It is also permanent, like alcoholism.
I started with one in 72, kicked the habit in 73.
On a whim, I thought I could have one (it wouldn't hurt) I bought one in 85,
I think I'm on number 5 or 6 now (some had to be parted out DOA).
Misery likes company! I've also gotten some of my friends hooked.
Not the worst habit I've ever been addicted to, but it sure takes up the
most room.
Preserving the "B"reed
Jerry K
3 74-1/2 MGBs
1 74-1/2 MGBGT
P.S. these are just the ones that are still complete
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Thompson" <ct@cthompson.com>
To: "MG List" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2000 2:41 PM
Subject: It's like a drug habit.
> We need a public service announcement, or maybe an after-school TV
special.
>
> "Hi, I'm Scott Baio. You may think it's cool to buy a Little British Car,
> but I'm here to tell you it's an addiction. You'll just keep buying and
> buying. It will never be enough."
>
> So, I just bought a 71B. Now, I havent driven the 73 more than the 14
miles
> from the PO's house to mine, because it's slated for rebuild. But this
one,
> which had been in a wreck where it rear ended another car, was too good to
> pass up.
>
> Most of the car is in damn fine shape, result of a good restoration. Newly
> rebuilt Engine. Good interior, pristine dash, great paint job, no obvious
> rust, new chrome. New Peco header and exhaust, new fuel pump, etc.
>
> The front needs some work, damaged bonnet, both wings and front valance
> removed. No front bumber or grille, etc.
>
> So now I have to figure out where to keep this thing so the wife doesnt
find
> out. I'm considering selling the 73, or maybe building it as a racer. Who
> knows.
>
> Why didnt someone warn me that this was an addiction?
>
> So, now in need of new body panels, I have to ask...
>
> Anyone have any experience with fiberglass panels like the ones from
Smooth
> Line (www.smoothline.com)?
>
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