> I've been a Triumph owner since my first car, a 1964 TR4, when I was 16.
> I just bought a 1970 MGB GT that appears to be in great shape.
Another LBC owner comes to his senses. Welcome aboard!
Larry Hoy, Denver, CO. USA
1967 MGB Roadster, Vintage Racer
1969 MGB Roadster, Driver
1970 MGB Roadster, Fixer upper
http://home.cwix.com/~larryhoy@cwix.com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of HolePuncher
> Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 1998 1:04 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: the best of both worlds...
>
>
> Just the other day a fellow TR enthusiast and I were lamenting the plight
> of MG owners. You know, we would rather push a TR than drive an MG, blah,
> blah, blah...
>
> Just kidding! I wanted to see if you were paying attention.
>
> I've been a Triumph owner since my first car, a 1964 TR4, when I was 16.
> Funny thing is, I rolled that car following an MGB around a corner. Now I
> drive a 1970 TR6 that corners considerably better. So, to the point of my
> rambling...
>
> I just bought a 1970 MGB GT that appears to be in great shape. No rust and
> no "bondo", with painted wire wheels and a serviceable interior. I've
> never even looked at a workshop manual for an MG so this is going to be a
> real learning experience. The car has been sitting for 4 years so I'm
> going to clean and flush everything before putting juice to the starter.
> Speaking of juice... What were they thinking with those dual 6 volt
> batteries! I went looking for a battery under the bonnet and in the boot
> and couldn't even find a spot where it might have been. Later found them
> by accident. Have I been sheltered all my life?
>
> Anyway, I'm looking forward to tapping the collective wisdom of the MG
> list. I'm going to need it if the battery thing is any indication.
>
> Thanks,
> Lonn Howard
> '70 TR6 -mine
> '71 TR6 -it's in my garage, therefore it's mine ( though my dad might take
> exception to that assertion)
> '70 MGB GT -mine, mine....all mine...
>
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