Put me down on the new list.
I have a car trailer, shed, tools, reasonable mechanical knowledge and
a bunch of old bits. I tow my racecar(s) all over the place.
Mike Gigante
ph: 014 434 827 (mobile) or (03) 9719 7401
Christmas Hills, Victoria
I'm on the NE outskirts of Melbourne on a farm. I could help people
out in that sector of Melbourne or the rural areas around there.
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: Albert F Jones <fisher@hctc.net>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, December 09, 1998 9:58 AM
Subject: Trip Helpers
>The following is from another lister 'Down Under' who would like his name
>added to the helpers there. It seems that we are getting a lot of
>interest in this endeavour, but so far, only from the US or Australia. How
>about our other listers? Any offers?
>
> Nina and Skye, how are we getting along. I have kept a list of these
>folks that have replied directly to me, and those that have also appeared
>on the list.
>
> By the way, did anyone see Kelvin Fagan's posting about a trip in the UK.
>it looks like an interesting proposition.
>
>
> Elizabeth Jones
> Comfort, TX
>
>
>
>>X-Sender: magician@pop3.zipworld.com.au
>>Date: Wed, 09 Dec 1998 13:21:10 +1100
>>To: fisher@hctc.net
>>From: Patrick Cunnane <magician@zip.com.au>
>>Subject: Trip Helpers
>>
>>Dear Elizabeth
>>
>> As a fellow lister from down under I would be more than happy to put my
>>name on such a list.
>>
>> Home Phone - 03 9397 0543
>> Mobile - 0412 907 011
>> Homes - Williamstown, Victoria, Australia.
>> Camden, NSW, Australia.
>> Radius - As far as necessary
>> Mechanical Knowledge - Nil but free accommodation, booze and meals
>> Tools - Limited but I have a few
>> Towing - Illegal in Australia unless by a licenced tow truck but I have a
>>friend who has a tilt tray and a mobile phone.
>>
>> I commute between Sydney and Melbourne on a regular basis (in a
Australian
>>Capri convertable) so I know what it is like to be stuck out in the middle
>>of nowhere.
>>
>> I have used my 66B a few times for the trip and it decided to cease
>>operations on one occasion. A huge car carrier ferrying cars between the
>>two cities stopped, loaded my car and took me to his home in Albury. His
>>wife gave me dinner and they provided a bed for the night. The next day
his
>>friend a mechanic fixed the car (fuel pump) and they sent me on my way
with
>>a home made lunch. All this was for free including the repair to the car.
>>They just liked the litle MG. It sure restored my faith in human kindness
>>and if I can help anyone out I would only be too pleased to assist.
>>
>> I do not seem to receive all the list digests so I am not too sure who is
>>putting the Trip List together, is it yourself or Skye?.
>>
>> A bit about my car.
>>
>> My car is unrestored but is in immaculate condition (apart from the
>>seats). Nurburg white with chrome wire wheels, over-riders and bumpers.
>>Chrome stone guards on the headlights and two rectangular spot lights
>>mounted under the front bumper. Push button door handles, MoMo Indy timber
>>framed steering wheel and matching gear change lever. Original AM radio
but
>>no heater, blower fan or reversing lights. It has got the oil cooler but
no
>>overdrive and none of the smog stuff that you guys in the States were
>>lumbered with. Seats are red but the rest of the interior is black. It has
>>the stow away hood (fits in a special bag in the boot) and was imported
for
>>assembly to Australia in circa 1965 as a kit. The engine number is
>>18GBUH/22835 and chassis number is YGHN32766. (The Y prefix designates it
>>as a kit car). The tonneau is also original as are all the tools. The
first
>>owner was a fanatic so I have got all the original receipts. The cost of
>>the car on the showroom floor on 7th February 1966 in Australia was 1,589
>>Pounds 18 Shillings and 6 pence. (Pre decimal). It cost me a lot more when
>>I bought it!. I have a feeling that the car is in actual fact a 64 kit
>>model and must have sat around during shipping. The battery receipts show
>>that they were made in 1964 as well. It had a complete engine rebuild 190
>>miles ago and has twin carbs and a straight through exhaust. Not very
>>economical, very noisy but lots of fun to drive.
>>
>> I apologise if the above is worthless information.
>>
>> If you guys ever decide to come down to Australia please be assured that
>>you will recieve a very warm welcome.
>>
>> Anyway best wishes for the Christmas season from a very hot lister from
>>down under. (Its now the start of summer so the temperatures are starting
>>to rise).
>>
>> Patrick ((Cynta and Fatty) my two dogs)
>> White 66B roadster
>> White F**d Capri
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