanicals will all 
need to be done, and I will also be looking for a hardtop, any 
advice appreciated, engine, suspension, clutch etc...  I do belong 
to the local Austin Healey club which will help, but a lot of the 
members of this list seem to be real mechanical --- so thats why I'm 
bringing it up here.
Thanks,
Paul

The green one?  Interesting.  You've got the LBC disease bad!  I 
think Bob Magnotti has a RHD Sprite or did have.

Don
#3M5759

--- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Weidner" 
<weidnerpaul@n...> wrote:
> To All,
> Just wondering if anyone on the list has experience with Austin 
> Healey Sprites.
> I recently picked up an old race car 1959 Sprite with a Speedwell 
> bonnet, low cut doors & Brooklands windscreens from Hayes at Wire 
> Wheel Classics, pix on my profile if anyone wants to see it, 
anyway 
> I'd appreciate any advice on rebuilding it (will use for street 
and 
> mild race/autocross), the body is good, but the mechanicals will 
all 
> need to be done, and I will also be looking for a hardtop, any 
> advice appreciated, engine, suspension, clutch etc...  I do belong 
> to the local Austin Healey club which will help, but a lot of the 
> members of this list seem to be real mechanical --- so thats why 
I'm 

> bringing it up here.
> Thanks,
> Paul

Don,

Is there any cure for the LBC disease?  Not that I want it, but if 
there is a cure I need to hide it from my wife :-)
I also made my Insurance agent speechless with this purchase:
When I called as a joke I said "This 12 step program just isn't 
working" (I meant in regards to buying cars...) dead silence on the 
other end... I realized what he was thinking and then explained "I 
bought another car".  
Paul
#8083

--- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "Don Lattimer" 
<donlattimer@p...> wrote:
> The green one?  Interesting.  You've got the LBC disease bad!  I 
> think Bob Magnotti has a RHD Sprite or did have.
> 
> Don
> #3M5759
> 
> --- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Weidner" 
> <weidnerpaul@n...> wrote:
> > To All,
> > Just wondering if anyone on the list has experience with Austin 
> > Healey Sprites.
> > I recently picked up an old race car 1959 Sprite with a 
Speedwell 
> > bonnet, low cut doors & Brooklands windscreens from Hayes at 
Wire 
> > Wheel Classics, pix on my profile if anyone wants to see it, 
> anyway 
> > I'd appreciate any advice on rebuilding it (will use for street 
> and 
> > mild race/autocross), the body is good, but the mechanicals will 
> all 
> > need to be done, and I will also be looking for a hardtop, any 
> > advice appreciated, engine, suspension, clutch etc...  I do 
belong 
> > to the local Austin Healey club which will help, but a lot of 
the 

> > members of this list seem to be real mechanical --- so thats why 
> I'm 
> > bringing it up here.
> > Thanks,
> > Paul

Donny,
Thanks, the car will be sitting for a while B4 I start on it ($$$ and 
deciding on mods), this is the "simple" type car that I'm using to 
improve my mechanical skills, what did you think of the cars 
condition when you looked at it?  Thanks for the offer of help, I 
will take you up on it.  BTW --- I've heard good & bad on the 5 speed 
conversion have you driven both? 
Thanks,
Paul 


--- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "Donny Lang" <indigo@t...> 
wrote:
> Paul, 
> I too have the "little British car disease". I looked at your car 
late last summer, just because it was so different. I had no interest 
in buying it, I have too many as it is, though it was interesting! I 
already bought two project cars from Hayes back in late 2001, a 
Marcos and a TVR. I also have two Bugeye Sprites and a lot of parts 
for them. I am building one for the same purposes you are, the other 
one will be to sell as a decent driver. I can't tell you how to build 
your car, but I'm using a 1275 (bored 0.120 over for 1380), alloy big 
valve head, 5 speed transmission, disc brakes, etc. It probably 
wouldn't be too competitive in class with these modifications, but it 
will be a blast for street use. Contact me if there is anything I can 
help with. Good Luck! 
> - Donny Lang   
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Paul Weidner 
>   To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com 
>   Sent: Monday, February 16, 2004 10:32 PM
>   Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Not a Marcos, but it is British...
> 
> 
>   To All,
>   Just wondering if anyone on the list has experience with Austin 
>   Healey Sprites.
>   I recently picked up an old race car 1959 Sprite with a Speedwell 
>   bonnet, low cut doors & Brooklands windscreens from Hayes at Wire 
>   Wheel Classics, pix on my profile if anyone wants to see it, 
anyway 
>   I'd appreciate any advice on rebuilding it (will use for street 
and 
>   mild race/autocross), the body is good, but the mechanicals will 
all 
>   need to be done, and I will also be looking for a hardtop, any 
>   advice appreciated, engine, suspension, clutch etc...  I do 
belong 
>   to the local Austin Healey club which will help, but a lot of the 
>   members of this list seem to be real mechanical --- so thats why 
I'm 
>   bringing it up here.
>   Thanks,
>   Paul
> 
> 
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Paul,

I'm single...............I'm letting the disease run its' course.  I 
sure did like those two wives but they just didn't understand !

