From drmartyrayman at gmail.com  Sun Nov  1 19:22:47 2009
From: drmartyrayman at gmail.com (Martin Rayman)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 18:22:47 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Sunday Nov 1st Drive
In-Reply-To: <188DC8EEED893B47A9E26E00520E06E1EB1446@echo01.SID.LOCAL>
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Nice having a ride starting in Southern Marin.  Wish I could have gone
beyond Fairfax but I was on-call.  Good thing I stopped there. As soon as I
got home, I got a call and had go into the office and deal with a 6 y.o.
with a toothache.  Marty '53 MGTD (TeD)

On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 10:18 AM, Frank Morris <morrisf at sidwater.org> wrote:

> The trip to the Tomales History Center sounds intriguing.  We had a
> beautiful Sunday last weekend at Inverness and Point Reyes Station.
> Oysters at Drakes Bay Estuary then a stop at Vladimir's Czech Restaurant
> for a cold draught and cabbage made for a sleepy afternoon on the beach.
> Ready to go north this time.
>
> We plan on meeting you at the Cheese Factory as we come from the
> Napa/Fairfield vicinity.
>
> Frank and Candace
> 63 Jag E-type roadster
> 74 MGB roadster
> 61 MGA coupe
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Steve Plath
> Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:21 PM
> To: North Bay British Car Club
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Sunday Nov 1st Drive
>
> To further on Kurt's email, there are a group of us meeting at 20 Manor
> in
> Kentfield at between 9:00 and 10:00.  If any of you northern types want
> to
> meet us we could plan to be at the Cheese Factory at about 11:00.  We
> plan
> on traveling up to Tomales for the grand opening of the Tomales History
> Center.
>
> Let me know.
>
> Steve Plath
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kurt" <klhoush at comcast.net>
> To: <nobbc at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:18 PM
> Subject: [Nobbc] Sunday Nov 1st Drive
>
>
> > Hi All,
> >
> >
> >
> > Several of us are planning to attend the grand re-opening of the
> Tomales
> > History Center on Sunday Nov. 1st  from 1 to 4 pm. We will be leaving
> > central Marin around noon for a group ride. For those of you in Marin,
>
> > join
> > us. Maybe some of you Sonoma folks will meet us there. Details when I
> get
> > them.
> >
> >
> >
> > Kurt Housh
> >
> > '73 Jensen Healey (Up on blocks for a few weeks)
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From craigw at sonic.net  Tue Nov  3 09:39:02 2009
From: craigw at sonic.net (craigw at sonic.net)
Date: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:02 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] '72 MGBGT parts car...
Message-ID: <6551.1257266342@sonic.net>

 Hi guys. Finally sold my '74 MGB. Still have the '72 MGBGT parts car. It
can be yours, cheap!

 To my knowledge, it hasn't been driven since 1985. It was an Oregon
vehicle, so has rust. I bought it for the transmission in it at the time
about 1998. It is a rolling vehicle, as I put my old Rostyle wheels and
tires on it when I upgraded the '74 B to Panasports.

 A few pix:

 http://www.sonic.net/craigw/gtpix/image4.JPG

 http://www.sonic.net/craigw/gtpix/image1.JPG

 http://www.sonic.net/craigw/gtpix/image3.JPG

 http://www.sonic.net/craigw/gtpix/image5.JPG

 http://www.sonic.net/craigw/gtpix/image6.JPG

 http://www.sonic.net/craigw/gtpix/image12.JPG

 Remember, cheap...

 Thanks,
 Craig Wiper

From tkamstra at sonic.net  Tue Nov  3 09:26:47 2009
From: tkamstra at sonic.net (Tcherek Kamstra)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 09:26:47 -0700
Subject: [Nobbc] 1979 MGB for sale by owner
In-Reply-To: <6551.1257266342@sonic.net>
References: <6551.1257266342@sonic.net>
Message-ID: <a06240809c7160a20eab4@[192.168.2.102]>

This e-mail arrived today. I do have a photo from the seller if 
anyone is interested....

Tcherek

>
>Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:58:06 -0800
>Subject: mgb
>From: Angela Petitt-Taylor <angtiques at gmail.com>
>To: tkamstra <tkamstra at sonic.net>
>X-Sonic-SB-IP-RBLs: IP RBLs sorbs-spam.
>
>We have for sale a 1979 baby blue convertible MGB that needs some 
>TLC. It is currently located in Sacramento but spent several years 
>parked in San Francisco where it was a bit beaten up by the 
>elements. I purchased it in San Diego where it was very happy and 
>healthy. It was never meant to live in SF.It was in excellent 
>running condition before it ran out of gas and was left in driveway 
>for about a year where the fog and salt air took its toll. It is 
>currently not running . It had been running while working on it 
>several months ago however, it suddenly failed to turn over and we 
>do not know why.We are not MGB savvy at all nor do we have much time 
>to dedicate to it as we have just had our second baby. It has 
>personalized liscense plate of "BLUU SKY". Its interior  is in great 
>shape. It still has its original 8-track tape player and some tapes, 
>button down cover and the top (rips in back side widows)
>We would love to give it a  loving new home :>)
>$1200 or best offer. I have a lot more pictures I would be happy to email.
>Angie or Jim 415-564-2044

From lgardini at sbcglobal.net  Wed Nov  4 10:08:51 2009
From: lgardini at sbcglobal.net (Larry Gardini)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:08:51 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Wiring Solution
Message-ID: <MEBBJMEBIGLCEKNJLIDKOEGCCFAA.lgardini@sbcglobal.net>

I know i am in need of this product thought a few of you may be also.

Larry Gardini
Alger
TR6
Various Spitfires


http://www.zee-rover.nl/?page_id=351:thumbsup:

From wbain at sonic.net  Wed Nov  4 18:25:22 2009
From: wbain at sonic.net (wendell bain)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:25:22 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Wiring Solution
In-Reply-To: <MEBBJMEBIGLCEKNJLIDKOEGCCFAA.lgardini@sbcglobal.net>
References: <MEBBJMEBIGLCEKNJLIDKOEGCCFAA.lgardini@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <85C7C80F-7844-4417-AC2D-E2EEB487DC9F@sonic.net>

Larry,

Great product! I have used it many times, although it does interfere
with the Clerget rotary engine in the Sopwith Camel.

Cheers,

wb

On Nov 4, 2009, at 9:08 AM, Larry Gardini wrote:

> I know i am in need of this product thought a few of you may be also.
>
> Larry Gardini
> Alger
> TR6
> Various Spitfires
>
>
> http://www.zee-rover.nl/?page_id=351:thumbsup:
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From nobbc at sonic.net  Wed Nov  4 19:45:50 2009
From: nobbc at sonic.net (Ron Engelhardt)
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:45:50 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Interesting old MG video
Message-ID: <4AF23C5E.9030609@sonic.net>

This comes from the MGs list, the MG factory in 1931!
http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=70826

Enjoy,

Ron
58 MGA

From nobbc at sonic.net  Wed Nov  4 20:15:14 2009
From: nobbc at sonic.net (Ron Engelhardt)
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:15:14 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Interesting old MG video
Message-ID: <4AF24342.1060200@sonic.net>

This comes from the MGs list, the MG factory in 1931!
http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=70826

Enjoy,

Ron
58 MGA

From wbain at sonic.net  Thu Nov  5 16:04:24 2009
From: wbain at sonic.net (wendell bain)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:04:24 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Interesting old MG video
In-Reply-To: <4AF23C5E.9030609@sonic.net>
References: <4AF23C5E.9030609@sonic.net>
Message-ID: <6E0C4B25-D241-4987-823B-DBF4D4AD072B@sonic.net>

Hi Ron,

Great video of the MG factory.

Wendell
59 Morgan

On Nov 4, 2009, at 6:45 PM, Ron Engelhardt wrote:

> This comes from the MGs list, the MG factory in 1931!
> http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=70826
>
> Enjoy,
>
> Ron
> 58 MGA
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From apexbrit2 at gmail.com  Thu Nov  5 19:10:20 2009
From: apexbrit2 at gmail.com (Robin Jackson)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:10:20 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Interesting old MG video
In-Reply-To: <6E0C4B25-D241-4987-823B-DBF4D4AD072B@sonic.net>
References: <4AF23C5E.9030609@sonic.net>
	<6E0C4B25-D241-4987-823B-DBF4D4AD072B@sonic.net>
Message-ID: <95a735e60911051810w5968a2c1n5781f398caa50718@mail.gmail.com>

Yes, most interesting. Thanks. I purchased my first MG in 1953; a TC.

On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 3:04 PM, wendell bain <wbain at sonic.net> wrote:

> Hi Ron,
>
> Great video of the MG factory.
>
> Wendell
> 59 Morgan
>
>
> On Nov 4, 2009, at 6:45 PM, Ron Engelhardt wrote:
>
> This comes from the MGs list, the MG factory in 1931!
>> http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=70826
>>
>> Enjoy,
>>
>> Ron
>> 58 MGA
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From wkilch at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov  5 19:44:24 2009
From: wkilch at sbcglobal.net (Walter & Gwen Kilchherr)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:44:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Nobbc] Interesting old MG video
In-Reply-To: <4AF24342.1060200@sonic.net>
Message-ID: <587021.86054.qm@web81705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

Walter

--- On Wed, 11/4/09, Ron Engelhardt <nobbc at sonic.net> wrote:

From: Ron Engelhardt <nobbc at sonic.net>
Subject: [Nobbc] Interesting old MG video
To: nobbc at autox.team.net
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 7:15 PM

This comes from the MGs list, the MG factory in 1931!
http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=70826

Enjoy,

Ron
58 MGA
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From jonvet at sonic.net  Fri Nov  6 12:21:32 2009
From: jonvet at sonic.net (John Vetrano)
Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:21:32 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Interesting old MG video
In-Reply-To: <95a735e60911051810w5968a2c1n5781f398caa50718@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C719B73C.1514%jonvet@sonic.net>

On 11/5/09 6:10 PM, "Robin Jackson" <apexbrit2 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Yes, most interesting. Thanks. I purchased my first MG in 1953; a TC.
> 
> On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 3:04 PM, wendell bain <wbain at sonic.net> wrote:
> 
>> Hi Ron,
>> 
>> Great video of the MG factory.
>> 
>> Wendell
>> 59 Morgan
>> 
>> 
>> On Nov 4, 2009, at 6:45 PM, Ron Engelhardt wrote:
>> 
>> This comes from the MGs list, the MG factory in 1931!
>>> http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=70826
>>> 
>>> Enjoy,
>>> 
>>> Ron
>>> 58 MGA
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Very cool Ron.

Thanks, Jon V
69 E Type

From morganspierce at gmail.com  Fri Nov  6 16:22:45 2009
From: morganspierce at gmail.com (Morgan Pierce)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:22:45 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Need to get a 79 Spitfire 1500 smogged
Message-ID: <a8aeec680911061522g7ccb5666o58af0e9a1b10192f@mail.gmail.com>

All,

I have a 1979 Spitfire 1500 with a non-original carb and exhaust in Virginia
that I would like to relocate to my home here.

I have had the car almost 15 years, and am not ready to part with it, so I
am trying to determine the feasibility of making it meet CA standards.

I assume that I will have to source an original carb, exhaust, manifold, air
pump, etc., and want to know if there are other items I will need to
address.

Also, if you think this effort is futile, please let me know.

Thanks!

Morgan

-- 
morgan s. pierce

From dawson at authorspublishing.com  Fri Nov  6 17:09:16 2009
From: dawson at authorspublishing.com (Dawson Church)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:09:16 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Need to get a 79 Spitfire 1500 smogged
In-Reply-To: <a8aeec680911061522g7ccb5666o58af0e9a1b10192f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <a8aeec680911061522g7ccb5666o58af0e9a1b10192f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BD0278FD-B1EC-48FC-947D-CB5CF64BB6E6@authorspublishing.com>

My honest advice is to sell it, and buy a smogged one here.

