> We were shopping at our local Costco (a large bulk item store for those of > you who arent familiar with the name) and as I passed by a row of GPS > devices, something caught my eye. I glanced back and sure enough, on a > poster board about three foot square, with a Tom-Tom GPS attached to the > top of it, was a large photo of an early white MK4 Spitfire on a country > road. A full three quarter back right side shot, about two feet long. I > of course shrieked to my wife, HEY DEAR, LOOK which caused a few people > to suddenly look over to see what I was apparently so excited about. They > probably thought I was excited about the GPS but we all know what I was > really looking at!! My wife of course noticed that it was occupied by two > girls, silly me for not noticing It was pretty cool > > Barry and Rosanne > San Diego, CA
Barry, I have always felt cheated when I see a picture of a car with a women draped over it. My wife finds my annoyance with this amusing and will actually point them out on purpose. When a car is depicted via the lens, it should be "Sans Humanus". I appreciate your geniune reaction to seeing a Spit on a poster being used to promote a high tech product in such a public place.............I would've done exactly the same thing! I have a tech question for the general audience: My wifes 62 Spitfire is all original and in reasonably good shape. The twin SU carb 1300 feels underpowered, and I am considering a 76 smog 1500 that is a new rebuild that I have purchased (unbelievable price). The smog stuff has been completely deleted, and the 4 remaining holes in the head are plugged. Will a 76 engine mate up to a 62 four speed? If it is a viable transplant, I also want to put the dual SU's on the 1500. Any other considerations? I am competent with a wrench, and have had amazing results with baling wire, duct tape, and a Milwaukie Sawz-All. Ron and Liz Coeur D Alene, Idaho Red 62' Spit- "Dibs" _______________________________________________ [email protected] Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spitfires/[email protected]
