- 1. Is it worth it? (Somewhat longish) (score: 1)
- Author: Darren_Jameson@illinova.com
- Date: Mon, 3 Aug 1998 18:30:11 -0500
- First of all, sorry for lurking for a couple of months. Here's my latest I was out in the country today doing line patrol for the company I work for and noticed two LBC's in desparate need for a lovi
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00102.html (8,266 bytes)
- 2. Elkhart Lake Historic Races (score: 1)
- Author: Darren_Jameson@illinova.com
- Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 09:44:19 -0500
- I went up to Road America in beautiful Wisconsin a couple of weeks ago. Therre were some great cars up there! Did anyone get the chance to see the Brian Redman International Challenge? The Speedvisio
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00141.html (6,388 bytes)
- 3. MG Stamped Metal plates (score: 1)
- Author: Darren_Jameson@illinova.com
- Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 14:37:25 -0500
- On my '66B there's a stamped metal plate signifying made by and patents, etc. by the battery box on the left side. It's in fairly poor condition and I was wondering if there is a repro. available. An
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01519.html (6,313 bytes)
- 4. Alternative powerplants (score: 1)
- Author: Darren_Jameson@illinova.com
- Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 10:39:38 -0600
- I know the best alternative powerplant installation in the MGB is the Buick/Rover 215 (3.5L) or the newer 3.9L. I am curious however to hear if anyone has tried something more exotic, say a Lotus or
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00622.html (6,628 bytes)
- 5. Re: NON-LBC - Opel GT Question, now getting very very SILLY (score: 1)
- Author: Darren_Jameson@illinova.com
- Date: Fri, 13 Mar 1998 14:03:45 -0600
- It's been 20 years since I saw FZ in Carbondale, IL (Southern Illinois U.). That was the infamous Haloween bash. I enjoy the little diddy Ti - - es & Beer. Oh my now the flood of memories are coming
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00872.html (6,917 bytes)
- 6. New Leather Care (score: 1)
- Author: Darren_Jameson@illinova.com
- Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 14:26:46 -0600
- Can any of you give me some pointers on leather care for the interior of my '66B? I want this expensive investment to last a long time!!! Thanks, Darren Jameson '66B
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01315.html (6,243 bytes)
- 7. Speaking of fans (score: 1)
- Author: Darren_Jameson@illinova.com
- Date: Tue, 24 Feb 1998 07:01:46 -0600
- I've installed the Kenlowe electric pusher fan on my '66B. It seems to work fine and is a super easy installation. I do wonder about battery drain on hot summer days. Especially since I'm running the
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01362.html (6,555 bytes)
- 8. Compression (score: 1)
- Author: Darren_Jameson@illinova.com
- Date: Tue, 24 Feb 1998 09:46:57 -0600
- The easiest way is to check your engine ID. For example, my '66 has the ID 18GBUH71587. The "H" in this string stands for high compression. I am pretty sure that low compression engines have the des
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01372.html (6,433 bytes)
- 9. Electric Fans (score: 1)
- Author: Darren_Jameson@illinova.com
- Date: Thu, 26 Feb 1998 14:13:44 -0600
- Can anybody give me some pros & cons regarding the use of electric fans? I've installed the Kenlowe fan on my '66B. I'm concerned with battery drain and wear on my old generator. Should I have switch
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01479.html (6,494 bytes)
- 10. Re: one for the gurus/slightly long noggin scratcher (score: 1)
- Author: Darren_Jameson@illinova.com
- Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 08:14:40 -0600
- I just got in on the tail end of this. What's going on? Are we electing a new pope? I just had to get that in, since it is the Lenten season! BTW I am having Ms. Paul's fish stix tonight! Humbly, Dar
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01509.html (7,352 bytes)
- 11. To roll or not to roll (score: 1)
- Author: Darren_Jameson@illinova.com
- Date: Thu, 8 Jan 1998 08:45:04 -0600
- I second the motion on using a rollbar. Back in 1985 a couple of friends and I piled into my '66B and went down to Carbondale, IL (infamous for parties at Southern Illinois University). Upon reaching
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00580.html (7,243 bytes)
- 12. Monza Exhaust for Sale (score: 1)
- Author: Darren_Jameson@illinova.com
- Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 14:02:35 -0600
- With all this exhausting discussion going on; I was reminded that I have a brand-new Monza exhaust sitting in my basement. This was slated to go into my '66 B, but since I bought a large bore 2" head
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01534.html (6,823 bytes)
- 13. Passing gas...an exhaustive study cont. (score: 1)
- Author: Darren_Jameson@illinova.com
- Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 14:10:49 -0600
- You also forgot the part about oil blow by from the rings, years of carbon build up, antifreeze entering from the crack in the head and octane booster since most of us have no-lead heads!! What a qua
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01535.html (6,582 bytes)
- 14. Composites cont. (score: 1)
- Author: Darren_Jameson@illinova.com
- Date: Thu, 22 Jan 1998 07:47:02 -0600
- That was a very interesting post regarding the link to the composite leaf springs. Maybe if I can scrape the money together... There is also a company in Huntington Beach, CA that makes composite dri
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01590.html (6,741 bytes)
- 15. Lightweight B (score: 1)
- Author: Darren_Jameson@illinova.com
- Date: Mon, 1 Dec 1997 10:42:36 -0600
- Just a shot in the dark, but were there ever any aluminum panels besides the bonnet available for the B and BGT? I've seen some "Sebring" models around, but I'm sure that there's plenty of the o'l 'g
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00010.html (6,913 bytes)
- 16. Rover Go Fast Stuff (score: 1)
- Author: Darren_Jameson@illinova.com
- Date: Tue, 30 Dec 1997 13:54:36 -0600
- Ladies and Gents, Happy Holidays and may the LBC Gods shine upon you in the new year!! I am offering this query to anyone that may be in the know... Does anyone have a good source of Rover V-8, go fa
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01978.html (6,642 bytes)
- 17. Moss coil/over suspension kit (score: 1)
- Author: Darren_Jameson@illinova.com
- Date: Tue, 18 Nov 1997 09:22:51 -0600
- I've installed the Moss "road" coil/over suspension kit on my '66 MGB. Does anyone have prior experience with this kit? I'm curious as to your pros and cons regarding this kit. Incidentally, the kill
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01204.html (6,865 bytes)
- 18. Coil/over shocks for 'B's (score: 1)
- Author: Darren_Jameson@illinova.com
- Date: Tue, 18 Nov 1997 12:24:06 -0600
- Regarding my previous post: If memory serves me correctly; doesn't the RV8 have coil overs? I'm curious if this is the same setup as the Moss kit. -Darren Jameson '66B
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01213.html (6,551 bytes)
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