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	Under-appreciated classics There's also a review in last month's Hemmings Sports & exotic cars, a profile of ... Nah, the motor is a really interesting design, but wholly unrelated to any other motor. ... Thanks, Trevor. That's more than I found. Thanks also to, Tim. I will be finding ...	59	3 days, 21 hours ago by mattmacklind
	You are not alone- poor aftermarket parts The stories of bad aftermarket distributer caps that are not centered are common with the ... Lately, I've had a tough time buying decent wheel bearings. I ordered a set from ... Local parts store BMW guibo joint lifespan = 1 year of only autocrosses and 2 ...	13	4 days, 2 hours ago by rconlon
	Convertible top cover The ones on Ebay are from the shop I listed. If they have a TR7/8 ... They're available for earlier TR's and Spitfires on Ebay, but I don't know about the ... They are available for Miatas. Check their vendors. Cheers Ron	5	4 days, 5 hours ago by Trevor
	Living with a LBC From about October through April I DD the Elan +2S. It's comfortable, reliable (all English ... I've had thoughts of using classics for daily driving... but at the same time, my ... Like Foxtrapper, I'd jump in my TR3 and drive it across the country if I ...	20	1 week ago by wetpossum
	Are you a part fixer or replacer? 1. Check the electrical contacts 2. remove and look for easy fix 3. disassemble, clean, ... I wish there was a IMTA like the BMTA. Italian car replacement parts can suck ... Extreme fixer here!! While I have discovered that several items are cheaper for others to ...	19	1 week, 1 day ago by Jack
	Drove to work and then some. Totally, I mean I could barely see all the controls in the plane. I think ... I crawled around some of the vintage warplanes and will never complain about my car ... Yeah the owner is serious about his work. The hanger is well setup and they ...	8	1 week, 1 day ago by André Rousseau
	what are "original miles"? I belive that "original miles" are before somesort of "restortation". Its not uncommon for aircraft ... What is appropriate route to take with rebuilt/restored automobiles? Would it be fair to rest ... Original Mile? Maybe = statute mile, as opposed to nautical mile, which is a fake ...	7	1 week, 4 days ago by Leo Basile
	Did you buy a classic new? Not me, but my Uncle bought some awesome cars...... 1957-ish Oldsmobile with manual trans - ... Me personally? No, since I didn't turn 16 until 1986... and the closest my family ... I was too old to buy any classic at a dealer, but I do recall ...	8	2 weeks, 1 day ago by pete240z
	What would you like to see in the Classic Motorsports store? HAHA. I am a douche bag. I missed that one. ;) something like this one? How about a nice vintage style jacket like this Martini Racing jacket with the pocket ...	12	2 weeks, 1 day ago by Rev.Bubba
	Did someone in the Classic Motorsports family buy a Fiat? I don't want to give anybody any ideas but I hope my 500 will be ... One of my buddies and challenge pro driver had a 360 and a 360 van, ... ""I love fast cars and underpowered cars and this car is the epitome of underpowered." ...	53	2 weeks, 1 day ago by Rev.Bubba
	Readers rides contest I come back from vacation, and find that this contest has been going on. And ... Yes, we subscribe to CMS which is why I commented they way I did.. I'm ... Um, Rapunzell, it is: >The Fabulous 50 We Poll Our Readers for Their Picks of ...	23	2 weeks, 5 days ago by Coupefan
	Japanese classics One of my early cars was a 78 Toyota Corona. Like a Japanese Volvo 144 ... I would love a Cosmo. 3-Rotor twin turbo. Makes plenty of power and torque (torque/rotary... I think it's more of a perception of early japanese cars that they were disposable. ...	13	3 weeks ago by rconlon
	Yes or No I call for a recount heheheh Too many Chad's. A. Close poll! You can click "view all polls" to see the results. New one up ... I didn't vote because "better" is too vague. Better at what? I've owned a few ...	12	3 weeks, 4 days ago by André Rousseau
	Project Suggestions... It looks like I'm getting to experience the joys of LBC ownership for the next ... Corvairs are seriously worth a look. Excellent parts availablilty, and truly excellent handling on the ... Where you are is important. I think Southern Ontario from your comments. Andy's Spiders is ...	25	3 weeks, 4 days ago by L8BRAKER