I've tried to do this with several cars, and it's an almighty hassle  
and expense, often costing more than the car's worth.

Dawson



On Nov 6, 2009, at 3:22 PM, Morgan Pierce wrote:

> All,
>
> I have a 1979 Spitfire 1500 with a non-original carb and exhaust in  
> Virginia
> that I would like to relocate to my home here.
>
> I have had the car almost 15 years, and am not ready to part with  
> it, so I
> am trying to determine the feasibility of making it meet CA standards.
>
> I assume that I will have to source an original carb, exhaust,  
> manifold, air
> pump, etc., and want to know if there are other items I will need to
> address.
>
> Also, if you think this effort is futile, please let me know.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Morgan
>
> -- 
> morgan s. pierce
> _______________________________________________
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From apexbrit2 at gmail.com  Fri Nov  6 18:16:37 2009
From: apexbrit2 at gmail.com (Robin Jackson)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:16:37 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Need to get a 79 Spitfire 1500 smogged
In-Reply-To: <a8aeec680911061522g7ccb5666o58af0e9a1b10192f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <a8aeec680911061522g7ccb5666o58af0e9a1b10192f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <95a735e60911061716vaf9dfa8tdac8b0058b1e6567@mail.gmail.com>

Morgan - I have checked my Roadster Factory catalogue for the 1500 Spit. It
shows that you will need the following to pass smog in CA: Single Carb set
up for California cars (not sure if Federal set up is OK); air pump;
diverter valve; non-return valve; air rail; egr valve; a bunch of
tubes/hoses; evaporative loss control canister and plumbing.  That's a lot
of parts if you don't have them. I used to deal with "Spit Bits" when I had
my shop. I'm sure he has the used parts and would be a good resource.

If you want to borrow my book, give me a call 526-5535. Good luck, and I
don't mind giving pro bono advice and help when the time comes. I have a two
gas analyzer that will show if it is within the required range.

Rob

On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 3:22 PM, Morgan Pierce <morganspierce at gmail.com>wrote:

> All,
>
> I have a 1979 Spitfire 1500 with a non-original carb and exhaust in
> Virginia
> that I would like to relocate to my home here.
>
> I have had the car almost 15 years, and am not ready to part with it, so I
> am trying to determine the feasibility of making it meet CA standards.
>
> I assume that I will have to source an original carb, exhaust, manifold,
> air
> pump, etc., and want to know if there are other items I will need to
> address.
>
> Also, if you think this effort is futile, please let me know.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Morgan
>
> --
> morgan s. pierce
> _______________________________________________
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> Nobbc at autox.team.net
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From apexbrit2 at gmail.com  Fri Nov  6 19:44:17 2009
From: apexbrit2 at gmail.com (Robin Jackson)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:44:17 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Need to get a 79 Spitfire 1500 smogged
In-Reply-To: <95a735e60911061716vaf9dfa8tdac8b0058b1e6567@mail.gmail.com>
References: <a8aeec680911061522g7ccb5666o58af0e9a1b10192f@mail.gmail.com>
	<95a735e60911061716vaf9dfa8tdac8b0058b1e6567@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <95a735e60911061844u704743ccqd8513ab684af3f44@mail.gmail.com>

Morgan - just an additional thought: Rich M., a member of this list, drives
a 1500 Spit and has additional experience with MG Midget marques. He might
let you look at his CA legal car so you can see what you will need to do. I
don't think this is, as you say, futile.

On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 5:16 PM, Robin Jackson <apexbrit2 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Morgan - I have checked my Roadster Factory catalogue for the 1500 Spit. It
> shows that you will need the following to pass smog in CA: Single Carb set
> up for California cars (not sure if Federal set up is OK); air pump;
> diverter valve; non-return valve; air rail; egr valve; a bunch of
> tubes/hoses; evaporative loss control canister and plumbing.  That's a lot
> of parts if you don't have them. I used to deal with "Spit Bits" when I had
> my shop. I'm sure he has the used parts and would be a good resource.
>
> If you want to borrow my book, give me a call 526-5535. Good luck, and I
> don't mind giving pro bono advice and help when the time comes. I have a two
> gas analyzer that will show if it is within the required range.
>
> Rob
>
>   On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 3:22 PM, Morgan Pierce <morganspierce at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>> I have a 1979 Spitfire 1500 with a non-original carb and exhaust in
>> Virginia
>> that I would like to relocate to my home here.
>>
>> I have had the car almost 15 years, and am not ready to part with it, so I
>> am trying to determine the feasibility of making it meet CA standards.
>>
>> I assume that I will have to source an original carb, exhaust, manifold,
>> air
>> pump, etc., and want to know if there are other items I will need to
>> address.
>>
>> Also, if you think this effort is futile, please let me know.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Morgan
>>
>> --
>> morgan s. pierce
>> _______________________________________________
>> Nobbc mailing list
>> Nobbc at autox.team.net
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc

From jkenner at tamcab.com  Fri Nov  6 20:58:26 2009
From: jkenner at tamcab.com (John Kenner)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:58:26 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Need to get a 79 Spitfire 1500 smogged
In-Reply-To: <95a735e60911061844u704743ccqd8513ab684af3f44@mail.gmail.com>
References: <a8aeec680911061522g7ccb5666o58af0e9a1b10192f@mail.gmail.com>
	<95a735e60911061716vaf9dfa8tdac8b0058b1e6567@mail.gmail.com>
	<95a735e60911061844u704743ccqd8513ab684af3f44@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001901ca5f5e$903fdf30$b0bf9d90$@com>

Morgan,

I just stripped all the smog stuff off of a '77 Spit
that I'm going to use the motor in another car. You
are welcome to it as I'm going to be throwing it all out. The car sat for 19
years so
I have no idea what condition the parts are in.

Let me know if you want them, they are in Sebastopol.


JOHN KENNER

510 231 6803 P
415 806 2457 C
510 231 6805 F
SONOMA COUNTY OFFICE:
707 824 5640



-----Original Message-----
From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Robin Jackson
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 6:44 PM
To: North Bay British Car Club
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Need to get a 79 Spitfire 1500 smogged

Morgan - just an additional thought: Rich M., a member of this list, drives
a 1500 Spit and has additional experience with MG Midget marques. He might
let you look at his CA legal car so you can see what you will need to do. I
don't think this is, as you say, futile.

On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 5:16 PM, Robin Jackson <apexbrit2 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Morgan - I have checked my Roadster Factory catalogue for the 1500 Spit.
It
> shows that you will need the following to pass smog in CA: Single Carb set
> up for California cars (not sure if Federal set up is OK); air pump;
> diverter valve; non-return valve; air rail; egr valve; a bunch of
> tubes/hoses; evaporative loss control canister and plumbing.  That's a lot
> of parts if you don't have them. I used to deal with "Spit Bits" when I
had
> my shop. I'm sure he has the used parts and would be a good resource.
>
> If you want to borrow my book, give me a call 526-5535. Good luck, and I
> don't mind giving pro bono advice and help when the time comes. I have a
two
> gas analyzer that will show if it is within the required range.
>
> Rob
>
>   On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 3:22 PM, Morgan Pierce
<morganspierce at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>> I have a 1979 Spitfire 1500 with a non-original carb and exhaust in
>> Virginia
>> that I would like to relocate to my home here.
>>
>> I have had the car almost 15 years, and am not ready to part with it, so
I
>> am trying to determine the feasibility of making it meet CA standards.
>>
>> I assume that I will have to source an original carb, exhaust, manifold,
>> air
>> pump, etc., and want to know if there are other items I will need to
>> address.
>>
>> Also, if you think this effort is futile, please let me know.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Morgan
>>
>> --
>> morgan s. pierce
>> _______________________________________________
>> Nobbc mailing list
>> Nobbc at autox.team.net
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
_______________________________________________
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http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc

From rlmossholder at comcast.net  Sat Nov  7 09:38:54 2009
From: rlmossholder at comcast.net (rlmossholder at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:38:54 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nobbc] Need to get a 79 Spitfire 1500 smogged
In-Reply-To: <95a735e60911061844u704743ccqd8513ab684af3f44@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1756814299.5813021257611934625.JavaMail.root@sz0108a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

Hi Morgan,

I have a 71 spitfire with a newer 1500 engine, so it doesn't require all of
that smog hooha. All of my sports cars are older than a '75, which is the cut
off for smog exemption. My personal advice is to sell the car, or keep it
registered in another state. You are most welcome to come by and look at my
car even though it doesn't have any of the smog stuff on it. I was thinking of
selling it this spring to make room in the garage for another car.

Cheers,

Rich M
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robin Jackson" <apexbrit2 at gmail.com>
To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 6, 2009 6:44:17 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Need to get a 79 Spitfire 1500 smogged

Morgan - just an additional thought: Rich M., a member of this list, drives
a 1500 Spit and has additional experience with MG Midget marques. He might
let you look at his CA legal car so you can see what you will need to do. I
don't think this is, as you say, futile.

On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 5:16 PM, Robin Jackson <apexbrit2 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Morgan - I have checked my Roadster Factory catalogue for the 1500 Spit. It
> shows that you will need the following to pass smog in CA: Single Carb set
> up for California cars (not sure if Federal set up is OK); air pump;
> diverter valve; non-return valve; air rail; egr valve; a bunch of
> tubes/hoses; evaporative loss control canister and plumbing. B That's a lot
> of parts if you don't have them. I used to deal with "Spit Bits" when I had
> my shop. I'm sure he has the used parts and would be a good resource.
>
> If you want to borrow my book, give me a call 526-5535. Good luck, and I
> don't mind giving pro bono advice and help when the time comes. I have a two
> gas analyzer that will show if it is within the required range.
>
> Rob
>
> B  On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 3:22 PM, Morgan Pierce
<morganspierce at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>> I have a 1979 Spitfire 1500 with a non-original carb and exhaust in
>> Virginia
>> that I would like to relocate to my home here.
>>
>> I have had the car almost 15 years, and am not ready to part with it, so I
>> am trying to determine the feasibility of making it meet CA standards.
>>
>> I assume that I will have to source an original carb, exhaust, manifold,
>> air
>> pump, etc., and want to know if there are other items I will need to
>> address.
>>
>> Also, if you think this effort is futile, please let me know.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Morgan
>>
>> --
>> morgan s. pierce
>> _______________________________________________
>> Nobbc mailing list
>> Nobbc at autox.team.net
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
_______________________________________________
Nobbc mailing list
Nobbc at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc

From jkenner at tamcab.com  Sat Nov  7 12:47:53 2009
From: jkenner at tamcab.com (John Kenner)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:47:53 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Need to get a 79 Spitfire 1500 smogged
In-Reply-To: <1756814299.5813021257611934625.JavaMail.root@sz0108a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
References: <95a735e60911061844u704743ccqd8513ab684af3f44@mail.gmail.com>
	<1756814299.5813021257611934625.JavaMail.root@sz0108a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000a01ca5fe3$331db400$99591c00$@com>

test

JOHN KENNER

510 231 6803 P
415 806 2457 C
510 231 6805 F
SONOMA COUNTY OFFICE:
707 824 5640




-----Original Message-----
From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of rlmossholder at comcast.net
Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 8:39 AM
To: North Bay British Car Club
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Need to get a 79 Spitfire 1500 smogged

Hi Morgan,

I have a 71 spitfire with a newer 1500 engine, so it doesn't require all of
that smog hooha. All of my sports cars are older than a '75, which is the
cut
off for smog exemption. My personal advice is to sell the car, or keep it
registered in another state. You are most welcome to come by and look at my
car even though it doesn't have any of the smog stuff on it. I was thinking
of
selling it this spring to make room in the garage for another car.

