- 121. MGB question (score: 1)
- Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Jun 1997 22:53:46 -0500
- I'm forwarding this from off the Jensen list. I figure someone among the disciples of MOWOG will have an answer. But quick, before my fellow Jensenites talk him into a 440 and torqueflite. Ron can b
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01460.html (7,651 bytes)
- 122. Re: Of the Austin A95 Countryman Station Wagon (score: 1)
- Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
- Date: Mon, 05 May 1997 19:47:43 -0500
- Okay, I saw pictures of this car while attending "The Gathering" in Wintson-Salem. Butt-Ugly? Nah, I think it has great character. . . of course, I even find the looks of the Daimler Dart to not be
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00240.html (7,690 bytes)
- 123. Re: '...just like a Union jack...' (score: 1)
- Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
- Date: Mon, 05 May 1997 22:16:49 -0500
- I believe it is an E-type Jaguar, based on a glimpse and a faulty memory. As part owner and manager of a cinema I should support the industry, but this movie stinks. I wasn't able to watch it all, j
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00260.html (7,768 bytes)
- 124. Re: misc. catch up C/Stuff (score: 1)
- Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
- Date: Thu, 08 May 1997 15:21:01 -0500
- Be careful, Bob, we ARE watching :) Michael, New Bern, NC
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00401.html (6,541 bytes)
- 125. Re: MGs in the Movies (score: 1)
- Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
- Date: Sat, 10 May 1997 07:41:23 -0500
- I should know of many more, but my memory is no more reliable than Lucas electrics. Still, a recent example is "Something to Talk About" Julia Roberts drives an MGA. I didn't watch the whole thing, i
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00508.html (7,454 bytes)
- 126. Re: MGA etc... Unleaded (score: 1)
- Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
- Date: Mon, 12 May 1997 14:48:55 -0500
- In one of those hard scientific observations, that is, I can't remember where I read it, I remember 'hearing' that cars that ran on leaded gasoline for the first 5-10K miles of their lives need not f
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00605.html (6,675 bytes)
- 127. Re: Summary: Prepping a B for Hell (score: 1)
- Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 May 1997 07:00:24 -0500
- drastically) cutting louvers into the bonnet/hood to at Actually, Steve, the purpose of the louvers is to let hot air out of the engine bay. Though I suppose that would help cool the carbs:) Michael,
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00779.html (6,849 bytes)
- 128. David's charming goat conveyance (score: 1)
- Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 May 1997 13:02:33 -0500
- Since my first comments came before the beginnings of an official vote, I re-submit my opinion. I vote, yeah. The ol' Austin has plenty of charisma, and when my path crosses again with David's, I'm h
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00790.html (6,711 bytes)
- 129. Re: Shifting into First (score: 1)
- Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 06:56:50 -0500
- All you need do is come to complete stop before going into first. Double clutching to engage first in a 3 syncro A or B is pointless. And this business of putting in a 4 syncro B tranny -- patuuie,
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01003.html (7,163 bytes)
- 130. MG songs (score: 1)
- Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 22:33:30 -0500
- I can't stop laughing. I think Paul deserves a Grammy. Michael, New Bern, NC
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01080.html (6,763 bytes)
- 131. Re: Replacing windshield: how hard?VERY! (score: 1)
- Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
- Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 17:05:33 -0500
- In the Stephen King novel, CHRISTINE, didn't the car's demonic possession begin with an inadvertant blood sacrifice? Michael, New Bern, NC
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01178.html (8,218 bytes)
- 132. Re: MG Songs (score: 1)
- Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
- Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 18:05:32 -0500
- from' but not meaning Morris Garage. Anyway, if our MG is the inspiration, it only proves our psychic connection to the marque!
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01187.html (7,748 bytes)
- 133. Re: clearcoat paint? (score: 1)
- Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
- Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 18:09:08 -0500
- I saw Steve's Midget at The Gathering, and it looked VERY nice. The bugeye that beat it out was one of the best I've ever seen, and like T series MGs, bugeyes are killers at Brit car shows. Michael,
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01188.html (7,935 bytes)
- 134. Re: Them little drum brake screws (score: 1)
- Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 07:02:17 -0500
- Them little screws is to make sure them big drums are not akilter when you put on wheel. Akiltered drums will damage lugs. In truth, they aren't needed if you are careful. As for holding on the drum.
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01494.html (7,535 bytes)
- 135. yet more on them little screws (score: 1)
- Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 22:37:08 -0500
- My Land-Rover has 11" drum brakes up front, and 10" in rear. Front has them little screws, back do not. Of course, it is supposed to have 10 inchers all 'round, but someone fitted larger drums up fro
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01580.html (6,717 bytes)
- 136. To James Howard (not directly list related) (score: 1)
- Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 22:33:53 -0500
- Sorry for dropping this on the list, but James picked up on my Land-Rover referance and dropped me a note which I seem unable to reply to directly. James, I tried replying to you concerning my Land-R
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01654.html (6,962 bytes)
- 137. Re: All locked up!! (score: 1)
- Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 17:25:14 -0500
- I'm going with the starter people on this one. My former 67 locked up from time to time. I could disengage by rocking the car back and forth. Having no money in my ill-spent youth, I just lived with
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01719.html (7,640 bytes)
- 138. Re: The MG Companion and Midget for sale (score: 1)
- Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
- Date: Wed, 02 Apr 1997 17:00:10 -0500
- My parents gave me "The MG Companion" a couple years ago. They came across a copy at a flea market/yard sale or some such, and knowing my penchant for things MG bought it for the unearthly sum of $1.
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00068.html (7,082 bytes)
- 139. Re: everybody's talking, but no one hears a word (score: 1)
- Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 07:49:55 -0500
- This weekend I'm going to Winston-Salem for a car show. I'm driving my Interceptor, a friend is driving up in my Land-Rover. I'm gonna show both cars. I seriously doubt that either vehicle could win
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01064.html (9,875 bytes)
- 140. Old fart? (score: 1)
- Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
- Date: Thu, 24 Apr 1997 19:40:12 -0500
- I'm 41, am I an old fart? A middle age fart? Just when does Geezerdom start? Michael, New Bern, NC (with 3yr old border collie named Cinder. . . not sure how the dog stuff got started, but she approv
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01211.html (7,210 bytes)
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