Thanks for the note about Facebook Mike as I wasn't aware of it. Here's an update on me. I purchased Mike Rogers' 1969 1600GT out of New Mexico a couple of months ago. Nice original car with typical wear but no rot found so far. An unexpected surprise was the fact that the PO's had kept meticulous notes (back to the 70's), stacks of Marcos club magazines (with cross references of tech articles!) and organized bins of spare parts. My time with the car has been limited due to other projects and the fact that the car is not currently running due to long term storage. My intention is to bring this car up to vintage racing standards while retaining the stock elements as much as possible. I've had some great advice from Mike Denman about this.
Anyone out there looking to unload some original Marcos design alloy wheels. Not sure if they fit the 1600 but love the look.
If anyone on this list is in the southeast US it would be great to see another car out there.
Thanks,
Chuck Watson
Greenville, SC
#5241
Anyone out there looking to unload some original Marcos design alloy wheels. Not sure if they fit the 1600 but love the look.
If anyone on this list is in the southeast US it would be great to see another car out there.
Thanks,
Chuck Watson
Greenville, SC
#5241
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
From: tvrm2001@...
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 04:25:40 -0700
Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] What is happening to this group
From: tvrm2001@...
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 04:25:40 -0700
Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] What is happening to this group
Some of us are lucky enough that we dont' need to do anything but keep up with those that do....since I have a 3.5 EFI Flapper that runs perfect (fingers crossed) all I can think of is a rising rate fuel pressure regulator at a cost of about $130 with gage. Does anyone know whether or not this is worth the money?
BTW the Facebook site is pretty good with lots of posting....
Mike Sullivan
Chesapeake, VA
Manutula #8053
From: Richard Brengman
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 1:48 AM
Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] What is happening to this group
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 1:48 AM
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One thing that cannot hurt are the new alloy cylinder heads, a little expensive at around $900.00
SCAT now makes new cranks too.
If cost is no object new upgraded 711M blocks are available from Ford Motorsport distributors.
What I find a bit perplexing is that prices seem to be the same in $ and £ depending on which side of the pond you are.
Since the exchange rate is around 1.7-1 it would seem there should more discrepancy.
Of course the best selection of parts are in the U.K.
I'm already wincing at the anticipated cost of a new windscreen and shipping.
Richard Brengman
1422-A Industrial Way
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 783-4867
www.specialinterestarms.com
On Mar 12, 2014, at 10:12 PM, Steinpom wrote:
Mine is a 1600 which is at the machine shop as we speak.From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups..com] On Behalf Of Richard Brengman
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Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] What is happening to this groupMarcos recommends not exceeding 125 H.P. for the wood chassis cars.So the Alfa may be a bit much.Torque should be a bigger issue than H.P.Richard Brengman1422-A Industrial WayGardnerville, NV 89410On Mar 12, 2014, at 9:42 PM, Steinpom wrote:Mine is also a wooden chassis which I took apart over 30 years ago and am now getting it put back together.DannyHal I take it the reference to winter dull drums is not a reference to the state of your brakes. JFrom: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Brengman
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Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] What is happening to this group1600 GT wood chassis.Major restoration project.Was intent on putting an Alfa engine in it, now sort of looking for a Kent 1600 to build.Richard Brengman1422-A Industrial WayGardnerville, NV 89410On Mar 12, 2014, at 9:19 PM, <steinpom@...> <steinpom@...> wrote:
goo d to see there's at least one other warm body out there. Which car do you have?This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active.
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