At the very least you should have studied Lyndsay Porter's Guide to Purchase
and DIY Restoration of the MGB - it does exactly what says on the cover. He
has a checklist of things to look for and a guide as to how much they cost
to repair/replace. I understand this book has been republished as MGB
Restoration Manual by the same author.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Plant, Keith GS-12 (NSAGAETA 60) <PlantK@nsa.naples.navy.mil>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 10:09 AM
Subject: New to MGB's, looking at purchasing one.
> First and foremost, let me thank all of you listers. I have been browsing
> this list silently for the past year or so collecting some great
> information. Although I am currently not an MG owner, I have been
searching
> for one almost as long as I've been on this list. I am an American
> currently working in Italy and I have finally narrowed down my search to
2-3
> MGB Roadsters in the London, England area (yes, I want to go as Vintage as
> possible :)). The 3 cars I have it narrowed down to are as follows, all
are
> MGB Roadsters, the descriptions are from the phone calls and e-mails I
have
> sent back and forth between myself and the owners:
> 1969 1 owner last 10 years, many many records, very sound. Owner also
owns
> a few other classic cars, this is my number one choice so far. Body is in
> very good shape (minor blemishes, no rust).
>
> 1973 Not too many records, engine is brand new, body is in OK condition
> (minor rust, some blemishes/dings). Second choice.
>
> 1974 No records, "Runs very well" body is in OK condition (minor rust,
some
> blemishes/dings). Final choice.
>
> My main concern is the engine of the automobile. I will be driving this
car
> back from the UK to my home in Southern Italy. The body I would like in
at
> least OK conditions. The body is always something that I can work on and
> improve as long as there is no major structural damage.
>
> Finally, getting to my question: What should I be looking for when I
travel
> to the UK next weekend to view these cars? Where should I be checking for
> that obscure rust? What's a common or easy fix problem that I may notice
> right off and what major problems can I detect with the good old look
over?
> Any and all information from this list will be brought with me in my
> notebook and will become part of my inspection technique. Thank you in
> advance for your time and help.
>
> If you can, please reply directly to my e-mail and the list, it will be
> easier for me to keep track of replies. Thanks again.
>
> Keith Plant
>
> <hoping to put at least one car here>
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