Bob Holton wrote:
>
> Hello MG listers,
>
> I've been following this group for many months and have enjoyed its info and
> purpose. My name is Bob Holton, I live in Elmira, Ontario Canada, and I'm
> the much too happy owner of a 80 B LE. The lbc purrs like a cat (can I say
> that here?) and with this groups help I intend to keep it that way. This is
> my 3rd. MG, a 68 B was first, followed by a 70 Midget while I was in the
> U.S.Army. Both were driven to death, the only excuse I can use for their
> poor care, was my youth. I have seen the light(just too late for those
> dearly departed).
>
> I have invested in a few books: Haynes, one by Jim Tyler, Original MGB by
> Clausager, and even a manual on Stromberg Carbs. My manual by Bentley is
> still on back order, and in all of these publications I can't seem to find
> anything on (here comes the new guy question) hoods. The other MG's tops
> were easy to fold down, the 68 came right off, and the Midget went down like
> a dream. What, if I may be so bold, is the proper way to get this rascal
> down smoothly and in a compact manner, this more than likely sound pretty
> silly, but I've had a couple Jack Daniel's and now have the nerve to ask
> something silly. If any one can help or lead me down the road to
> righteousness I would be most greatful. While I'm on hoods, is there a way
> to remove scuff on the vinyl windows, thats how good a job I've been doing
> on folding it down(the scuffs are'nt bad but keep reminding me of the bad
> fold jobs)
>
> Sorry to take so much space but I do need a plan. Also living in Canada I
> know better that to take a run at the "French" thread.
>
> Regards,and thanks
>
> Bob
>
> P.S. Hi to the MGGUY, Rock and Roll is still good in Ontario.Dear Bob;
There is a special way to put the top down so it doesn't scratch the
windows. If you are coming to the Ancaster Flea Market April 20th at the
Ancaster Fairgrounds go to the MG Car Club of Toronto table and ask for
me. I or any of our members who know would be happy to show you. Meeting
of the MG Club of Toronto are the second Tuesday of the month at Edwards
Gardens on Leslie street in the city and you are most welcome. This
months meeting is the 11th. Say Hi to your friend Mr. Daniels who I've
had the pleasure of meeting in the past, once while camping in a tank
training range at Camp Iperwash but thats another story. As for the MGGUY
he better get back to ONT before all the radio stations go to talk.
Ed Moody
MG Canada
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