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1. MGA frame repairs (score: 1): Author: mhabich@genesis.nred.ma.us (Michael Habich); Date: Tue, 16 Aug 1994 21:21:17 -0700 (PDT); Been there, done that. I agree with Ray: -- Distortion no problem. An MGA frame isn't "sheet metal" in the sense that the fenders are. Crank up the heat and go for it. -- The frame doesn't need extr; /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg00185.html (7,686 bytes)
2. MGA frame repairs (score: 1): Author: mhabich@genesis.nred.ma.us (Michael Habich); Date: Tue, 16 Aug 1994 21:21:17 -0700 (PDT); Been there, done that. I agree with Ray: -- Distortion no problem. An MGA frame isn't "sheet metal" in the sense that the fenders are. Crank up the heat and go for it. -- The frame doesn't need extr; /html/british-cars/1994-08/msg00450.html (7,686 bytes)
3. No-rinse metal prep (score: 1): Author: mhabich@genesis.nred.ma.us (Michael Habich); Date: Thu, 5 May 1994 23:53:14 -0400 (EDT); duPont has pretty much superseded their older water-rinse two-step metal conditioners with "Quick-Prep." It's a phosphatizing prep with an alcohol rather than water carrier. Wipe it on generously, le; /html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00147.html (6,648 bytes)
4. Rootes manuals (score: 1): Author: mhabich@genesis.nred.ma.us (Michael Habich); Date: Mon, 4 Apr 1994 22:39:14 -0400 (EDT); Two manuals: The New Hillman Minx. Original factory workshop manual (WSM 114) for 1956 Hillman Minx--it was new since it was first with OHV. Red leatherette binding, gold embossed. Bears the grease a; /html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00070.html (6,480 bytes)
5. Re: MGA runneth over (score: 1): Author: mhabich@genesis.nred.ma.us (Michael Habich); Date: Mon, 11 Apr 1994 22:11:57 -0400 (EDT); The radiator cap on an MGA is longer than standard. The cap on your car could be perfectly good but incorrect for the car, in which case it won't seal on the radiator neck. Mike '57 MGA--alphabetized; /html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00253.html (6,794 bytes)
6. Re: Gas tank holes (score: 1): Author: mhabich@genesis.nred.ma.us (Michael Habich); Date: Tue, 19 Apr 1994 22:35:09 -0400 (EDT); Have you ever noticed that you don't see many shops with signs, "Gas Tanks Welded In Business 25 Years"? The procedure you suggest of rinsing the tank might get rid of the gas vapors. It might trap; /html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00496.html (7,142 bytes)
7. Re: Tiger manifold woes (score: 1): Author: mhabich@genesis.nred.ma.us (Michael Habich); Date: Tue, 19 Apr 1994 22:39:26 -0400 (EDT); An old mechanic's trick: To tap something (like an inlet manifold) without getting chips in the hole, put grease on the tap. The chips (if this were a real British motor, the _swarf_) stick to the g; /html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00497.html (6,523 bytes)
8. Preventing rust in MIG welds (score: 1): Author: mhabich@genesis.nred.ma.us (Michael Habich); Date: Wed, 27 Apr 1994 21:59:38 -0400 (EDT); Keith Mott asked what one could do to paint or coat MIG welds... 3M makes a dandy product called "Weld-Thru Coating." It's a zinc-rich aerosol coating, a lot like the stuff sold as "cold galvanizing; /html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00755.html (7,536 bytes)
9. MGA frame repairs/floorboards (score: 1): Author: mhabich@genesis.nred.ma.us (Michael Habich); Date: Thu, 28 Apr 1994 22:19:52 -0400 (EDT); The local dipper here (New England Metal Strip, in Worcester, MA) will dip these. He uses methylene chloride and who knows what else. Haven't seen how it comes out myself. One concern--after dipping,; /html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00807.html (9,013 bytes)
10. Re: Weld-thru coatings (score: 1): Author: mhabich@genesis.nred.ma.us (Michael Habich); Date: Fri, 29 Apr 1994 23:41:21 -0400 (EDT); Actually, I can't disagree with Ray. The coating doesn't make a better weld, and might hurt weld quality a bit. Even so, in the case of a lap seam I'd trade off that effect to get something between t; /html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00857.html (7,537 bytes)
