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I now own a AH '65 Sprite!

Just picked it up today. Thanks everyone for helping me this far... I'm sure I'll have more questions after I dig in!

In the cargo trailer:

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It didn't come with the kitchen sink. We're remodeling.

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In it's new home! I have the grille, but it's not in that great of shape. I'll be looking for a better one.

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Sweet!
Any more pics? We like pictures... /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/yesnod.gif
 
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Sweet....& I'm learning more & more about the little cars from you guys...was '65 the first year the Sprite got vent windows? Was it also the first year the Midget got them or was '66 the first year for the MkII Midget?
 
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The trailer worked great. Used two ratchet straps onto the motorcycle eyelets.

I'll get some more pics tonight, can't play with my new toy until after work. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/frown.gif
 
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Wow! Nice find, she looks very solid! Looks like you'll actually be able to drive it while you tie up those last few loose ends, which is always nice!
 
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Congrats. I'm fond of the 65-66 Sprites, best looking of the square cars IMHO. Pack away hood makes for a clean look. That later 1098 motor is pretty good as well.

Welcome to the fold.
 
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Drew not only does the top come off and fold away but when it is put up it has a nice arc and more vintage look that the MkIV Sprites don't have.
 
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Very nice looking car.
 
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mgless said:
Feel free to tell me what I got myself into. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif
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I think a slab of carpet and a grille, and you've got yourself a winner mate!
 
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Those pictures look promising. Will be worth a good, close look at the underside and the usual rust areas before you tackle the carpet.

At first glance, looks like a good one.
 
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