- 1. French Riviera (score: 1)
- Author: Wendelgass Manfred <WENDELGASS@tcernd1.villingen.tce.de>
- Date: Tue, 13 Aug 96 16:44:00 PDT
- Hi All, On Saturday I will start cruising the French Riviera , of course with the MG. I've never done such a long trip before with this little car. I have two weeks and the trip will around 2000 +- m
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00409.html (7,645 bytes)
- 2. Re: French Riviera (score: 1)
- Author: Bill D <billd@voicenet.com>
- Date: Tue, 13 Aug 1996 20:28:40 -0400 (EDT)
- This is my standard trunk tool/spares kit so that I can limp home in the case of a breakdown..... Spares: --spare set sparking plugs --spare points --spare condenser --spare distributor cap & rotor -
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00414.html (9,396 bytes)
- 3. Re: French Riviera (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason F. Dutt" <simjason@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Tue, 13 Aug 1996 20:55:10 -0400
- I always like to keep an extra set of spark plugs handy, and a small floor jack... There seems to be something I'm forgetting; if I remember, I'll let you know. Good luck! J ________________________
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00416.html (7,943 bytes)
- 4. Re: French Riviera (score: 1)
- Author: "G.J." <johnsong@is.dal.ca>
- Date: Tue, 13 Aug 1996 22:45:17 -0300 (ADT)
- snip Why the jack? unless your jackpoints are shot... What a coincidence; another '72 'B... ________ ___ / ______/ | | Greg A.M.Johnson '72 & '66 MGB / \ ___ | | Biology Dept. \ \_\ \ /\ __| | Dalhou
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00423.html (8,525 bytes)
- 5. Re: French Riviera (score: 1)
- Author: Bill D <billd@voicenet.com>
- Date: Tue, 13 Aug 1996 21:50:38 -0400 (EDT)
- The stock MGB tyre changing jack is not only a PITA, it is unsafe (excessively tippy) as well. A floor jack under the front A-arm or rear diff is much safer, and much easier to use. Bill -- billd@doa
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00426.html (8,068 bytes)
- 6. Re: French Riviera (score: 1)
- Author: Rick Hoefle <NamasteRH@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Tue, 13 Aug 1996 23:25:25 -0400
- Not to be flippant, but the French have no concept of the brewers art. Don't leave home without an adequate supply of your country's finest. It may not save you when you are stranded, but it could he
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00431.html (8,871 bytes)
- 7. Re: French Riviera (score: 1)
- Author: "R. John Fagerlund" <rjfager@ibm.net>
- Date: Wed, 14 Aug 1996 03:41:44 GMT
- If you are married, don't forget the blinders and extra-large rearview mirror. Cheers et bonn chance, R. John Fagerlund '65B '66BGT '96 Pinarello At 04:44 PM 8/13/96 PDT, you wrote:
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00434.html (8,682 bytes)
- 8. Re: French Riviera (score: 1)
- Author: Ragthyme@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 14 Aug 1996 01:37:30 -0400
- Toilet paper, for starters. ;) Extra points and condenser if you've got that setup. Duct tape. Road flares. A little oil, coolant, and brake fluid, just in case. Couple of old rags. (you just never
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00435.html (8,326 bytes)
- 9. French Riviera (score: 1)
- Author: erasjfr@lmera.ericsson.se (Steve Foster ZD/KC)
- Date: Wed, 14 Aug 96 11:29:26 +0200
- Space might be your problem but in one cloth tool bag I always carry. Spare fuel pump, Point, plugs, rotor arm, distributor cap & leads, top/bottom hose petrol hose, coil, condensor, fan belt, fuses
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00437.html (8,211 bytes)
- 10. Re: French riviera (score: 1)
- Author: Bert.Otten@nni.nl
- Date: Wed, 14 Aug 1996 11:38:14 +0100
- I guess I'll be tempting fate, but in my MGB, which I've been driving this summer for around 2000 miles, I don't even carry a screwdriver with me. I like to travel light, so one litre of oil should
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00438.html (8,491 bytes)
- 11. Re: French Riviera (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 14 Aug 1996 08:41:02 -0400
- We're all damn jealous! If memory serves me right, your roadster won't be the only thing topless when you go to the beach. R. Johnson - Dallas
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00446.html (7,917 bytes)
- 12. Re: French Riviera (score: 1)
- Author: palte@rt.el.utwente.nl (Bert Palte)
- Date: Wed, 14 Aug 96 14:45:25 +0200
- ~~~~~~ ??? Are you sure, in the midst of summer ????? Water is available anywhere...free... and will work just as fine... Why not add a lathe? A fork lift truck may also come in handy .. :-) A more
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00447.html (8,269 bytes)
- 13. Re: French Riviera (score: 1)
- Author: Wendelgass Manfred <WENDELGASS@tcernd1.villingen.tce.de>
- Date: Wed, 14 Aug 96 15:09:00 PDT
- Your're damn right. Guess why I go there :-) Manfred '79 MGB Black Forest, Germany -- From: RJohn50603 To: WENDELGASS; mgs Cc: mgs-owner Subject: Re: French Riviera Date: Wednesday, August 14, 1996
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00448.html (7,756 bytes)
- 14. Re: French Riviera (score: 1)
- Author: "A. B. Bonds" <ab@vuse.vanderbilt.edu>
- Date: 14 Aug 1996 11:06:36 -0500
- This seemingly innocent exchange gets to the core of mgs@autox.team.net. You see, Manfred is a very bright fellow, I am sure, and really doesn't need advice on what kind of things to pack along on a
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00457.html (9,038 bytes)
- 15. Re: French Riviera (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Aug 96 20:31:49 GMT
- A list of addresses and phone numbers of people on or near your route who may be willing and able to help if you have problems. I am sure the MGOC or MG Enthusiast used to publish such a list but I'
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00470.html (8,218 bytes)
- 16. Re: French Riviera (score: 1)
- Author: PHILIPPE TUSLER <TUSLER@mp050.mv.unisys.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Aug 1996 13:06:40 -0700 (PDT) (20:06 UT)
- MG. I've never done such a long trip before with this little car. I have two <weeks and the trip will around 2000 +- miles. The French Riviera in August? You will not be cruising so much as sitting
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00473.html (8,723 bytes)
- 17. Re: French Riviera (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason F. Dutt" <simjason@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Aug 1996 17:53:51 -0400
- Exactly, Bill.... :) ________________________ [ JASON DUTT ] [ simjason@ix.netcom.com ] \--/ \ 1972 MGB Roadster / \__________________/
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00484.html (7,997 bytes)
- 18. Re: French Riviera (score: 1)
- Author: Bill D <billd@voicenet.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Aug 1996 22:35:50 -0400 (EDT)
- 1.) Antifreeze has anticorrosion agents in it. 2.) Antifreeze in 50/50 proportion raises the boiling point of water, reducing the potential for coolant boilover. I run 50/50 antifreeze and water year
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00498.html (7,917 bytes)
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