Hey easy on the VW bashing, they happen to pay for my MG parts along with
other little things like the mortgage. And for your info both Dr. Porsche
and VW where in fact pre-Nazi Germany.
-----Original Message-----
From: john peloquin <peloquin@galaxy.ucr.edu>
To: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>
Cc: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, January 08, 1999 5:53 PM
Subject: Re: Fender install (was Just when you blah blah)
>Dear Jurgen,
>
>Thanks for the advice on the damaged fender. It is most logical.
>
>Regarding the Volkswagen, and N*zis, I'd be lying if I said I was sorry
>that I referred to it in such manner, though I admit that what I uttered
>is an extremely offensive reference, despite the true origins of the
>company.
>So, since innocent people will be offended, from now on, I will just think
>it (over and over and over) rather than say it.
>
>BTW, I was not aware that Porsche also had its origins with the N*zi's. I
>was under the impression that Herr Porsche's renowned firm and its cars
>somewhat predated Hitler and Volkswagen.
>
>;-)
>
>Also, my missus and I are strongly considering the purchase of a VW
>Passat.
>
>"Never ascribe to Malice that which can be explained by Ignorance."
>John J. Peloquin, Assistant Research Entomologist
>Entomology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521
>
>On Fri, 8 Jan 1999, Jurgen Hartwig wrote:
>
>> Make sure you check the fit the fender first. Our "Rover" fender didn't
>> fit too well at all. Do your banging and stuff to fit it, and THEN do
>> your primer work and painting. Then you can install it.
>>
>> Also, our "OEM quality" Rover fender was not so great. The rocker area
>> behind the front wheel would wobble in and out about 1/4". We had to go
>> in behind the panel and reinforce it with metal epoxy and galvanized
>> steel box section steel. Make sure you check for this. I don't know if
>> the Proper MG fender is OEM or not, but it's just a thought.
>>
>> Jay
>>
>> PS. Cut out the Nazi car references, before I have to come over and kick
>> yer lazy British lovin' tail. :)
>> Porsche owner since 1998.
>>
>> john peloquin wrote:
>> >
>>
>> > "Proper MG" and now I have to decide whether to paint it Before I put
it
>> > on or after. Any suggestions out there? IF I paint after I put it on,
how
>> > can I protect the inside of the fender properly as not all of it will
be
>> > accessable to paint when it is already on the the car. But, if I paint
>> > before hand, I worry that the new paint job might crack if I have to
twist
>> > the new fender to get it to fit correctly.
>>
>
>
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