- 101. Future Classics (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:04:48 -0500
- I have been avoiding this thread because I have too many opinions on it. And, not enough time to respond, or money to satisfy my own penchant for buying "classics." HOWEVER,... John Zubrovka posted a
- /html/mgs/2002-03/msg01044.html (10,302 bytes)
- 102. Re: Future Classics - Focus on Jaguars (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2002 19:51:12 -0500
- Phil is right. The XJS coupes are far too common. I was thinking of the XJ6C & XJ12C coupes of 1974 - 1977. According to Standard Catalog of Imported Cars 1946 - 1990, about 2,000 were made. I've loo
- /html/mgs/2002-03/msg01073.html (9,913 bytes)
- 103. Parts Help - Re. Lawrie's response (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2002 19:45:27 -0500
- I am wondering what kind of gas your customer was using that had so much pinging. I have a Pierce Manifold cross-flow alum. head on my street/track B and recently did a compression test. Found I had
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00113.html (7,277 bytes)
- 104. Re: Parts Help - Re. Lawrie's response (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2002 21:41:18 -0500
- You are right on the thermal efficiency. But, I was lucky, I didn't lay out big bucks. I was shopping for 1-3/4" SU's when I came across the carbs, manifold & head at only a few hundred more than JU
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00121.html (10,514 bytes)
- 105. The Panel Shop (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2002 10:35:50 -0500
- V&J Pina asks about The Panel Shop. They are located at 1785 Barnum Ave., Stratford, CT 06614. And, are affiliated with Automotive Restorations Inc. http://www.automotiverestorations.com Vintage Raci
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00301.html (7,676 bytes)
- 106. Satellite radio (was rubber bumpers) (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 21:45:15 -0500
- If you are considering satellite radio, and you live in one of the 4 areas where it currently offers service, don't forget the only other provider - Sirius Satellite Radio. They will be supplying Dai
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00767.html (6,872 bytes)
- 107. Are MGB reliable daily drivers? (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 22:11:22 -0500
- Tyson Sherman & many others have already given lots of good advice. I too After you get the cob-webs out of a hardly-driven MGB, and you upgrade the odds-'n-ends, you can drive it just as you would a
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00768.html (10,545 bytes)
- 108. Are MGB reliable daily drivers? - Redoux (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 20:02:52 -0500
- Chris Thompson's comments re. his family's Japanese Junk problems reminded me of mine. During the time I was driving the 1980 MGB as my daily driver, my wife was driving an '87 Toyota Camry that we h
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00844.html (8,301 bytes)
- 109. Weber part needed (score: 1)
- Author: "n" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2002 09:47:40 -0500
- Carl French asks about a 90 degree plastic fitting. Carl, my local hardware store stocks various sizes of white plastic tubing joints including 90 degree ones. Check yours. They may have one that fit
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00185.html (6,676 bytes)
- 110. Re.: Freeze Plug (score: 1)
- Author: "n" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2002 09:55:30 -0500
- Tom Boes asks about R&R of freeze plug on rear of engine. Tom, If you jack engine & loosen or remove engine mounts, you MAY be able to shift engine forward enough to remove & replace that aftermarket
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00186.html (6,678 bytes)
- 111. MGB Starter - Swap early for a late? (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2002 22:01:53 -0500
- I had trouble starting this morning and think it would be smart to have a spare starter around now that I'm going to be driving my B more often. I have two early ('62 - '67) starters. Can't vouch for
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00262.html (6,971 bytes)
- 112. MGB's Featured in Feb. 2002 Practical Classics & B-J Auction (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 22:19:56 -0500
- While browsing a newsstand today, I spied the cover of the new issue of Practical Classics. It features a beautiful Mineral Blue (my favorite MGB color) early B. Headline is, "Five MGBs: 1000 bhp." T
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00686.html (7,586 bytes)
- 113. tonneau zipper and Aftermarket Wish List (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 22:22:29 -0500
- My $.02: The beeswax lube that Mike Janacek mentioned will do a decent job of keeping rain out. Of course, if the tonneau is loose enough to sag in the middle & a puddle builds up... Bob D. wishes fo
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg01111.html (7,761 bytes)
- 114. Rallyes, was Cars For Sale On List???? (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2001 17:49:14 -0500
- Jim Nazarian mentions, "...drive your MG along the Blue Ridge Parkway for an hour or 10. You'll never forget it." I say Amen to that! That and (PCH away from the cities) are two of the best drives I'
- /html/mgs/2001-12/msg00005.html (7,759 bytes)
- 115. Which tire for my MG? (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 22:17:11 -0500
- I've been using Dunlop D40A2's on my '66 for the last 3 years. They have been excellent in all weather - sticky in dry & wet with good traction in snow. Yes, I drive in snow here in Connecticut with
- /html/mgs/2001-12/msg00359.html (8,825 bytes)
- 116. Factory Hard Top (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 20:22:59 -0500
- The side (or rear) windows are the easy part. The frame that Adam Schellinck is missing is a major problem. I faced that same problem in 1995 or so. I had searched via phone a number of British car w
- /html/mgs/2001-12/msg00453.html (7,285 bytes)
- 117. Need E-mail address (score: 1)
- Author: "n" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 21:41:34 -0500
- I'm working on my laptop away from my desktop pc & don't have my email address book. I would appreciate it if one of you Listers would send me Dave Houser's email address. Dave is a frequent Digest c
- /html/mgs/2001-12/msg00533.html (6,491 bytes)
- 118. : 4 wheel disc brakes (score: 1)
- Author: "n" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 21:31:09 -0500
- Albert Escalante asks about adding disc brakes to the rear of his '78 B. Albert, if you are planning to vintage race your '78 B, you need to check all of your local vintage racing groups to see if yo
- /html/mgs/2001-12/msg00564.html (7,026 bytes)
- 119. Factory Hardtop Parts (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 22:22:01 -0500
- David Council has a factory h.t. that sounds like it's in the same condition as the one I bought back in 1994 for about $100. Mine needed a side window & the lower & forward window frame pieces. I th
- /html/mgs/2001-11/msg00433.html (8,169 bytes)
- 120. Websites (for MG Parts) (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 22:33:10 -0500
- Wesley Ryan asks about online sources of parts. Try http://www.brittek.com/ . I have no financial interest whatsoever. But, I've been a VERY satisfied customer for a lot of years now. Bob has been my
- /html/mgs/2001-11/msg00434.html (6,863 bytes)
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