Rick:
Mr. Burger's web site can be seen at:
http://www.ultranet.com/~4british/british.html
Contact information is available on the site. Good luck and have fun with
your project.
Mike L.
At 12:33 PM 11/20/97 +0000, Rick Huber wrote:
>Hi group,
>
>Well, Andrew (my 16 year old), successfully towed our new baby home last
>night - an engineless, essentially rust free, orange / red, slight bonnet
>damage, 75 MG - that we intend to convert into a stealth V8 - black, tan
>leather interior. It looks great parke in the car port in front of Maggie,
>my BRG 68 daily driver, and my wife thinks it's great. At this point in
>the project the enthusiasm and optimism are high !
>
>Hopefully I won't bomb the list with too many FAQs - if there's a source
>let me know.
>
>1. How can I get in touch with Dick Burger of the British Parts Connection
>?
>
>2. We'll be buying a ton of parts of course - can anyone recommend a place
>to get good parts with good service with a significant discount over Moss /
>Vicky Brit ? I'm using the free shipping discount with AMGBA membership
>now with Moss.
>
>3. I've got the DIY Guide for Restoration. I'm thinking of stopping short
>of full restoration to just make a very nice daily driver. Preparing the
>body for paint, how much should I dissassemble ? Bumpers / windshield /
>external fittings / interior / door mechanicals ? How much should I paint
>? Engine bay (do I take everything out to paint in there ?), inside doors,
>inside boot, interior ?
>
>4. In the DIY book, it looks like the Waxoyl step is after painting ? Is
>that right or should it be before painting ?
>
>5. Ah, then the painting. I guess I'll start calling around. Are shops
>used to having a rolling body shell delivered for painting, and then having
>it picked up. Will they give me an accurate estimate when I'm doing all
>the reassembly and assembly. Do they normally paint the inside of the car
>too. And then of course, what kind of paint, how many coats, etc. I'll
>have to get to all that too.
>
>6. Anybody know what the American name is for white spirit - the solvent
>for many things ?
>
>
>I've already got leads on a TR8 engine and transmission. I suppose that's
>the best way to go - just put a TR8 drive train in the car and avoid all
>the matching this and that with different systems.
>
>Man this is fun !! Our goal is to have it ready to drive next summer.
>I'll keep you posted. Thanks in anticipation for the help.
>
>Safety Fast - er in a V8,
>
>Rick Huber
>102221.1716@compuserve.com
>10313 Hillsbury Drive
>Baton Rouge, La 70809
>504-293-6176
>
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