I would second Tuck's recommendation. They have always been very pleasant
and helpful with my 72 MGB.
Mark Ascherl
----- Original Message -----
From: <tsouthworth@worldnet.att.net>
To: Craig D. Niederst <niederst@telerama.com>
Cc: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2000 3:40 PM
Subject: Re: Brakes and interior kits
> About 5 years ago,I started the restoration of my 70 B
> and I asked just about the same question. Someone on the
> list steered me to a small MG parts distributor called
> Brit-Tek (1-800-255 5883). I can't say enough about the
> service, their prices and the advice I got from them
> through out the rebuild process. They tracked down a
> leather interior kit for my 70 B and it didn't cost me
> an arm and a leg either.
>
> Tuck Southworth
> 70 B her's
> 55 TF mine
> > Well, it looks like I'm going to be getting that '71 B I posted about a
> > couple of times in the recent weeks. The guy was asking $2500, but I've
got
> > him to sell it for $1800. While the car is structurally solid and runs
OK,
> > but it does need an entire new interior and some brake work (spongy
pedal).
> > It looks like I will need to re-do all the rubber brake components just
to
> > be sure nothing is deteriorated. From the different catalogs, I notice
most
> > brake components are pretty inexpensive except for the master cylinder.
> > Anyone sourced a master cylinder from their local auto parts store for a
> > better price? On the interior kits, I've looked at the Moss, Vicky Brit
and
> > Proper MG catalogs. Vicky Brit currently has their complete vinyl
interior
> > kit on sale for $899 (normally $1199) for '70-'80 MGB's. Any opinions on
the
> > quality of this kit, and if it is available in the year specific styles
for
> > the seat covers and door panels? How about the other company's kits? Any
> > BTDT's appreciated. TIA.
> >
> > Craig
> >
> >
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