- 1. Re: Faded vinyl fixes (score: 1)
- Author: Marten Dubourcq <dubourcm@db.erau.edu>
- Date: Fri, 05 Jun 1998 11:01:03 -0400
- That's probably the best method. Not so long ago I used some black vinyl paint on my seats. The seats really looked like new. I even fooled my buddy, whose very technical and not an idiot, in believi
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00335.html (8,223 bytes)
- 2. Re: Faded vinyl fixes (score: 1)
- Author: Marten Dubourcq <dubourcm@db.erau.edu>
- Date: Fri, 05 Jun 1998 12:21:17 -0400
- Mike, I can't tell where your located, but here in Florida there a chain auto parts place called Discount Auto Parts. They carry it and its called something like Plasticote or something like that!! B
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00342.html (9,204 bytes)
- 3. Re: clicking at rear wheel (score: 1)
- Author: Marten Dubourcq <dubourcm@db.erau.edu>
- Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 10:52:41 -0400
- Sure would love to hear a response to this one, I have the same problem! Marten 73B..
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01231.html (7,271 bytes)
- 4. Door Panel Trim (score: 1)
- Author: Marten Dubourcq <dubourcm@db.erau.edu>
- Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 14:54:50 -0400
- Door Panels: Recently I bought a pair of black door panels from Moss. The piping, or trim, is a metallic color. Much to my disappointment, this piping it already coming lose. What can be done about t
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01249.html (6,472 bytes)
- 5. Re: clicking at rear wheel (score: 1)
- Author: Marten Dubourcq <dubourcm@db.erau.edu>
- Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 08:23:35 -0400
- I believe the original posting concerned a clicking sound coming from the rear when the brakes are applied, then coming to a stop!
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01430.html (8,260 bytes)
- 6. Re: Price for quality paint job? (score: 1)
- Author: Marten Dubourcq <dubourcm@db.erau.edu>
- Date: Fri, 22 May 1998 13:10:45 -0400
- A while back I had gotten a quote from a garage which did mainly mg's and they quoted me $1600.00! That's after I would do all the prep work. So that was the price for labor and materials along. The
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01302.html (7,588 bytes)
- 7. Re: Shipping time for Victoria British (score: 1)
- Author: Marten Dubourcq <dubourcm@db.erau.edu>
- Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 11:45:35 -0400
- Expect items to be on back order!! The last time I wanted to make an order, about 70% of the stuff was out of stock. However, I oder a windshield and door seals with them and all went well and fast!!
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01724.html (7,339 bytes)
- 8. 73B Trans speedo gear! (score: 1)
- Author: Marten Dubourcq <dubourcm@db.erau.edu>
- Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1998 21:44:31 -0400 (EDT)
- When I bought my B a couple years ago, the owner told me the speedometer just quit on him. Upon investigation, I found that the instrument itself was fine, the cable was good, the angle drive fine, a
- /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00249.html (6,867 bytes)
- 9. Re: Advice for newcomer to the MGB?! (score: 1)
- Author: Marten Dubourcq <dubourcm@db.erau.edu>
- Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1998 22:46:00 -0400 (EDT)
- Just some quick advice. Don't let your emotions overcome your better judgement. If you have a budding that's mechanically inclined, take him along when you go to look at some examples. When I was on
- /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00509.html (9,176 bytes)
- 10. Re: Re: Zero Idle (score: 1)
- Author: Marten Dubourcq <dubourcm@db.erau.edu>
- Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 15:29:10 -0400 (EDT)
- I just wanted to mention that i had a similar problem with my 73B that has Hif4 carbs on it. Just like you said that after you replaced tehm, the problem went away.teWell when I bought the car the PO
- /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01075.html (7,506 bytes)
- 11. Re: Greasy Wire Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Marten Dubourcq <dubourcm@db.erau.edu>
- Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 11:23:11 -0400 (EDT)
- While replacing the CV boot on my little Festiva the other day I use CRC Brakleen to remove the old grease. This stuff worked really well, cutting through the grease no problem. It was the more expe
- /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01187.html (7,217 bytes)
- 12. Seals,Seals and more Seals (score: 1)
- Author: Marten Dubourcq <dubourcm@db.erau.edu>
- Date: Tue, 3 Mar 1998 12:14:16 -0500 (EST)
- I'm about to have my 73B resprayed from bare metal and I want to renew all the body seals including the windscreen, doors, head lights, etc. Anyone have any advice on how to go about buying these sea
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00152.html (6,646 bytes)
- 13. Side Mirror! Shot!? (score: 1)
- Author: Marten Dubourcq <dubourcm@db.erau.edu>
- Date: Fri, 6 Mar 1998 21:21:37 -0500 (EST)
- My side mirrors on my B has that flaky looking backing starting to kreep everywhere. Is there some way to replace the mirror cost effectively, or is the only option to buy new! All the chrome is othe
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00406.html (6,877 bytes)
- 14. Scratches in windscreen!! (score: 1)
- Author: Marten Dubourcq <dubourcm@db.erau.edu>
- Date: Sat, 7 Mar 1998 13:56:51 -0500 (EST)
- I recently got a used windscreen from a junk yard off a '67 I think it was. The glass is virtually perfect, however there are two of those "i couldn't figure out how it put in new wiper refills" stra
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00464.html (6,941 bytes)
- 15. Re: Scratches in windscreen (score: 1)
- Author: Marten Dubourcq <dubourcm@db.erau.edu>
- Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 00:56:32 -0500 (EST)
- The guy at the glass shop I went to just took a drill with some special buffing wheel and liquid, buffing the areas at a fairly low rpm. There was no distortion I could see, but it only helped the al
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00596.html (8,221 bytes)
- 16. Windscreen glazing rubber! (score: 1)
- Author: Marten Dubourcq <dubourcm@db.erau.edu>
- Date: Sun, 15 Mar 1998 13:17:47 -0500 (EST)
- I'm about to replace my windshield witha new one. My question is when your putting in a new glazing rubber is it necessary to use some type of sealant and if so which type. Anyone? Thanks! Marten.. 7
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01050.html (6,329 bytes)
- 17. Vent window glass (score: 1)
- Author: Marten Dubourcq <dubourcm@db.erau.edu>
- Date: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 16:40:34 -0500 (EST)
- I'm attempting to replace the seal which the vent glass sits in, but it seems like its pretty well in there! Anyone have any tricks to loosen it? Thanks! Marten.. 73B
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01248.html (6,263 bytes)
- 18. Windscreen sealants (score: 1)
- Author: Marten Dubourcq <dubourcm@db.erau.edu>
- Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 10:20:07 -0500 (EST)
- Anyone have any insight on what type of sealant to use when putting in a new glazing rubber? And should the sealant be used on all the other seals, such as the frame to body, vent window frame to doo
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01451.html (6,693 bytes)
- 19. Re: Windscreen sealants (score: 1)
- Author: Marten Dubourcq <dubourcm@db.erau.edu>
- Date: Sun, 22 Mar 1998 18:23:53 -0500 (EST)
- Do you have any idea what the name of the stuff is? Marten.. 73B
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01536.html (8,054 bytes)
- 20. 73B Exterior Trim (score: 1)
- Author: Marten Dubourcq <dubourcm@db.erau.edu>
- Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 11:51:46 -0500 (EST)
- I was wondering if anyone knows of a technique for getting those infamous dents out of the moulding trim strips? Thanks!! Marten.. 73B
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01827.html (6,635 bytes)
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