Don

--- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Weidner" 
<weidnerpaul@n...> wrote:
> Don,
> 
> Is there any cure for the LBC disease?  Not that I want it, but if 
> there is a cure I need to hide it from my wife :-)
> I also made my Insurance agent speechless with this purchase:
> When I called as a joke I said "This 12 step program just isn't 
> working" (I meant in regards to buying cars...) dead silence on 
the 

> other end... I realized what he was thinking and then explained "I 
> bought another car".  
> Paul
> #8083

Garry,
Please email me with details of the engine/trans, I'm looking for 
daily driver/low speed punch(autocross) use rather than a peaky race 
engine, I was planning on a rebuild but if the price was right... As 
for the hardtop I was told by the local vintage racing group that a 
hardtop would mean I could get by with a lower rollbar...
Once again, I won't be starting this project for at least 4 months...
Thanks,
Paul
PS, Sounds like Marcos and Sprites go well together...

--- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "Garry Diver" <garrydiver@m...> 
wrote:
> Hi Paul,
>    I also have a Bugeye Sprite which I race and an MG Midget which 
is 
> destined for the track. If your interested I have a 1275 in mild 
race form 
> and a 4 speed with Jack Knight straight cut gears. If you are going 
to go 
> racing, check with the club you are most likely to join as the 
allowed 
> modifications vary greatly between the different sanctioning groups.
> 
> Garry Diver
> 
> PS I also have a hardtop which might fit.
> 
> 
> >From: "Paul Weidner" <weidnerpaul@n...>
> >Reply-To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
> >To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
> >Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Not a Marcos, but it is British...
> >Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 03:32:01 -0000
> >
> 
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Don,

Hello to all,  sorry for the long time in lurking
stages.  Long story that can be told latter.  I
recently moved to SW Virginia, had surgury,
semi-retired, etc...

I still have the Marcos which is so close to
completion I can almost imagine driveing it again.  As
for the Sprite, yep still have it also, have owned it
and aboty 20 other Sprites since 1973.  I raced the
Sprite in H-Production in the '70s and have since
converted to RHD and a 5 speed trans.  My modified
street engines are 1275's set up to about 95 hp.  As
best I can tell the Sprite handles better than the
Marcos and does not require the finess needed in the
Marcos.  The Marcos is definetly a smoother ride. Both
cars have been laid up for well over a year with
delays in Marcos completion driven by my recent health
issues.

I hope this is a trend that the Marcos group gets
interested in Sprites as they are one of the most fun
cars to drive - they also upset owners of much faster
and powerful cars at the track because of the
handleing.

BOb M.


--- Don Lattimer <donlattimer@...> wrote:
> The green one?  Interesting.  You've got the LBC
> disease bad!  I 
> think Bob Magnotti has a RHD Sprite or did have.
> 
> Don
> #3M5759
> 
> --- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Weidner"
> 
> <weidnerpaul@n...> wrote:
> > To All,
> > Just wondering if anyone on the list has
> experience with Austin 
> > Healey Sprites.
> > I recently picked up an old race car 1959 Sprite
> with a Speedwell 
> > bonnet, low cut doors & Brooklands windscreens
> from Hayes at Wire 
> > Wheel Classics, pix on my profile if anyone wants
> to see it, 
> anyway 
> > I'd appreciate any advice on rebuilding it (will
> use for street 
> and 
> > mild race/autocross), the body is good, but the
> mechanicals will 
> all 
> > need to be done, and I will also be looking for a
> hardtop, any 
> > advice appreciated, engine, suspension, clutch
> etc...  I do belong 
> > to the local Austin Healey club which will help,
> but a lot of the 
> > members of this list seem to be real mechanical
> --- so thats why 
> I'm 
> > bringing it up here.
> > Thanks,
> > Paul
> 
> 


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Hi Rick,

I will look today for the union. What motor is the distributor for?

Garry

>From: rharding916@...
>Reply-To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Not a Marcos, but it is British...
>Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 21:03:35 EST
>
>Hello Garry,
>
>I see you are heading to or may be in Florida. I wanted to see if you might
>have the
>3-way fuel line fitting for my 3-Litre Ford. It is the piece that goes
>between the fuel line coming from the pump, branches off to the carburetor, 
>and also
>back to the tank.
>I would also like to check on the price and availability of a new
>distributor. The numbers off the one I currently have are FO MO CO 12127 
>C8DH A.
>I look forward to hearing from you.
>
>Best Regards,
>
>Rick Harding
>#5418
>Anchorage, AK
>

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Gary,

Sounds like you arg getting thisgs set up for Marcos
Parts USA.  I have recently moved to S/W Virgina and
am trying to wrap up a 1600 GT restoration.  I am not
sure if you have had problems contacting me because of
the move, but I am still in need of the parts we
communicated about.  Please let me know.

