Thanks Dan,
I will pick up Clausager's book and look forward to taking part in the list
from time to time.
FWIW, I've driven the 3 synchro gearbox on a '67 B I had years ago and I
have to say they are a smooth and delightful gearbox to drive. I'd urge you
to stay with it if you can.
Rich
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan DiBiase" <d_dibiase@yahoo.com>
To: "Rich C" <richchrysler@quickclic.net>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 12:32 PM
Subject: Re: Introduction
> Welcome, Rich!
>
> As Max so ably noted, the majority of us MGers aren't aiming towards
> concours-level restorations, although many have what could be termed
> 'factory stock with driveablility updates' - i.e., later 4-synchro
> gearboxes in earlier 3-synchro cars, radial tires, etc. etc.)...
> Personally, my '76 B has the differential and axles from a 1969, 'cause
> that is what was available when the original broke! My '65 B long-term
> project, however, will be as close to factory stock as I can get it - not
> concours but a driver - as I want to experience the car as it was back
> then.
>
> Definitely get Clausager's book, it's referred to as The Bible for the
> MGB, from a production perspective.
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