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Re: Mga Wheel (steering that is)

To: Engelhardt <engel@metro.net>
Subject: Re: Mga Wheel (steering that is)
From: Wayne Buletza <rwbmg@voyager.net>
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 1997 19:47:23 -0800
Engelhardt wrote:
> 
> tallen wrote:
> >
> > I noticed Moss has their repro MGA steering wheel on sale right now.  Does
> > anyone on the list (Barney, Kevin?) have any experience with these or
> > other wheels?  Mine is original and pretty well shot.  1/4" cracks all the
> > way around, center MG piece glued in place with the wheel at about 80
> > degrees.  I figure I'll have to cut the center trim piece to get at it and
> > staighten it, so why not replace it.  Do I need a wheel this large?  Would
> > a stronger wheel be better?  Keep in mind that I still have not driven my
> > car, and haven't even seen it for 3 mos, as it is permanently locked in my
> > garage (a sad story I can't bear to repeat).  Also, anybody know how to
> > get into a garage with an electric door opener and no electricity? ;-)
> 
> Can't help you with the wheel, mine is not in great shape either and
> I've been thinking of replacing it while they're on sale. The garage
> door should have a lock in the center with a cord (on the inside)
> attached to a release on the opener's mechanism. If you unlock the lock
> and pull on the cord, you should be able to manually lift the door. If
> the door doesn't have this lock and you can't get power to the opener
> then it's probably time for an axe! <grin>
> 
> Ron
> 58 MGA

The problem is if Tallen doesn't have a service door to the garage!

Wayen B

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