- 321. Re: New MG (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 21:02:33 -0500
- That would cost big bucks! Not only to buy, but to fix. It would negate the whole concept of what we love about MGs and sports cars in general. KISS is an acronym that I learned as a military planner
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00834.html (10,004 bytes)
- 322. Re: price check (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1998 19:14:26 -0500
- Actually, it was made in East Germany. Engine, gas tank and battery ALL in the front compartment and hood and trunklids made of cellulose/fiberboard-like material. You can imagine how pleased the Wes
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00970.html (8,298 bytes)
- 323. Re: Stainless steel brake lines?? (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1998 19:31:10 -0500
- Strange...I have no such problems on my '73 B. They should install just like the original rubber lines. Is it possible your pipes are flexing for some reason? Missing a bracket somewhere. Sorry I can
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00971.html (7,836 bytes)
- 324. Re: Trabant (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1998 19:35:46 -0500
- I seem to remember a Levi's advert where a guy trades a "Traby" for his Levi's 501s, or something like that. Dan 73 B
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00972.html (6,295 bytes)
- 325. Re: Indianapolis Show (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1998 22:20:28 -0500
- I'll see you there. I'll be rolling up from here near Louisville (up I-65 or better, a suitable side road) for the Sunday show, weather and MOWOG permitting. Let me know if you get any other respons
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00982.html (6,928 bytes)
- 326. Re: Sticking Brake Lights (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Sun, 20 Sep 1998 10:32:06 -0500
- Remove the pedal box and you can unscrew the switch which is at the front of the box. You can check it by leaving it in the pedal box, however. Your symptoms point to a couple of possibles: The pedal
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01061.html (7,736 bytes)
- 327. Re: Winshield Wiper Splines question (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 18:47:16 -0500
- If not for this particular job, I would HIGHLY recommend getting a Dremel or similar tool! You'd be amazed at all the little things that sucker can accomplish during a restoration and other missions
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01165.html (7,336 bytes)
- 328. Re: Need help on tonneau installation (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 19:06:17 -0500
- You didn't mention what year your car is, but I hope this helps. I tackled this job last spring and have been using it regularly since. This is assuming you have a Robbins from Moss (like me) and a s
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01167.html (8,951 bytes)
- 329. Re: Top parts (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 19:16:13 -0500
- Dammit, Kevin...I'm living that myth here in KY and want to drive the B this I'm tempted to buy the generic Robbins and do the work, but I'm contemplating a company called Caribou Canvas too....Don't
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01168.html (8,129 bytes)
- 330. Re: dash quetions (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 19:20:25 -0500
- I'll second that....I'm sure they break often from frustrated owners twisting clockwise assuming that it just CAN'T be as bright as they go! :) Dan 73 B
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01171.html (6,826 bytes)
- 331. Re: Sunday shenanigans (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Sep 1998 18:11:34 -0500
- Either you're keeping a meticulous road diary or you have one helluva memory! Ever thought of writing a book? Properly marketed, it might pay for the gas, at least. ;) That was great! Dan
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01235.html (6,590 bytes)
- 332. Re: A Daily Driver Falling off the Wagon (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Sep 1998 18:52:07 -0500
- Not to mention the fact that it will take a lot more than the estimate to buy a "conventional daily driver" (what is that anyway?) and maintain it too! Just take her to a dealership with the aforemen
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01246.html (8,168 bytes)
- 333. Re: Odd Things Found In Cars (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 18:13:17 -0500
- I wrote about this unique find last spring. I found a baby possum in the right side of the engine bay, newly kicked out of the nest by momma but firmly ensconced in a very cozy nest created overnight
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01360.html (9,172 bytes)
- 334. Re: Indi British Motor Days (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 18:24:38 -0500
- My Louisville Club letter only mentioned activities on Sat and Sun. It's possible that something is happening on Friday though. I'll be there on Sunday (not too early though), so look for me if you'
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01364.html (7,228 bytes)
- 335. Re: Indi British Motor Days (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 22:26:45 -0500
- Woops! Change of plans, folks! I'll probably head up on Saturday instead. What's on the agenda for saturday? You'll be there then, right, Mike? Dan 73 B --Original Message-- From: Mike Razor <mrazor@
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01367.html (8,384 bytes)
- 336. Indy British Motor Days -- Help! (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 19:10:56 -0500
- Seems everyone has already left for the festivities and now I realize I didn't get proper directions - duh! I realized too late that it's not at the same place as last year and I've lost my club news
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01388.html (6,590 bytes)
- 337. Re: Painful Scratch (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 20:01:13 -0500
- Ouch, well, kids are very impressionable. If you cursed, yelled, stared at him while talking to the wife or seemed in the least upset, I guarantee he noticed it, and may just remember that car for th
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01391.html (8,245 bytes)
- 338. Re: B update...soon! (And 2 questions) (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Sat, 26 Sep 1998 10:28:14 -0500
- Look underneath the horizontal panel where the radiator sits to find the oil cooler. It "hangs" on later Bs, whereas early ones (like mine) have cooler upright in front of the radiator. If it doesn'
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01409.html (7,350 bytes)
- 339. Critters in Cars Part II (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Sat, 26 Sep 1998 14:58:14 -0500
- Well, today I went about fixing my low-hanging exhaust. Jacked up the car, pulled the rear wheel and Ms. Black Widow was looking at me (well, sorta) like I had ruined her day. I cleaned up the webs a
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01412.html (6,617 bytes)
- 340. Re: Oil Cooler Location and Necessity (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
- Date: Sat, 26 Sep 1998 15:28:51 -0500
- This subject was discussed on the list a while back. Please don't confuse me with the REAL "sages" on this list. There is probably a combined experience of 500 years working on MGs here. I've only h
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01413.html (8,488 bytes)
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