- 21. Re: Tao of Bugs (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Smith <ksmith40@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 21:20:27 -0500
- [snips] I would think what matters most is the angle of wind deflection. In other words, an old Willys Jeep will be covered with bug juice where a Lamborghini Countach would have much less. On the ot
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00806.html (8,327 bytes)
- 22. carpet foam, parts washers (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Smith <ksmith40@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2003 21:53:47 -0600
- Enjoying the 60 degree weather yesterday and got to work on the car. What is the best way to remove that obnoxious glued-on foam that is left behind after the carpets are removed? I used a wire-brush
- /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00161.html (7,461 bytes)
- 23. Re: 1975 MGB Ad (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Smith <ksmith40@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 21:25:31 -0600
- I actually bid on that, but was outbid. It was sold by a guy in England, and I probably would have paid more to ship it than the bid price. I've seen one in MG World going with a car in the classifie
- /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00558.html (7,482 bytes)
- 24. Re: Junkyard MG (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Smith <ksmith40@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 20:49:58 -0600
- Maybe she should tell him to pick up a few lottery tickets on the way home. If your luck is that good, you're a shoo-in! :) Kevin /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http
- /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00683.html (7,224 bytes)
- 25. Re: Parts Washer Fluid (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Smith <ksmith40@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:03:08 -0600
- I just bought a bucket of some stuff that basically said "Parts Cleaner Solution" on the label. I got it at "Atwoods", a local farm and ranch supply store. Price was $24.00 for a five gallon bucket.
- /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00684.html (7,352 bytes)
- 26. Re: 3 exterior mirrors? (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Smith <ksmith40@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:57:43 -0600
- Similar to this treatment, my old '72 MGB has a scottish kilt looking flannel interior that the PO put a lot of work or money into, but unfortunately didn't wear that well. The bottoms of the door pa
- /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00687.html (7,485 bytes)
- 27. NAPA 1300 oil filter (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Smith <ksmith40@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2003 22:09:31 -0600
- I finally started taking off engine parts on my '68 B for an engine pull. I took apart the oil filter "canister" expecting to find a big mess, but I didn't. I found a NAPA (I assume Gold) 1300 "cartr
- /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00740.html (7,269 bytes)
- 28. Re: How To Take Along A One-Year Old In An MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Smith <ksmith40@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 21:01:22 -0600
- I remember riding in the cab of the old family pickup with my brother and I scrunched in between my mother and father. In the summer, we would gladly ride in the back. The old saying goes: "Poor peop
- /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00851.html (9,151 bytes)
- 29. Re: Failed MA inspection (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Smith <ksmith40@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 21:29:00 -0600
- That's sort of what I was thinking. Why not just drive down the road and maybe the next guy is in more of a hurry? Always worked for me when I got a Barney Fife for an inspector. Did away with them i
- /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00855.html (8,186 bytes)
- 30. Re: Seat belt question... (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Smith <ksmith40@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 2 Feb 2003 22:01:45 -0600
- On the opposite note, I will soon be needing a good set of these untrustable Kangol magnet belts. I have some in the same condition as Wils (from my old '72), but I'm looking for some that look newer
- /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00038.html (7,065 bytes)
- 31. DIY channel (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Smith <ksmith40@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 2 Feb 2003 22:19:57 -0600
- Tonight, my wife was covering my job as perpetual channel switcher when she stopped on the DIY channel. I always figured I'd tune into DIY when I wanted to learn to crochet or paint clay pots to look
- /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00039.html (7,100 bytes)
- 32. Original parts catalogs? (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Smith <ksmith40@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 22:22:13 -0600
- Is there any reason why a person should own an original MGB parts catalog? I mean, if I need something, do I not just look it up in my Moss catalog? Or is it just neat to know that if I could still o
- /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00202.html (7,197 bytes)
- 33. Re: WINDSCREEN WIPERS (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Smith <ksmith40@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 21:33:25 -0600
- First, investigate yourself. Second, follow KISS Rule. THIRD, check the archives. Fourth, then ask. Yer Welcome for this MORE CORRECT advice. Although I don't see what the rock band KISS has to do wi
- /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00236.html (7,668 bytes)
- 34. Re: Requesting Opinions for MG Magazines (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Smith <ksmith40@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 10:38:32 -0600
- I've read: MGB Driver: Outstanding little mag and is worth the cost of membership in itself, but mine is always late. A tattered Nov/Dec issue arrived at the end of January which likely means some US
- /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00520.html (10,850 bytes)
- 35. As if laziness wasn't enough... (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Smith <ksmith40@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2003 01:04:30 -0600
- ...now I have an upcoming baby to keep me away from finishing the '68 B. The first addition to the Smith family should arrive in August. Meanwhile, I'll be stuck painting the guest bedroom and replac
- /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00215.html (8,110 bytes)
- 36. MG World Magazine (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Smith <ksmith40@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2003 01:10:05 -0600
- Do any of you read "MG World"? I picked up a copy a while ago and liked it, so I subscribed online using a credit card. They did the year. That is quite a bit cheaper than what someone else is chargi
- /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00216.html (8,577 bytes)
- 37. JB Weld on a gas tank (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Smith <ksmith40@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 21:33:39 -0600
- Pulled the fuel tank the other day, and finally got around to wire brushing it tonight. Apparently, the PO lived on a dirt road and knocked holes in his/her tank, because there are at least four plac
- /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00383.html (7,227 bytes)
- 38. Paint shell rolling or not? (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Smith <ksmith40@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2003 00:23:54 -0600
- I'm about to start pulling my car apart even further, namely the Which is better? 1. Removing everything and carrying the shell into the body shop. or 2. Removing everything except the "rolling parts
- /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00639.html (7,439 bytes)
- 39. Re: MGF radio in an MGB? (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Smith <ksmith40@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2003 22:23:50 -0600
- That's good stuff. Definitely a switch from the old "Horn broke, watch for finger" bumper sticker. Yours would be "If there's a good song on, watch for finger" :) Kevin /// or try http://www.team.net
- /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00652.html (7,369 bytes)
- 40. NAMGBR (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Smith <ksmith40@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 20:36:08 -0600
- Finally got my "Welcome aboard" packet in the mail. Took a while, but they were reorganizing at the same time I sent in my application for membership. Love the little dash plaque. I love the "MGB Dri
- /html/mgs/2002-11/msg00499.html (7,424 bytes)
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