Cheers,

Rich M
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robin Jackson" <apexbrit2 at gmail.com>
To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 6, 2009 6:44:17 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Need to get a 79 Spitfire 1500 smogged

Morgan - just an additional thought: Rich M., a member of this list, drives
a 1500 Spit and has additional experience with MG Midget marques. He might
let you look at his CA legal car so you can see what you will need to do. I
don't think this is, as you say, futile.

On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 5:16 PM, Robin Jackson <apexbrit2 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Morgan - I have checked my Roadster Factory catalogue for the 1500 Spit.
It
> shows that you will need the following to pass smog in CA: Single Carb set
> up for California cars (not sure if Federal set up is OK); air pump;
> diverter valve; non-return valve; air rail; egr valve; a bunch of
> tubes/hoses; evaporative loss control canister and plumbing. B That's a
lot
> of parts if you don't have them. I used to deal with "Spit Bits" when I
had
> my shop. I'm sure he has the used parts and would be a good resource.
>
> If you want to borrow my book, give me a call 526-5535. Good luck, and I
> don't mind giving pro bono advice and help when the time comes. I have a
two
> gas analyzer that will show if it is within the required range.
>
> Rob
>
> B  On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 3:22 PM, Morgan Pierce
<morganspierce at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>> I have a 1979 Spitfire 1500 with a non-original carb and exhaust in
>> Virginia
>> that I would like to relocate to my home here.
>>
>> I have had the car almost 15 years, and am not ready to part with it, so
I
>> am trying to determine the feasibility of making it meet CA standards.
>>
>> I assume that I will have to source an original carb, exhaust, manifold,
>> air
>> pump, etc., and want to know if there are other items I will need to
>> address.
>>
>> Also, if you think this effort is futile, please let me know.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Morgan
>>
>> --
>> morgan s. pierce
>> _______________________________________________
>> Nobbc mailing list
>> Nobbc at autox.team.net
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
_______________________________________________
Nobbc mailing list
Nobbc at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
_______________________________________________
Nobbc mailing list
Nobbc at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc

From wbain at sonic.net  Sat Nov  7 12:48:09 2009
From: wbain at sonic.net (wendell bain)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:48:09 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Need to get a 79 Spitfire 1500 smogged
In-Reply-To: <a8aeec680911061522g7ccb5666o58af0e9a1b10192f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <a8aeec680911061522g7ccb5666o58af0e9a1b10192f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C9ECA660-5304-413A-9FE1-51BA09E7F879@sonic.net>

Hi Pierce,
You will probably also need to get the catalytic converter
below the exhaust manifold, which is why most of the
exhaust manifolds are warped and cracked.

Don't know if this is futile, but it might be easier to find an
older Spitfire here that doesn't need to meet smog. 74 or older.

All the best,

Wendell
59 Morgan Plus 4

On Nov 6, 2009, at 3:22 PM, Morgan Pierce wrote:

> All,
>
> I have a 1979 Spitfire 1500 with a non-original carb and exhaust in  
> Virginia
> that I would like to relocate to my home here.
>
> I have had the car almost 15 years, and am not ready to part with  
> it, so I
> am trying to determine the feasibility of making it meet CA standards.
>
> I assume that I will have to source an original carb, exhaust,  
> manifold, air
> pump, etc., and want to know if there are other items I will need to
> address.
>
> Also, if you think this effort is futile, please let me know.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Morgan
>
> -- 
> morgan s. pierce
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc

From morganspierce at gmail.com  Sun Nov  8 12:07:30 2009
From: morganspierce at gmail.com (Morgan Pierce)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 11:07:30 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Need to get a 79 Spitfire 1500 smogged
In-Reply-To: <C9ECA660-5304-413A-9FE1-51BA09E7F879@sonic.net>
References: <a8aeec680911061522g7ccb5666o58af0e9a1b10192f@mail.gmail.com>
	<C9ECA660-5304-413A-9FE1-51BA09E7F879@sonic.net>
Message-ID: <a8aeec680911081107j46bcc55ds237cf4365dd6b469@mail.gmail.com>

Thank you everyone for the great feedback - this is all very helpful!

I will likely follow up with some additional questions to some of you as the
reality of the Spit's relocation draws nearer!

For those of you recommending its sale, I may have neglected the sentimental
value embedded in this vehicle since I courted my first wife in it and,
since we are still married, I have been "directed" to hold on to it at all
costs! Coincidentally she prefers driving it over driving our TR6!

Thanks again,

Morgan

1972 TR6
1979 Spitfire 1500

On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 11:48 AM, wendell bain <wbain at sonic.net> wrote:

> Hi Pierce,
> You will probably also need to get the catalytic converter
> below the exhaust manifold, which is why most of the
> exhaust manifolds are warped and cracked.
>
> Don't know if this is futile, but it might be easier to find an
> older Spitfire here that doesn't need to meet smog. 74 or older.
>
> All the best,
>
> Wendell
> 59 Morgan Plus 4
>
>
> On Nov 6, 2009, at 3:22 PM, Morgan Pierce wrote:
>
>  All,
>>
>> I have a 1979 Spitfire 1500 with a non-original carb and exhaust in
>> Virginia
>> that I would like to relocate to my home here.
>>
>> I have had the car almost 15 years, and am not ready to part with it, so I
>> am trying to determine the feasibility of making it meet CA standards.
>>
>> I assume that I will have to source an original carb, exhaust, manifold,
>> air
>> pump, etc., and want to know if there are other items I will need to
>> address.
>>
>> Also, if you think this effort is futile, please let me know.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Morgan
>>
>> --
>> morgan s. pierce
>> _______________________________________________
>> Nobbc mailing list
>> Nobbc at autox.team.net
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
>>
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
>



-- 
morgan s. pierce

From mvg1 at verizon.net  Sun Nov  8 14:09:34 2009
From: mvg1 at verizon.net (Mike Gianandrea)
Date: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:09:34 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Need to get a 79 Spitfire 1500 smogged
References: <a8aeec680911061522g7ccb5666o58af0e9a1b10192f@mail.gmail.com>
	<C9ECA660-5304-413A-9FE1-51BA09E7F879@sonic.net>
	<a8aeec680911081107j46bcc55ds237cf4365dd6b469@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <82669355975E47D88FEC9AC3DE1C01CA@mike>

Morgan,

I painted an Alfa spider for a friend of mine years ago, as a surprise for 
his wife. He drove this car for their first date. I have never seen a women 
go as berserk as she went, and was as happy as she was when I opened my 
garage door and she saw that car. You can't replace that memory and degree 
of happiness ever. Keep the car even if you just look at it and remember. By 
the way, they are divorced now, but still friends, he still has the car, and 
they still enjoy it together.

Michael
64 TR4
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Morgan Pierce" <morganspierce at gmail.com>
To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 11:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Need to get a 79 Spitfire 1500 smogged


> Thank you everyone for the great feedback - this is all very helpful!
>
> I will likely follow up with some additional questions to some of you as 
> the
> reality of the Spit's relocation draws nearer!
>
> For those of you recommending its sale, I may have neglected the 
> sentimental
> value embedded in this vehicle since I courted my first wife in it and,
> since we are still married, I have been "directed" to hold on to it at all
> costs! Coincidentally she prefers driving it over driving our TR6!
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Morgan
>
> 1972 TR6
> 1979 Spitfire 1500
>
> On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 11:48 AM, wendell bain <wbain at sonic.net> wrote:
>
>> Hi Pierce,
>> You will probably also need to get the catalytic converter
>> below the exhaust manifold, which is why most of the
>> exhaust manifolds are warped and cracked.
>>
>> Don't know if this is futile, but it might be easier to find an
>> older Spitfire here that doesn't need to meet smog. 74 or older.
>>
>> All the best,
>>
>> Wendell
>> 59 Morgan Plus 4
>>
>>
>> On Nov 6, 2009, at 3:22 PM, Morgan Pierce wrote:
>>
>>  All,
>>>
>>> I have a 1979 Spitfire 1500 with a non-original carb and exhaust in
>>> Virginia
>>> that I would like to relocate to my home here.
>>>
>>> I have had the car almost 15 years, and am not ready to part with it, so 
>>> I
>>> am trying to determine the feasibility of making it meet CA standards.
>>>
>>> I assume that I will have to source an original carb, exhaust, manifold,
>>> air
>>> pump, etc., and want to know if there are other items I will need to
>>> address.
>>>
>>> Also, if you think this effort is futile, please let me know.
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Morgan
>>>
>>> --
>>> morgan s. pierce
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Nobbc mailing list
>>> Nobbc at autox.team.net
>>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
>>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Nobbc mailing list
>> Nobbc at autox.team.net
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
>>
>
>
>
> -- 
> morgan s. pierce
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc 

From apexbrit2 at gmail.com  Sun Nov  8 18:36:56 2009
From: apexbrit2 at gmail.com (Robin Jackson)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 17:36:56 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Need to get a 79 Spitfire 1500 smogged
In-Reply-To: <82669355975E47D88FEC9AC3DE1C01CA@mike>
References: <a8aeec680911061522g7ccb5666o58af0e9a1b10192f@mail.gmail.com>
	<C9ECA660-5304-413A-9FE1-51BA09E7F879@sonic.net>
	<a8aeec680911081107j46bcc55ds237cf4365dd6b469@mail.gmail.com>
	<82669355975E47D88FEC9AC3DE1C01CA@mike>
Message-ID: <95a735e60911081736u700db3a4j64c773698506ed76@mail.gmail.com>

I like these car/love affair stories. Mine were mostly with the car rather
than the girl - and I guess that cost me. My story is about a Healey 100-4 I
purchased in Washington DC when I was at OCS, Quantico VA, 1956. The Healey
was ice blue in color, so I named her Ice Babe, and spent weekend liberties
touring the gorgeous Virginia backroads. After completion of the Basic
School, I drove Ice Babe from Quantico to Mill Valley with a stop in St
Louis for beer with a fellow Marine and then on to Reno where I showed a
former girlfriend 100 mph plus on the speedo, legal in Nevada, then. (
Golly, the things we remember!) I was shipped out for a two year tour in
Asia, so I (unfortunatly) decided to sell Ice Babe. I still regret that...
My next was an MGA, quickly replaced by a Morgan +4. And so it goes...

On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 1:09 PM, Mike Gianandrea <mvg1 at verizon.net> wrote:

> Morgan,
>
> I painted an Alfa spider for a friend of mine years ago, as a surprise for
> his wife. He drove this car for their first date. I have never seen a women
> go as berserk as she went, and was as happy as she was when I opened my
> garage door and she saw that car. You can't replace that memory and degree
> of happiness ever. Keep the car even if you just look at it and remember. By
> the way, they are divorced now, but still friends, he still has the car, and
> they still enjoy it together.
>
> Michael
> 64 TR4
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Morgan Pierce" <
> morganspierce at gmail.com>
> To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 11:07 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Need to get a 79 Spitfire 1500 smogged
>
>
>
> Thank you everyone for the great feedback - this is all very helpful!
>>
>> I will likely follow up with some additional questions to some of you as
>> the
>> reality of the Spit's relocation draws nearer!
>>
>> For those of you recommending its sale, I may have neglected the
>> sentimental
>> value embedded in this vehicle since I courted my first wife in it and,
>> since we are still married, I have been "directed" to hold on to it at all
>> costs! Coincidentally she prefers driving it over driving our TR6!
>>
>> Thanks again,
>>
>> Morgan
>>
>> 1972 TR6
>> 1979 Spitfire 1500
>>
>> On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 11:48 AM, wendell bain <wbain at sonic.net> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Pierce,
>>> You will probably also need to get the catalytic converter
>>> below the exhaust manifold, which is why most of the
>>> exhaust manifolds are warped and cracked.
>>>
>>> Don't know if this is futile, but it might be easier to find an
>>> older Spitfire here that doesn't need to meet smog. 74 or older.
>>>
>>> All the best,
>>>
>>> Wendell
>>> 59 Morgan Plus 4
>>>
>>>
>>> On Nov 6, 2009, at 3:22 PM, Morgan Pierce wrote:
>>>
>>>  All,
>>>
>>>>
>>>> I have a 1979 Spitfire 1500 with a non-original carb and exhaust in
>>>> Virginia
>>>> that I would like to relocate to my home here.
>>>>
>>>> I have had the car almost 15 years, and am not ready to part with it, so
>>>> I
>>>> am trying to determine the feasibility of making it meet CA standards.
>>>>
>>>> I assume that I will have to source an original carb, exhaust, manifold,
>>>> air
>>>> pump, etc., and want to know if there are other items I will need to
>>>> address.
>>>>
>>>> Also, if you think this effort is futile, please let me know.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Morgan
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> morgan s. pierce
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Nobbc mailing list
>>>> Nobbc at autox.team.net
>>>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Nobbc mailing list
>>> Nobbc at autox.team.net
>>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> morgan s. pierce
>> _______________________________________________
>> Nobbc mailing list
>> Nobbc at autox.team.net
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
>>
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc

From don at napanet.net  Mon Nov  9 16:52:48 2009
From: don at napanet.net (don)
Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:52:48 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] MGs 7 215 V8
Message-ID: <6.0.3.0.1.20091109154548.069addf8@pop.napanet.net>

>Hello all,

Now that I'm retired, I have a lifetime's worth of old car junk to dispose 
of in my golden years.  One item sitting in my garage that takes up way too 
much room is a complete 215 Buick aluminum V8.  Anyone interested, or know 
someone that would be in buying it?  Cheap.