	FIAT newb Not any more rusty than any similar car from that time. On a FIAT, one ... thanks guys. from what ive been made to understand this car has spent its winters ... Introduction to the Fiat Spider This will explain the model differences. With these cars it's ...	5	4 weeks, 1 day ago by Rupunzell
	Lane Auto Museum - Z Cars A couple things about Lane: 1. Know your camera and how to work the angles ... It sounds like a date then, you get some official looking badges and I will ... They haven't even invited us! No help here. David	29	1 month ago by pete240z
	My first classic-what will it be? JoeTR3... finding a clean, rust-free Capri isn't easy. I had a '73 4 cylinder back ... Thanks David someone links to craigslist and bam there goes 15 minutes. http://daytona.craigslist.org/car/762449595.html	21	1 month, 1 week ago by TR3only
	Stand the test of time? ""ayup, this is a 30-40-50 year old car." TR6, because it has parts from a ... The controls and the ergonomics of such. It's like comparing a spaceship on a campy ... I think its time for	25	1 month, 1 week ago by JoeTR6
	movie cars Last night Elvis was in the building as "It happened at the World's Fair" showed. ... Not sure if your answer is here, but some people have more free time than ... TCM just finished showing the movie "The Battle of Britain". Good movie and watching the ...	3	1 month, 2 weeks ago by rconlon
	What car, a Fiat 124 coupe? I worked for a Datsun, FIAT, SAAB Dealership in 72/73. I've always liked the styling ... There were 2 Coupes on Ebay recently. A 69 and a 71. Neither met reserve ... Brad, What state are you in? This car is East Coast.	21	1 month, 3 weeks ago by CarlB
	Going to vintage races -Mosport I did not go. A friend from Montreal dropped in on the Saturday. Nice pictures, ... Really... God, that would be so cool. My wife would kill me hehe. Specially after ... Andre - I know where there's a race-prepped GT6+ in Manotick....(I doubt he'd be willing ...	18	2 months ago by rconlon
	Fuel ecomony/classic/cool rides How about a Vespa? Classy looks and easy on gas. Plus it doesn't take up ... I have several old cars that do pretty well on gas . best one is ... Although it may get you yelled at, it seems that if you drop an LSX ...	41	2 months, 1 week ago by David S. Wallens
	Slow Yup, there was a transformer explosion -- man, it's cool saying that -- at the ... Fire? When will you guys learn, never store fuel by your over-clocked CPU :) A. I'm working on the speed thing. I think the server fire is one factor this ...	7	2 months, 3 weeks ago by Tim Baxter
	How to spot a classic car (humor me again please - thx) MacDubois wrote: Lucas electrics and that wonderful redish, grayish, bluish, greenish wiring that seems to ... What about round headlights? Whitworth hardware? Bakelite? Friction dampers? How about if it's styling has ... I've got a couple... Girling brake calipers, Lucas electrics and that wonderful redish, grayish, bluish, ...	37	3 months ago by RealMiniDriver
	Memorable Roadside Fixes Fall, 1969. I'm on a field trip with three other geology students, looking for mineral ... Tybee Island, GA, the day after St Patrick's Day in Savannah. Hung over as hell, ... Cruising Palisades Parkway in a 1952 Chevy deLuxe. Mid 70's, so the car wasn't even ...	22	3 months, 1 week ago by jgp1843
	Looking for next project, suggestions? I've owned maybe a dozen X1/9's throughout the years, and they're easily one of my ... X 1/9........:omg::nice: Of course, I am a bit biased but I would suggest an X1/9 as well. ...	30	3 months, 3 weeks ago by racerdave600
	lotus europa or trimuph gt6 It probably would have been a good Ran When Parked, along with the 72 next ... Doc that one's a good candidate for Reader Rides (or Ran When Parked:nice:) :grin:	27	4 months ago by Dr. Hess
	CLASSIC Motorsports. Right? And they use metal keys. :grin: Now there's one point I will add to the official definition of a classic car: ... I figured it out. I finally have the answer. A classic car does not have ...	56	4 months ago by KaptKaos
	hardtops vs. convertibles Owning a MGB Roadster and a Porsche 928 (the essential GT) - I must say ... Quote by Gary: "The factory steel hardtop for my Spitrod isn't restored yet, but when ... The top on the TR3 has only been up for real rain and once on ...	31	4 months, 1 week ago by Bret
	i will take the honor P.S. Are you looking for a stock RX-7 for the article, or a modified vehicle? I will also put in a good word for Alex (aka Direct Freak). Extremely knowledgable ... i have noticed a few more rotorheads on the boards here lately... thanks for the ...	19	4 months, 1 week ago by pjr300
