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1. Rough Idle Update (score: 1): Author: Don Hicks and Family <hicks@mohawk.net>; Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 22:53:53 -0400; Thanks for all your previous diagnostic advice. I rebuilt the Midget carbs and the car is running like new. The replaced throttle shafts worked fine without the need for bushings. I think this was t; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00463.html (7,407 bytes)
2. Installing New Top (score: 1): Author: Don Hicks and Family <hicks@mohawk.net>; Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 23:00:59 -0400; We just received the a new top for our 74 Midget. Plans call for installation this weekend. The top is from Moss. It came with limited instructions - which basically read "take it to an expert" . Any; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00465.html (6,804 bytes)
3. Where is George? (score: 1): Author: Don Hicks and Family <hicks@mohawk.net>; Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 18:49:05 -0400; Hello Listers: I have been trying to contact George Merryweather of Classic Restorations. No response lately. Can any tell me if he is on vacation? Thanks Don Hicks 70 BGT 74 Midget; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00023.html (6,794 bytes)
4. Re: Where is George? (score: 1): Author: Don Hicks and Family <hicks@mohawk.net>; Date: Fri, 02 Jul 1999 07:18:03 -0400; I did not know that Classic Restorations has a web site. Do you have the address? Thanks Don; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00042.html (8,646 bytes)
5. Reproduction Fenders from Moss (score: 1): Author: Don Hicks and Family <hicks@mohawk.net>; Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 18:43:47 -0400; Hello Listers. Did some prep work on one of the BGT fender this am. Looks like it might be easier to replace rather than patch some of the rust spots. I see Moss offers Original Equipment and Reprodu; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01012.html (7,859 bytes)
6. Removing Undercoat (score: 1): Author: Don Hicks and Family <hicks@mohawk.net>; Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 18:46:10 -0400; Does anyone have advice for removing undercoating from fenders etc. Wire brushing seems to just heat it up and move it around. Don Hicks 70 MGB GT -"Morris" 74 Midget; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01013.html (6,648 bytes)
7. Re: Reproduction Fenders from Moss (score: 1): Author: Don Hicks and Family <hicks@mohawk.net>; Date: Sun, 18 Jul 1999 07:13:34 -0400; Thanks for the advice. Nice web site. Looking forward to the updates. Question: when you say the new panels will need fitting, can you describe to what extent? Unfortunately my right fender has a 6; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01024.html (9,618 bytes)
8. Re: Reproduction Fenders from Moss (score: 1): Author: Don Hicks and Family <hicks@mohawk.net>; Date: Sun, 18 Jul 1999 07:18:20 -0400; I saw a previous response regarding complete removal of the black "primer" provided on the new panel. Did you strip you panels down? What sort of primer/sealer did you use? Thanks for the info. I am; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01025.html (9,029 bytes)
9. Re: Removing Undercoat (score: 1): Author: Don Hicks and Family <hicks@mohawk.net>; Date: Sun, 18 Jul 1999 21:18:53 -0400; I have tried the stipper wheels. Your right, wear goggles but it also tends to heat up and smear the material. I tried Bob Howard's suggestion of kerosene and it works quite well. Just let it sit fo; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01068.html (7,693 bytes)
10. Re: Spot or MIG welding (score: 1): Author: Hicks <hicks@mohawk.net>; Date: Sat, 24 Oct 1998 10:35:30 -0400; I am in the process of MIG welding rocker panels, etc. The MIG unit is on loan from a friend who welds for a living. He gave me the following advice for using MIG to do spots. He also loaned me a ho; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01128.html (8,742 bytes)
11. Re: MGB Brake Master Cylinder Dissassemble (score: 1): Author: Hicks <hicks@mohawk.net>; Date: Tue, 01 Sep 1998 19:42:48 -0400; Thanks Chris. Sounds like a perfect plan. I am waiting on the kit to arrive to confirm. Where did you order you kit. Did your rebuild go ok. Was it worth the trouble? Thanks very much for the suggest; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00047.html (9,129 bytes)
12. Re: Rocker Post Shims....... (score: 1): Author: Hicks <hicks@mohawk.net>; Date: Tue, 01 Sep 1998 19:46:01 -0400; Thanks to all. That's all I needed, 1 each for the two middle posts - but the discussions been great! Don Hicks 70 BGT; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00048.html (7,664 bytes)
13. Re: questions (score: 1): Author: Hicks <hicks@mohawk.net>; Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998 08:21:08 -0400; I am working on a 70 B-GT that I bought originally in '70. The ash tray was standard, black and chrome forward of the stick and slightly askew towards the driver. Passenger side mirror, halfway up t; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00296.html (7,936 bytes)
14. Flywheel alignment (score: 1): Author: Hicks <hicks@mohawk.net>; Date: Sat, 08 Aug 1998 12:11:44 -0400; I am refitting the flyweel to my 70 BGT. The Holmes manual decribes the need to align the flywheel with the crankshaft based on timing marks on both the flywheel flange and the flywheel. I can't loca; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00418.html (6,552 bytes)
15. Re: Oh Well, + vs. - ground (score: 1): Author: Hicks <hicks@mohawk.net>; Date: Sun, 09 Aug 1998 12:20:33 -0400; Be carefull Mike, you could be starting a new "fad" much like nose rings! Don Hicks Kent, CT 70 BGT "Morris" - under construction or destruction; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00450.html (7,468 bytes)
16. Re: hydrolic fluid... BARNEY! Please join in! (score: 1): Author: Hicks <hicks@mohawk.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 07:00:06 -0400; Thanks Barney for the advice. I will be putting my B through the replacement procedure very soon. This will be a real help. Don Hicks Kent, CT "70" BGT " Morris"; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00483.html (12,144 bytes)
17. Valve rocker to head assembly. (score: 1): Author: Hicks <hicks@mohawk.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 21:59:23 -0400; I need some technical help from the experts out there on my 70 B I am reasembling the rocker assembly to the head and remember at least one gasket under one of the rocker posts between the bottom of; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01736.html (7,769 bytes)
18. Re: Valve rocker to head assembly. (score: 1): Author: Hicks <hicks@mohawk.net>; Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 19:07:05 -0400; Thanks to all for the assistance on my shim question. My recollection is there were two but I could not remember from which two posts. They were thin about .010". The engine is original, I have owned; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01795.html (9,507 bytes)
19. MGB Brake Master Cylinder Dissassemble (score: 1): Author: Hicks <hicks@mohawk.net>; Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 19:18:42 -0400; More tech assistance, please. I would like to rebuild my brake master cylinder, the tandem type - without built in sensor. The Haynes manual calls for the removal of a white plastic bushing just afte; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01796.html (6,884 bytes)
20. Re: xtend - what is it good for? (score: 1): Author: Hicks <hicks@mohawk.net>; Date: Wed, 01 Jul 1998 18:18:19 -0400; Thanks for your comments. I found it changes the color of rust and as you point out makes it sand able. I was just wondering if anyone had experience as to its true rust preventive capabilities when; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00035.html (8,154 bytes)

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