11. Re: Glass wax (score: 1): Author: mhabich@genesis.nred.ma.us (Michael Habich); Date: Sat, 12 Mar 1994 23:02:32 -0500 (EST); Glass wax distributed by Gold Seal Co. Bismark, ND 58501 Dat's all it says on the can. I think I know where this can came from-- let me know if you'd like me to check at the hardware store. Mike; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00319.html (6,593 bytes)
12. Bead blasting and shot peening (score: 1): Author: mhabich@genesis.nred.ma.us (Michael Habich); Date: Tue, 22 Mar 1994 22:31:25 -0500 (EST); Roland asked about the wisdom of bead blasting aluminum... Not a bad idea. Typically "bead blasting" implies that the blasting medium used is glass bead. Its low mass means that little energy is tran; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00512.html (7,802 bytes)
13. MGA parts (score: 1): Author: mhabich@genesis.nred.ma.us (Michael Habich); Date: Wed, 23 Mar 1994 23:25:29 -0500 (EST); Todd Clarke just got his new catalog of MGA bits out. It's neat-- I'm so excited... Mike; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00554.html (6,258 bytes)
14. Practical Classics (score: 1): Author: mhabich@genesis.nred.ma.us (Michael Habich); Date: Sun, 27 Mar 1994 18:51:24 -0500 (EST); Practical Classics is still around. US agent for subscriptions: Eric Waiter Associates Box 188 Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 (908) 665-7811 $59/year They also have many other british mags, books, and ca; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00622.html (6,424 bytes)
15. Spit/Herald books for sale (score: 1): Author: mhabich@genesis.nred.ma.us (Michael Habich); Date: Tue, 1 Feb 1994 18:47:58 -0500 (EST); The Herald and the Spitfire are gone, but the manuals linger on. Time to clean house. All books in near new condition. All prices include postage in US. _________ Triumph Spitfire Owners Handbook, Cl; /html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00031.html (7,414 bytes)
16. MGB Parts (score: 1): Author: mhabich@genesis.nred.ma.us (Michael Habich); Date: Sat, 5 Feb 1994 18:30:12 -0500 (EST); Stubbed my toe in the basement one too many times. These don't fit my MGA so they go! MGB exhaust manifold (separate; for SU setup) $25 MGB rear shocks $30/pair MGB battery cover $10 MGB brake drums; /html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00175.html (6,704 bytes)
17. Re: Primers (score: 1): Author: mhabich@genesis.nred.ma.us (Michael Habich); Date: Tue, 8 Feb 1994 21:22:47 -0500 (EST); or c) put nothing on top, in which case the lovely soft red-brown shows to the world. This is my practice on the '74 Saab beater. I used to worry about topcoat incompatibility and matching the origi; /html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00273.html (7,903 bytes)
18. Fire extinguishers (score: 1): Author: mhabich@genesis.nred.ma.us (Michael Habich); Date: Tue, 8 Feb 1994 21:28:48 -0500 (EST); Keep a CO2 extinguisher at hand if you're welding. Since it won't mess up things like a dry-chem extinguisher and since you can squirt it and put it aside for next time (not officially, but it works; /html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00274.html (7,118 bytes)
19. Re: Anglo Parts (score: 1): Author: mhabich@genesis.nred.ma.us (Michael Habich); Date: Thu, 10 Feb 1994 22:33:16 -0500 (EST); I haven't dealt with Anglo Parts myself, but was talking to Doris Goguen at last October's meet at the MG Museum in Westminster VT. (Doris and Gerry run Abington Spares, a good T-series supplier, and; /html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00323.html (7,421 bytes)
20. Unfair to Scarborough Faire? (score: 1): Author: mhabich@genesis.nred.ma.us (Michael Habich); Date: Tue, 15 Feb 1994 23:24:17 -0500 (EST); Gosh, how can we all say such nasty things about Scarborough Faire? After all, who else does so much to support second-rate toolmakers all over the world?? :^( Don't complain that SF didn't ship what; /html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00425.html (6,560 bytes)

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