- 1. Re: Where to buy Porter's MGB Guide to Purchase & D. I. Y. Restoration (score: 1)
- Author: Ken Roach <ken.roach@sk.sympatico.ca>
- Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 08:56:10 -0600
- motorbooks.com lists it: http://www.motorbooks.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?index=1&catnom=128581&origq=p%3Dsearch%26title%3Dmgb%2Brestoration%2Bmanual%26author%3Dlindsay%2Bporter%26keywords%3D%26exact%3D1%2
- /html/mgs/1999-10/msg01359.html (8,177 bytes)
- 2. Re: Powdercoat paint code for Rostyle rims (score: 1)
- Author: ken.roach@sk.sympatico.ca (Ken Roach)
- Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1998 05:18:41 GMT
- Well I don't know the paint code but I picked up a couple of the Moss spray bombs at Octagon Motors in Vancouver. Ken Roach '74 B
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00195.html (8,148 bytes)
- 3. Re: starting newsgroup (score: 1)
- Author: ken.roach@sk.sympatico.ca (Ken Roach)
- Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 00:07:05 GMT
- I sort of have mixed feelings about this. I read several usenet groups daily and like the advantages of the format. Moveing this list to usenet wouldn't be a smart move,IMHO, however. The closed natu
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01068.html (10,572 bytes)
- 4. Re: VanDusen British Meet in Vancouver (score: 1)
- Author: ken.roach@sk.sympatico.ca (Ken Roach)
- Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 03:05:36 GMT
- year? Hi John: The All British Field Meet is on Sat. May 16, from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. This year they are expecting more than 400 cars (not counting the 50 or so almost show worthy cars in the parkin
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01807.html (7,027 bytes)
- 5. Re: Rubber Bumpers MGs and the complainers (score: 1)
- Author: ken.roach@sk.sympatico.ca (Ken Roach)
- Date: Thu, 01 Jan 1998 07:09:03 GMT
- then=20 Well....I haven't priced out used crossmembers lately but the sway bar kit costs around 100 pounds (about $250.00 Canadian, not sure in US$). Dollar for dollar I would chose chrome any time a
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00000.html (7,423 bytes)
- 6. Re: Ron Hopkinson Sway Bars was:MGB vs. TR7 as son's first car( Now in defense of RBBMGs (score: 1)
- Author: ken.roach@sk.sympatico.ca (Ken Roach)
- Date: Thu, 01 Jan 1998 07:09:16 GMT
- These sway bars were a popular upgrade in the early nineties. They are sold as a kit of front and rear and are designed to only be used together. I believe the front is just a slightly thicker than s
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00001.html (8,140 bytes)
- 7. Re:Piper Cam was: Chrome vs. Rubber (score: 1)
- Author: ken.roach@sk.sympatico.ca (Ken Roach)
- Date: Thu, 01 Jan 1998 21:25:32 GMT
- ;-) God Chris, I would be interested hearing your experiences with this cam. I have been thinking of using the Piper 270 in my rebuild, but I am considered about tractability. Will this cam idle at 1
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00015.html (8,047 bytes)
- 8. Re: Not in Canada eh?, Pity.... (score: 1)
- Author: ken.roach@sk.sympatico.ca (Ken Roach)
- Date: Mon, 26 Jan 1998 06:06:13 GMT
- e-mail. Count me in as probably the lists only Saskatchewan resident (currently -20degC and we are happy it has warmed up some!). Ken Roach '74 B
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01927.html (7,198 bytes)
- 9. Re: MGB vs. TR7 as son's first car( Now in defense of RBBMGs (score: 1)
- Author: ken.roach@sk.sympatico.ca (Ken Roach)
- Date: Wed, 31 Dec 1997 06:46:59 GMT
- it was a gift.=20 over 30,000 miles on it since I bought it 3 1/2 years ago all pleasure = driving and haven't had half the problems I've been reading about from = the "classic" B owners,and it hasn'
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg02036.html (11,723 bytes)
- 10. Re: (TECH-HARDWARE) RE: Brake Pedal Box Screws (score: 1)
- Author: ken.roach@sk.sympatico.ca (Ken Roach)
- Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 04:58:48 GMT
