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61. Re: Post-War Racing Heritage (score: 1)
Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Date: Fri, 06 Nov 1998 14:10:28 -0800
MGB class at Le Mans (12th overall?) MGB class on the Monte Carlo rally MGC GTS best finish sandwiched between Ferraris MGB too many SCCA production wins to even think about MG Midget damn close to b
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg00265.html (8,053 bytes)

62. Re: Racing (score: 1)
Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 98 09:30:58 PST
Two Stirling Moss quotes (one reported by a list member): "Mr. Moss, what's the fastest car you've ever driven?" S.M. "an MG" and from the book "Jaguar Sports Racers": S.M. "...Aston, Jaguar, MG, and
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg00314.html (7,365 bytes)

63. Re: MGB Bumper conversion... (score: 1)
Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 98 09:30:54 PST
David, The general consensus of folks on the list will be "don't do it! it costs to much and is impossible unless you've got every special tool in the world!" etc etc. But, considering the price and
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg00315.html (7,878 bytes)

64. Re: Racing (score: 1)
Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 98 11:23:58 PST
Ok, I'll get my quotes in order here. :) p.17 of Philip Porter's "Jaguar Sports Racing Cars" Stirling Moss recounts: "...I had asked a lot of people at that time if they would let me drive their cars
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg00318.html (7,725 bytes)

65. Re: Steel Wheels vs. Wires (score: 1)
Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 98 09:32:03 PST
I might've autocrossed a 'B way back when on wires with old bias ply tyres and all, but I don't think I'd try it today. I think today's autocross tyres could really change the equation. Someone with
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg00357.html (8,275 bytes)

66. Re: New MGB Race Results Page (score: 1)
Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 08:59:10 -0800
Great job! A few comments: There's a book that is a picture archive of the 12 at Sebring or something like that. It has info and pix of MGBs that ran there. I've got a copy if you want results. Also
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg00578.html (7,362 bytes)

67. Re: Defending the MGA (score: 1)
Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 16:36:39 -0800
it. Well, if it says "6R4" on it, I'll take it! -Keith Wheeler Team Sanctuary http://www.teamsanctuary.com/ - --
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg00891.html (8,158 bytes)

68. Re: Original 1500 Engine: Midget (score: 1)
Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Date: Thu, 01 Oct 1998 11:33:13 -0700
All rubber bumper Midgets have a "Triumph" engine in them. The 1498cc "1500" is derived from the earlier Spit engine, and used in the later Spitfires and Midgets. British Leyland considered it a wise
/html/mgs/1998-10/msg00014.html (8,111 bytes)

69. Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? (score: 1)
Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Date: Thu, 08 Oct 1998 13:10:25 -0700
My '75 'B was my first car, acquired in 1986, when I was 16. -Keith Wheeler Team Sanctuary http://www.teamsanctuary.com/
/html/mgs/1998-10/msg00358.html (8,493 bytes)

70. Re: reliability (score: 1)
Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Date: Thu, 08 Oct 1998 13:52:50 -0700
I was in a discussion with somebody about cars, this vs that like we all tend to do. The fellow said something about what was pratical. My reply resulted in a look of an absolute lack of understandin
/html/mgs/1998-10/msg00362.html (7,730 bytes)

71. Re: what tools (score: 1)
Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1998 10:08:56 -0700
For an engine rebuild? Remember to keep it clean: air compressor bore brushes for the oilways tacky cloth -Keith Wheeler Team Sanctuary http://www.teamsanctuary.com/
/html/mgs/1998-10/msg00579.html (6,906 bytes)

72. Re: fastest MG (score: 1)
Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Date: Tue, 01 Sep 1998 18:12:17 -0700
I thought the Thrust SSC *was* the fastest MG ever. Somewhere I saw a picture of it with an MG logo on the side...or am I crazy? -Keith Wheeler Team Sanctuary http://www.teamsanctuary.com/
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg00053.html (7,161 bytes)

73. Re: fastest MG (score: 1)
Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 98 21:43:14 PDT
engine in Now the XJ220 is one I know about... As many of you know I'm a huge fan of the Rover V-8 engine. What does that have to do with the XJ220? Well, see, in the '80s when MG was dead (or some f
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg00067.html (7,865 bytes)

74. Re: fastest MG (score: 1)
Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Date: Wed, 02 Sep 1998 09:29:14 -0700
I have often thought about how nice it'd be to have such heads with an extra cylinder on them, the thought of a twin-OHC 3.9 litre Rover V-8 is intoxicating. I wish one could find them for pennies to
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg00085.html (7,327 bytes)

75. Re: Suspension Rebuild (score: 1)
Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Date: Tue, 08 Sep 1998 12:07:39 -0700
First off, I'm going to assume you're talking about a street ride. Yes, all of the bushings probably need to be replaced. Also check and see if the kingpins are sloppy. If time is a concern (and even
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg00378.html (9,740 bytes)

76. Re: Rear suspension suspected (score: 1)
Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Date: Wed, 09 Sep 1998 09:37:18 -0700
Well, it can be all sorts of things. First, as Mike Robson pointed out, make sure it's not anything blatant. Usually 'Bs rear spring location atrophies thusly: the rubber pads smash and grow old, all
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg00421.html (7,718 bytes)

77. M coupe vs 'B GT (score: 1)
Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 11:23:42 -0700
A few months ago Road & Track had a little ditty on this, including the comment "some would argue that Abingdon did it better." -Keith Wheeler Team Sanctuary http://www.teamsanctuary.com/
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg00566.html (6,451 bytes)

78. FWD vs RWD (score: 1)
Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 98 22:00:41 PDT
Well, I've heard it said that those who drive FWD don't drive cars, they drive appliances. Personally the only FWD that'll end up in my stable would be a Mini or an MG 1300. (And that's pretty picky
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg00843.html (8,902 bytes)

79. Re: FWD vs RWD (score: 1)
Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 1998 10:53:51 -0700
Or course you had to leave out my disclaimer in this quote. Comparing a Mini to anything is apples and oranges. A Mini is a wonderful car to drive, I've driven one in competition. Just because a Min
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg00876.html (9,481 bytes)

80. Re: FWD vs RWD (score: 1)
Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 1998 14:04:00 -0700
My original commentary was based on someone having said "real race cars." I'm not comparing ancient MGs to modern Japan-o-cars, or tiny lightweight Minis to monsterous Jag sedans, my comment was: (a
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg00885.html (8,947 bytes)

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