- 21. MGA Project Update - latch tapping plate/tail light wiring (score: 1)
- Author: "Cordell, Ralph PhD" <rzc4@cdc.gov>
- Date: Wed, 1 Apr 1998 10:00:31 -0500
- I finished hooking up the lights yesterday evening and took the 'A' for the most extended ride yet - just around Tucker. Stopped at BP & filled her up - not quite the class of the Seinfeld commercial
- /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00014.html (8,908 bytes)
- 22. MGA horn (score: 1)
- Author: "Cordell, Ralph PhD" <rzc4@cdc.gov>
- Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 10:04:52 -0400
- The horn on my '59 MGA does not work. While down here in the South, folks tend to favor more digital forms of communication, horns are used from time to time (usually as a greeting or approbation). I
- /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00406.html (7,006 bytes)
- 23. MGA 1500 - oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: "Cordell, Ralph PhD" <rzc4@cdc.gov>
- Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 15:27:41 -0400
- I had the A in stop&go traffic for the first time yesterday - definately not fun time. I am a bit concerned about the oil pressure - it was up around 40-60 in gear and running but out of gear and sto
- /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00615.html (8,015 bytes)
- 24. NOS (score: 1)
- Author: "Cordell, Ralph PhD" <rzc4@cdc.gov>
- Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1998 09:46:48 -0400
- The folks on the turbo buick list use NOS to mean "nitrous oxide system" - now y'all see how unique acronyms can be to any given group. Hmm - I wonder what would happen if I put the A on the bottle??
- /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00781.html (6,655 bytes)
- 25. Re: Washer on MGA 1500 master cylinder cap? (score: 1)
- Author: "Cordell, Ralph PhD" <rzc4@cdc.gov>
- Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 10:46:43 -0400
- No washer on the cap of my master cylinder either. -ralph cordell '59 MGA '84 Turbo Regal '87 Grand National '96 Roadmonster
- /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00968.html (6,847 bytes)
- 26. MGA Starter cable (score: 1)
- Author: "Cordell, Ralph PhD" <rzc4@cdc.gov>
- Date: Tue, 28 Apr 1998 10:02:52 -0400
- I'm having a bear of a time adjusting the starting cable on my '59 MGA. It seems to be binding and major force will not start it. I bought a new cable and starter switch - no avail. The end at the co
- /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01423.html (6,717 bytes)
- 27. Our LBC Stories (really long) (score: 1)
- Author: "Cordell, Ralph PhD" <rzc4@cdc.gov>
- Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 14:47:43 -0500
- I was a teenager in the '60s when cubes ruled and grew up in the midwest where every farm boy (and a few farm girls) around had a muscle car of some sort. I had been saving up to buy a "cycle" and wa
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00097.html (11,816 bytes)
- 28. MGA-The Monster Lives!! (score: 1)
- Author: "Cordell, Ralph PhD" <rzc4@cdc.gov>
- Date: Mon, 9 Mar 1998 12:43:12 -0500
- After more than 15 years of silence, my '59 MGA roared to life this weekend!! My goal of having it on the road by the end of the month is a real possibility & I expect to be terrorizing the countrysi
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00551.html (7,395 bytes)
- 29. MGA - tonneau cover/seat belt/starter cable/ - hint (score: 1)
- Author: "Cordell, Ralph PhD" <rzc4@cdc.gov>
- Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 10:00:38 -0500
- Haven't been able to move quite as quickly on the A as I'd like due to a variety of circumstances (most of which were beyond my control). However, I expect to take some time off next week that, toget
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01378.html (8,524 bytes)
- 30. MGA - Do they shrink?? (score: 1)
- Author: "Cordell, Ralph PhD" <rzc4@cdc.gov>
- Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 09:54:47 -0500
- Well folks - last week it roared - this week it actually moved!!! It has been at least 15 years but yesterday I actually drove my MGA. It still has a long way to go - no lights, no bumpers, no brakes