Thanks,
Bob M.

--- Garry Diver <garrydiver@...> wrote:
> 
> Hi Rick,
> 
> I will look today for the union. What motor is the
> distributor for?
> 
> Garry
> 
> >From: rharding916@...
> >Reply-To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
> >To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
> >Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Not a Marcos, but
> it is British...
> >Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 21:03:35 EST
> >
> >Hello Garry,
> >
> >I see you are heading to or may be in Florida. I
> wanted to see if you might
> >have the
> >3-way fuel line fitting for my 3-Litre Ford. It is
> the piece that goes
> >between the fuel line coming from the pump,
> branches off to the carburetor, 
> >and also
> >back to the tank.
> >I would also like to check on the price and
> availability of a new
> >distributor. The numbers off the one I currently
> have are FO MO CO 12127 
> >C8DH A.
> >I look forward to hearing from you.
> >
> >Best Regards,
> >
> >Rick Harding
> >#5418
> >Anchorage, AK
> >
> 
>
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Hi Bob,
     I have the parts in stock( I had to go to Brunswick Georgia to collect 
another trailer of parts) and I will E mail you the total cost before I 
ship.

Garry


>From: Bob Magnotti <rhdspritemk1@...>
>Reply-To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Not a Marcos, but it is British...
>Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 05:16:15 -0800 (PST)
>

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Hi Rick,
   I cannot find an original union but we may have one that would work in 
the Chevron parts bin.
If I find one I will try it for size first. I have a used original 
Ditributor and can supply it with a new cap and rotor. These are the wear 
items anyway so it should be as new.  Let me know, other wise I will put it 
on back order for the next shipment.

Garry Diver



>From: rharding916@...
>Reply-To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Not a Marcos, but it is British...
>Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 20:06:13 EST
>
>Hello Gary,
>
>It is a 1969 3-Litre English Ford V-6.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Rick

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Hi Rick,
   I found a fuel  line T union. $10 used if you want it. Let me know plus 
the address to send it. S& H $2.

Regards
Garry


>From: rharding916@...
>Reply-To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Not a Marcos, but it is British...
>Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 21:03:35 EST
>
>Hello Garry,
>
>I see you are heading to or may be in Florida. I wanted to see if you might
>have the
>3-way fuel line fitting for my 3-Litre Ford. It is the piece that goes
>between the fuel line coming from the pump, branches off to the carburetor, 
>and also
>back to the tank.
>I would also like to check on the price and availability of a new
>distributor. The numbers off the one I currently have are FO MO CO 12127 
>C8DH A.
>I look forward to hearing from you.
>
>Best Regards,
>
>Rick Harding
>#5418
>Anchorage, AK
>

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Hi Rick,
    Please could you mail the check to ;
     Garry Diver
     3837 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd.
     Atlanta Ga  30342.

I will be back in Florida at the end of the week and will ship it then.

Regards

Garry

>From: rharding916@...
>Reply-To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Not a Marcos, but it is British...
>Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2004 21:54:50 EST
>
>Hello Garry,
>
>You can ship the union to me at:
>Rick Harding
>PO Box 110121
>Anchorage, AK 99501-0121
>
>How do you prefer the payment? Any news on a new distributor?
>
>Thanks for your help!!
>
>Rick
>#5418

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Rick,

Did the union arrive OK?
  I am still trying to source distributors. I will let you know as soon as I 
have some.

Garry


>From: rharding916@...
>Reply-To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Not a Marcos, but it is British...
>Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2004 21:54:50 EST
>
>Hello Garry,
>
>You can ship the union to me at:
>Rick Harding
>PO Box 110121
>Anchorage, AK 99501-0121
>
>How do you prefer the payment? Any news on a new distributor?
>
>Thanks for your help!!
>
>Rick
>#5418

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Hi Rick,

Send me pictures of the door handle and also specify which speedo cable you 
need.If you have a picture of your old one that would be great.

Garry


>From: rharding916@...
>Reply-To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Not a Marcos, but it is British...
>Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 20:37:21 EDT
>
>Hello Garry,
>
>Yes, the union arrived okay. Along with the distributor, I also need a
>speedometer cable and another inside door handle. I am not sure if Marcos 
>used many
>different styles of inner door handles but if so let me know and I can send
>you a picture of what I am looking for.
>
>Thanks again for your help!!
>
>Rick Harding
>

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