I can relate. When I bought my '76 ($2000) I looked for a car in good
mechanical shape with cosmetics secondary. I now have a very driveable car
with no major projects needed (that I know of!) It just made more sense for
me to find one that I can enjoy right away. Now I can fix the little things
a project at a time & eventually get a new paint job.
Just my $0.02 worth.
Steve Conley
Marysville, WA USA
'76 MGB Roadster
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of MMich99551@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 1999 1:29 PM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Crazy II
I just got back from taking the 75 MGB to the mechanic for a pre-buy check.
He concurred with the list that I need to go back to the SU carbs. He also
did a compression test and then a "wet" test which revealed an engine
rebuild
was needed. The compression results were 115, 85, 115, & 95. He also said
a
clutch replacement would be needed. The price tag: $3,000.00.
I think I am going to continue my search for another car, what is your
opinion?
Thanks, (for your patience with a newbie)
Mark Michael
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