On 11/8/97 10:12 PM so and so stuart farmer said. (And I quote)
>Hello to the list, from a new MG owner. Three months ago
>I purchased a 1979 MGB which had been looking for a good home
>for many moons. It runs...not too well....but I have been introduced
>to Moss Motors, so I am expecting to have it looking and
>running great in a few months time. It is maroon with tan interior,
I believe Autumn Leaf (But I'll probably get corrected). :-)
>I'm not certain if those are the correct names for the colours.
>This is the second MG I have owned. The first was a 1939 model TB,
>in which my wife and I went on our honeymoon to Bournemouth in 1953.
>This was when we both lived in Wales, UK. Unfortunately we
>sold the TB when we moved to the States to live in 1957 and we
>have regretted it ever since. (not the move, the selling) We love
>it here in the State of Washington.
It's a little late but Welcome to the States!
>Now that our kids are grown and have left the nest we have
>"Little Midge" to take care of and spend our money on. I hope
>we will be welcome on the list as I'm sure I will have questions
>as I try to get this LBC into better shape.
You are most definately Welcome to the list. If you can get past the
occasional blather and hyperbole you will find a lot of people here with
lots of advice and helpful tips.
>I may have a few answers also as I served a five year apprenticeship
>in a garage in Wales (1947-52) and two years in REME workshops as a
>Mechanic. (REME = Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers). I find it
>rather interesting that MG should have such a large following over
>here in USA, they certainly are a great little car.
>Thanks for listening, hope to hear some words of encouragement as I
>plunge into this project with my eyes wide open and my teeth gritted.
>Cheerio for now.
>Stu Farmer. 1979 MGB
> 1997 Honda Accord SE
> 1988 Ford Escort
> 1993 Southwind RV
>Stuart Farmer
>2724 Florida St.
>Longview,WA 98632 k7wf@tdn.com
>Tel: 360-423-1769
Larry Macy
78 Midget
PS can you really call a B "Little Midge"? ;-)
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