- 21. Fixing problem - the easy way (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 13:30:28 -0500
- This reminds me of a funny story years and years ago. Driving with a friend in an old beaten up Vauxhall Viva (wonder if any exist). We were cruising down the motorway at 65mph and suddenly we start
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00889.html (7,710 bytes)
- 22. New MINI (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 06:45:04 -0500
- I just got back from 1 week's vacation in the UK. Saw lots of new MINI's and there is only one word to describe them - WOW. What a gorgeous car it is in the flesh. Saw lots of them about, in all diff
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00330.html (7,007 bytes)
- 23. Interesting Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 06:27:26 -0500
- Some people can never have enough power !!!! http://fallaclassics.co.uk/project_cosworth.htm gerry /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool ///
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00413.html (7,602 bytes)
- 24. Re: Interesting Conversion (now cosworth) (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 18:11:45 -0500
- Cosworth - probably the most famous name in racing, at least in F1. Produced the DFV V8 engine, which went on to become the most winning engine in F1, and took lots of drivers to F1 World Championsh
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00452.html (7,894 bytes)
- 25. O-series (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2002 09:39:46 -0500
- I believe the O-series was installed in the MGB very late in its production. I have seen a picture of it somewhere and it seemed as if it was a natural fit. This was done by BLMC as an exercise to d
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg01007.html (7,654 bytes)
- 26. mga engine replacement (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 20:52:41 -0500
- ease an An option that I don't think has been mentioned yet is Supercharging. I installed the kit from Hi-Flow in Australia on to my fairly stock 1800cc MGB engine - and am 110% happy with the resul
- /html/mgs/2001-11/msg00156.html (8,830 bytes)
- 27. Importing a MG from England (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2001 20:16:14 -0500
- Well...... the answers is - it depends. IF the person coming over is NOT a US citizen and they are coming over on a VISA (H1,H2....), then they can bring a car over as personal property and drive it
- /html/mgs/2001-11/msg00522.html (8,467 bytes)
- 28. B on the Dyno (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 14:36:13 -0500
- I have always been dubious of the horsepower figures quoted by MG and others of that time period. I had '63 B with a fairly new stock engine rated by MG at ~95Hp. I also owned at the time a VW GTI w
- /html/mgs/2001-11/msg00594.html (8,732 bytes)
- 29. Re: car acronyms (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 19:30:58 -0400
- Wow - not one of the acronyms had anything positive to say about any car. Has our society really become so negative ? I stopped watching network news 2 years ago. Why ? The only reference I heard of
- /html/mgs/2001-10/msg00511.html (7,995 bytes)
- 30. Stowe Dates (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 08:52:33 -0400
- Does anyone have dates for the Brit Car Show in Stowe VT ? It's usually around this time of year Gerry Brinkman /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (If they are dupes, this trailer may also c
- /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00127.html (6,665 bytes)
- 31. Anything in NJ/PA ? (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 14:48:54 -0400
- Are there any LBC related activities this week-end in the NJ/PA/DE/Lower NY area ? Wife is away for the week and looking for a fun drive in the MG. gerry /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// o
- /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00608.html (6,722 bytes)
- 32. MGB Tops (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2001 08:47:41 -0400
- I thought there were 3 different tops for the MBG. 1 - "packaway - 1" which literally was a set of bent poles which you erected like a tent and then draped the canvas top over. 2 - "packaway - 2" si
- /html/mgs/2001-08/msg00215.html (7,320 bytes)
- 33. Vacation MG Sightings (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2001 08:50:45 -0400
- to my the This is why I bough t a tonneau last year. I remove the top on my car around Easter and it stays in the attic until after Halloween. IN the meantime I always keep the toneau in the trunk.
- /html/mgs/2001-08/msg00216.html (7,896 bytes)
- 34. Super-charger (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2001 20:55:03 -0400
- I just finished the installation of the super charger I bought earlier this year from Hi-Flow in Australia. In one word "wow". I initially had some installation problems as mine is a 3-main engine an
- /html/mgs/2001-08/msg00442.html (8,574 bytes)
- 35. donut wheel fit (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 07:24:12 -0400
- Any Datsun/Nissan from the '80's should fit. Specifically the 200SX/240SX models. I picked one up at a junk yard for free. It's been in the trunk ever since. The Datsun 280ZX has a deflated donut whi
- /html/mgs/2001-08/msg00523.html (7,543 bytes)
- 36. mgb speakers (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 20:23:05 -0400
- I have a 71 roadster that is currently stripped to the shell, and I'd like plan for speakers before installing the interior. Since I got the car as a basket case, I have no idea where speakers would
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00479.html (7,552 bytes)
- 37. What Did You Do To Your Rostyles (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 08:56:26 -0400
- Oh dear - looks like I'm really in for it. I have a '63 MGB with alloy "basket-weave" wheels and 185-60 tyres. In addition, I have the Sebring nose with "Oscar" driving light to emulate the Monte Ra
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg01004.html (7,523 bytes)
- 38. NE Events (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Fri, 4 May 2001 08:54:45 -0400
- There used to be a list of all Brit Car related events in the NorthEast, put together by Dave Deutsch. Anybody have the URL for that site ? thanks gerry /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (I
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00135.html (6,575 bytes)
- 39. Re: WOOHOOOOOOO EX257 is on the track! (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 16:17:11 -0400
- Homologation is not a class but a process. Sports Prototype is a class, determined by the FIA. The homologation process states that for cars to be eligible for certain competition, the manufacturer h
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00547.html (9,992 bytes)
- 40. Totaled MGs (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Thu, 17 May 2001 08:07:09 -0400
- I have just gone through this after my car was totaled in January. Firstly be warned that the insurance company will try to stiff you at every opportunity. After THEY have determined that you car is
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00580.html (8,027 bytes)
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