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01591.html (7,591 bytes)
- 31. MGA - Speedo cable (score: 1)
- Author: "Cordell, Ralph PhD" <rzc4@cdc.gov>
- Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 15:55:33 -0500
- Now that my MGA actually moves I guess I should hook up the speedo cable. I know it goes into the transmission but need to know just where the link is. thanks again. ralph cordell rzc4@cdc.gov
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01620.html (6,264 bytes)
- 32. Contender for All Time Stupid (score: 1)
- Author: "Cordell, Ralph PhD" <rzc4@cdc.gov>
- Date: Mon, 30 Mar 1998 16:00:52 -0500
- The list members have been very patient with my long stories and gracious in providing their expertise while I've been rebuilding my 1959 MGA. Getting my brakes to work after 15 years was the most fr
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg02065.html (7,935 bytes)
- 33. MGA Fuel Sender (score: 1)
- Author: "Cordell, Ralph PhD" <rzc4@cdc.gov>
- Date: Mon, 2 Feb 1998 09:26:01 -0500
- I dropped the tank on my 59 MGA this weekend in preparation to having it boiled out & checked for leaks. I figure it would be a good idea to remove the sender before taking it over to the shop but am
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00071.html (7,338 bytes)
- 34. Da Hawg Strikes a Heavy Blow (score: 1)
- Author: "Cordell, Ralph PhD" <rzc4@cdc.gov>
- Date: Tue, 3 Feb 1998 09:52:17 -0500
- When I got home last night I found my MGA had been pushed off the jack stands. My wife apparently bumped into it (Roadmaster 1 : MGA 0). It was up on stands while the wheels were being hot tanked in
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00133.html (7,884 bytes)
- 35. MGA Original Color of fuel tank/exhaust system (score: 1)
- Author: "Cordell, Ralph PhD" <rzc4@cdc.gov>
- Date: Wed, 4 Feb 1998 11:52:58 -0500
- What was the originial color of the fuel tank in MGA 1500's? I am fairly certain the chassis was black -less certain it was satin or dull. How about the exhaust (manifold back to tail pipe)? I'm gett
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00202.html (6,787 bytes)
- 36. MGA - Vacuum line/Heater valve/ (score: 1)
- Author: "Cordell, Ralph PhD" <rzc4@cdc.gov>
- Date: Thu, 5 Feb 1998 13:10:44 -0500
- What color were the vacuum lines (distributor - carb) and heater control valves over on the passenger side of the blocks of 1500 MGA's? I was planning on painting the line the same color as the engin
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00267.html (7,361 bytes)
- 37. RE: America's True Daredevils "LBC owners" (score: 1)
- Author: "Cordell, Ralph PhD" <rzc4@cdc.gov>
- Date: Wed, 11 Feb 1998 14:13:34 -0500
- SUVs be damned!! I consider one of my most daring feats to be passing an 18 wheeler in my MGA on a 2 lane highway in an downpour. Like going through a car wash. The little engine is screaming, the to
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00636.html (9,955 bytes)
- 38. RE: NO LBC -- WAY OFF TOPIC (score: 1)
- Author: "Cordell, Ralph PhD" <rzc4@cdc.gov>
- Date: Wed, 11 Feb 1998 17:38:10 -0500
- arrow bowl spoon knife saw plane drill plow hoe shovel scraper ralph cordell '59 MGA
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00652.html (7,985 bytes)
- 39. MGA - stuck hood (score: 1)
- Author: "Cordell, Ralph PhD" <rzc4@cdc.gov>
- Date: Thu, 19 Feb 1998 09:46:08 -0500
- Another snag in the project - a few days ago I "tacked" the front fenders on my '59 MGA (2 bolts on each) in prep for a more permanent job this weekend. They looked so good that last night I set the
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01160.html (7,349 bytes)
- 40. Paint job (score: 1)
- Author: "Cordell, Ralph PhD" <rzc4@cdc.gov>
- Date: Fri, 20 Feb 1998 09:15:16 -0500
- the A lot of factors go into determining the cost of a paint job, not the least of which is the cost of the paint. You can get some idea of that by checking with local auto paint stores and asking t
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01199.html (8,583 bytes)
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