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1. Re: GT questions (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@west.net>; Date: Thu, 07 May 1998 09:54:46 -0700; Second, the wiring coverage. My 68 GT has card backed carpet that snapped in place to cover the tail lights and wiring. It is still in place although now more of a grey color. I have a couple of AZX1; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00386.html (7,769 bytes)
2. Re: Titles (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@west.net>; Date: Fri, 08 May 1998 12:24:25 -0700; Keith: Luckily California is not completely draconian. There is a procedure for application for title on a car with lost papers. The vehicle must be inspected by an official to make sure the vin plat; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00479.html (7,208 bytes)
3. Re: Ventura Brit meet (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@west.net>; Date: Tue, 28 Apr 1998 11:28:25 -0700; Hi Pat: Since it is in my home town, I guess I have to be there. Look out for a Sebring replica MGB or perhaps a Black MG Magnette. Both looking like they have just emerged from long term storage. Wo; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01438.html (6,660 bytes)
4. Re: "Tatty" MGB thoughts, was Re: Monterey Brit Car meet - (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@west.net>; Date: Tue, 28 Apr 1998 11:50:15 -0700; Dan makes an interesting point. My favorite car event has been the Colorado Conclave. The event includes a Saturday drive in the mountains, then a laid back show on the Sunday. All British cars and b; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01439.html (8,751 bytes)
5. Moss British Cars @ Buttonwillow (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@west.net>; Date: Tue, 28 Apr 1998 12:08:02 -0700; Is there anyone out here on the West coast going to be at the Moss British Car Extravaganza at Butonwillow (catchy name) this weekend (May 2nd-3rd)?? I am planning on taking the 65 "Cow sat upon" MGB; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01440.html (6,908 bytes)
6. Re: '70 MGB GT - Cyclinder Head, Clutch, Brake Lights (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@west.net>; Date: Tue, 28 Apr 1998 15:42:16 -0700; Dear Gary: From your description, the head on your MGB is cracked. The typical crack will go from the valve cover seating surface down to the then seal as the temperature rises. That is the bad news.; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01455.html (8,885 bytes)
7. Re: 2 publications that may be of interest (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@west.net>; Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 13:09:28 -0700; Nice info, I lost my copy of the importation info. Now I can replace it. This publication makes very good reading for any LBC enthusiast interested in the production changes required for the US mark; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01499.html (7,731 bytes)
8. Re: Re2: Wire Woes (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Wed, 04 Mar 1998 10:00:41 -0800; Joseph: John's suggestion for putting relays in the headlight circuit will create a heavier duty power path, but there are drawbacks involving complexity and relay life span. I have used such a syste; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00208.html (8,610 bytes)
9. Re: coil question (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Wed, 04 Mar 1998 11:34:15 -0800; If the car is a 72 onward MG it is set up for a 6 volt coil. It will either have a ballast resistor, which is a white block approx 2 ins long close to the coil, or a length of resistive wire built in; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00209.html (7,727 bytes)
10. Re: Quandry.. 14" or 15" Wheels for MGB (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Fri, 06 Mar 1998 09:34:16 -0800; Not a flame per se, but a comment. From my experience, the joy of driving these cars is that they can be driven at "the limit" at reasonable road speeds. The ability to let the "tail hang out" during; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00382.html (9,443 bytes)
11. Re: Vanity plates (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Fri, 06 Mar 1998 10:18:29 -0800; My lady had a personal plate on her restored 80 MGB, BCOMING an interesting triple entendre. The plate is going on the car which is replacing the totalled MGB, a V**O stationwagon. It will have a li; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00383.html (6,765 bytes)
12. Re: '53 MG TD / '65 MGB engine swap (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Wed, 11 Mar 1998 09:50:18 -0800; David: May I suggest that you check with your local racing organizations before doing any work. Most groups have very specific rules about allowed modifications. Even if your local group is very libe; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00718.html (7,203 bytes)
13. Re: MGB Header Wrap? (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Wed, 11 Mar 1998 12:40:45 -0800; Andy: I have heard the same story from a number of sources. I do not think there is a conspiracy going on against the purveyors of the pipe wrap. I think the down side offsets any possible benefits o; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00735.html (7,465 bytes)
14. Re: The next MG (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Wed, 11 Mar 1998 12:45:16 -0800; The one time I was defeated by ice and snow in my MGB, I turned the car around and backed up the ice slick hill. That does say something for front wheel drive! Sensibility will get you through poor w; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00736.html (7,005 bytes)
15. Synchronized first, Clutching, (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 12:09:08 -0800; A couple of notes to add to the fray. Non synchro first gears. The biggest problem I have had is with carbon t/o bearing cars and traffic lights. At the red light the car is normally kept in neutral; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01332.html (9,346 bytes)
16. Re: Brake Warning Lamp (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 12:31:32 -0800; Rover 2000's had a nifty frost warning device you could fit. But seriously. The press.diff. warning unit will only indicate, after the brakes have been operated once, following the failure. The loss; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01333.html (7,501 bytes)
17. Re: Beefing up (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 15:08:30 -0800; Buy the Pete Burgess book!!!! The advice is sound and very readable. I have one, I think it is the coolest thing that you can do to a 4 cyl. MGB. That said, they are cubic bucks and as stated by othe; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01334.html (10,838 bytes)
18. Re: MGB rear wheel flares (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 11:45:55 -0800; Andy: The only flares I have seen made for the B are pretty radical SCCA design. You can flare the steel fenders by careful use of a bottle jack or porta-power between the inner fender and inner whee; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01418.html (6,954 bytes)
19. Re: Carb vacuum vs. manifold vacuum for disti advance? (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 13:20:00 -0800; Andy: The vacuum characteristics are very different. The MGB HS4 carbs were set up for ported vacuum, the HIF4 carbs for manifold. If you can dig up a Dist. set up from a 72-74 MGB you will have a me; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01419.html (8,209 bytes)
20. Re: lowering rb to cb ride hieght (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 13:46:12 -0800; WARNING MG HERESY. Ray: After owning and driving chrome bumper MGBs for many years, I am suggesting that you may not want to lower the car all the way to chrome spec. The rubber bumper car has a 3/4; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01420.html (7,227 bytes)

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