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Re: 74 MGB GT

To: mgs@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: 74 MGB GT
From: Tom Buchanan <buchanan@preferred.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 02:29:52 -0500
At 07:53 PM 11/24/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Rick Noll wrote:
>> 
>> I am looking at a 1974 GT. I am looking for some advice on how to inspect
>> the car and what is the current pricing for one in nice condition. The
>> paint is good but I don't know how much plastic is on the body. From 10
>> feet the car looks very nice. Chrome is good and it (according to the
>> seller and title) has 65k miles on it. I am going to drive it Monday.
>> 
>> I want to use this car as a daily driver. Any comments on using a GT as a
>> daily driver would be appreciated.
>> 
>> Thanks.
>
>Rick,
>I have been using my 74 GT as a daily driver since May.  Once I fixed
>some carb related problems it has been running quite nicely.  I have had
>no problem starting it, (12 degrees this morning).  A 190 degree
>thermostat is a good idea if you live somewhere cold.  Also I think I am
>going to have to change the oil to 10W40 as it takes a while for the oil
>pressure to rise in the morning.
>Good luck,
>Simon
>
I'm having the same problem with low oil pressure on cold mornings (until
it warms up). Any one have a notion what the problwm might be??
Tom Buchanan
buchanan@preferred.com
http://www.preferred.com/~buchanan/mg.html
1974 MGB-GT

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