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1. re: Steam Cleaning (?) (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Tue, 11 Mar 1997 11:46:07 -0500 (EST); washes cause any damage to the paint, mechanical or electrical stuff on my car? I was thinking it would be an easy way to tidy it up a bit. The paint is fine, it's just a little dirty. And wiping aro; /html/mgs/1997-03/msg00446.html (8,277 bytes)
2. LCB's In TV/Movies (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 00:21:28 -0500 (EST); I haven't been reading the list in about 2 months, but I have to say (and I hope this doesn't start the flame again) that is is real pleasant reading about cars, etc, and not about infighting :-)...; /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00631.html (6,837 bytes)
3. Re: Names and all that sort of thing (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 00:21:39 -0500 (EST); The Cricket was a Plymoth. It came in a 4 door and was built by the Rootes Group, which was owned by Chrysler in its final days. It was imported to compete with the Japanese cars in the mid-70's. An; /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00632.html (9,595 bytes)
4. RE: Rover 100 (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Tue, 5 Nov 1996 16:16:14 -0500; You could PAY me $300 dollars to take it. That would cover my smog impact fees, but I would still be out tax and license. OK, PAY me $450, that ought to cover it. Then I would take it. Oh, you want; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00242.html (7,080 bytes)
5. RE:midget door hinges and windsceen removal (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Tue, 5 Nov 1996 16:16:11 -0500; An impact driver with the correct size phillips bit installed is the only way. Spray the screws with penitrating oil like liquid wrench or WD-40, and let soak overnight. Then use impact driver. Did; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00243.html (8,144 bytes)
6. Not Offended (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Fri, 8 Nov 1996 00:39:20 -0500; Don't know what you're talking about. When I first signed on the MG list, I immediately recognized that you were one of the regulars. I looked forward to your messages, and watched for quite a while; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00403.html (7,518 bytes)
7. Autocross...Yea! (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Sun, 10 Nov 1996 20:38:40 -0500; Just spent the day out at Thunderhill raceway. Barney, I can see how this gets addicting. Convinced the wife to go out with the Honda, and I took the Midget...guess who came home with the trophy (her; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00551.html (7,570 bytes)
8. RE: 1275 Engines (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Wed, 13 Nov 1996 01:36:49 -0500; JimMini 1275 & Midget 1275 are not compatible to the best of my knowledge, due to the mini mounting the transmission where the oil pan would be on a midget. Also very different crankshaft. Double ch; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00734.html (6,783 bytes)
9. RE: Weber Side Draft (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Wed, 13 Nov 1996 01:36:45 -0500; You can temporarily run the distributor with the vacuum advance disconnected. You will have a drop in fuel efficiency, because a vacuum advance causes the spark to happen sooner BTDC during high vac; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00735.html (8,487 bytes)
10. RE:Mg radios (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Thu, 14 Nov 1996 21:49:45 -0500; 69 Midget, Pioneer AM/FM/Cassette, 160watt power amp, left & right tweeters, Midrange/woofer, and 8" dual coil subwoofer. Yea, I hear it, my neighbors hear it, the car next to me hears it. David Rike; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00857.html (7,231 bytes)
11. Re: MG life in Alaska (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Sun, 17 Nov 1996 00:39:04 -0500; Dick : I lived in Anchorage from 1964-1974. My grandparents are still there. I actually would be interested in some kind of adventure as this. Stay in touch if it turns into a for-sure thing. Any ot; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg01000.html (8,373 bytes)
12. RE: Coolant Thread (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Tue, 1 Oct 1996 01:28:25 -0400; <However, my thinking was <that using distilled water (boiling over at 212F) and flushing the system <twice a year ( at 2000 - 4000 miles per year) would take care of the rust. <One of the problems h; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00001.html (6,909 bytes)
13. RE: cracked manifold (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Tue, 1 Oct 1996 01:28:34 -0400; <Hi all: <After praising my car recently the Gods have frowned upon me! <my exhaust manifold on my 79"B" cracked at the bend just before the Cat <luckily i have another manifold which I put on today; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00002.html (7,588 bytes)
14. RE:Overheating caused by timing problems? (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Wed, 2 Oct 1996 00:40:02 -0400; <Vehicle in question: 1967 MGB/GT <Problem: Overheating. Temp gauge reads normal when ambient temp is below <80F, but rises to 212 when sitting in traffic or travelling over 65 mph <if the ambient is; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00047.html (7,150 bytes)
15. RE: Need Fender Bender Advice (No LBC content) (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Sat, 5 Oct 1996 01:02:15 -0400; < Sorry to bomb the list, but I need advice. < My Other Car (an 89 Honda CRX) got hit in a parking lot, right on the < rear bumper. The damage appears to be slight and cosmetic, but my < wife claimed; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00158.html (8,525 bytes)
16. RE:$4000 MIDGET (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 01:13:07 -0400; paying $4000 for (well, almost). The ones that are worth 4k are the ones where you can eat off the engine, and are far better than 'decent'. They are in perfect driving condition, nothing needing to; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00235.html (7,051 bytes)
17. RE: TECHNICAL RESPONSES (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 01:13:17 -0400; Welcome back John Twist :-) You have been missed. David Riker 69 Midget; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00236.html (6,819 bytes)
18. RE: MGB Sources (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 12:52:18 -0400; <<Also, are B's good for 'shadetree' mechanics? I do not want to tackle putting in a new tranny or suspension. Ed: All MG's are excellent for shadetree mechanics because they are basic to work on. If; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00262.html (6,945 bytes)
19. UUDECODE (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Wed, 9 Oct 1996 13:13:49 -0400; information that had to be encoded to ensure successful transmission through various mail systems. To decode the file use the UUDECODE program.<< Can someone fill me in? David Riker 69 Midget; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00369.html (7,003 bytes)
20. RE:Big Bucks / Little Cars (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Wed, 9 Oct 1996 13:14:01 -0400; Safety Fast, David Deutsch << AMEN!! I wish I would have kept half of the "junk" midgets I bought for $250 in the last ten years and had sold them now for $1000 to $2000. Last year I sold a rusted o; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00370.html (6,742 bytes)

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