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141. Re: "tatty" cars (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Thu, 30 Apr 98 08:04:40 PDT; sometimes, Agreed. But I have to add one thing: for some of us, this isn't a hobby. It's a way of life. The first car I was ever in (and can remember) was a Healy. My 'Sebring' 'B was my first car, a; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01542.html (8,417 bytes)
142. Re: VERY Happy Days are here again (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Mon, 09 Mar 1998 13:59:55 -0800; Yeah, but what about Rush? "well weathered leather hot metal and oil the scented country air sunlight on chrome the blur of the landscape every nerve aware" -Keith Wheeler Team Sanctuary http://www.t; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00568.html (8,009 bytes)
143. Re: New guy and alternative drive trains (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Mon, 09 Mar 1998 13:59:51 -0800; I've got to agree. For all the power and poweful noise I'll be getting when my 3.9 V-8 conversion is over, I'll miss the old B series engine. There are times when all the horsepower in the world soun; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00569.html (7,218 bytes)
144. Re: '75 MG Midget (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Sun, 15 Mar 98 09:21:44 PST; The last RB Midget I bought (December of last year) cost $200. Interior so-so, needs paint, rebuilt engine (with receipts) *NO* rust (SoCal car), weber DCOE, noisy gearbox. The under $1k decent shape; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01048.html (6,569 bytes)
145. Paint Fumes or What? (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Sun, 22 Mar 98 22:28:25 PST; Hey all, I've been absolutely stunned by my quest for a decent runner 'B GT in SoCal. Background: the Team and I are working on project involving a couple of 'B GTs. The guys back home (in the south); /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01575.html (8,660 bytes)
146. Re: Use a Rover, NOT an Buick V-8 (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Sun, 1 Feb 98 10:14:07 PST; Rick Morrison said some good things on the Buick vs Rover engine question. Truth is, the Rover blocks have much better metallurgy, but then I don't think that Buick Can-am engine I almost bought coul; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00018.html (12,461 bytes)
147. Re: Challenge (No LBC content -- I think) (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Tue, 3 Feb 98 08:31:01 PST; My '68 Renault R-10 has a starting handle. I think the R-10 was made until '72. The starting handle is also the scissor jack handle. You have to remember this is on an automobile where the fuel fille; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00143.html (8,221 bytes)
148. Re: MGF impressions/What is a sports car (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Thu, 05 Feb 1998 10:15:32 -0800; Umm, well besides the traditional two-seats-no-top-limited-gizmos, dare I say, a sports car is used, for, well, sport. Which doesn't say too much for all those trailer queen show cars. ;) Even though; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00268.html (7,298 bytes)
149. Re: Questions (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Thu, 5 Feb 98 18:48:52 PST; I routinely cruise my '75 'B with no over-drive at 75-80 MPH. I have cruised at 90. 90 in a 'B feels *fast*. I'm in San Diego, but have no dealings with the Brit car places you list. Well cared for; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00306.html (6,803 bytes)
150. Re: Engine and Trans For sale, Also engine Swap (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Thu, 5 Feb 98 18:48:56 PST; Why? Too heavy. Too much turbo lag. Too many mods to fit the thing. If you *really* want a go fast MGB, seriously, look into a Rover V-8. On your rubber bumper 'B the mods necessary are trivial. Lots; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00307.html (8,703 bytes)
151. Re: Engine and Trans For sale, Also engine Swap (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Fri, 06 Feb 1998 13:18:29 -0800; Geeze, my fault, I wasn't thinking about the later V-6s. Still, it *might* be lighter than the Rover. I'm assuming such a new Jap engine would be aluminum block, so it could be lighter. Probably not; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00340.html (8,652 bytes)
152. Re: MGF Ride, Next MG thoughts, Midget Lever Shocks HELP! (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Sat, 7 Feb 98 13:05:08 PST; One of my racing and engine building mentors has two Panteras, a Mini, and a Midget. Too cool. -Keith Wheeler Team Sanctuary http://www.teamsanctuary.com/; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00397.html (7,749 bytes)
153. Re: Racing LBC's (sort of long) (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Sat, 7 Feb 98 13:05:12 PST; Wish there were more like ya here in the states. In the UK there are races with nothing but MGBs. <RANT> But then too many damn street racer wannabees here state-side. If just a few of those street b; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00398.html (10,470 bytes)
154. Re: Engine swaps (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Sun, 8 Feb 98 08:25:47 PST; Bill S. responds to a rather strange idea of mutilating a 300ZX engine for less power then shoving it into a 'B: Lots of rotary powered Spridgets and TR Spits out there. Nice compact powerplant. But; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00428.html (7,338 bytes)
155. Re: Engine swaps (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Mon, 09 Feb 1998 10:50:26 -0800; Yep. The Rover V-8 isn't being touted as a great swap idea just because we're all Anglophile-stiff-upper-lip types. Some engine weights: Ford 289/302 V8 460 Mazda 12A rotary 348 RX7 Mazda 12A rotary; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00489.html (8,208 bytes)
156. Re: Suspension rebuild (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Mon, 09 Feb 1998 11:27:28 -0800; I run 185/70-14s on a lowered rubber bumper 'B. No clearance problems, however, lowering a RB MGB is a topic of great debate in MG circles. Here's the lowdown: If you signifigantly lower a rubber bum; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00494.html (9,984 bytes)
157. Re: a survey of character ... (fwd) (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Mon, 09 Feb 1998 17:37:45 -0800; Another great little ditty from Mr. Egan. My '68 Renault R-10 scores pretty high. And for all you MGB owners out there, remember, you get the 100 points for this question: -Keith Wheeler Team Sanctua; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00516.html (7,150 bytes)
158. Re: Engine swaps (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Mon, 9 Feb 98 18:39:35 PST; I don't have a definite, but I what I remember from someone who pulled one then weighed it, it's around 330 pounds. -Keith Wheeler Team Sanctuary http://www.teamsanctuary.com/; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00520.html (7,366 bytes)
159. re: lowering rubber bumper cars (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Wed, 11 Feb 1998 10:43:23 -0800; This is similar to one approach I've worked on. Drill the hole out for a bolt and use racing type rod ends. And swap 'em from side to side. I'm not sure if I'm happy yet, but sports car + autocross +; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00626.html (7,441 bytes)
160. Re: lowering rubber bumper cars (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Wed, 11 Feb 1998 10:45:55 -0800; I measured mine before and after my last lowering mods. I'll post that info if anyone is interested. I'd like to see figures for stock and lowered CB and RB cars. I've considered for some time puttin; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00627.html (7,338 bytes)

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