- 81. RE: Winter Prep Work (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 17:02:02 -0500
- That would be "real" winter, even if it is just a bit North of the = Mason-Dixon line. What limited experience I had of winter in Pittsburgh = was much worse than New England. =20 I'm in So central P
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00955.html (9,131 bytes)
- 82. RE: Winter Prep Work (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 08:57:56 -0500
- Hood up is the usual recommendation, helps prevent creases and shrinkage. I put my hardtop on, and as I have a "stow away" hood I put it in the house. Being I have seen lots of good suggestions on st
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01066.html (8,117 bytes)
- 83. RE: US MG events (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 09:04:28 -0500
- John Twist's Summer Party at his shop in Ada, Michigan Is about the same size. I don't know if his reputation has reached over there, but he is generally considered an unimpeachable authority on all
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01067.html (7,868 bytes)
- 84. RE: engine dies part 2 (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 14:52:56 -0500
- I had a similar problem with my Midget some time ago. It would die suddenly when it was warm and always restart. Someone suggested that it might be the condenser. I replaced it and the problem went
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01087.html (6,850 bytes)
- 85. RE: Age, Treachery, and metal fatigue (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 15:44:39 -0500
- What are we going to do with you? If you can't take care of your toys you won't be allowed to keep them... And here's the guy who goes on about what a great car the MGA is. Not even 40 years old and
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01092.html (9,417 bytes)
- 86. RE: Driving lights/Fog lights (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 15:10:53 -0500
- Regarding those "blue" headlights. For more than you probably ever wanted to know about lighting and headlights see: http://lighting.mbz.org/ (yep, no "www" ) There is are write-ups on the various ty
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01484.html (11,684 bytes)
- 87. RE: Ray Gibbons (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 15:31:42 -0500
- This week is the first anniversary of Ray's death. In remembrance, some quotes from the list when we learned of his passing: ...You kind of get to know people you may never meet reading this list eve
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00706.html (9,424 bytes)
- 88. RE: Bowing at the Alter of the A (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 14:45:52 -0500
- A. I should hope it's in the parking lot - leaving your MG at home on = a day like this would be sacrilege. It's *perfect* in Minneapolis. (Oh, = that week of summer)=20 B. I know you just responded
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00842.html (8,554 bytes)
- 89. RE: BABY OIL & LEATHER? (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Fri, 17 Jul 1998 15:47:20 -0500
- Lexol? I know they make products like this - I have no idea if they are any good or not. Phil Vanner Mk1 Midget (vinyl) For leather?? NOT baby oil. For leather the best stuff is saddle soap and mink
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00923.html (8,142 bytes)
- 90. RE: What is an autocross? (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 11:21:46 -0500
- Ray and others on the list,=20 Keeping in mind that I am a novice at this Autocross business and all my = info is US-Specific, here goes:=20 The SCCA classifies Autocross as Solo2 competition. (Solo1
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01080.html (10,079 bytes)
- 91. RE: Front shocks 61 MG Midget (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1998 08:32:22 -0500
- Joe Dubovec <jdubovec@vaxxine.com> asks Front shocks for a 61 mg midget are they rebuildable? Yes, just like the lever shocks on all the later Midgets=20 If they are can one buy a kit to rebuild it?
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01116.html (7,275 bytes)
- 92. RE: what's a boyfriend? (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1998 16:32:57 -0500
- I'm sure she'd find plenty of applicants for the position if she has the = refinement and good taste to drive such an automobile. Just think, she'd = probably be the type who might understand the con
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01143.html (8,289 bytes)
- 93. RE: Colored tops early MGBs (grey) (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Fri, 24 Jul 1998 09:54:28 -0500
- You could try Sports and Classics in Connecticut (see the Monster list.) = I think they can make tops from pretty much any color vinyl. There are = also custom shops around that could make a copy of
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01297.html (7,786 bytes)
- 94. RE: FS MGA, MGB Workshop Manual (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1998 11:09:51 -0500
- FWIW, I like my Ken Ball Autobook for the Midget/Sprite much better than the Haynes. YMMV no interest etc. Phil Vanner Mk1 Midget Dear List, While looking through some old books at a antique shop yes
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01453.html (7,231 bytes)
- 95. RE: Morris Minor 4 Sale (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 15:36:04 -0500
- Or for a bit less: 1966 TVR GRIFFITH , Color: Silver. Hi-Po 289. Excellent condition. Very = fast. $22900, Phone: 561-595-3000, Fax: 561-595-3031. World Wide Wheels = Location: Ft. Pierce, FL Phil Va
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01628.html (7,280 bytes)
- 96. RE: I have a problem (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Wed, 3 Jun 1998 14:50:28 -0500
- ... U2 (technically not a Brit band). =20 TECHNICALLY!? I believe you are from Germany aren't you Kai? If = occupation of part of your homeland for a time is all it takes, then I = guess you are to b
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00193.html (8,576 bytes)
- 97. Lake Superior Vintage Sports Car Rendezvous (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 17:48:22 -0500
- It was a wonderful weekend in Duluth, Minnesota. Great weather, great = cars, great people. The Minnesota Austin-Healey Club were the hosts. = There were about 50 cars: A few MGAs, eight or ten Bs, a
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01053.html (8,013 bytes)
- 98. humor (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 18:17:26 -0500
- If you have Microsoft Word for Windows '95 or newer (and too much time on your hands) try this: Type in "owns a Triumph" , highlight the entire phrase and check the thesaurus for synonyms. (it's unde
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01473.html (6,769 bytes)
- 99. RE: In memory of DamitDick (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 18:37:07 -0500
- I went down to the Land O' Lakes region SCCA Autocross Saturday to run = the Midget in memory of Dick, it was one of three MGs there. No one = there could remember the last time 3 MGs ran. A well pre
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01477.html (8,038 bytes)
- 100. RE: MG questions (long) (score: 1)
- Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1998 16:10:21 -0500
- Well Ellie: I am going to start by assuming you are looking at an MGB or a Midget.=20 Both of these were in production for a long time. An old Midget can be = 37 years old, I have also seen '79's wit
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01540.html (9,563 bytes)
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