- 161. Re: As if the GT6 wasn't bad enough (score: 1)
- Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
- Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 09:36:36 -0500
- I concede it at least looks more appropriate on a Miata than on the original Caddy... /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00606.html (7,427 bytes)
- 162. Re: MGF radio in an MGB? (score: 1)
- Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2003 15:45:37 -0500
- I have replaced a few radios in my '78 B, which should have the same configuration as your '80. I found a Euro-DIN size radio (such as is probably in the MGF) fits just fine - you just need a file to
- /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00649.html (8,904 bytes)
- 163. Re: non-lbc --- Netscape 7 ?? (score: 1)
- Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
- Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 16:40:50 -0500
- I went to 7 because I needed something (128-bit encryption?). Generally I like it, but it has a tendency sometimes to wig out and not update the graphics, and ultimately you have to close the program
- /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00664.html (7,895 bytes)
- 164. Re: non-lbc --- Netscape 7 ?? (score: 1)
- Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
- Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 19:20:14 -0500
- That's good to know, and I'll try it the next time it happens, though still the fact remains that N7 has this problem WAY more than N6 or previous ever did (and I've been using Netscape since it was
- /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00668.html (8,614 bytes)
- 165. Amphibious MG? (score: 1)
- Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 09:34:15 -0500
- I have a copy of "Classic Cars - a celebration of the motorcar from 1945 to 1975", by Martin Buckley, a sort of coffee-table book on various models (both remembered and forgotten), that I picked up a
- /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00677.html (8,397 bytes)
- 166. RE: Amphibious MG? (score: 1)
- Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 10:43:26 -0500
- Uh oh... now I know what's next on my list! Thanks for the link, though as I clicked through I found my way to http://www.amphicar.com, which seems better. I think I want to get me one of these! I wo
- /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00682.html (7,712 bytes)
- 167. RE: Amphibious MG? (score: 1)
- Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 12:42:24 -0500
- I saw a posting for the "Amphigeo" prototype, basically a Geo car turned amphibious. It did have a sunroof, but all I could think of was that you must roast out there on the lake in an enclosed car (
- /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00685.html (7,653 bytes)
- 168. Re: non-lbc --- Netscape 7 ?? (score: 1)
- Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 13:49:50 -0500
- Regardless, it still doesn't fix the problem in N7, in which the UI itself (not just the page) fails to redraw. In N7 (and possibly N6) the UI is based on the Gecko engine (the page renderer). Unfort
- /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00691.html (9,078 bytes)
- 169. Re: You can see it coming ... (score: 1)
- Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 13:50:40 -0500
- What part could you see coming... using a car to jump-start a plane, or his getting his arm chopped off? /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00692.html (7,127 bytes)
- 170. 27-across (score: 1)
- Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
- Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 14:17:07 -0500
- 3 letter word for "Old english sports cars" (today's crossword puzzle) And, yes, the answer was "MGs" Of course, another clue was for "Feudal serfs" or something, so we may not be in the best company
- /html/mgs/2002-12/msg00157.html (6,820 bytes)
- 171. Re: Cross Country Transportation Help (score: 1)
- Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 15:23:55 -0500
- It's probably better to send separate emails rather than cross-post. At any rate, I had my car shipped from Oregon to New England for, I think it was, $1500, and that was open carrier. $1200 from NC
- /html/mgs/2002-12/msg00248.html (8,094 bytes)
- 172. RE: MG Centercaps for the SAAB Minilites (score: 1)
- Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 09:52:02 -0500
- As much as I love my Saab (900S convertible) I never buy anything from the dealer unless absolutely necessary. I was sitting in the parts room to pick up a muffler and listening to the parts guy quot
- /html/mgs/2002-12/msg00262.html (10,380 bytes)
- 173. Re: Harbor Freight problems (score: 1)
- Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 11:28:37 -0500
- Actually there's a specific set of laws regarding what you're allowed to do (and what they're required to do) in the case of a backorder. If it's going to be more than 30 days (unless previously indi
- /html/mgs/2002-12/msg00273.html (9,440 bytes)
- 174. Re: GSA Auctions (Cars but no LBC) (score: 1)
- Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 11:33:05 -0500
- Well, those 4,304 miles might represent a lot of hard miles lumbering around the city. I'm sure the technology is better now - possibly it's too expensive to keep them. Knowing California, I wouldn't
- /html/mgs/2002-12/msg00274.html (8,868 bytes)
- 175. Speaking of Dodge cars (off-color joke enclosed) (score: 1)
- Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
- Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2002 18:06:29 -0500
- Three men were at a party. Predictably the conversation turned to what they did for work and what kind of car they drove. The first man said, "Well, I'm a Veterinarian, and of course, I drive a Vette
- /html/mgs/2002-12/msg00337.html (7,419 bytes)
- 176. RE: Bad Taste Award December Edition (score: 1)
- Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
- Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:23:16 -0500
- Don't let it near a church - it's obviously the "anti-rice" FWIW, it may be interesting, but he's definitely played hell with his resale value. I think he only has about $300 in bids, and the car pro
- /html/mgs/2002-12/msg00398.html (7,892 bytes)
- 177. Re: Slightly OT... British bikes (score: 1)
- Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
- Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2002 20:34:59 -0500
- Hey, how about this? Suggest you buy a MG Midget and a chain saw, slice it down the middle, then rebuild the axle (remembering to disconnect the driveshaft first when towing) and recenter the seats.
- /html/mgs/2002-12/msg00455.html (8,319 bytes)
- 178. Re: B with an auto tranny on ebay. (score: 1)
- Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
- Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2002 14:51:46 -0500
- I agree - if it truly was unusual with an automatic I think they would have made a point to mention that in the text. If it has simply been "well maintained" I'm not sure it would float $8k either. I
- /html/mgs/2002-12/msg00487.html (8,086 bytes)
- 179. Re: B with an auto tranny on ebay. (score: 1)
- Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
- Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2002 20:00:36 -0500
- Well, 42 miles is a different story. That's like trying to keep it museum quality, and I would expect one like that to be higher (although I'd have a hard time justifying $40k like they're asking!).
- /html/mgs/2002-12/msg00493.html (8,726 bytes)
- 180. Re: B with an auto tranny on ebay (oops) (score: 1)
- Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
- Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2002 20:03:29 -0500
- I retract my statement about $40,000. Just realized that was AU$40k, which would make it ~USD$22k. Still a lot, but not so totally outrageous. - Tab /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /
- /html/mgs/2002-12/msg00494.html (6,840 bytes)
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