- 1. Re: MG Taxes in VA, MD, FL (score: 1)
- Author: Nferre@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 21:37:01 EST
- I live in Florida, and my last annual tag renewal on my 79 B was $19.60. That's it, no safety inspections, no emmisions inspection, no personal property tax (like in Virginia, what a ripoff.) All yo
- /html/mgs/2002-11/msg00440.html (7,851 bytes)
- 2. Re: Forwarded: MGB Won't Start...Again!!! (score: 1)
- Author: Nferre@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2001 09:13:51 EDT
- Hi all, Thanks for your responses. The car has been in the shop getting fixed, it was the radio that was draining the battery, apparently it was wired wrong. All is well now. Thanks again, Nels Ferri
- /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00028.html (6,810 bytes)
- 3. Nice 79 MGB FS (score: 1)
- Author: Nferre@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 22:43:55 EDT
- Hi All, I have to admit, I've cheated....I bought my wife a BMW 735il last fall and have loved it. When a 325is coupe became available last week, I bought it. I really do not need two cars, therefore
- /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00160.html (7,316 bytes)
- 4. Hood (bonnet) Alignment MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Nferre@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 22:02:27 EDT
- Hi All, I am in need of advice concerning the hood (bonnet) alignment on my 79 B. It's way close to the passenger fender, so it needs to move towards the drivers side. Additionally, it's a shade clos
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00148.html (6,599 bytes)
- 5. Paint and Bodywork Alternative (score: 1)
- Author: Nferre@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 11:23:45 EDT
- Hi All, I wanted to let you all know of an alternative to expensive paint and bodywork. A friend of mine has my 79 MGB for the next two weeks or so. He teaches kids how to do paintwork and bodywork a
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00537.html (7,500 bytes)
- 6. Re: Paint and Bodywork Alternative (score: 1)
- Author: Nferre@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 17 May 2001 21:51:05 EDT
- << Have you tried Earl Shieb's paint job? He will paint the chrome and glass and at no extra charge, too! Quite a bargain. >> I was trying to be helpful. If you want to get screwed on bodywork, that'
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00608.html (7,449 bytes)
- 7. Re: Paint and Bodywork Alternative (score: 1)
- Author: Nferre@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 18 May 2001 07:18:09 EDT
- I am truly sorry. I've been taking a lot of heat at work for taking the car somewhere else other than our own body shop, then yesterday, my boss cancelled my vacation to the Florida Keys, citing " a
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00617.html (6,946 bytes)
- 8. Re: Seeking starter rebuilder (score: 1)
- Author: Nferre@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 08:00:50 EST
- I did see the other replies concerning the rebuild of your starter. I had bought a rebuilt Lucas starter from a parts store for my '79B and had nothing but trouble as soon as the warranty expired. I
- /html/mgs/2001-01/msg00732.html (7,199 bytes)
- 9. Dual SU's vs. Weber Downdraft (score: 1)
- Author: Nferre@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2000 14:36:59 EST
- Return-path: <Nferre@aol.com> From: Nferre@aol.com Full-name: Nferre Message-ID: <c2.32b152d.2742d2c7@aol.com> Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2000 12:39:19 EST Subject: Dual SU's vs. Weber Downdraft To: owner-mgs
- /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00597.html (8,292 bytes)
- 10. Valve Clearances MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Nferre@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2000 11:47:03 EDT
- Hi all! I can't seem to remember the valve clearance (cold) for a MGB engine. Does anyone out there know....the tune up is almost done.... Thanks in Advance. Nels Ferré 79 MGB Lake Mary, F
- /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00806.html (6,643 bytes)
- 11. Re: Valve Clearances MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Nferre@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 11:05:48 EDT
- Hi All! Thanks to those who replied. It turns out the correct meaurement is .013" Hot and .015" cold. I prefer to adjust mine cold...after all, how hot is hot? Also, they are cooling whilst being adj
- /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00847.html (6,662 bytes)
- 12. Re: MGB and stereos (score: 1)
- Author: Nferre@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 11:56:17 EDT
- There is a way to do this.....connect the speakers in series...this will give 1/2 of the radio's output (as 2 4 ohm speakers in series equals 8 ohms.) Do not connect them in parallel....2 4 ohm spea
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00905.html (8,186 bytes)
- 13. Re: MGB and stereos (score: 1)
- Author: Nferre@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 13:22:17 EDT
- << I respectfully disagree that connecting them in parallel will harm the radio. I have done this many times, mostly back in the '60s and '70s. Most speakers you can buy will be 8 ohm speakers, givin
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00918.html (8,855 bytes)
- 14. The Prince of Darkness is kicking my butt!! (score: 1)
- Author: Nferre@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 21:08:50 EDT
- Hey all! Wierd problem...I replaced the horns on my '79 B today. All is well there, except the passenger side horn doesn't work....... and the biggie....when I put my headlights on or use "flash to p
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg01234.html (7,077 bytes)
- 15. Re: The Prince of Darkness is kicking my butt!! (score: 1)
- Author: Nferre@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 14:23:47 EDT
- I took the car to my local British Car gurus this morning....turns out I had a corroded ground wire, and the ground was looking for somewhere to go, so it decided on the starter solenoid.....apparen
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg01284.html (7,875 bytes)
- 16. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1)
- Author: Nferre@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 10:10:10 EST
- Anyone care to share their preferences as to who's electronic ignition (I assume Crane, Pertronix etc.) is best or lasts the longest or performs better. I am trying to decide if I should leave the po
- /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00382.html (7,514 bytes)
- 17. Re: Ed...was manual choke conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Nferre@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 1 Oct 1999 23:04:57 EDT
- I've been lurking and not responding at all, (working way way too much) but Ed's response to the guy who wanted help/advice with a manual choke converion on his RBB was inexcusable. Ed caught a 'tud
- /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00027.html (8,327 bytes)
- 18. Re: Ed...Was Manual Choke Coversion (score: 1)
- Author: Nferre@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 2 Oct 1999 21:43:31 EDT
- I agree with you wholeheartedly, however, Steve had already made his purchase, then caught a hard time because he asked for help. I think this is wrong. We are here to help each other with our hobby
- /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00051.html (6,515 bytes)
- 19. No turn signals, partial high beams (score: 1)
- Author: Nferre@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 21:09:05 EDT
- Hi Gang! A hopefully small problem. My headlight switch on my 79 B bit the proverbial dust. I replaced it and all was fine, or so I thought. Tonight, I went for a short drive, went for the high beams
- /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00403.html (7,136 bytes)
- 20. Figured out the high beams/turn signals (score: 1)
- Author: Nferre@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 08:55:56 EDT
- Hi Gang! Thanks for the help with my 79B. Last night, I figured that I would clean the contacts on the turn signal/high beam/horn stalk. Upon closer examination, I noticed that the switch did not mak
- /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00473.html (6,744 bytes)
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