<VV> Heathkit Humor

Philip Hack phack126 at gmail.com
Wed Feb 6 22:14:40 EST 2013


Heathkit!  I have four that are still working and in use...which is more
than I can say about my rampside which blew a piston enroute to Sturbridge
this summer.  However, it will return to work and use soon.

On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 12:00 PM, <virtualvairs-request at corvair.org> wrote:

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>    1. [Spam-Mail]Re: pipes, pipe fittings - high temperature and
>       high pressure and anti-corrosion (my name)
>    2. Re: Intermittent Wipers - Heath Kit humor (Charlie)
>    3. Re: Intermittent Wipers - More info (Jack Kean)
>    4. Re: What's it worth (aeroned at aol.com)
>    5. Re: Intermittent Wipers - More info (Rick Norris)
>    6. Re: TIRES REVISITED (N2VZD at aol.com)
>    7. Re: TIRES REVISITED (corvairduval at cox.net)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:10:19 +0800
> From: "my name" <porunpipefitting at yahoo.com.cn>
> Subject: <VV> [Spam-Mail]Re: pipes, pipe fittings - high temperature
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2013 18:24:04 -0800
> From: "Charlie" <chaz at properproper.com>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Intermittent Wipers - Heath Kit humor
> To: 'Daniel Monasterio Gonz?lez' <dmonasterio at hotmail.com>,     "'J R
>         Read'" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>,  "'David Heath'"
>         <dheath at vanceandhines.com>, "'Ron'" <ronh at owt.com>
> Cc: virtualvairs at corvair.org
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> Heath Kit was where I learned 'real' electronics while I learned the
> 'proprietary' version from Ma Bell, where they spent a lot of effort
> convincing us that their electricity was different from everyone else's, so
> we didn't take it to the competition.
>
> Yes, Ma Bell used 48v DC, but I'm pretty sure they used the same brand of
> electrons that I used to build my giant 27" color remote controlled ("state
> of the art") TV back around 1975 or so?
>
> I should have opted for the intermittent wiper project though, but I didn't
> see it in their catalog ;>}~!
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Daniel Monasterio
> Gonz?lez
> Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2013 4:00 PM
> To: J R Read; David Heath; Ron
> Cc: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: <VV> Intermittent Wipers - ADV humor
>
> Heath Kit...
> Still remember the brand, from the 50s and 60s, bulbs and those,then,
> modern transistors. The Radio Shack of those days.
>
> Daniel
>
> On 05/02/13 17:41, "J R Read" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> >Is it a Heath Kit?
> >Later, JR
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "David Heath" <dheath at vanceandhines.com>
> >To: "Ron" <ronh at owt.com>
> >Cc: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> >Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2013 5:21 PM
> >Subject: Re: <VV> Intermittent Wipers - ADV
> >
> >
> >> The part number was just added.  Should be in the system soon.
> >>
> >> Dave
> >>
> >
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:33:11 -0600
> From: Jack Kean <jkean at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Intermittent Wipers - More info
> To: Sethracer at aol.com
> Cc: virtualvairs at corvair.org
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> David Heath (I believe that is his name) also manufactures the fuel pump
> controller I have installed for my electric fuel pump. I believe this is
> the same unit marketed at American Pi.
>
> good stuff. And he will answer your questions directly.
>
> regards,
> jack kean
> Arlington, Texas
> On 2/5/2013 6:27 PM, Sethracer at aol.com wrote:
> > Intrigued by the E-mails back and forth,......
> >
> > Worth checking them out at: _http://revolutionelectronics.com/_
> > (http://revolutionelectronics.com/)
> >
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2013 22:26:19 -0500 (EST)
> From: aeroned at aol.com
> Subject: Re: <VV> What's it worth
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
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> I couldn't agree with Smitty more... but my opinion doesn't count.
> Of course if it had been an early...
>
> Ned
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Smitty <vairologist at cox.net>
> To: virtualvairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Tue, Feb 5, 2013 11:11 am
> Subject: <VV> What's it worth
>
>
>
> Saw a late model Mona at a swap meet. Had a 140, 4 speed, and factory air,
> white with black interior. Engine was seized, needed work on the right
> front
> fender and left quarter, but no real rust. What was it worth?
> *******************************************
> Smitty Says;  Half the people on the list will disagree with me but their
> opinions don't count.  Car cost $2,000,  Body work, interior and paint,
> $2,000.  Engine rebuild, $3,500 for parts and machine work (if you do it
> yourself).  That's $7,500 and you will have a car that looks and drives
> good.  Then you can start on the safety items.  $300 will put new shoes,
> lines, and hoses on it.  Tires $400 if you are lucky.  We are up to $8200