- I bought mine from Seven Enterprises, 716 Bluecrab Rd., Newport News, VA, 23606, 1-800-992-7007. Part no. for PZ4 is STL0030. It cost $11.75 in 1992, probably a bit more now. =20 =09 Ken Roach '74 B
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg00714.html (7,200 bytes)
- 11. Re: Mods to exist Intake/Exhaust=Need Advise (score: 1)
- Author: ken.roach@sk.sympatico.ca (Ken Roach)
- Date: Sun, 08 Jun 1997 17:46:53 GMT
- for modification=20 diagrams Peter Burgess has a book out called "How To Power Tune MGB 4-Cylinder Engines" that covers head modifications in depth. It has good diagrams and photos of where to grind
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00355.html (8,827 bytes)
- 12. Re: MOWOG angered, consequences (score: 1)
- Author: ken.roach@sk.sympatico.ca (Ken Roach)
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 1997 03:17:37 GMT
- "tick, turn I noticed a similar sound with my Rx7. It turned out to be some small pebbles embedded into my tire tread! Ken Roach '74 B
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00391.html (7,652 bytes)
- 13. Re: locks (score: 1)
- Author: ken.roach@sk.sympatico.ca (Ken Roach)
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 1997 03:17:23 GMT
- Mine is an ILCO 62FT. Ken Roach '74 B
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00392.html (7,350 bytes)
- 14. Re: MG colors by year& 1980 LE (score: 1)
- Author: ken.roach@sk.sympatico.ca (Ken Roach)
- Date: Sat, 21 Jun 1997 06:47:21 GMT
- According to Clausager's Original MGB, black was discontinued after '76 for North American cars with the LE as the only exception. question. that=20 Ken Roach '74 B
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01022.html (6,889 bytes)
- 15. Re: Re[2]: MG gas mileage (score: 1)
- Author: ken.roach@sk.sympatico.ca (Ken Roach)
- Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 05:35:19 GMT
- MGB=20 Ken Roach '74B
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01206.html (8,520 bytes)
- 16. Vancouver ABFM (score: 1)
- Author: ken.roach@sk.sympatico.ca (Ken Roach)
- Date: Sun, 11 May 1997 02:35:23 GMT
- Well it's just about time for me to make my annual trek to Vancouver British Columbia to visit my brother as well as take in the All British Field Meet. This event is like heaven on earth to me with
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00529.html (7,228 bytes)
- 17. Re: clearcoat paint? (score: 1)
- Author: ken.roach@sk.sympatico.ca (Ken Roach)
- Date: Thu, 22 May 1997 05:31:07 GMT
- I used Dupont's Chromabase system to paint my 'B. It has a high build clear coat that only requires two coats. I used three as I planned on color sanding and buffing for a more lacquer like finish. B
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01209.html (8,933 bytes)
- 18. Re: British Car Week (score: 1)
- Author: ken.roach@sk.sympatico.ca (Ken Roach)
- Date: Thu, 22 May 1997 05:31:05 GMT
- The Field <snip> and Just got back from Vancouver. It was a fantastic experience! Sorry I didn't get to meet you Ross. By the time I made it to the MGT's they were handing out the awards. The best pa
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01210.html (8,691 bytes)
- 19. Re: B Questions (score: 1)
- Author: ken.roach@sk.sympatico.ca (Ken Roach)
- Date: Sun, 06 Apr 1997 17:55:51 GMT
- myself as=20 could=20 which=20 =20 One of my favorite books is "How To Restore British Sports Cars" by Jay Lamm. The bodywork/paint chapters are short but to the point and are written for the person
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00196.html (8,186 bytes)
- 20. Re: SU carbs on other cars. (score: 1)
- Author: ken.roach@sk.sympatico.ca (Ken Roach)
- Date: Sun, 13 Apr 1997 03:58:48 GMT
- Datsun roadsters use a 38mm (1.5") carb similar to a HS4. Early 240Z's have 44mm (1.75") HS6. Later 240's and 260's have 44mm that are like HIF6's with the integral float chamber. Ken Roach '74 B
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00564.html (6,802 bytes)
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