Also, I want to consolidate my cars a bit.  I want to sell my '73 MGB GT 
and '62 MGA, and buy an early B (pre-1968) roadster.  Or do some 
horsetrading.  I'm not ready to dispose of the A until I've first obtained 
a B roadster.

Thanks,
Don


Don Scott
707 942 0546
don at napanet.net
2001 Miata SE BRG
1967 TR4A
1962 MGA Mk II
1973 MGB GT  

From don at napanet.net  Mon Nov  9 17:26:29 2009
From: don at napanet.net (don)
Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:26:29 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] MGs & 215 V8
Message-ID: <6.0.3.0.1.20091109161956.022ede78@pop.napanet.net>

>Hello all,


Typo.  That "7" should be a "&" in heading.  So a Lotus 7 does not go with 
the 215 V8.






Now that I'm retired, I have a lifetime's worth of old car junk to dispose 
of in my golden years.  One item sitting in my garage that takes up way too 
much room is a complete 215 Buick aluminum V8.  Anyone interested, or know 
someone that would be in buying it?  Cheap.

Also, I want to consolidate my cars a bit.  I want to sell my '73 MGB GT 
and '62 MGA, and buy an early B (pre-1968) roadster.  Or do some 
horsetrading.  I'm not ready to dispose of the A until I've first obtained 
a B roadster.

Thanks,
Don


Don Scott
707 942 0546
don at napanet.net
2001 Miata SE BRG
1967 TR4A
1962 MGA Mk II
1973 MGB GT  

From nobbc at sonic.net  Mon Nov  9 19:47:17 2009
From: nobbc at sonic.net (Ron Engelhardt)
Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:47:17 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] November Ride
Message-ID: <4AF8D435.4030005@sonic.net>

We switch to our winter schedule this month so the ride will be this 
coming Saturday, 11/14, starting at NOON, yes noon...if you get there at 
10 you will be a tad early. In case of rain, we will cancel and 
reschedule either Sunday or a later time. Notifications will be sent if 
this is the case.

If anyone has a destination in mind, please share it with us here or the 
group present will decide.

Ron
58 MGA

From gtwincams at gmail.com  Thu Nov 12 09:52:39 2009
From: gtwincams at gmail.com (Greg Tatarian)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:52:39 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] British Car Reviews
Message-ID: <4AFC3D57.8010405@gmail.com>

Hi Members,
Classic & Sports Car has a collectors' edition out on the stands; 
British Sports Car Legends, featuring all the greats and a few obscure 
ones. These are almost all classic models, with a few modern cars like 
the Lotus Elise and some TVRs. As with all British magazines, the price 
is rather steep, but not outrageous for getting all of these fun reviews 
in one issue. Thought I'd pass it along...
Looks like we'll have great weather on Saturday for the drive.
Cheers,
Greg Tatarian

From wbain at sonic.net  Thu Nov 12 11:59:36 2009
From: wbain at sonic.net (wendell bain)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:59:36 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] British Car Reviews
In-Reply-To: <4AFC3D57.8010405@gmail.com>
References: <4AFC3D57.8010405@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7C162DFB-78A3-4B30-ADAA-21A3E966862F@sonic.net>

Hi Greg,
I have been subscribing to Classic & Sports Car for years after
realizing one year I had purchased all but one issue at the newstand.
I think it's less expensive but still pretty expensive at $65 per year.
Great magazine.

Cheers,
Wendell Bain

On Nov 12, 2009, at 8:52 AM, Greg Tatarian wrote:

> Hi Members,
> Classic & Sports Car has a collectors' edition out on the stands;  
> British Sports Car Legends, featuring all the greats and a few  
> obscure ones. These are almost all classic models, with a few  
> modern cars like the Lotus Elise and some TVRs. As with all British  
> magazines, the price is rather steep, but not outrageous for  
> getting all of these fun reviews in one issue. Thought I'd pass it  
> along...
> Looks like we'll have great weather on Saturday for the drive.
> Cheers,
> Greg Tatarian
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
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From nobbc at sonic.net  Thu Nov 12 12:01:09 2009
From: nobbc at sonic.net (Ron Engelhardt)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:01:09 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] November Ride
In-Reply-To: <4AF8D435.4030005@sonic.net>
References: <4AF8D435.4030005@sonic.net>
Message-ID: <4AFC5B75.6060208@sonic.net>

Update: The weather is forecast to be sunny, mid 60's Saturday, should 
be beautiful riding weather. Don't forget that we meet at NOON!

Ron
58 MGA

Ron Engelhardt wrote:
> We switch to our winter schedule this month so the ride will be this 
> coming Saturday, 11/14, starting at NOON, yes noon...if you get there at 
> 10 you will be a tad early. In case of rain, we will cancel and 
> reschedule either Sunday or a later time. Notifications will be sent if 
> this is the case.
> 
> If anyone has a destination in mind, please share it with us here or the 
> group present will decide.
> 
> Ron
> 58 MGA
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From gtwincams at gmail.com  Thu Nov 12 13:21:56 2009
From: gtwincams at gmail.com (Greg Tatarian)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:21:56 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] British Car Reviews
In-Reply-To: <7C162DFB-78A3-4B30-ADAA-21A3E966862F@sonic.net>
References: <4AFC3D57.8010405@gmail.com>
	<7C162DFB-78A3-4B30-ADAA-21A3E966862F@sonic.net>
Message-ID: <4AFC6E64.9050408@gmail.com>

Hi Wendell,
Yes, I've done the same as you, and am considering a subscription. 
Trouble is, there are so many good ones from the UK - Octane, Classic 
Ford (ENFO), kit car mags, Mini mags, classic car mags, etc.
This special issue is a compilation of many reviews - very handy all in 
one place.
Cheers,
Greg




wendell bain wrote:
> Hi Greg,
> I have been subscribing to Classic & Sports Car for years after
> realizing one year I had purchased all but one issue at the newstand.
> I think it's less expensive but still pretty expensive at $65 per year.
> Great magazine.
>
> Cheers,
> Wendell Bain
>
> On Nov 12, 2009, at 8:52 AM, Greg Tatarian wrote:
>
>> Hi Members,
>> Classic & Sports Car has a collectors' edition out on the stands; 
>> British Sports Car Legends, featuring all the greats and a few 
>> obscure ones. These are almost all classic models, with a few modern 
>> cars like the Lotus Elise and some TVRs. As with all British 
>> magazines, the price is rather steep, but not outrageous for getting 
>> all of these fun reviews in one issue. Thought I'd pass it along...
>> Looks like we'll have great weather on Saturday for the drive.
>> Cheers,
>> Greg Tatarian
>> _______________________________________________
>> Nobbc mailing list
>> Nobbc at autox.team.net
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
> _______________________________________________
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From jonvet at sonic.net  Sat Nov 14 11:32:42 2009
From: jonvet at sonic.net (John Vetrano)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:32:42 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] November Ride
In-Reply-To: <4AFC5B75.6060208@sonic.net>
Message-ID: <C72437CA.1553%jonvet@sonic.net>

Sorry I can9t make it Ron, and it looks like such a nice day for A ride.
It9s Stromberg rebuild time, yikes! I just got the kit in the mail.
Wish me luck, have a great day.

Jon V
69 E Type

> Update: The weather is forecast to be sunny, mid 60's Saturday, should
> be beautiful riding weather. Don't forget that we meet at NOON!
>
> Ron
> 58 MGA
>
> Ron Engelhardt wrote:
>> We switch to our winter schedule this month so the ride will be this
>> coming Saturday, 11/14, starting at NOON, yes noon...if you get there at
>> 10 you will be a tad early. In case of rain, we will cancel and
>> reschedule either Sunday or a later time. Notifications will be sent if
>> this is the case.
>>
>> If anyone has a destination in mind, please share it with us here or the
>> group present will decide.
>>
>> Ron
>> 58 MGA
>> _______________________________________________
>> Nobbc mailing list
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>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
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From gsb1159 at pacbell.net  Sat Nov 14 12:57:05 2009
From: gsb1159 at pacbell.net (Greg Badano)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:57:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Nobbc] British Car Reviews
In-Reply-To: <4AFC3D57.8010405@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <722703.8099.qm@web180010.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hi members,
 
Has anyone actually purchased this item locally?  I've checked with both
Barnes & Nobel and Borders and neither has it.  Cannot seem to find it on the
Classic and Sportscar website either.
 
Thank you,
 
Greg
'59 AC Aceca

--- On Thu, 11/12/09, Greg Tatarian <gtwincams at gmail.com> wrote:


From: Greg Tatarian <gtwincams at gmail.com>
Subject: [Nobbc] British Car Reviews
To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 8:52 AM


Hi Members,
Classic & Sports Car has a collectors' edition out on the stands; British
Sports Car Legends, featuring all the greats and a few obscure ones. These are
almost all classic models, with a few modern cars like the Lotus Elise and
some TVRs. As with all British magazines, the price is rather steep, but not
outrageous for getting all of these fun reviews in one issue. Thought I'd pass
it along...
Looks like we'll have great weather on Saturday for the drive.
Cheers,
Greg Tatarian
_______________________________________________
Nobbc mailing list
Nobbc at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc

From apexbrit2 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 14 13:37:33 2009
From: apexbrit2 at gmail.com (Robin Jackson)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:37:33 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] British Car Reviews
In-Reply-To: <722703.8099.qm@web180010.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <4AFC3D57.8010405@gmail.com>
	<722703.8099.qm@web180010.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <95a735e60911141237s7cae7206kfde57f6842739d49@mail.gmail.com>

Try Sawyers' news stand in Santa Rosa.

