- 41. Travelinı to Carlisl (score: 1)
- Author: GNH.Wbst207V@xerox.com
- Date: Tue, 3 May 1994 14:39:48 PDT
- Bob Lang asks: <Anybody on the list going to Carlisle?> We certainly are! That's 20 of us from the Western New York MG Car Club, including a few on the Digest. We'll be Vendors at sites B-18 thru B-2
- /html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00065.html (6,621 bytes)
- 42. Bugeye Sprite For Sale (score: 1)
- Author: GNH.Wbst207V@xerox.com
- Date: Tue, 17 May 1994 09:58:40 PDT
- You asked about a Bugeye Sprite for sale. I met a man at Carlisle who has a unique one for sale, but it was not there so I didn't seen it. The ad I asked him to prepare says: 1961 Sprite 19,000 orig
- /html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00448.html (6,626 bytes)
- 43. Re: MGB Piston Replacement (score: 1)
- Author: GNH.Wbst207V@xerox.com
- Date: Thu, 19 May 1994 08:00:35 PDT
- Since many of us equate lbc repairs to a Zen Experience, I vote for taking the time to pull the engine, doing the work neatly and cleanly on an engine stand. It feels less like a compromise. The lig
- /html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00514.html (7,315 bytes)
- 44. How Tight? (score: 1)
- Author: GNH.Wbst207V@xerox.com
- Date: Mon, 23 May 1994 11:52:24 PDT
- She's not alone. A dear friend lovingly restored his MGA recently. The car is beautiful but initially leaked oil, gas, coolant *and* brake fluid, raising the leaky British car reputation to a ridicul
- /html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00615.html (7,277 bytes)
- 45. Re: Stuck valve (again) (score: 1)
- Author: GNH.Wbst207V@xerox.com
- Date: Mon, 23 May 1994 12:51:04 PDT
- Many machine shops are critical of silicone bronze valve guides for the reason you are experiencing. The solution is in properly sizing the new guides after pressing them into place. The s-b guides
- /html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00618.html (6,842 bytes)
- 46. Significant Othersı Participatio (score: 1)
- Author: GNH.Wbst207V@xerox.com
- Date: Mon, 23 May 1994 13:23:34 PDT
- Here's another data point in the search for Significant Others who *want* to be *involved* with engine work on an LBC.... Involved, not merely tolerant. What is the general group experience (I am spe
- /html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00621.html (7,761 bytes)
- 47. Oiling New Motor (score: 1)
- Author: GNH.Wbst207V@xerox.com
- Date: Tue, 24 May 1994 05:56:35 PDT
- <... the "real pros" install pistons without any lubricant in the cylinders so that the rings would seat better and faster. I was kinda tempted to give this a try but I chickened out and oiled the h
- /html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00645.html (7,296 bytes)
- 48. Another Spit/GT6 (score: 1)
- Author: GNH.Wbst207V@xerox.com
- Date: Fri, 27 May 1994 07:00:00 PDT
- Sure, go ahead and make me feel guilty! I just bought a 1968 GT6 at Carlisle - complete but "weathered" - for $450. It even came with a clean NJ title. However, it *will* donate its chassis, running
- /html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00795.html (7,390 bytes)
- 49. SOL Regalia (score: 1)
- Author: GNH.Wbst207V@xerox.com
- Date: Mon, 18 Apr 1994 07:24:45 PDT
- <Did anyone order mugs or shirts from the firm that had the SOL graphics on file ? How did it work out? Any feedback?> Many Scions bought SOL Regalia last year. It seemed to work very well. <I'd lov
- /html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00395.html (7,031 bytes)
- 50. TR Rear Springs (score: 1)
- Author: GNH.Wbst207V@xerox.com
- Date: Mon, 18 Apr 1994 08:51:38 PDT
- <I installed a set of "competition grade" springs. The ride height is wrong. I would appreciate any feedback from this list regarding stiffer rear springs for TR6. My car is at least an inch or so h
- /html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00403.html (7,092 bytes)
- 51. Re: SU Shafts (score: 1)
- Author: GNH.Wbst207V@xerox.com
- Date: Tue, 26 Apr 1994 11:21:28 PDT
- Olin Kane asks: Does anyone know if I can drill out the body with a "P" size drill bit? It is the same size as the replacement shaft, .3230 ". I know I should use a reamer but Moss gets over $100 for
- /html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00710.html (6,961 bytes)
- 52. Moisture Traps (score: 1)
- Author: GNH.Wbst207V@xerox.com
- Date: Mon, 7 Mar 1994 06:49:15 PST
- You asked: Anyone have any good sources for inexpensive moisture traps? The TIP (sandblast folks) catalog listed several, at what I thought were reasonable prices. Call for their catalog: 216-533-33
- /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00140.html (6,432 bytes)
- 53. Headliner Material (score: 1)
- Author: GNH.Wbst207V@xerox.com
- Date: Wed, 9 Mar 1994 12:57:45 PST
- You ask: I'd appreciate being copied on any responses to this. The head liner in my Cobra's hardtop needs replacing too. I'd appreciate the same information WRT the headliner in my TR4's Surrey top.
