Neg. earth started in 1968
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ejrussell@sprynet.com [SMTP:ejrussell@sprynet.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 1997 3:40 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject:
>
> >I saw an MGB sitting beside the road with $300 O/BO on the
> windshield. I
> don't
> >know the details except it is a chrome bumper model. Also written on
> the
> >windshield (windscreen?) is: "does not run, has hardtop also" (not on
> the
> car).
> >Looks to be complete, has rust on front fenders and doors, rust
> through on
> left
> >rocker panel. Orange/red paint quite faded. Wire wheels. It was
> pouring
> rain so
> >I didn't look real close. If anyone has interest I can go back for
> more
> details.
> >I have a car trailer if that is any help to you. The car is located
> on Rt
> 18,
> >near Whitman/East Bridgewater line, Southeast Massachusetts. I live
> in
> >Bridgewater, about 30 miles south of Boston.
> >
> >'My job gets in the way of all the work I have to do'
> >
> >Eric <ejrussel@sprynet.com>
>
> OK here is more info for those that care: Owner - Bob Fitzgerald
> work # (508) 378 2255 home # (617) 934 5384
> He's had for 6-8 years, has done little work. He thought the engine
> was seized
> but found out it was a stuck starter after removing the cyl head. He
> claimed it
> was a '64 model but I don't know the details of a B to confirm this. I
> couldn't
> find the ID plate to get the chassis #, the engine # is 18 GB U H
> 75352. The
> body has rust as previously described, The floors look OK, driver's
> seat (LHD)
> torn. Dash looked OK. The only reason I'm not convinced it's a '64 is
> because
> there are decals indicating "This vehicle wired Negative Earth", when
> did MG
> switch? If you are still interested, email me your questions and we'll
> figure
> out what's what or call Bob at the number above. I have no
> financial/personal
> interest, just trying to help rescue an MG.
> Eric <ejrussell@sprynet.com>
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