Cheers

On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 11:57 AM, Greg Badano <gsb1159 at pacbell.net> wrote:

> Hi members,
>
> Has anyone actually purchased this item locally?  I've checked with both
> Barnes & Nobel and Borders and neither has it.  Cannot seem to find it on
> the
> Classic and Sportscar website either.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Greg
> '59 AC Aceca
>
> --- On Thu, 11/12/09, Greg Tatarian <gtwincams at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: Greg Tatarian <gtwincams at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Nobbc] British Car Reviews
> To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 8:52 AM
>
>
> Hi Members,
> Classic & Sports Car has a collectors' edition out on the stands; British
> Sports Car Legends, featuring all the greats and a few obscure ones. These
> are
> almost all classic models, with a few modern cars like the Lotus Elise and
> some TVRs. As with all British magazines, the price is rather steep, but
> not
> outrageous for getting all of these fun reviews in one issue. Thought I'd
> pass
> it along...
> Looks like we'll have great weather on Saturday for the drive.
> Cheers,
> Greg Tatarian
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc

From wbain at sonic.net  Sat Nov 14 13:52:14 2009
From: wbain at sonic.net (wendell bain)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:52:14 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] British Car Reviews
In-Reply-To: <722703.8099.qm@web180010.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <722703.8099.qm@web180010.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CE7A6081-9C80-4B85-AE8A-F6BCB26072B1@sonic.net>

Hi Greg,
I used to get it at Sawyer's News in Santa Rosa. I understand they are
going out of business but they might still be there.
Also at the Santa Rosa Mall at the book store there. Sounds like you
have tried that option.
It is available through EWA in the US.
Try this option:
http://www.ewa1.com/mghcs.html

Cheers,
Wendell Bain
59 Morgan

On Nov 14, 2009, at 11:57 AM, Greg Badano wrote:

> Hi members,
>
> Has anyone actually purchased this item locally?  I've checked with  
> both
> Barnes & Nobel and Borders and neither has it.  Cannot seem to find  
> it on the
> Classic and Sportscar website either.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Greg
> '59 AC Aceca
>
> --- On Thu, 11/12/09, Greg Tatarian <gtwincams at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: Greg Tatarian <gtwincams at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Nobbc] British Car Reviews
> To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 8:52 AM
>
>
> Hi Members,
> Classic & Sports Car has a collectors' edition out on the stands;  
> British
> Sports Car Legends, featuring all the greats and a few obscure  
> ones. These are
> almost all classic models, with a few modern cars like the Lotus  
> Elise and
> some TVRs. As with all British magazines, the price is rather  
> steep, but not
> outrageous for getting all of these fun reviews in one issue.  
> Thought I'd pass
> it along...
> Looks like we'll have great weather on Saturday for the drive.
> Cheers,
> Greg Tatarian
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc

From gsb1159 at pacbell.net  Sat Nov 14 14:26:35 2009
From: gsb1159 at pacbell.net (Greg Badano)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:26:35 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Nobbc] British Car Reviews
In-Reply-To: <CE7A6081-9C80-4B85-AE8A-F6BCB26072B1@sonic.net>
Message-ID: <31451.7397.qm@web180013.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Thanks for the suggestions, guys.  I found the regular issue of Classic and
Sports Car at both Barnes & Nobel and Borders but not this special
publication.  Do you think it would be displayed along with the periodicals or
somewhere else?

--- On Sat, 11/14/09, wendell bain <wbain at sonic.net> wrote:


From: wendell bain <wbain at sonic.net>
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] British Car Reviews
To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009, 12:52 PM


Hi Greg,
I used to get it at Sawyer's News in Santa Rosa. I understand they are
going out of business but they might still be there.
Also at the Santa Rosa Mall at the book store there. Sounds like you
have tried that option.
It is available through EWA in the US.
Try this option:
http://www.ewa1.com/mghcs.html

Cheers,
Wendell Bain
59 Morgan

On Nov 14, 2009, at 11:57 AM, Greg Badano wrote:

> Hi members,
>
> Has anyone actually purchased this item locally?  I've checked with both
> Barnes & Nobel and Borders and neither has it.  Cannot seem to find it on
the
> Classic and Sportscar website either.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Greg
> '59 AC Aceca
>
> --- On Thu, 11/12/09, Greg Tatarian <gtwincams at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: Greg Tatarian <gtwincams at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Nobbc] British Car Reviews
> To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 8:52 AM
>
>
> Hi Members,
> Classic & Sports Car has a collectors' edition out on the stands; British
> Sports Car Legends, featuring all the greats and a few obscure ones. These
are
> almost all classic models, with a few modern cars like the Lotus Elise and
> some TVRs. As with all British magazines, the price is rather steep, but
not
> outrageous for getting all of these fun reviews in one issue. Thought I'd
pass
> it along...
> Looks like we'll have great weather on Saturday for the drive.
> Cheers,
> Greg Tatarian
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
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From nobbc at sonic.net  Sat Nov 14 15:21:44 2009
From: nobbc at sonic.net (Ron Engelhardt)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:21:44 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] British Car Reviews
In-Reply-To: <722703.8099.qm@web180010.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <722703.8099.qm@web180010.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4AFF2D78.30705@sonic.net>

Funny, we were just talking about this on the ride today. Dan has been 
all over town and hasn't found a place that has it. Trish was on the 
ride today but didn't know where Greg had purchased it. He was at a 
Lotus Club tech session today so maybe when he returns he'll let us know 
where it came from.

Ron
58 MGA

Greg Badano wrote:
> Hi members,
>  
> Has anyone actually purchased this item locally?  I've checked with both
> Barnes & Nobel and Borders and neither has it.  Cannot seem to find it on the
> Classic and Sportscar website either.
>  
> Thank you,
>  
> Greg
> '59 AC Aceca
> 
> --- On Thu, 11/12/09, Greg Tatarian <gtwincams at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> From: Greg Tatarian <gtwincams at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Nobbc] British Car Reviews
> To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 8:52 AM
> 
> 
> Hi Members,
> Classic & Sports Car has a collectors' edition out on the stands; British
> Sports Car Legends, featuring all the greats and a few obscure ones. These are
> almost all classic models, with a few modern cars like the Lotus Elise and
> some TVRs. As with all British magazines, the price is rather steep, but not
> outrageous for getting all of these fun reviews in one issue. Thought I'd pass
> it along...
> Looks like we'll have great weather on Saturday for the drive.
> Cheers,
> Greg Tatarian
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
> _______________________________________________
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> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc

From gtwincams at gmail.com  Sat Nov 14 17:51:18 2009
From: gtwincams at gmail.com (Greg Tatarian)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:51:18 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] British Car Reviews
In-Reply-To: <4AFF2D78.30705@sonic.net>
References: <722703.8099.qm@web180010.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
	<4AFF2D78.30705@sonic.net>
Message-ID: <4AFF5086.1050101@gmail.com>

Hi All,
Sorry to miss the drive today, but glad Trish could make it - she had fun.
Was going to put in a new windshield in the Elan today but the rubber 
seal was incorrect, so no joy.
The Classic & Sports Car special edition I had mentioned earlier should 
be at either Barnes & Noble, Sawyer's or Borders. I can't recall where I 
got it, but one of them should still have it.
Cheers
Greg



Ron Engelhardt wrote:
> Funny, we were just talking about this on the ride today. Dan has been 
> all over town and hasn't found a place that has it. Trish was on the 
> ride today but didn't know where Greg had purchased it. He was at a 
> Lotus Club tech session today so maybe when he returns he'll let us 
> know where it came from.
>
> Ron
> 58 MGA

From ACECA289 at aol.com  Sat Nov 14 23:49:31 2009
From: ACECA289 at aol.com (ACECA289 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:49:31 EST
Subject: [Nobbc] British Car Reviews
Message-ID: <c99.59574a32.3830fe7b@aol.com>

Hi All:
 
I know they are available at newsstands in the Heathrow terminal in  London 
as that is where I picked up my copy in June. :)   Maybe the  local sellers 
mentioned below have sold out. If enough people ask,  maybe they will 
reorder some more copies.
 
John 
55 AC Aceca 
 
 
In a message dated 11/14/2009 4:58:11 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
gtwincams at gmail.com writes:

Hi  All,
Sorry to miss the drive today, but glad Trish could make it - she had  fun.
Was going to put in a new windshield in the Elan today but the rubber  
seal was incorrect, so no joy.
The Classic & Sports Car special  edition I had mentioned earlier should 
be at either Barnes & Noble,  Sawyer's or Borders. I can't recall where I 
got it, but one of them should  still have it.
Cheers
Greg



Ron Engelhardt wrote:
>  Funny, we were just talking about this on the ride today. Dan has been  
> all over town and hasn't found a place that has it. Trish was on the  
> ride today but didn't know where Greg had purchased it. He was at a  
> Lotus Club tech session today so maybe when he returns he'll let us  
> know where it came from.
>
> Ron
> 58  MGA
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From MAEMLY at aol.com  Mon Nov 16 19:04:00 2009
From: MAEMLY at aol.com (MAEMLY at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:04:00 EST
Subject: [Nobbc] Re-1979 MG Midget
Message-ID: <c67.6529dedc.38335e90@aol.com>

To all.............We live in Vallejo and would like to see if a  local 
owner (or around our area)of a 1500cc Midget  would allow us to  check their 
Midget to confirm that we are missing a couple of  
items...........................Mel Rodrick _maemly at aol.com_ (mailto:maemly at aol.com)  707-373-6926      
                       Thanks to all in advance.

From wbain at sonic.net  Tue Nov 17 12:02:12 2009
From: wbain at sonic.net (wendell bain)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:02:12 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Re-1979 MG Midget
In-Reply-To: <c67.6529dedc.38335e90@aol.com>
References: <c67.6529dedc.38335e90@aol.com>
Message-ID: <A21334A6-6EC7-4A2F-8698-49FB172982F2@sonic.net>

Hi Mel,
I don't have a1500 Midget or know anyone who does, but you
might contact Bob Leubbert with Sorry Safari Touring Society
(Local MG Club) and he might.

r.luebbert at sbcglobal.net

Wendell Bain
59 Morgan

On Nov 16, 2009, at 6:04 PM, MAEMLY at aol.com wrote:

> To all.............We live in Vallejo and would like to see if a   
> local
> owner (or around our area)of a 1500cc Midget  would allow us to   
> check their
> Midget to confirm that we are missing a couple of
> items...........................Mel Rodrick _maemly at aol.com_  
> (mailto:maemly at aol.com)  707-373-6926
>                        Thanks to all in advance.
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From andypreston at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov 17 20:02:08 2009
From: andypreston at sbcglobal.net (andy preston)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:02:08 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
Message-ID: <395179.30939.qm@smtp127.sbc.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

This short video is especially for Ron and Wendell who I've never seen drive
their cars with the hood (top) up. Enjoy!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqjZlx4sRtI
<http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&exiturl=http://www.you
tube.com/watch%3Fv=WqjZlx4sRtI>  

Remember that in England they call the top the "hood" which is why the hood
is the "bonnet".

 

Andy

From nobbc at sonic.net  Tue Nov 17 20:56:48 2009
From: nobbc at sonic.net (Ron Engelhardt)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:56:48 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
In-Reply-To: <395179.30939.qm@smtp127.sbc.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <395179.30939.qm@smtp127.sbc.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B037080.1000209@sonic.net>

What a great and funny video but, for the record, I have put up my top 
on occasion...not every year but often enough to remember how to do it.

