- 61. Re: Permatex & Thermostat Replacement (score: 1)
- Author: don <brgmgb@napanet.net>
- Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 16:21:46 -0800
- If the surfaces are not terribly pitted or irregular, don't use Permatex. It's a bitch to get apart the next time and hell to clean. I always used a paper gasket with graphite anti-sieze compound (m
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01465.html (7,527 bytes)
- 62. Re: MG 1100 notes... (score: 1)
- Author: don <brgmgb@napanet.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 21:13:00 -0700
- I think the MG 1100 was neat little car. The survival rate is terrible. I remember riding in one back in 1971, and it was very quiet and comfortable. Good luck in your search! Don Scott RetroMobilia
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00727.html (7,621 bytes)
- 63. Know of a TF 4 sale? (score: 1)
- Author: don <brgmgb@napanet.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 21:17:37 -0700
- I've been dreaming of a TF for 30 years. I've owned a lot of British cars, but never a TF. I anyone knows of one that is for sale, please let me know. I would like to find one that was restored 20 ye
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00728.html (6,783 bytes)
- 64. Anyone in Scottdale? (score: 1)
- Author: don <brgmgb@napanet.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 17:07:35 -0700
- I have been talking with an owner of an MGB in Scottsdale with hopes of buying it. Is there anyone who lives there that might be willling to take a look at the car for me? (I live in northern Califor
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00828.html (6,280 bytes)
- 65. Anyone in Scottsdale AZ? (score: 1)
- Author: don <brgmgb@napanet.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 17:14:07 -0700
- I have been talking with an owner of an MGB in Scottsdale with hopes of buying it. Is there anyone who lives there that might be willling to take a look at the car for me? (I live in northern Califor
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00829.html (6,316 bytes)
- 66. MG 1100 notes... (score: 1)
- Author: don <brgmgb@napanet.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 20:21:01 -0700
- For those of you with further interest, check out http://www.palmettobug.com/mg1100 for a pretty interesting overview of the MG 1100 and links to more ADO16 information. If anyone knows of an MG 1100
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00838.html (6,966 bytes)
- 67. Beaulieu (score: 1)
- Author: don <brgmgb@napanet.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1998 13:23:03 -0700
- I live in the Napa Valley and there is a famous winery here by the name of Beaulieu. It is pronounced bowl-you. I think we come close to the the French on this. The Brits however have a different ide
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00965.html (7,671 bytes)
- 68. Car transport to East Coast (score: 1)
- Author: don <brgmgb@napanet.net>
- Date: Sat, 19 Sep 1998 16:58:29 -0700
- British car folks: I have a friend that used to run a British car repair shop in Santa Rosa, CA. He is hauling a trailer to the East Coast on or about September 28th. If you need a car or equivalent
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01026.html (6,464 bytes)
- 69. '62 MGA MkII for sale? (score: 1)
- Author: don <brgmgb@napanet.net>
- Date: Mon, 3 Aug 1998 22:04:18 -0700
- I saw someone's posting about a MkII for sale but deleted it. Is there one for sale that was posted recently?
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00125.html (6,294 bytes)
- 70. Powdercoat for Rostyle rims (score: 1)
- Author: don <brgmgb@napanet.net>
- Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 20:29:21 -0700
- I had my Rostyle wheels on my '73 B powder coated. The silver color was way off from the original; the matte black was a good match. I went to an automotive paint store and had them make up the silve
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00272.html (8,181 bytes)
- 71. Looking for Michelin tires (score: 1)
- Author: don <brgmgb@napanet.net>
- Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 21:12:18 -0700
- I have two incomplete sets of Michelin radials and wondered if anyone out there has the following tires with lots of tread, or if someone knows of where I can find some: 1. 2 155-14 XAS 2. 1 or 2 165
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00279.html (6,530 bytes)
- 72. '62 MGA MkII for sale? (score: 1)
- Author: don <brgmgb@napanet.net>
- Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 21:12:31 -0700
- I saw someone's posting about a MkII for sale but deleted it. Is there one for sale that was posted recently? RetroMobilia w/ original advertising artwork featuring: Riley 1.5, '62 Buick, '91 Miata S
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00280.html (6,522 bytes)
- 73. Re: HS4 carbs rebuild myself? or send them off? (score: 1)
- Author: don <brgmgb@napanet.net>
- Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 15:12:15 -0700
- Rebuild them yourself since the throttle shafts are the only thing that require any machining. Use a chemical cleaner. Do not sandblast the carbs; the clearances inside for the piston is very close a
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00463.html (8,802 bytes)
- 74. MG magazines for sale (score: 1)
- Author: don <brgmgb@napanet.net>
- Date: Sat, 15 Aug 1998 19:31:14 -0700
- I have a few old sports car magazines I'd like to sell: July 1957 Road & Track: tests the MGA coupe May 1966 Road & Track: tests the MGB GT May 1991 Practical Classics: Buying an MGA I would take $22
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00793.html (6,540 bytes)
- 75. MOTOR,AUTOCAR,CAR FOR SALE (score: 1)
- Author: don <brgmgb@napanet.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 20:22:45 -0700
- British car folks: I have a bunch of British car magazines that I'd like to sell. $45 + shipping and they're yours! Motor: 30 issues, 1975, 1977, 1978, and 1979 Autocar: 43 issues, 1976, 1977, 1978,
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01690.html (6,674 bytes)
- 76. Anyone in Honolulu? (score: 1)
- Author: don <brgmgb@napanet.net>
- Date: Wed, 1 Jul 1998 19:17:40 -0700
- Is there an MG person that lives in Honolulu? I am in the process of buying a Riley (a small British sedan that has BMC mechanicals) that is located in Honolulu. I really need someone to drive it aro
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00047.html (6,566 bytes)
- 77. Re: '70 MGB GT - Front Dampers (score: 1)
- Author: don <brgmgb@napanet.net>
- Date: Fri, 3 Jul 1998 19:45:59 -0700
- Regarding front shocks: The filler is on the side as you described. If they leak, the seals are shot so they must be rebuilt. If you have them rebuilt, be sure that the bushings are in good shape or
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00129.html (8,285 bytes)
- 78. Re: Question about Magnette... (score: 1)
- Author: don <brgmgb@napanet.net>
- Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 10:26:13 -0700
- Regarding trim, there is a firm in England called Woolies and they might have the material you need. Don Scott RetroMobilia w/ original advertising artwork featuring: Riley 1.5, '62 Buick, '91 Miata
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01025.html (8,248 bytes)
- 79. Re: rocker switches (score: 1)
- Author: don <brgmgb@napanet.net>
- Date: Mon, 1 Jun 1998 21:02:08 -0700
- On the subject of rocker switches: Does anyone know of a way to renovate the bright chrome trim around the switches? Don Scott
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00091.html (7,816 bytes)
- 80. Re: 65 MG Magnet MK 4 looking for good home (score: 1)
- Author: don <brgmgb@napanet.net>
- Date: Fri, 5 Jun 1998 18:46:46 -0700
- I used to own one. They look like a Peugeot 404- not exactly beautiful! The handling is terrible too. These cars were not half the car the ZB Magnettes were. Don Scott
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00383.html (9,111 bytes)
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