> and we hope the ball joints and rear bearings are good along with the
> suspension bushings, windshield wiper motor and fan motor. But it will be a
> great car and you will really enjoy it.
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2013 07:39:27 -0500
> From: "Rick Norris" <ricknorris at suddenlink.net>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Intermittent Wipers - More info
> To: <Sethracer at aol.com>,        <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
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> My wipers are intermittent...sometimes they work, sometimes they don't!
> TLH
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org [mailto:
> virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Sethracer at aol.com
> Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2013 7:27 PM
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: <VV> Intermittent Wipers - More info
>
> Intrigued by the E-mails back and forth, I visited the Revolution
> Electronics web site. They describe the kit and have a set of installation
> instructions. Like Daniel, I have seen similar "types" of intermittent
> wiper controls on the market for many years. They usually involved hanging
> a small rotary control under the edge of the dash and turning on the wipers
> via the original switch, then adjusting the time between wipes with the
> supplemental control. The Revolution device doesn't work that way. It
> connects to  the original switch and another power feed and ground. The
> original switch  will work the way God and GM intended. Installing the kit
> presents you with a  few alternatives for wiping intervals. Rather than
> trying to describe that,  I am including part of their operating
> instructions. The unit is made to  work with any GM 2-speed system, except
> for the ones with the hide-away wipers, like some Corvettes. I am just lame
> enough in wiring (except, ahem, Ignition
>  Wiring?) that I would prefer a plug-in solution. Something in the style
> of  the 4-way flasher kit that the dealer happily installed in the
> mid-1960s.
> The  Revolution kit is universal enough to fit many cars. With a few
> connectors and a  bit of creativity, I'm sure a plug-in solution could
> emerge. By the way  Revolution also makes kits to retain interior lighting
> for a period after door  closing, keeping radio power on when the ignition
> is turned off, until a door is  opened. All that "Luxury Car stuff" that
> comes on a Chevy Spark and above  today!! Their in development link
> describes a few other nice to have items they  are working on.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2013 07:52:47 -0500 (EST)
> From: N2VZD at aol.com
> Subject: Re: <VV> TIRES REVISITED
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Message-ID: <15b82.282fb4ba.3e43ac1f at aol.com>
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> I could use comments on using 175R70 13 on a lakewood. Are they too  small?
> I found 10 new Michelins yesterday cheap , so I may buy 4 for my  lakewood
> project. They are the X -DT .
> Tires on this car now are VERY old , but lots of tread...so I feel they
> will not be safe.
> Comments?
> I plan on going after them today.
> Regards, Tim Colson
> most of my 4 are in process...group red for now. (very frustrated this
> winter!)
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2013 10:36:46 -0500
> From: "corvairduval at cox.net" <corvairduval at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: <VV> TIRES REVISITED
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Message-ID: <380-22013236153646781 at M2W111.mail2web.com>
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> I ran 175/80R13 on early cars for years. Ever since they went away from B78
> series markings. Worked fine for me on convertibles, 2 and 4 door sedans.
> They are easier to install into the wheel openings on 4 doors and wagons
> than 185/80 series (or C78).
>
> I have 175/70R13 on a 64 Spyder coupe. They appear too short, but I have
> been driving them (as much as I drive that poor rust bucket) for 5 years
> now... The load rating is fine, and the tread patch on the ground is
> similar to the 175/80 I used for years. Just short sidewalls, since ratio
> is 70. Just tell people you "slammed" the car for a better look!
>
> Old means different things for different styles of driving. Only you can
> judge what is safe for you. I look for checks/cracks or slipped belts
> causing lumps. All those are remove immeadiately from service.
>
> Frank DuVal
>
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From:  N2VZD at aol.com
> Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2013 07:52:47 -0500 (EST)
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: <VV> TIRES REVISITED
>
>
> I could use comments on using 175R70 13 on a lakewood. Are they too  small?
> I found 10 new Michelins yesterday cheap , so I may buy 4 for my  lakewood
> project. They are the X -DT .
> Tires on this car now are VERY old , but lots of tread...so I feel they
> will not be safe.
> Comments?
> I plan on going after them today.
> Regards, Tim Colson
> most of my 4 are in process...group red for now. (very frustrated this
> winter!)
>
>
>
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