- 21. Re: Rubber to Chrome Bumper Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 23:16:18 -0800
- I've done a conversion on my '77 roadster and rather than use the kit mentioned in the web-site, I wanted a more "factory-look". It's more work but I think the results are worth it. At the rear, I p
- /html/mgb-v8/2003-11/msg00029.html (10,532 bytes)
- 22. Re: Length of speedo cable (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 17:28:15 -0800
- I've got the same gearbox but using the '74 dash. With that in mind, my speedo cable measures 61" (the actual inner cable) and the outer sheathing is 60.5". I got mine through Martyn Harvey. Cheers
- /html/mgb-v8/2003-11/msg00045.html (7,880 bytes)
- 23. Re: Gauge Bezels (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2003 13:28:27 -0700
- Here's an idea: weld some sheet metal over the gauge holes on the metal portion and then cut out new openings. I don't know the size of the late-model gauges (120 mm comes to mind) so any "edge" cou
- /html/mgb-v8/2003-07/msg00004.html (9,464 bytes)
- 24. Re: Gauge Bezels (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2003 09:03:05 -0700
- That should work as well. Funny you should mention the glue, there's a discussion going on over on the "british-car.co.uk" web-site BBS about bonding floor panels in with epoxys. Supposedly, a lot of
- /html/mgb-v8/2003-07/msg00009.html (9,521 bytes)
- 25. Re: rev limiter (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2003 20:46:14 -0700
- Why.....what happened? This sounds like a story..... Simon After a couple of incidents over the last few days, I have decided that I need a rev limiter post haste. I have checked out a few and the co
- /html/mgb-v8/2003-07/msg00063.html (8,592 bytes)
- 26. Re: Corrosion Control (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 11:49:34 -0700
- ps. A little bit of trivia: Saying U.S. after the $ sign is a little redundant from a historical viewpoint. The original sign for the U.S. dollars was a U stamped over an S. This morphed into the S w
- /html/mgb-v8/2003-07/msg00069.html (7,996 bytes)
- 27. Sebring flares (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 18:46:25 -0700
- Hmm........didn't know you could get just the flares. I can't tell you the name of the product my bodyman is using other than it's a marine-grade two-part epoxy. I actually had the gun in my hand put
- /html/mgb-v8/2003-07/msg00071.html (8,628 bytes)
- 28. Re: Distributors (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003 10:46:48 -0700
- You probably know about "All British Cars" in Vancouver but if not, give Ruth a call at 604.294.5747. She's the Rover Guru around here. She's helped me out with parts and info for my 3.5 during the
- /html/mgb-v8/2003-07/msg00083.html (8,224 bytes)
- 29. Re: headers (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2003 22:13:35 -0700
- Hi Robert, I'm using the RV8 headers on my Rover 3.5 project. Cutting holes in fenders not a big problem, just take your time. Ceramic-coated ($180 CDN for both) for heat control and looks. I like th
- /html/mgb-v8/2003-06/msg00003.html (8,146 bytes)
- 30. RE: MGB Flares (non-sebring) (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 19:22:04 -0700
- I don't think I'd call working with the Sebring flares a "horror"; more like ahh....an "experience". Now that mine has the rears bonded and blended to the car, I can see how it'll be worth the effor
- /html/mgb-v8/2003-06/msg00085.html (7,898 bytes)
- 31. Re: Header paint (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 17:10:01 -0700
- I know it's more expensive but why not get them ceramic-coated? I had my RV8 headers done last year and it was only $170 CDN. I'm getting another one done for my '74 "B". If the cars (and the coatin
- /html/mgb-v8/2003-04/msg00030.html (9,154 bytes)
- 32. and counting............ (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2003 20:36:07 -0800
- I'll be 8 if now one else takes it. Simon Austin, Richmond, BC '77 roadster + SD1 + 5-speed (half-way through project) and a '74 stock roadster to keep her company. __________________________________
- /html/mgb-v8/2003-02/msg00011.html (7,124 bytes)
- 33. msg00016.html (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2003 22:11:00 -0800
- HAHA.........we're sure having fun with this, eh? I should be out in the garage but what the heck? Simon _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your messages
- /html/mgb-v8/2003-02/msg00016.html (6,786 bytes)
- 34. Re: Car Listing of MG and Cars (How many and what are we doing?) (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2003 10:13:43 -0800
- Checked out the link, pretty cool but at a loss as to how to add info? What am I missing here? Simon _________________________________________________________________ /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net m
- /html/mgb-v8/2003-02/msg00043.html (9,048 bytes)
- 35. Radiators (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 16:32:27 -0800
- This has probably been addressed in the past but I'm at the stage of requiring a rad and would like to know what others are using. The easiest method is to use the original GT V8 rad which I can get
- /html/mgb-v8/2003-02/msg00076.html (7,871 bytes)
- 36. Re: SWEATSHIRTS (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 10:34:02 -0800
- Barrie Robinson was putting it all together. You can check with him. I haven't received mine yet but I think Barrie was trying to some more buyers before placing the order. Cheers Simon _____________
- /html/mgb-v8/2003-01/msg00034.html (7,890 bytes)
- 37. Re: SDI Box (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 12:35:46 -0800
- I've got the same 'box and the fill port is on the rear, left side, located below and just ahead of where the speedo cable attaches. There's a British Leyland logo stamped onto the case just above t
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-12/msg00030.html (8,050 bytes)
- 38. Oil pressure sensors (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2002 10:34:59 -0800
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- /html/mgb-v8/2002-12/msg00048.html (6,909 bytes)
- 39. Oil pressure sensors (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2002 15:29:59 -0800
- Hi team, Sorry if you're getting this message twice. I got it sent back to me via the list and there wasn't any message. Let's try it again: I've got the "metric" oil pump cover that I'd like to use
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-12/msg00049.html (8,149 bytes)
- 40. Re: Amount of Gear Oil in Steering Rack (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2002 19:52:09 -0700
- According to MGB service manual, .19 litres or .39 US pints. Cheers Simon _________________________________________________________________ /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send admin
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-10/msg00006.html (7,580 bytes)
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