- 1. Re: VIR Racetrack (score: 1)
- Author: EricSsmc@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 22:59:44 EDT
- Don & The List: We took two MGB's and my two oldest kids to VIR for the open house they held back in Jan. 99. They are scheduled to hold the first race there this Sept. Some grading had been done on
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00574.html (7,658 bytes)
- 2. Re: VIR Racetrack (score: 1)
- Author: EricSsmc@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 21:42:06 EDT
- I would have loved to have been there and seen and heard that. The guy who laid the track out had some hardcore racing in mind with Oaktree Turn, and the downhill S's by the pig pen and all. I mean,
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00643.html (7,370 bytes)
- 3. Re: Bent Bonnet pics (score: 1)
- Author: EricSsmc@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 12:04:32 EDT
- Haven't seen the pics yet, but I can appreciate your situation. I had the same thing happen to me last summer in my 79 traveling west on I-40 at 70mph. The hood came up and I had to duck when it wra
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01272.html (6,964 bytes)
- 4. Re: HELP HELP HELP - please help (score: 1)
- Author: EricSsmc@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 22:57:52 EDT
- Obviously, the previous owner slid on by the auto inspector, by hook or crook. If I read your e-mail correctly, you've already answered your own question. You said the DPO removed the emissions equi
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01329.html (7,576 bytes)
- 5. Re: PCV system wanted f/B (score: 1)
- Author: EricSsmc@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 23:07:15 EDT
- Sounds like a worthwhile attempt, but I believe it's rebuild time old buddy. The situation would indicate that you're getting a lot of blow by on one or more cylinders, possibly from a broken/stuck
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01673.html (6,772 bytes)
- 6. Re: MGA as Workhorse (score: 1)
- Author: EricSsmc@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 1 Mar 1999 23:12:30 EST
- Here's a couple for you: One day several years ago my wife and I were in the 73 MGB at a flea market in Va. My wife found an oak dresser she fell in love with and it was a DEAL! Can't pass one of tho
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00048.html (7,938 bytes)
- 7. Re: MGB LE Air Conditioning Issue (score: 1)
- Author: EricSsmc@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 2 Mar 1999 17:00:05 EST
- I've got a 79 with air conditioning as well, and am getting ready to bring it back up to specs. I've had to replace the the compressor, as the bearings were growling a bit. These systems were strict
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00092.html (7,980 bytes)
- 8. Re: MGA as Workhorse (score: 1)
- Author: EricSsmc@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 2 Mar 1999 23:02:34 EST
- What was your landlord thinking? I mean a Spritfire as a cattle transport? He should have had the sense to at least have bought a GT6! Any farmer knows you can transport more livestock with a 6 cyli
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00136.html (7,511 bytes)
- 9. Re: need honest response.....please (score: 1)
- Author: EricSsmc@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 2 Mar 1999 23:09:07 EST
- Don't listen to Carl, he'll rip you off! Just kidding Carl. I have to agree with Carl. Dealing over the internet on most items "sight unseen", a lot is done by honor and honesty. If you feel you didn
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00137.html (8,154 bytes)
- 10. Re: MGA as Workhorse (score: 1)
- Author: EricSsmc@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 2 Mar 1999 23:17:16 EST
- Dave wins, hands down. Eric
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00140.html (6,987 bytes)
- 11. Re: MGB LE air conditioning (score: 1)
- Author: EricSsmc@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 3 Mar 1999 08:00:28 EST
- I've driven my MGB with the top down in weather that was 100deg F in the wonderful humid South. In fact, it was so hot, that I've had to stop and put the top up to keep from being roasted. Ever driv
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00148.html (7,434 bytes)
- 12. Re: MGA as Workhorse (score: 1)
- Author: EricSsmc@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 3 Mar 1999 08:04:16 EST
- Probably deer of the Focke Wolfe or Messcherschmidt variety, I dare say. Hard to confirm kills on the ground!
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00151.html (7,172 bytes)
- 13. Re: MGA Worth looking at? (score: 1)
- Author: EricSsmc@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 3 Mar 1999 22:58:42 EST
- Definitely take a look at this car. If you don't I'd be glad too, seriously. Mechanical interchanges are easily reversed, assuming nothing was cut or hacked off to get the GM4 in the car. I've bough
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00192.html (7,185 bytes)
- 14. moss motoring (score: 1)
- Author: EricSsmc@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 5 Mar 1999 23:24:49 EST
- Attention, attention, we have a celebrity in our midst. Congratulations to Bud Kreuger, who made Moss Motoring this month on the tech tip list! Way to go Bud! Eric Swanger Haven't had my 15 minutes y
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00289.html (6,422 bytes)
- 15. Re: Body Shop vs. Restoration (score: 1)
- Author: EricSsmc@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 23:01:07 EST
- Which way to go? Good question. The best place to go is a place where you may have previously done business before. If this is not the case, do what you are doing, get referrals, etc. As a general r
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00433.html (8,811 bytes)
- 16. Re: LH overdrive parts (score: 1)
- Author: EricSsmc@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 9 Mar 1999 22:53:01 EST
- I've looked for that guy myself and have not been successful in locating it. I believe the reason is that the later boxes were actually redesigned to eliminate the need for this bushing by letting t
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00491.html (6,991 bytes)
- 17. Re: MGB (score: 1)
- Author: EricSsmc@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 23:10:31 EST
- Hate to be the bearer of bad news (don't do the Roman thing to me) but converting a car to chrome bumpers is not as straight forward and easy as everyone likes to think. The front fender bottoms are
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00765.html (6,626 bytes)
- 18. Re: Hello, and about 3 syncro trannies. (score: 1)
- Author: EricSsmc@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 23:09:52 EST
- I know you don't want to hear this, but the only sure way to tell is to disassemble the gearbox for inspection, then order the parts. You'll be glad you did this, since there is always something in
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00932.html (7,550 bytes)
- 19. Re: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1)
- Author: EricSsmc@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 15:23:52 EST
- I believe you're confused about the concept of overdrive. The benefit of having the overdrive is that the top of your head doesn't become numb after driving at 70 mph for 3 hours straight. I've owned
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00900.html (7,598 bytes)
- 20. Re: Calipers (score: 1)
- Author: EricSsmc@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 23:10:13 EST
- If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Curiosity killed the cat. A penny saved is a penny earned. yada, yada, yada. Just don't whine when they leak after you "fix" them! At least that's what my wife says a
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00971.html (6,290 bytes)
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