Ron
58 MGA

andy preston wrote:

> This short video is especially for Ron and Wendell who I've never seen drive
> their cars with the hood (top) up. Enjoy!!!
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqjZlx4sRtI
> <http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&exiturl=http://www.you
> tube.com/watch%3Fv=WqjZlx4sRtI>  
> 
> Remember that in England they call the top the "hood" which is why the hood
> is the "bonnet".
> 
>  
> 
> Andy
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From liamof at earthlink.net  Tue Nov 17 22:38:59 2009
From: liamof at earthlink.net (liam oflaherty)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:38:59 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
References: <395179.30939.qm@smtp127.sbc.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <002c01ca6811$7031e010$2101a8c0@DFBQSM21>

Great video andy!
I had my MGA when I was going to college in Oregon and had to drill holes in 
the floor boards to get the water out.
Good times even though you need wipers on both sides of the windshield. 
(inside and outside)
Liam
57 mga, top down
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "andy preston" <andypreston at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'North Bay British Car Club'" <nobbc at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 7:02 PM
Subject: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time


> This short video is especially for Ron and Wendell who I've never seen 
> drive
> their cars with the hood (top) up. Enjoy!!!
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqjZlx4sRtI
> <http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&exiturl=http://www.you
> tube.com/watch%3Fv=WqjZlx4sRtI>
>
> Remember that in England they call the top the "hood" which is why the 
> hood
> is the "bonnet".
>
>
>
> Andy
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From rlmossholder at comcast.net  Wed Nov 18 08:35:26 2009
From: rlmossholder at comcast.net (rlmossholder at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:35:26 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
In-Reply-To: <002c01ca6811$7031e010$2101a8c0@DFBQSM21>
Message-ID: <888917356.3443651258558526261.JavaMail.root@sz0108a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

Gang,



B  While I was in the USAF and on a temporary duty assignment at RAF
Mildenhall , England, a RAF pilot rumbled past in a spitfire. I had never paid
any attention to British sports cars, but for some reason, that little
spitfire cought my eye. I went over and spoke to the pilot we hit it off and
when he returned he took me for a ride. I was hooked. The moment I returned to
the states, I set my sights on a spitfire. Being an A1C doesn't pay much, I
think I made about $1200 / month, so I had to settle for what I could afford



B  My first British car was a '73 spitfire 1500. I was stationed at Dyess AFB
in Abilene, Texas. The car was a total mess. You could peel back the floor
mats and watch the road go by. I bought the car for $450. The previous owner
said the top was "like new". Well not really. I drove the car all the time
with the hood down, I didn't need it up. Well one summer day, mother nature
reared up and threw a lovely Texas shower at me. I pulled over to put up the
hood and it disintegrated .B  So much for "like new". I was never shown the
operation of the hood by the previous owner, I just assumed it would be fine.
I'm sure some of you may have experienced a "summer shower" in Texas, but for
those of you who haven't, here's a brief explanation:



B  B It's a beautiful day, sun's out, not a cloud in the sky. Oh, look at that
little puffy cloud, ain't it cute? Hey, that little cloud is growing, and it's
getting cooler. What the hell? Pouring rain and you can't see 50 feet in any
direction. 15 minutes later, It's a beautiful day, sun's out, not a cloud in
the sky. B I was drenched. The seats were soggy and had to I peel back the
mats to let the water out.

B 

B The next day I was digging through the boot and found an old catalog from
Victoria British. I rang them up for a new catalog. When it arrived I looked
up a new top. I couldn't afford it,B regardless, B it cost more than I paid
for the car. I had to do something.B I went outB one morning to go to work,
and it was raining lightly. I uncovered the car and noticed the snaps for the
tonneau cover around the cockpit. As luck would have it, I was wearing my AF
poncho which also had snaps around the edge. So I got in the car, snaped the
poncho down and drove to work. I stayed reasonably dry that day, although, I
added a set of goggles to the ensamble. From that day forward, the poncho and
the gogglesB never left the car.B  I wish one of my friends would have taken a
picture of me running down the road. Brown and primer spitfire, camoflage
poncho and goggles. I drove that car for a year like that. The poncho not only
kept the rain out, but when it was cold and snowing, it kept the heat in.
MostB people laughed at me and my little spitfire, but I didn't care. I loved
that little car. So I say, hats off to tops down.



Cheers,

Rich M

'71 spitfire

From mvg1 at verizon.net  Wed Nov 18 08:40:04 2009
From: mvg1 at verizon.net (Mike Gianandrea)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:40:04 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
References: <395179.30939.qm@smtp127.sbc.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <982D47F7D93D4F4A8C84E5FE8C1BF5E6@mike>

Hey, I'll weigh in here. My first car was a 59 Bugeye sprite that sort of 
had a top when I got it. Of course, it wouldn't keep the rain out, so I got 
a hat and a tonneau cover and that was it. I remember the puddles I used to 
leave on the floors at College of Marin, and how much my girl friend didn't 
like it, but I also remember coming home at 2 AM several nights a week, 
driving across the Golden Gate Bridge, in the fog and rain, dripping wet and 
off my nose, shit, those were the days. Then I got my TR4 Surrey Top, and 
the nature of top down driving really changed. I could drive with top down, 
but with the windows up, I could still hear to talk or listen to the radio.
Still have her, still love her, still have the top off.

Michael
64 TR4
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "andy preston" <andypreston at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'North Bay British Car Club'" <nobbc at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 7:02 PM
Subject: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time


> This short video is especially for Ron and Wendell who I've never seen 
> drive
> their cars with the hood (top) up. Enjoy!!!
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqjZlx4sRtI
> <http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&exiturl=http://www.you
> tube.com/watch%3Fv=WqjZlx4sRtI>
>
> Remember that in England they call the top the "hood" which is why the 
> hood
> is the "bonnet".
>
>
>
> Andy
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc 

From norman.weinfeld at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 11:02:37 2009
From: norman.weinfeld at gmail.com (Norman S. Weinfeld)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:02:37 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
In-Reply-To: <002c01ca6811$7031e010$2101a8c0@DFBQSM21>
References: <395179.30939.qm@smtp127.sbc.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> 
	<002c01ca6811$7031e010$2101a8c0@DFBQSM21>
Message-ID: <320ff8000911181002r5e74c9bel7bdbd33c6fdfc6a7@mail.gmail.com>

Wonderful Andy! Love it love it love it!!!

On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 9:38 PM, liam oflaherty <liamof at earthlink.net>wrote:

> Great video andy!
> I had my MGA when I was going to college in Oregon and had to drill holes
> in the floor boards to get the water out.
> Good times even though you need wipers on both sides of the windshield.
> (inside and outside)
> Liam
> 57 mga, top down
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "andy preston" <
> andypreston at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "'North Bay British Car Club'" <nobbc at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 7:02 PM
> Subject: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
>
>
>  This short video is especially for Ron and Wendell who I've never seen
>> drive
>> their cars with the hood (top) up. Enjoy!!!
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqjZlx4sRtI
>> <
>> http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&exiturl=http://www.you
>> tube.com/watch%3Fv=WqjZlx4sRtI>
>>
>> Remember that in England they call the top the "hood" which is why the
>> hood
>> is the "bonnet".
>>
>>
>>
>> Andy
>> _______________________________________________
>> Nobbc mailing list
>> Nobbc at autox.team.net
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
>>
> _______________________________________________
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From haiku99 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 11:45:12 2009
From: haiku99 at gmail.com (Bill Crowe)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:45:12 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
In-Reply-To: <395179.30939.qm@smtp127.sbc.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <395179.30939.qm@smtp127.sbc.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <188b620b0911181045s3204325bgf8b88cb951926614@mail.gmail.com>

I have a top for my Birkin (Lotus 7 clone) but have only had it on the car
once as I couldnt get in the car with it on, might be possible if the
steering wheel had a quick detatch (but that would move it even closer to
the driver) or a year or two of Yoga might make me a better
contortionist....from what I've read Chapman designed his cars to fit
himself and he wasn't very big...

Bill

On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM, andy preston <andypreston at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> This short video is especially for Ron and Wendell who I've never seen
> drive
> their cars with the hood (top) up. Enjoy!!!
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqjZlx4sRtI
> <
> http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&exiturl=http://www.you
> tube.com/watch%3Fv=WqjZlx4sRtI>
>
> Remember that in England they call the top the "hood" which is why the hood
> is the "bonnet".
>
>
>
> Andy
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc

From morrisf at SIDWater.org  Wed Nov 18 11:48:27 2009
From: morrisf at SIDWater.org (Frank Morris)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:48:27 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
In-Reply-To: <188b620b0911181045s3204325bgf8b88cb951926614@mail.gmail.com>
References: <395179.30939.qm@smtp127.sbc.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<188b620b0911181045s3204325bgf8b88cb951926614@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <188DC8EEED893B47A9E26E00520E06E1EB14F8@echo01.SID.LOCAL>

Anybody know of a good place to get a tonneau cover made to fit an MGB
with a roll bar?

Frank Morris

-----Original Message-----
From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Bill Crowe
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:45 AM
To: North Bay British Car Club
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time

I have a top for my Birkin (Lotus 7 clone) but have only had it on the
car
once as I couldnt get in the car with it on, might be possible if the
steering wheel had a quick detatch (but that would move it even closer
to
the driver) or a year or two of Yoga might make me a better
contortionist....from what I've read Chapman designed his cars to fit
himself and he wasn't very big...

Bill

On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM, andy preston
<andypreston at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> This short video is especially for Ron and Wendell who I've never seen
> drive
> their cars with the hood (top) up. Enjoy!!!
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqjZlx4sRtI
> <
>
http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&exiturl=http://www.
you
> tube.com/watch%3Fv=WqjZlx4sRtI>
>
> Remember that in England they call the top the "hood" which is why the
hood
> is the "bonnet".
>
>
>
> Andy
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
_______________________________________________
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Nobbc at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc

From apexbrit2 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 11:51:30 2009
From: apexbrit2 at gmail.com (Robin Jackson)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:51:30 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
In-Reply-To: <188DC8EEED893B47A9E26E00520E06E1EB14F8@echo01.SID.LOCAL>
References: <395179.30939.qm@smtp127.sbc.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<188b620b0911181045s3204325bgf8b88cb951926614@mail.gmail.com>
	<188DC8EEED893B47A9E26E00520E06E1EB14F8@echo01.SID.LOCAL>
Message-ID: <95a735e60911181051ma1bf034la12c0dd022a6c2cc@mail.gmail.com>

Frank - I have an MGB tonneau in fairly good condition that could be
modified for a roll bar. You are welcome to it at no charge.

Cheers, Robin

On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 10:48 AM, Frank Morris <morrisf at sidwater.org> wrote:

> Anybody know of a good place to get a tonneau cover made to fit an MGB
> with a roll bar?
>
> Frank Morris
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Bill Crowe
> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:45 AM
> To: North Bay British Car Club
>  Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
>
> I have a top for my Birkin (Lotus 7 clone) but have only had it on the
> car
> once as I couldnt get in the car with it on, might be possible if the
> steering wheel had a quick detatch (but that would move it even closer
> to
> the driver) or a year or two of Yoga might make me a better
> contortionist....from what I've read Chapman designed his cars to fit
> himself and he wasn't very big...
>
> Bill
>
> On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM, andy preston
> <andypreston at sbcglobal.net>wrote:
>
> > This short video is especially for Ron and Wendell who I've never seen
> > drive
> > their cars with the hood (top) up. Enjoy!!!
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqjZlx4sRtI
> > <
> >
> http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&exiturl=http://www.
> you
> > tube.com/watch%3Fv=WqjZlx4sRtI>
> >
> > Remember that in England they call the top the "hood" which is why the
> hood
> > is the "bonnet".
> >
> >
> >
> > Andy
> > _______________________________________________
> > Nobbc mailing list
> > Nobbc at autox.team.net
> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc

From morrisf at SIDWater.org  Wed Nov 18 11:53:39 2009
From: morrisf at SIDWater.org (Frank Morris)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:53:39 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
In-Reply-To: <95a735e60911181051ma1bf034la12c0dd022a6c2cc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <395179.30939.qm@smtp127.sbc.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><188b620b0911181045s3204325bgf8b88cb951926614@mail.gmail.com><188DC8EEED893B47A9E26E00520E06E1EB14F8@echo01.SID.LOCAL>
	<95a735e60911181051ma1bf034la12c0dd022a6c2cc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <188DC8EEED893B47A9E26E00520E06E1EB14F9@echo01.SID.LOCAL>

That's what I like about this group.  Cool, are you around this weekend?
Do you like red wine?  Let me know where and when and I'll be there.

Frank

-----Original Message-----
From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Robin Jackson
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:52 AM
To: North Bay British Car Club
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time

Frank - I have an MGB tonneau in fairly good condition that could be
modified for a roll bar. You are welcome to it at no charge.

