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I'll probably fire it up only to find that
the engine is shot.
SSSHHHhhh....
Careful how you use that ' f ' word. Or else...
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: HolePuncher <hoops@owt.com>
To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, December 04, 1998 1:22 PM
Subject: I bought the MGB-GT...
>
>Thanks to those that responded re: the value of an 1970 MGB-GT. I bought
>it for US$500.
>
>The car has five painted wire wheels, an excellent body with almost zero
>rust, killer chrome, ok seats, new exhaust system, and a good headliner.
>The dash is slightly cracked, it has no carpet, and the previous owner
>never washed his engine compartment. He converted it to dual SUs and all
>the electricals seem to work. I'll probably fire it up only to find that
>the engine is shot. It looks like I can lift the engine out with one hand
>while I unbolt it with the other. I plan to rebuild it regardless.
>
>I don't think I got hurt...
>
>Lonn Howard
>'70 TR6 daily driver
>'71 TR6 daily driver with BRAND NEW INTERIOR! yah baby!
>'70 MGB-GT "no, that's not my bag baby" (Austin Powers, when confronted
>with his Swedish Penis Enlarger Pump.)
>
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