I agree, get this book before you start looking for the car. Also
I was just looking at the MGB Survival book in the library yesterday. It
really isn't worth much. It does have some good trouble shooting but the
rest is just filler type stuff.
...Art
On Wed, 13 Aug 1997, David Stecher wrote:
> Skye,
>
> Sorry about the bite...there's only one cure. BUY IT!!
>
> I've foud the book "MGB diy guide to purchase and restoration" by Lindsey
> Porter to be very helpful.
>
> Dave
> 73 BGT "Fergie"
>
> ----------
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net on behalf of Skye Poier
> Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 1997 3:47 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Book recommendations?
>
> Hello!
>
> I've been bitten hard by the MGBug, and consequently I'm going to be
> purchacing my first in a few months. I'm currently planning on buying a
> '74 MGB roadster... if thats a bad choice, someone please set me straight.
>
> Anyway, in anticipation of the big day, I've been rooting around looking
> for good reference books. Here's what Amazon.com has to offer:
>
> Complete Official Mgb Model Years 1962-1974 Compri ~
> Ships in 2-3 days
> British Leyland Motors / Paperback / Published 1975
>
> Mgb Automotive Repair Manual : All Models of the Mgb Roadster and
> Gt Coupe With 1798 Cc (110 Cu in Engine)
> John Fowler, J. Haynes / Paperback / Published 1991
> Our Price: $13.56 ~ You Save: $3.39 (20%)
>
> Mgb Owner's Survival Manual ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
> Jim Tyler / Hardcover / Published 1995
> Our Price: $13.97 ~ You Save: $5.98 (30%)
>
> Mgb : The Illustrated History ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
> Jonathan Wood, Lionel Burrell / Hardcover / Published 1994
> Our Price: $38.95
>
> The book of the MGA, MGB and Magnette: covering the MGA 1500,
> MGA 1600 Marks I and II, MGB and MGB GT, MG Magnette Marks
> III and IV
> William Norman Staton-Bevan
> (Hard to Find)
>
> The complete official MGB Comprising the official Driver's handbook,
> Workshop manual, [and] Special tuning manual
> (Hard to Find)
>
> The complete official MGB, model years 1962-1973 Comprising the
> official Driver's handbook, Workshop manual [and] Special tuning
> manual
> (Hard to Find)
>
> Mga and Mgb, 1956-1980 Shop Manual
> Alan. Ahlstrand / Published 1983
> (Hard to Find)
>
> MGA-MGB service-repair handbook, all models, 1955-1976
> Alan Ahlstrand
> (Hard to Find)
>
> Mgb
> Published 1988
> (Hard to Find)
>
> MGB & MGB/GT, range: 1964-1972; workshop maintenance & repair
> manual
> (Hard to Find)
>
> Mgb : Mgb Roadster and Gt; Mgc; Mgb V Eight
> F. Wilson McComb / Published 1983
> (Hard to Find)
>
>
> I figure the Haynes manual is pretty much a given... I'm not the most
> experienced mechanic (but I expect to be after having my B for a while),
> so if there are any real must-haves, let me know. The 'Owners Survival
> Manual' looks enticing...
>
> Thanks!!
> Skye
>
>
>
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