- 81. Re: Damn Cats! (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Boyd <gumby@joshuanet.com>
- Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 20:48:55 -0700
- stuff. My trash can is full of this subject. Whew, I feel better. Now on with life! Jim Boyd
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00778.html (9,063 bytes)
- 82. Re: Engine rebuild options (A) (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Boyd <gumby@joshuanet.com>
- Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 20:51:47 -0700
- Practical Classics is a GREAT magazine!! I have tried to get it at Barnes and Noble, but they either run out or don't stock it. Tower Books and Records in my areas seems to be the most consistent! Ji
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00779.html (8,218 bytes)
- 83. Re: 77B Rear Bumper (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Boyd <gumby@joshuanet.com>
- Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 22:49:41 -0700
- James, I have a '77B that I'm parting out. As best I recall, it has an excellent rear bumper (I'll check again Sat AM). It can be yours for $100 (+tax if CA resident) + shippings. Please advise ASAP!
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00781.html (7,038 bytes)
- 84. Re: Victoria British Warning (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Boyd <gumby@joshuanet.com>
- Date: Sat, 19 Oct 1996 20:48:38 -0700
- I have only had one dealing with VB and I was not satisfied. It is nice to have prices to compare, but that's where I stop! Even used bonnets tht I sell sound better than what they sent you! Jim Boyd
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00803.html (8,410 bytes)
- 85. JC Whitney (no lbc content) (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Boyd <gumby@joshuanet.com>
- Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 21:17:30 -0700
- Hey List: I remember the days of my youth (OK, decades ago) when I would ponder the pages of the J.C. Whitney catalog on cold winter nights. The thought of dropping a Chevy 327 into a Metropolitan ju
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00867.html (7,340 bytes)
- 86. Cool Headlights! (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Boyd <gumby@joshuanet.com>
- Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 21:25:30 -0700
- Dear List: Not to get off on my restification bent again, but I just discovered some cool headlights for 7" diameter headlights. The brand name is "Autopal" and they are a knock-off for Hellas. These
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00868.html (7,914 bytes)
- 87. Re: Cool Headlights! (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Boyd <gumby@joshuanet.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 07:10:14 -0700
- Ed: I purchased these lights thru our local Moss distributor. (but I haven't seen these advertiseded anywhere before) The company is Economy Foreign Car Parts (916)342-1821 in CA. They list for $100/
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00878.html (9,211 bytes)
- 88. Re: Another question on Negative Grounds (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Boyd <gumby@joshuanet.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 21:31:49 -0700
- There will be others who will know the answer for you! When I switched my '67 BGT, I didn't even think about the fuel pump! Yes, ignorance is bliss (and usually more expensive!!) As I recall, muy fue
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00930.html (8,799 bytes)
- 89. Re: To strip or not to strip... that is the ? (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Boyd <gumby@joshuanet.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 07:22:42 -0700
- It was a pleasure meeting you last month and welcome to the Chico Area British Car Club as its newest member! You and many other enthusiasts face the same issues when restoring their cars. When no lo
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00942.html (12,148 bytes)
- 90. Re: 5 Main bearing year (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Boyd <gumby@joshuanet.com>
- Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 17:32:39 -0800
- I think the five mains started coming out in 1968. So the '67 should have a three main (unless it is a late car - look for reverse lights, a late-in-the-year addition). Of course, the car will have a
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01265.html (8,591 bytes)
- 91. Re: MGB dimmer switch, alteration (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Boyd <gumby@joshuanet.com>
- Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 17:57:53 -0800
- Hey Bill: I have a '67 GT that I relocated the dimmer switch. I'm 6'2" tall and covet all the space in the footwells that my body can take! I too was faced with the unfortunate prospect of an ill-fit
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01267.html (7,409 bytes)
- 92. Re: MGB Fuel Tank Replacement (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Boyd <gumby@joshuanet.com>
- Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 18:02:45 -0800
- Jim: I highly recommend using Corroless (from Eastwood) or POR-15 for treating any rust you find! I've had great luck with both products. I also suggest re=locating the fuel pump to get it away from
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01269.html (7,754 bytes)
- 93. Re: 5 Main bearing year (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Boyd <gumby@joshuanet.com>
- Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 18:10:37 -0800
- OK, here we go :>) I firmly believe that the five mains started in 1968, or at least for sure not 1965! Now you're going to force me to reasearch this through the help of Dr. Bentley. I'll be back!!
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01271.html (7,695 bytes)
- 94. Re: 5 Main bearing year (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Boyd <gumby@joshuanet.com>
- Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 18:47:38 -0800
- YOU ARE RIGHT!! I looked up the question about the five vs three main in my Lindsay Porter book for confirmation. Apparently the five mains were started in October 1964 ("Guide to D.I.Y. Restoration
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01277.html (8,086 bytes)
- 95. The Eastwood Company (no lbc content) (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Boyd <gumby@joshuanet.com>
- Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 23:23:23 -0800
- Dear List: Due to several requests, I am forwarding the Eastwood Company's toll free order number: 1(800)345-1178. Usual disclaimers...wonderful products. I especially love my creeper, the air cutoff
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01290.html (6,708 bytes)
- 96. Re: RE; The Eastwood Company (mgs) (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Boyd <gumby@joshuanet.com>
- Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 18:14:42 -0800
- Mike: All the parts and prices you mentioned are exactly the same in the Eastwood catalogue. I didn't know that about Sears. I had a bad experience with Sears a few years ago (faulty credit reporting
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01316.html (7,534 bytes)
- 97. Re: 5 Main Bearing / 67 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Boyd <gumby@joshuanet.com>
- Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 18:20:23 -0800
- Dave: I'm always amazed at incredible people who think their rust bucket that once resembeled a MG is worth thousands of dollars. At the max, this sounds like a $200 car to me! Maybe if enough people
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01317.html (7,903 bytes)
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