- 1. Moving to Knoxville, TN (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Mapes <gmapes@ball.com>
- Date: Wed, 4 Jun 1997 13:26:41 -0600
- I have a friend that is moving to Knoxville, TN in the near future and would like to know names and addresses of local MG car clubs, mechanics, etc in that area. She is purchasing an MGA to restore a
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00219.html (6,448 bytes)
- 2. Phone number & service (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Mapes <gmapes@ball.com>
- Date: Mon, 16 Jun 1997 09:03:25 -0600
- Hi All Can someone please give me the phone numbers for: Bob Yarwood Summit Racing Goodrich "T/A Tire Club" - supposedly you can buy race tires direct from them at a good price. Also, has anyone deal
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00713.html (6,611 bytes)
- 3. MGB axle nut size (score: 1)
- Author: gmapes@ball.com (Glenn Mapes)
- Date: Fri, 07 Feb 1997 08:02:41 -0700
- Hi All A friend is trying to rebuild the rear axle from a 1965 MGB (early style rear axle). He has measured the size of the nut that holds part of the axle assembly to the housing as 1 15/16. He has
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00307.html (7,567 bytes)
- 4. FW: MGB axle nut size (score: 1)
- Author: gmapes@ball.com (Glenn Mapes)
- Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 07:57:02 -0700
- Hi All the axle nut on an early MGB: Moss also sells the socket It's actually 1-61/64ths, 8 sided. Their part number 384-905. Thanks George, hope this helps others Glenn Mapes
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00434.html (7,419 bytes)
- 5. Brit-Tek e-mail address (score: 1)
- Author: gmapes@ball.com (Glenn Mapes)
- Date: Tue, 07 Jan 1997 09:56:57 -0700
- To all: Brit Tek does have an e-mail address and it is checked daily. Orders and questions may be posted via e-mail. Their address is: brit@tiac.net Glenn Mapes 1968 MGB 1965 MGB vintage racer
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00436.html (6,265 bytes)
- 6. 1958 MGA for sale (score: 1)
- Author: gmapes@ball.com (Glenn Mapes)
- Date: Wed, 08 Jan 1997 11:19:49 -0700
- Hi All A friend and I have the following car for sale. 1958 MGA roadster project. Stored in New Mexico since '83. Complete, very straight body. Some rocker rust but none in front fenders, frame or fl
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00477.html (6,451 bytes)
- 7. 1980 MGB FS (score: 1)
- Author: gmapes@ball.com (Glenn Mapes)
- Date: Wed, 08 Jan 1997 11:27:21 -0700
- Hi All I am posting this for a friend - the usual disclaimers apply. 1980 MGB Limited Edition, black/black. New paint, top, rebuilt motor. Correct mags (extra set available), OD, 41K miles. Stored 10
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00478.html (6,404 bytes)
- 8. Steering column (score: 1)
- Author: gmapes@ball.com (Glenn Mapes)
- Date: Tue, 21 Jan 1997 09:15:08 -0700
- Hi All Does anyone know if it is possible to put a steering column from a 1971 MGB into a 1964 MGB? It looks like the later column mounts at the bulkhead differently than the earlier columns do. I al
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01124.html (6,285 bytes)
- 9. Cam locating plates (score: 1)
- Author: gmapes@ball.com (Glenn Mapes)
- Date: Tue, 28 Jan 1997 13:36:42 -0700
- Hi All FWIW, Moss USA has just listed the cam locating plate for the MGB engine as NLA - no longer available - so those of you complating an engine rebuild might want to start looking for a good used
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01445.html (6,256 bytes)
- 10. FW: Spanner? (score: 1)
- Author: gmapes@ball.com (Glenn Mapes)
- Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 10:17:58 -0700
- The real story about spanners: to This is close but not quite correct. In the latter part of the 16th century a new firearm ignition system came into use by the rich or elite in Europe. It was called
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01262.html (11,735 bytes)
- 11. Ignition switch (score: 1)
- Author: gmapes@ball.com (Glenn Mapes)
- Date: Tue, 10 Sep 1996 09:22:35 -0600
- Hello All The ignition switch on my 1968 MGB is about to self destruct. When turned to the "start" position sometimes nothing happens. After wiggling the key, the car starts and runs fine. My questio
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00313.html (6,750 bytes)
- 12. MGA for sale (score: 1)
- Author: gmapes@ball.com (Glenn Mapes)
- Date: Mon, 22 Jul 1996 09:12:04 -0600
- Fellow Scions: A friend has the following car for sale: 1958 MGA Roadster, 1500 cc., wire wheels, disc wheels, very stright body, light rust, runs but smokes. $3200. Please e-mail me directoy if inte
- /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00704.html (6,210 bytes)
- 13. Location for MGA (score: 1)
- Author: gmapes@ball.com (Glenn Mapes)
- Date: Mon, 22 Jul 1996 09:59:02 -0600
- Forgot to mention the location of the car. It is in Denver, Co.
- /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00705.html (6,059 bytes)
- 14. Cyl head wanted (score: 1)
- Author: gmapes@ball.com (Glenn Mapes)
- Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 16:16:08 -0600
- Hello All: A friend asked me to post this request for him. He is looking for a cylinder head for a TD. The head must be in useable condition, etc. Please send your responses to me and I will forward
- /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00479.html (6,361 bytes)
- 15. Re: Weight till you hear this (score: 1)
- Author: gmapes@ball.com (Glenn Mapes)
- Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 07:44:59 -0600
- I had my 1968 MGB weighed after the solo II's in Denver last august. The official weight was 2106 pounds - this included the roll bar and about 1/4 tank of gas but not the spare tire or jack. Glenn M
- /html/mgs/1996-05/msg01046.html (6,801 bytes)
- 16. Brit-Tek phone # (score: 1)
- Author: gmapes@ball.com (Glenn Mapes)
- Date: Tue, 05 Mar 1996 14:34:16 -0700
- The number for Brit-Tek is: 1-800-255-5883
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00138.html (6,092 bytes)
- 17. 1275 oil pump (score: 1)
- Author: gmapes@ball.com (Glenn Mapes)
- Date: Mon, 11 Mar 1996 09:12:49 -0700
- Hello all: I have the following question and would like to get the nets response: We are building a Sprite with the 1275 motor for vintage racing. The oil pump we got from Moss uses 2 bolts to secure
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00324.html (6,317 bytes)
- 18. bushings (score: 1)
- Author: gmapes@ball.com (Glenn Mapes)
- Date: Mon, 11 Mar 1996 09:16:02 -0700
- Hello all On a Sprite, what is the best way to insert off-set nylatron bushings in the A-frames? We have tried using a vise to force the bushings in but they seem to go in crooked and are impossible
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00325.html (6,465 bytes)
- 19. Help! (score: 1)
- Author: gmapes@ball.com (Glenn Mapes)
- Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 07:48:40 -0700
- Fellow Scions: I am trying to place a call to Brown & Gammons in England and need some help on the phone number. The number I have for them is: 01462 490049. I dialed: 011 44 11462 490049 and got a r
- /html/mgs/1996-02/msg00298.html (6,784 bytes)
- 20. London to Brighton (score: 1)
- Author: gmapes@ball.com (Glenn Mapes)
- Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 13:06:15 -0700
- Hello fellow Scions Some friends of mine are going to be in England about the time of the 1996 London to Brighton run and have these questions: 1. when is the London to Brighton run? 2. what is the b
- /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00294.html (6,472 bytes)
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