[Nobbc] Help with Ron's car, please?

[Andy Preston]

Hi Greg, the MGA battery cradles are smaller than the MGB so the Group 26
12V battery will not fit without surgery to the cradles.  I know this from
personal experience.  However knowing Ron he probably found a way.  If the
current batteries are put on a battery tender for several days/weeks the
batteries should be OK to sell the car.  New 6V batteries are around $115
each so we don't want to go there unless we have to.  I have a spare battery
tender and would be happy to do this in the near future.

I'm also happy to help get Ron's car started and running properly for sale.
However I'm fully committed for all of October and so the earliest I could
be over at Candy's house would be November.  If Candy is OK with this I'll
be pleased to contact her and arrange a time that is convenient for both of
us.  That would put the sale of Ron's car into the winter time which can be
good or bad.  Anyone looking for a project car or one to work on would
probably like a winter sale but as we all know these cars always sell best
in Spring and Summer time.

Andy





-----Original Message-----
From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Greg Tatarian
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 6:11 AM
To: North Bay British Car Club
Subject: [Nobbc] Help with Ron's car, please?

Hello Friends,

Candy, Ron's widow, is now ready to let Ron's car go, but needs a little 
help. The first thing, is getting it running, which Candy thinks may 
just be that it needs a new battery. I've suggested to Candy that the 
car be converted from two 6 volt batteries to one 12 volt battery, if it 
hasn't already, but it's been quite awhile since I worked on an MGA or 
MGB. Can anyone tell me and Candy which 12 volt batteries are available 
that will fit one of the 6 volt battery compartments, and provide some 
sources?

Also, a few members had previously offered to help get the car running 
and perhaps cleaned up for sale. I can help with that, but am traveling 
this week and part of next, then visiting my parents the second week of 
October, so my time is limited. Also, it would be best if one of us who 
is familiar with MGAs and is mechanically adept were to volunteer, in 
case it needs tuning, but any help would be appreciated, I am sure.

Candy wants to make the car available first to any NOBBC member that may 
be interested, but hasn't zeroed in on a price yet. I've been reviewing 
sales of MGAs in similar condition on eBay and elsewhere, but again, the 
car needs to be cleaned and assessed to come up with a fair value.

If you are willing and able to help, please respond to Candy directly 
at: mizsarah1948 at sonic.net  and copy me so I can stay in the loop.

Thanks very much,

Greg Tatarian
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