1. To whomever asked about Bentley Steering: I have a '37
so maybe the '68 is different but the '37 takes 2 men and
a gorilla to steer. It is somewhat a mystery since when the
front is raised off the ground, I can turn the steering wheel
from lock-to-lock with one index finger. I suspect something
isn't adjusted correctly when on the ground. It is still
great to drive, though.
2. My MGA is making loud noises coming from the exhaust manifold.
I hope that it is just the manifold gasket. I assume that this
replacement is straightforward. (i.e. remove the carbs, remove the
manifold, insert gaskets, replace in reverse order.) any suggestions?
3. I bought a Georgia license plate last week ..... the first in
18 years ! I suspected a big hassle however we've had some laws
changed this year and it was rather simple. I showed them the bill
of sale, paid 3 years back taxes, about $16/year, and paid the $20
for the tag. Total penalties, fines, taxes, tag came to $78. All
Right!!
4. I just painted the garage floor again. I used a water based
latex, terra-cotta (looks like Georgia clay) paint. I put down 2
coats which I've done in the past. The problem is that rubber tires
will pull the paint up. So this time I put down 2 coats of a
water-based, 2 part, epoxy, clear coat. It is recommended that it
dry for 72 hours. I put a de-humidifier in there and left the cars
in the driveway for 72 hours. The car now looks like a museum with
the 2 bs's in there, the british flag, the MG logo on the wall, and
the framed picture of the Queen. I love this hobby!
(correction: "2 bs's in there" should be "2 bc's in there") I would
still like to place some black rubber mats under each wheel. I've
seen this stuff somewhere. I would cut some mats about 24" x 36".
Anyone rember a suitable material. It is about 1/8" thick and slightly
ribbed. I think that it comes in rolls.
Cheers--
Don Mathis
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