Cheers, Robin

On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 10:48 AM, Frank Morris <morrisf at sidwater.org>
wrote:

> Anybody know of a good place to get a tonneau cover made to fit an MGB
> with a roll bar?
>
> Frank Morris
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Bill Crowe
> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:45 AM
> To: North Bay British Car Club
>  Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
>
> I have a top for my Birkin (Lotus 7 clone) but have only had it on the
> car
> once as I couldnt get in the car with it on, might be possible if the
> steering wheel had a quick detatch (but that would move it even closer
> to
> the driver) or a year or two of Yoga might make me a better
> contortionist....from what I've read Chapman designed his cars to fit
> himself and he wasn't very big...
>
> Bill
>
> On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM, andy preston
> <andypreston at sbcglobal.net>wrote:
>
> > This short video is especially for Ron and Wendell who I've never
seen
> > drive
> > their cars with the hood (top) up. Enjoy!!!
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqjZlx4sRtI
> > <
> >
>
http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&exiturl=http://www.
> you
> > tube.com/watch%3Fv=WqjZlx4sRtI>
> >
> > Remember that in England they call the top the "hood" which is why
the
> hood
> > is the "bonnet".
> >
> >
> >
> > Andy
> > _______________________________________________
> > Nobbc mailing list
> > Nobbc at autox.team.net
> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
_______________________________________________
Nobbc mailing list
Nobbc at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc

From apexbrit2 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 12:04:38 2009
From: apexbrit2 at gmail.com (Robin Jackson)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:04:38 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
In-Reply-To: <188DC8EEED893B47A9E26E00520E06E1EB14F9@echo01.SID.LOCAL>
References: <395179.30939.qm@smtp127.sbc.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<188b620b0911181045s3204325bgf8b88cb951926614@mail.gmail.com>
	<188DC8EEED893B47A9E26E00520E06E1EB14F8@echo01.SID.LOCAL>
	<95a735e60911181051ma1bf034la12c0dd022a6c2cc@mail.gmail.com>
	<188DC8EEED893B47A9E26E00520E06E1EB14F9@echo01.SID.LOCAL>
Message-ID: <95a735e60911181104y75bb9bc6t5a8a21df90658100@mail.gmail.com>

Saturday is good, or Sunday after 1300. Give me a call: 526-5535.
Rj

On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 10:53 AM, Frank Morris <morrisf at sidwater.org> wrote:

> That's what I like about this group.  Cool, are you around this weekend?
> Do you like red wine?  Let me know where and when and I'll be there.
>
> Frank
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
>  On Behalf Of Robin Jackson
> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:52 AM
> To: North Bay British Car Club
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
>
> Frank - I have an MGB tonneau in fairly good condition that could be
> modified for a roll bar. You are welcome to it at no charge.
>
> Cheers, Robin
>
> On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 10:48 AM, Frank Morris <morrisf at sidwater.org>
> wrote:
>
> > Anybody know of a good place to get a tonneau cover made to fit an MGB
> > with a roll bar?
> >
> > Frank Morris
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
> > On Behalf Of Bill Crowe
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:45 AM
> > To: North Bay British Car Club
> >  Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
> >
> > I have a top for my Birkin (Lotus 7 clone) but have only had it on the
> > car
> > once as I couldnt get in the car with it on, might be possible if the
> > steering wheel had a quick detatch (but that would move it even closer
> > to
> > the driver) or a year or two of Yoga might make me a better
> > contortionist....from what I've read Chapman designed his cars to fit
> > himself and he wasn't very big...
> >
> > Bill
> >
> > On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM, andy preston
> > <andypreston at sbcglobal.net>wrote:
> >
> > > This short video is especially for Ron and Wendell who I've never
> seen
> > > drive
> > > their cars with the hood (top) up. Enjoy!!!
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqjZlx4sRtI
> > > <
> > >
> >
> http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&exiturl=http://www.
> > you
> > > tube.com/watch%3Fv=WqjZlx4sRtI>
> > >
> > > Remember that in England they call the top the "hood" which is why
> the
> > hood
> > > is the "bonnet".
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Andy
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Nobbc mailing list
> > > Nobbc at autox.team.net
> > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
> > _______________________________________________
> > Nobbc mailing list
> > Nobbc at autox.team.net
> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
> > _______________________________________________
> > Nobbc mailing list
> > Nobbc at autox.team.net
> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc

From apexbrit2 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 12:16:19 2009
From: apexbrit2 at gmail.com (Robin Jackson)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:16:19 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
In-Reply-To: <188DC8EEED893B47A9E26E00520E06E1EB14F9@echo01.SID.LOCAL>
References: <395179.30939.qm@smtp127.sbc.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<188b620b0911181045s3204325bgf8b88cb951926614@mail.gmail.com>
	<188DC8EEED893B47A9E26E00520E06E1EB14F8@echo01.SID.LOCAL>
	<95a735e60911181051ma1bf034la12c0dd022a6c2cc@mail.gmail.com>
	<188DC8EEED893B47A9E26E00520E06E1EB14F9@echo01.SID.LOCAL>
Message-ID: <95a735e60911181116x57765c99r82d614e3fbab6b1a@mail.gmail.com>

Oh, and, I'm in SW Santa Rosa and I consume copious amounts of red wine...

On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 10:53 AM, Frank Morris <morrisf at sidwater.org> wrote:

> That's what I like about this group.  Cool, are you around this weekend?
> Do you like red wine?  Let me know where and when and I'll be there.
>
> Frank
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
>  On Behalf Of Robin Jackson
> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:52 AM
> To: North Bay British Car Club
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
>
> Frank - I have an MGB tonneau in fairly good condition that could be
> modified for a roll bar. You are welcome to it at no charge.
>
> Cheers, Robin
>
> On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 10:48 AM, Frank Morris <morrisf at sidwater.org>
> wrote:
>
> > Anybody know of a good place to get a tonneau cover made to fit an MGB
> > with a roll bar?
> >
> > Frank Morris
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
> > On Behalf Of Bill Crowe
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:45 AM
> > To: North Bay British Car Club
> >  Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
> >
> > I have a top for my Birkin (Lotus 7 clone) but have only had it on the
> > car
> > once as I couldnt get in the car with it on, might be possible if the
> > steering wheel had a quick detatch (but that would move it even closer
> > to
> > the driver) or a year or two of Yoga might make me a better
> > contortionist....from what I've read Chapman designed his cars to fit
> > himself and he wasn't very big...
> >
> > Bill
> >
> > On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM, andy preston
> > <andypreston at sbcglobal.net>wrote:
> >
> > > This short video is especially for Ron and Wendell who I've never
> seen
> > > drive
> > > their cars with the hood (top) up. Enjoy!!!
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqjZlx4sRtI
> > > <
> > >
> >
> http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&exiturl=http://www.
> > you
> > > tube.com/watch%3Fv=WqjZlx4sRtI>
> > >
> > > Remember that in England they call the top the "hood" which is why
> the
> > hood
> > > is the "bonnet".
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Andy
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Nobbc mailing list
> > > Nobbc at autox.team.net
> > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
> > _______________________________________________
> > Nobbc mailing list
> > Nobbc at autox.team.net
> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
> > _______________________________________________
> > Nobbc mailing list
> > Nobbc at autox.team.net
> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
> _______________________________________________
> Nobbc mailing list
> Nobbc at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
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From morrisf at SIDWater.org  Wed Nov 18 12:37:29 2009
From: morrisf at SIDWater.org (Frank Morris)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:37:29 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
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Thanks for the call Robin.  Let me see what the weather is doing but if
I could come over around 10ish, would that work out?  Glad to hear of
your Jaguar project too.  My 62 E is sort of a bastard child...someone
put a Pontiac OHC six in it back in the 70's.  I keep my eyes open for
another 3.8 engine but in the meantime this runs pretty well and is a
bit of an oddity in it's self as I guess they were designed by John
DeLorean.  I look forward to meeting and talking.  Let me see what wine
might be to your liking.  Chef's surprise.

Frank

-----Original Message-----
From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Robin Jackson
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:16 AM
To: North Bay British Car Club
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time

Oh, and, I'm in SW Santa Rosa and I consume copious amounts of red
wine...

On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 10:53 AM, Frank Morris <morrisf at sidwater.org>
wrote:

> That's what I like about this group.  Cool, are you around this
weekend?
> Do you like red wine?  Let me know where and when and I'll be there.
>
> Frank
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
>  On Behalf Of Robin Jackson
> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:52 AM
> To: North Bay British Car Club
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
>
> Frank - I have an MGB tonneau in fairly good condition that could be
> modified for a roll bar. You are welcome to it at no charge.
>
> Cheers, Robin
>
> On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 10:48 AM, Frank Morris <morrisf at sidwater.org>
> wrote:
>
> > Anybody know of a good place to get a tonneau cover made to fit an
MGB
> > with a roll bar?
> >
> > Frank Morris
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
> > On Behalf Of Bill Crowe
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:45 AM
> > To: North Bay British Car Club
> >  Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
> >
> > I have a top for my Birkin (Lotus 7 clone) but have only had it on
the
> > car
> > once as I couldnt get in the car with it on, might be possible if
the
> > steering wheel had a quick detatch (but that would move it even
closer
> > to
> > the driver) or a year or two of Yoga might make me a better
> > contortionist....from what I've read Chapman designed his cars to
fit
> > himself and he wasn't very big...
> >
> > Bill
> >
> > On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM, andy preston
> > <andypreston at sbcglobal.net>wrote:
> >
> > > This short video is especially for Ron and Wendell who I've never
> seen
> > > drive
> > > their cars with the hood (top) up. Enjoy!!!
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqjZlx4sRtI
> > > <
> > >
> >
>
http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&exiturl=http://www.
> > you
> > > tube.com/watch%3Fv=WqjZlx4sRtI>
> > >
> > > Remember that in England they call the top the "hood" which is why
> the
> > hood
> > > is the "bonnet".
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Andy
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Nobbc mailing list
> > > Nobbc at autox.team.net
> > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
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From apexbrit2 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 13:19:41 2009
From: apexbrit2 at gmail.com (Robin Jackson)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:19:41 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
In-Reply-To: <188DC8EEED893B47A9E26E00520E06E1EB14FC@echo01.SID.LOCAL>
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	<188DC8EEED893B47A9E26E00520E06E1EB14F8@echo01.SID.LOCAL>
	<95a735e60911181051ma1bf034la12c0dd022a6c2cc@mail.gmail.com>
	<188DC8EEED893B47A9E26E00520E06E1EB14F9@echo01.SID.LOCAL>
	<95a735e60911181116x57765c99r82d614e3fbab6b1a@mail.gmail.com>
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any time from 1000 on is fine. My 3.8 may be up for sale as I am thinking I
will install a Chev V6-90; we can talk...

