- 41. Interesting "Sebring MGC"... (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Mon, 21 May 2001 09:20:14 -0400
- I went to see this car in Dec of last year. I t was at a "collector" dealer just east of Stamford, CT. It was a very interesting sight and was originally for sale at $27K, I was more interested in it
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00694.html (8,806 bytes)
- 42. Amber light (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Mon, 21 May 2001 10:51:16 -0400
- <<Just out of curiosity, does anyone know the purpose of that little amber light on the roof above the driver's door?>> This was used during the night races to identify cars when they were lapping th
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00697.html (6,700 bytes)
- 43. MGBGT hot (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 May 2001 21:54:39 -0400
- There have been lots of positive comments about having a sunroof in the however the original poster asked if "it is effective?" Well, that depends. On those blazing hot summer days in NJ, the open su
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00833.html (8,053 bytes)
- 44. Ice Cream Run (NJ only) (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 11:00:11 -0400
- Does anybody in NJ area know when the ice cream run to Medford lakes is on ? It's held by the Brit Car Club of S. NJ, but I can't find any reference to the event. gerry /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mai
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg01012.html (6,511 bytes)
- 45. Re: Calling all LE freaks (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 13:13:03 -0400
- Ummm, yes. I know of a person who purchased a Miata Limited Edition about 4 years ago and it has been driven no more than a couple of times. The owner is convinced that it will be worth a bunch in 20
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg01030.html (8,206 bytes)
- 46. Working on modern cars (was daily driver) (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 08:25:51 -0400
- car I'd have to spend MG? I have heard this (I can't work on modern cars) argument on many occasions on this list. What confuses me, is what is so different on a modern car that makes it difficult t
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg01060.html (9,788 bytes)
- 47. RE: Working on modern cars (was daily driver) (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 09:47:07 -0400
- Didn't you just prove my point - that you can work and fix modern cars !!! The original post refereed to " I can't work on modern cars". In your post, you just proved that you can indeed work on the
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg01071.html (10,360 bytes)
- 48. Why is it so hard to choose a #$!%!^ color? (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:20:01 -0400
- I started out wanting Tartan Red or Flame Red, but going through the picture gallery on http://www.british-cars.org.uk/kimber/, it seems to me that everyone does that. While I like the color, part of
- /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00880.html (9,543 bytes)
- 49. Re: Okay, so no one watched the race (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 10:57:52 -0500
- Actually they had to be 1.5L turbo or 3.0L normally aspirated. BMW in the early '80s had an estimated 1400hp (their dyno only went to 1200hp) from their turbo 1.5L F1 engine which took Piquet to a w
- /html/mgs/2001-03/msg00257.html (7,570 bytes)
- 50. Pertronix vs Mallory Magnetic (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 10:57:54 -0500
- do either There is a great article in this month's Grassroots, where they take a regular MGBGT and put it on a dyno. Then they add "external" performance pieces to the engine and measure it again. R
- /html/mgs/2001-03/msg00258.html (8,984 bytes)
- 51. Re: Road rallying your MG (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 14:08:59 -0500
- Slight correction to the above statements : All ProRally and ClubRally events, run by the SCCA, are now conducted during daylight hours. There are no true "night" rallies run any more although some
- /html/mgs/2001-03/msg01124.html (7,929 bytes)
- 52. Mounting Hella Driving Lights (B) (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 18:45:39 -0500
- Just got myself some cheap old stock Hella Comet 500 driving lamps for the BGTV8. I don't really want to drill holes in my bumpers, has anyone come up with a way to mount these securely? Re: Wiring.
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00992.html (7,230 bytes)
- 53. O-series engine was (The MG Story on Speedvision) (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 13:09:45 -0500
- the "O" series engine was indeed slated to be put in the MGB. The "O" series had already seen service in a variety of British Leyland cars, the 2 that spring to mine are the Princess and Ambassador
- /html/mgs/2001-01/msg00453.html (7,599 bytes)
- 54. leaky rebuilt shocks (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 13:20:35 -0500
- I have had good luck with the rebuilt lever shocks that are supplied by Brit-Tek. He has them rebuilt by a company in England and he told me that the quality was very good. I just looked at mine toda
- /html/mgs/2001-01/msg00492.html (7,727 bytes)
- 55. FW: O-series engine was (The MG Story on Speedvision) (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 13:20:36 -0500
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- /html/mgs/2001-01/msg00493.html (7,741 bytes)
- 56. : Re: paint? (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2001 11:42:35 -0500
- When you dip the shell, it will remove everything that is not good steel. It is an excellent basis to completely restore a shell to as new or better. Any rust/ bondo/tar will be removed and you get
- /html/mgs/2001-01/msg01054.html (8,976 bytes)
- 57. Checking a cam ? (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2001 10:25:25 -0500
- Does anybody know how to check if a camshaft is good or not ? I have 2 different Piper cams which I want to check before I install them in a my engine. None of the lobes appear to have any marks but
- /html/mgs/2001-01/msg01095.html (6,817 bytes)
- 58. MIG Welder (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2000 19:27:06 -0500
- Personally I would not buy anything from Campbell Hausfelt. 3 years ago I an HVLP system (~$400) from a CH dealer and it worked like charm. I used it to paint several cars and I really liked the way
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00952.html (7,551 bytes)
- 59. Datsun Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 11:37:58 -0500
- I installed a set of Datsun Z (~1978 model) 6" wheels on my MGB. They are the "basket-weave" (BBS look-a-like) type and fitted them with 185/60-14 tyres. I had to roll the rear inner fender lips at t
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00971.html (7,112 bytes)
- 60. Re: 1965 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
- Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2000 10:15:57 -0500
- Probably nothing to worry about. This time of year, with the cold temps and little MG use, it is just condensation in the engine mixing with the oil and producing the tan coloured froth you see. Take
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg01057.html (7,076 bytes)
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