On Thu, 10 Nov 1994, Will Zehring wrote:
> Our local MG club newsletter had another TD for sale so I called. Among
> other comments on this car ('53) the owner said the freeze plugs had rusted
> out. This seems pretty strange to me at first blush. Are these plugs of
> the hammer in what variety? Is this a warning sign of PO abuse/neglect?
I'm pretty sure the plugs do hammer in like most other cars. When was
this car last driven, sometime during the Nixon administration? I
assume it's not driveable; does it run at all?
> Otherwise the car sounds interesting over the phone (they all do). I'm
Oh, it does run! (couldn't resist)
> wondering if I should consider this car seriously.
Of course you should -- you're a SOL! How's the price? It could be a gem
in the rough at, say, $4-6,000. Bet they want more than that?
>
> Thanks,
> Will Zehring
>
>
Andy Mace
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