	Volvo P1800 as DD? I've always liked the looks of the P1800's, though I know nothing of the real ... I saw one on SPEEDTV today on a show about Targa Newfoundland 2007. It came ... I wouldn't recommend a P1800 as a daily driver. I had a '68 as a ...	7	4 months, 2 weeks ago by Nick Tallos
	RWP graveyard I agree with Ron. Us Floridians are not too fortunate in that aspect. You find ... Bryan: Only a few European cars did not go to big coastal cities but the ... Last year my wife and I took a weekend getaway in Ft. Davis, TX. While ...	3	4 months, 3 weeks ago by Burke
	John Fitch can use your help Where do people come up with this stuff? I don't know anything about Mr. Fitch's ... I don't want to start a flame war, so I will keep is short and ... sorry ... http://vgmdays.com/fitcharticle.htm	11	4 months, 4 weeks ago by PerryPasu
	Abarth 750 Barn find... Were there any red Abarth 750 Berlinas? If I rebody this car, I would like ... I am interested in buying it , please PM me Beaulieu Also, most Abarths were built from kits anyway, very few were constructed as entire cars. ...	11	4 months, 4 weeks ago by Brett Melancon
	Bonnet Locks wHY DON'T YOU get one of those cop wheel lock /boots things ? And get ... Andre: I would rethink this. The locks might push a would be thief to redouble ... Yeah, I have a nice step bit I may use too. Should I heat the ...	5	5 months, 1 week ago by racetearoffs
	I drove the X1/9 to work today... You are welcome to join us. We plan to leave Knox area on July 9 ... Brett: The Poconos are still in the discussion stage. A plan is for me to ... :nice: That is true. He actually used an engraver on the rims and signed his ...	17	5 months, 1 week ago by BrettX19
	David Wallens is trying to drive me into the poor house. Arghh! I'm with ya. I've got one (240Z)car in an old folks home for the ... My drive is a single lane almost 200 feet long with a "Y" near the ... It's never enough. I have three bays (+ one at the MIL) and I could ...	13	5 months, 2 weeks ago by bradyzq
	10 days and 1500 miles in the Fiat I took my brother, a Fiat owner, as co-driver and two other sportscar owners met ... That rocks, Ron. I just returned from 10 days and 1500 miles in my 1979 Fiat Spider 2000. ...	3	5 months, 2 weeks ago by rconlon
	Would this be wrong? I must agree with Eric. The 2.0 Twin Spark from the Alfa 75 (i.e. the ... I think the Alfa trans is less than 75lb, but not sure by how much.... Thanks, Eric. That link is perfect. What was once state-of-the-art is now just normal. It's ...	28	6 months ago by joeyg
	Favorite Triumph TR3 with no top and small steering wheel, TR8, Stag with a Rover 3.9. I ... My favorite Triumph... This is loaded question as we have a Spitfire now and I ... Brand new member. I had a TR250 and now have 1974 TR6. I loved the ...	38	6 months, 1 week ago by Mowog
	favorite MG I've seen a couple of RB B's with the bumpers painted to match the body. ... The ZA Magnette. My all-time favorites are the EX record breakers (en masse)! Really like ... As a life-long MG fan, there aren't too many MGs I don't like. Even oddballs ...	27	7 months, 1 week ago by IanF
	Sportscar for sale Thank you It is not my car. I will tell the owner. Cheers Ron Better to post it in the marketplace: http://marketplace.grassrootsmotorsports.com Is it appropriate to list something here. It is a classic sports car. Thank you ...	3	7 months, 3 weeks ago by rconlon
	winter sportscar I would drive my TR3 till November and put it on blocks. Transfer the plates, ... VClassics posted a neat picture. Brings back chilling memories of living in IL. That has ... I love that pic of the 356! Do you have it in a larger format? ...	14	7 months, 4 weeks ago by zinteck
	Have a question about the magazine or the site? The site seems to be clipping the right side of images. It appears that there ... Coupefan, the main board page (http://classicmotorsports.net/forum) gives a preview of the four most recent topics ... Regarding the subject display under 'Classic Cars'. There are currently four topics as I write ...	21	8 months ago by mgamgb
	Everything works! I hear what your saying. The top on my X1/9 stays off from May to ... sweet! As of mid-November everything is now working as it should on my 79 Fiat Spider. ...	3	8 months, 3 weeks ago by Coupefan
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