Your English is fine, I wouldn't have suspected you were not english
speaking until I read the 1.94 (meters I presume) in height. My guess is
you are in the neighborhood of 6'3" - 6'6", I am 6'3" and fit nicely in my
MGB, most people wonder how soemone as tall as I can be comfortable, once I
give them a read they understand...
Safety Fast!!
Ross Overcash, 74B, NAMGBR 2-1172, Ayer, MA
http://www.tiac.net/users/jroverca/index.htm
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Jon Arikstad
> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 1998 5:39 AM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: New MGB GT Owner ( Rather long)
>
>
>
> I started with a -67 TR4A. It was my first LBC, but it turned out to be to
> much work.( That is the short version, add the word rust, use your
> imagination)
>
> The kind (!) seller, agreed that I instead could have his -70 MGB GT. I am
> 1.94, with a very long back, so i normally hit the roof, on most cars. The
> GT is surprisingly confortable, and one of the few i can drive. I have NOT
> tried Aston M or Jensen or Jaguar . Can't afford them.
>
> The GT is quite good. Body was down to bare metal, new panels respray &
> 'vaxoiled'. It was yellow/brown -ish, now BRG.
> The cylinder head converted to lead free + overhauled. New/'recond' O/D
> gearbox. New rubber (windows/doors). Some new interior panels.
> The GT is a bit expensive , but the seller was willing to take the
> TR4-project back, but then I had to buy the GT.
> The GT comes with an extra set of (very rusty) whire weels, a spare
> (probably the original) engine block. ( + some other parts)
>
> Both he and I will loose money anyway. He lost money, when he sold me the
> TR4 project. ( and will 'loose' more before it is on the road). The seller
> ( friendly Harald) is buying/selling normally newer cars.
> The GT has cost him more to restore then I pay him.
>
> Some questions:
>
> The car had a non O/D gearbox. Now, with the new OD box the speedomeeter
> is (I think) very 'optimistic'. Do I change the speedometer or can
> something be done to it. ?
>
> There is a bit of 'whining' noise, I think, from the rear of the car.
> Somebody told me that this could be because the differential had been
> running without oil at some time. ( I'm used to 'modern cars, so I'm not
> sure how much noise I can expect from a MGB.) Wind noise is there, but
> max speed in Norway is ~55 Mph anyway.
>
> BTW
> No power steering, that was a surprice first time I tried to park it.
> Nearly hit a tree !! OK when driving.
>
> No power brakes either of course. How should the brakes feel/be, compared
> to a more modern car. ?
> Rear end has a damper conversion kit installed. Probably from Moss.
>
> I plan to use this car as much as possible ( not winter), and I suspect
> that the engine (cylinders +++)will need an overhaul at some time. Also I
> need a new exhaust in a few years.
> I like the low RPM torque, but would like it a little quicker.Not a racer,
> but..
>
> Any suggestions/experience ? V8 is perhaps a bit much. The cylinder head
> already has a fast road cam.
>
> K/N filters + new carb needles. New stainless steel exhaust w/manifold,
> (Peco or other ??) Carburettors may need some work, a bit worn. A friend
> promised to do the job, for ca £100 ( 1000-1500 Nkr.)
>
> I will get Moss motors parts-catalogue. Moss have a MGB tune
> catalogue. Any other sugestions ?
>
> Sorry, rather long.
> Also, my english may not be perfect.
>
> Jon Arikstad, Norway
> jon@nextel.no
> 9305 5447
>
> 1967 Triumph TR4A ( Never)
> 1970 MGB GT (Soon)
>
> (1987 MB 230E daily driver. MB was a dream too)
>
>
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