On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 11:37 AM, Frank Morris <morrisf at sidwater.org> wrote:

> Thanks for the call Robin.  Let me see what the weather is doing but if
> I could come over around 10ish, would that work out?  Glad to hear of
> your Jaguar project too.  My 62 E is sort of a bastard child...someone
> put a Pontiac OHC six in it back in the 70's.  I keep my eyes open for
> another 3.8 engine but in the meantime this runs pretty well and is a
> bit of an oddity in it's self as I guess they were designed by John
> DeLorean.  I look forward to meeting and talking.  Let me see what wine
> might be to your liking.  Chef's surprise.
>
> Frank
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Robin Jackson
>  Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:16 AM
> To: North Bay British Car Club
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
>
> Oh, and, I'm in SW Santa Rosa and I consume copious amounts of red
> wine...
>
> On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 10:53 AM, Frank Morris <morrisf at sidwater.org>
> wrote:
>
> > That's what I like about this group.  Cool, are you around this
> weekend?
> > Do you like red wine?  Let me know where and when and I'll be there.
> >
> > Frank
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
> >  On Behalf Of Robin Jackson
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:52 AM
> > To: North Bay British Car Club
> > Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
> >
> > Frank - I have an MGB tonneau in fairly good condition that could be
> > modified for a roll bar. You are welcome to it at no charge.
> >
> > Cheers, Robin
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 10:48 AM, Frank Morris <morrisf at sidwater.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Anybody know of a good place to get a tonneau cover made to fit an
> MGB
> > > with a roll bar?
> > >
> > > Frank Morris
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net
> > [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
> > > On Behalf Of Bill Crowe
> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:45 AM
> > > To: North Bay British Car Club
> > >  Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
> > >
> > > I have a top for my Birkin (Lotus 7 clone) but have only had it on
> the
> > > car
> > > once as I couldnt get in the car with it on, might be possible if
> the
> > > steering wheel had a quick detatch (but that would move it even
> closer
> > > to
> > > the driver) or a year or two of Yoga might make me a better
> > > contortionist....from what I've read Chapman designed his cars to
> fit
> > > himself and he wasn't very big...
> > >
> > > Bill
> > >
> > > On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM, andy preston
> > > <andypreston at sbcglobal.net>wrote:
> > >
> > > > This short video is especially for Ron and Wendell who I've never
> > seen
> > > > drive
> > > > their cars with the hood (top) up. Enjoy!!!
> > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqjZlx4sRtI
> > > > <
> > > >
> > >
> >
> http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&exiturl=http://www.
> > > you
> > > > tube.com/watch%3Fv=WqjZlx4sRtI>
> > > >
> > > > Remember that in England they call the top the "hood" which is why
> > the
> > > hood
> > > > is the "bonnet".
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Andy
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > Nobbc mailing list
> > > > Nobbc at autox.team.net
> > > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
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From sirplb at aol.com  Wed Nov 18 13:23:51 2009
From: sirplb at aol.com (sirplb at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:23:51 -0500
Subject: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
In-Reply-To: <188DC8EEED893B47A9E26E00520E06E1EB14F8@echo01.SID.LOCAL>
References: <395179.30939.qm@smtp127.sbc.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><188b620b0911181045s3204325bgf8b88cb951926614@mail.gmail.com>
	<188DC8EEED893B47A9E26E00520E06E1EB14F8@echo01.SID.LOCAL>
Message-ID: <8CC36A42CC4D631-1AE0-A9B1@webmail-m051.sysops.aol.com>

All,

Being the wet weather phobe of a British classic owner I am, it doesn't get
driven in the rain (don't have rust, don't want rust)

Some years ago I took my JH to a fello (in Santa Rosa) to modify the carpet to
fit around the roll bar. I expect he could do the same to a tonneau cover?!?

I'll look for his contact info.

Cheers

Pat

74 JH 14858



-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Morris <morrisf at SIDWater.org>
To: North Bay British Car Club <nobbc at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, Nov 18, 2009 10:48 am
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time


Anybody know of a good place to get a tonneau cover made to fit an MGB
ith a roll bar?
Frank Morris
-----Original Message-----
rom: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
n Behalf Of Bill Crowe
ent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:45 AM
o: North Bay British Car Club
ubject: Re: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
I have a top for my Birkin (Lotus 7 clone) but have only had it on the
ar
nce as I couldnt get in the car with it on, might be possible if the
teering wheel had a quick detatch (but that would move it even closer
o
he driver) or a year or two of Yoga might make me a better
ontortionist....from what I've read Chapman designed his cars to fit
imself and he wasn't very big...
Bill
On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM, andy preston
andypreston at sbcglobal.net>wrote:
> This short video is especially for Ron and Wendell who I've never seen
 drive
 their cars with the hood (top) up. Enjoy!!!
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqjZlx4sRtI
 <

ttp://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&exiturl=http://www.
ou
 tube.com/watch%3Fv=WqjZlx4sRtI>

 Remember that in England they call the top the "hood" which is why the
ood
 is the "bonnet".



 Andy
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From wbain at sonic.net  Wed Nov 18 14:34:48 2009
From: wbain at sonic.net (wendell bain)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:34:48 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
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References: <395179.30939.qm@smtp127.sbc.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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Andy,

Jolly good! This is what it is all about. I've had the Morgan since  
1977, my second,
and I think I've had the hood (top) on it about three times, maybe  
four. Curiously
at 35 mph up you don't get wet. Of course that all changes if you  
come to a stop
light.
Thanks for sending this along.

Wendell

On Nov 17, 2009, at 7:02 PM, andy preston wrote:

> This short video is especially for Ron and Wendell who I've never  
> seen drive
> their cars with the hood (top) up. Enjoy!!!
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqjZlx4sRtI
> <http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5? 
> runprog=mgbbs&exiturl=http://www.you
> tube.com/watch%3Fv=WqjZlx4sRtI>
>
> Remember that in England they call the top the "hood" which is why  
> the hood
> is the "bonnet".
>
>
>
> Andy
> _______________________________________________
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From jkenner at tamcab.com  Wed Nov 18 20:58:48 2009
From: jkenner at tamcab.com (John Kenner)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:58:48 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] tonneau cover
In-Reply-To: <188DC8EEED893B47A9E26E00520E06E1EB14F8@echo01.SID.LOCAL>
References: <395179.30939.qm@smtp127.sbc.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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	<188DC8EEED893B47A9E26E00520E06E1EB14F8@echo01.SID.LOCAL>
Message-ID: <000701ca68cc$9a3c7170$ceb55450$@com>

FRANK,

IF THINGS DON'T WORK OUT WITH ROBIN'S COVER
MG UPHOLSTERY IN SOUTH EAST SANTA ROSA IS A GREAT PLACE TO HAVE ONE MADE
499 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE 585 6008

THEY DID SOME VERY NICE WORK FOR ME AND OTHERS IN THE CLUB

JOHN KENNER

510 231 6803 P
415 806 2457 C
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707 824 5640



-----Original Message-----
From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Frank Morris
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:48 AM
To: North Bay British Car Club
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time

Anybody know of a good place to get a tonneau cover made to fit an MGB
with a roll bar?

Frank Morris

-----Original Message-----
From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Bill Crowe
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:45 AM
To: North Bay British Car Club
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time

I have a top for my Birkin (Lotus 7 clone) but have only had it on the
car
once as I couldnt get in the car with it on, might be possible if the
steering wheel had a quick detatch (but that would move it even closer
to
the driver) or a year or two of Yoga might make me a better
contortionist....from what I've read Chapman designed his cars to fit
himself and he wasn't very big...

Bill

On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM, andy preston
<andypreston at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> This short video is especially for Ron and Wendell who I've never seen
> drive
> their cars with the hood (top) up. Enjoy!!!
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqjZlx4sRtI
> <
>
http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&exiturl=http://www.
you
> tube.com/watch%3Fv=WqjZlx4sRtI>
>
> Remember that in England they call the top the "hood" which is why the
hood
> is the "bonnet".
>
>
>
> Andy
> _______________________________________________
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From ppanther at ix.netcom.com  Thu Nov 19 07:06:18 2009
From: ppanther at ix.netcom.com (ppanther)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:06:18 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
In-Reply-To: <95a735e60911181051ma1bf034la12c0dd022a6c2cc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <MEBBJMEBIGLCEKNJLIDKEEJECFAA.ppanther@ix.netcom.com>

Don Clancy in Cotati can do the modifications.
707-793-9440

Larry

-----Original Message-----
From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Robin Jackson
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:52 AM
To: North Bay British Car Club
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time


Frank - I have an MGB tonneau in fairly good condition that could be
modified for a roll bar. You are welcome to it at no charge.

Cheers, Robin

On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 10:48 AM, Frank Morris <morrisf at sidwater.org> wrote:

> Anybody know of a good place to get a tonneau cover made to fit an MGB
> with a roll bar?
>
> Frank Morris
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Bill Crowe
> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:45 AM
> To: North Bay British Car Club
>  Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Hood (top) down all the time
>
> I have a top for my Birkin (Lotus 7 clone) but have only had it on the
> car
> once as I couldnt get in the car with it on, might be possible if the
> steering wheel had a quick detatch (but that would move it even closer
> to
> the driver) or a year or two of Yoga might make me a better
> contortionist....from what I've read Chapman designed his cars to fit
> himself and he wasn't very big...
>
> Bill
>
> On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM, andy preston
> <andypreston at sbcglobal.net>wrote:
>
> > This short video is especially for Ron and Wendell who I've never seen
> > drive
> > their cars with the hood (top) up. Enjoy!!!
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqjZlx4sRtI
> > <
> >
> http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&exiturl=http://www.
> you
> > tube.com/watch%3Fv=WqjZlx4sRtI>
> >
> > Remember that in England they call the top the "hood" which is why the
> hood
> > is the "bonnet".
> >
> >
> >
> > Andy
> > _______________________________________________
> > Nobbc mailing list
> > Nobbc at autox.team.net
> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/nobbc
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From don at napanet.net  Sat Nov 21 01:02:55 2009
From: don at napanet.net (don)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:02:55 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] "An Education"- film at Rialto
Message-ID: <6.0.3.0.1.20091120234621.040b13b8@pop.napanet.net>

I sent this email to a couple of friends of mine, then realized that maybe 
the British cars in the film would make it of interest to those in the 
NOBBC.  The cars of early '60s Britain are certainly fun to see on the big 
screen, but the film is great in its own right.  Getting a bonus you might 
say; sorta like watching Shadow of a Doubt and being able to see the scenes 
of Santa Rosa circa 1940, and being able to enjoy a great film story as a 
bonus.

__________________________________________________


We just got back from seeing this movie in Santa Rosa at the Rialto.  It's 
the best film I have seen in a long, long time.  Title of the movie is "An 
Education."  It's set in Britain in the early '60s; is a coming-of-age 
story of a young girl.  The lead role is played by a lovely young actress 
who reminded me of Audrey Hepburn.  Her smile and her expressions are as 
communicative as her speaking lines.  Amazing- I loved it!. The cars, sets, 
and music score are all first-rate.  The camera work is great as 
well.  Hard to fault this film.

A Bristol automobile is the featured car, and there are co-star cars like 
TR3s, Morris Minors, and numerous other cars of the era.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/an_education/?critic=creamcrop

http://www.sonyclassics.com/aneducation/

__________________________________________________


Don Scott
707 942 0546
don at napanet.net
2001 Miata SE BRG
1967 TR4A
1962 MGA Mk II
1973 MGB GT 

From jonvet at sonic.net  Sat Nov 21 10:31:11 2009
From: jonvet at sonic.net (John Vetrano)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:31:11 -0800
Subject: [Nobbc] "An Education"- film at Rialto
In-Reply-To: <6.0.3.0.1.20091120234621.040b13b8@pop.napanet.net>
Message-ID: <C72D63DF.159F%jonvet@sonic.net>

On 11/21/09 12:02 AM, "don" <don at napanet.net> wrote:
Great film, best of the year along with "Inglorious Bastards" so far my
favorites. "An Education" Truly captures the era most of us lived through
and oh those cars!

John Vetrano
69 E Type


> I sent this email to a couple of friends of mine, then realized that maybe
> the British cars in the film would make it of interest to those in the
> NOBBC.  The cars of early '60s Britain are certainly fun to see on the big
> screen, but the film is great in its own right.  Getting a bonus you might
> say; sorta like watching Shadow of a Doubt and being able to see the scenes
> of Santa Rosa circa 1940, and being able to enjoy a great film story as a
> bonus.
> 
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> 
> We just got back from seeing this movie in Santa Rosa at the Rialto.  It's
> the best film I have seen in a long, long time.  Title of the movie is "An
> Education."  It's set in Britain in the early '60s; is a coming-of-age
> story of a young girl.  The lead role is played by a lovely young actress
> who reminded me of Audrey Hepburn.  Her smile and her expressions are as
> communicative as her speaking lines.  Amazing- I loved it!. The cars, sets,
> and music score are all first-rate.  The camera work is great as
> well.  Hard to fault this film.
> 
> A Bristol automobile is the featured car, and there are co-star cars like
> TR3s, Morris Minors, and numerous other cars of the era.
> 
> http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/an_education/?critic=creamcrop
> 
> http://www.sonyclassics.com/aneducation/
> 
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