- /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00238.html (6,541 bytes)
- 54. LBC Mirror Placement (score: 1)
- Author: GNH.Wbst207V@xerox.com
- Date: Wed, 9 Mar 1994 13:23:48 PST
- Phil is right. The reason so many mirrors are mounted forward on front wings is the placement of the splash panels behind the front tyres. Dealers were lazy. To mount a mirror farther back on the win
- /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00239.html (7,565 bytes)
- 55. Special Tuning MGA Engine (score: 1)
- Author: GNH.Wbst207V@xerox.com
- Date: Mon, 14 Mar 1994 12:00:30 PST
- You can minimize that possibility by having all the moving parts balanced before installing them. The difference is amazing! It adds $175. to the bill at my machine shop but is worth it. George Hayne
- /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00340.html (6,536 bytes)
- 56. Upholstery Source (score: 1)
- Author: GNH.Wbst207V@xerox.com
- Date: Mon, 21 Mar 1994 10:38:31 PST
- Fellow Triumph Owners: An ad for Triumph upholstery parts, carpets, tops, etc. regularly appears in The Vintage Triumph Register's magazine, "The Vintage Triumph". The vendor is Chester's Britalia Re
- /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00466.html (7,139 bytes)
- 57. Chesterıs Britalia Restoration (score: 1)
- Author: GNH.Wbst207V@xerox.com
- Date: Wed, 30 Mar 1994 08:07:08 PST
- Dear Fellow Triumph Owners: A week ago I asked the Digest about upholstery from Chester's Britalia Restorations in Lindon, Utah. I asked if anyone had purchased their products and with what results.
- /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00679.html (6,938 bytes)
- 58. Mystery Pottery (score: 1)
- Author: GNH.Wbst207V@Xerox.com
- Date: Wed, 2 Feb 1994 12:39:41 PST
- Dear Scions, It's trivia time! I need some help. Over the weekend my Lady presented me with a gift she bought at an antique sale. It consists of two matching ceramic pieces, one a decanter, the other
- /html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00053.html (7,283 bytes)
- 59. TR6 Restoration Cost (score: 1)
- Author: GNH.Wbst207V@xerox.com
- Date: Thu, 3 Feb 1994 14:37:44 PST
- You ask: "did I do the right thing?" Are you really attached to this car? Something you lust for and love to drive? The prices you quote (Canadian dollars, I assumed) are on the high side but not ou
- /html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00102.html (6,549 bytes)
- 60. Scarborough-Faire Experience (score: 1)
- Author: GNH.Wbst207V@xerox.com
- Date: Mon, 14 Feb 1994 14:03:52 PST
- Sorry to learn of your misfortune with Scarborough-Faire. Also, sorry to say, I have had several unfortunate business experiences with them. So have *many* others. I will no longer do *ANY* business
- /html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00380.html (6,749 bytes)
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