- 41. Floor pan installation prices (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
- Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 23:48:17 -0400
- With the '71 B now running and stopping well, its time to get the passenger side floor replaced so I can install my new interior kit. I basically need the old floor removed, and a new pan welded in.
- /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00562.html (6,991 bytes)
- 42. Steering wheel nut size (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
- Date: Fri, 12 May 2000 00:33:05 -0400
- I need to remove the steering wheel on my '71 B to clean up the wheel and to remove the cowl so I can do some electrical troubleshooting in the column for the horn and wiper switch. My socket set onl
- /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00623.html (6,616 bytes)
- 43. Horn and wiper switch question (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
- Date: Sat, 13 May 2000 10:10:52 -0400
- Finding out that I needed a 1 1/16" socket to remove my steering wheel nut (thanks Alex), finally got the wheel off so I could work on the wiring in the column. My old wiper switch was shot (DPO had
- /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00659.html (7,534 bytes)
- 44. Carlisle (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
- Date: Sun, 14 May 2000 00:48:09 -0400
- I am planning on coming out to Carlisle next weekend. Since I have never attended this event before, I was wondering which is the best day to go (I live about 3 hours away in Pittsburgh)? Also, is th
- /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00678.html (7,385 bytes)
- 45. Horn and wiper switch question (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
- Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 22:40:41 -0400
- Since my old wiper switch was shot (DPO had spliced in a toggle switch under the dash), I replaced it with a used one I had on hand. If I put the switch in the down position, the wipers turn on, and
- /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00902.html (7,344 bytes)
- 46. Re: question on alternator (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
- Date: Mon, 29 May 2000 20:22:37 -0400
- I second Bud's recommendation. Just got a rebuilt alternator for my '71 B from AutoZone for $65. Lifetime warranty, and you do not need to have the receipt to redeem (all in their computer). Craig '
- /html/mgs/2000-05/msg01419.html (8,312 bytes)
- 47. Tube shock conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 00:11:13 -0400
- Going to be installing the Moss tube shock conversion kit for the rear of my '71 MGB tomorrow. Directions look simple enough, but I was wondering if there are any pitfalls to be careful of? Will be r
- /html/mgs/2000-05/msg01605.html (6,535 bytes)
- 48. Re: coolent recovery (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
- Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2000 22:40:19 -0400
- There is a "stock" coolant expansion tank on eBay (for '77-'80 cars) right now. Just thought someone may want it. The link is below: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300812324 N
- /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00141.html (8,199 bytes)
- 49. Rebuilt alternators (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 17:27:38 -0400
- The alternator on my '71 B that I suspected was on its way out finally gave up today (luckily in the driveway after a short drive). The alternator is an original Lucas unit, and is a 3-wire model ('7
- /html/mgs/2000-04/msg01270.html (6,829 bytes)
- 50. Alternators (Part 2) (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
- Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2000 16:05:58 -0400
- Took the suspect alternator from my '71 B to the local AutoZone (thanks Bud) for a bench test, and as I thought, only putting out ~7 V. They had a rebuilt alternator w/ a lifetime warranty for $65, w
- /html/mgs/2000-04/msg01309.html (7,272 bytes)
- 51. Tops and hood props (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
- Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2000 18:54:06 -0500
- Finally got some time to work on the '71 B I purchased in January. The car was (and still is) without a hoop prop when I purchased it. It was missing everything, including the bracket on the bonnet.
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg00195.html (7,207 bytes)
- 52. Ignition light (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
- Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 23:41:23 -0500
- Had my '71 B out on the road for a couple of short rides yesterday (about 10 miles each). Ever since I purchased the car, the red ignition light glows all the time (always the same intensity, never d
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg00371.html (6,970 bytes)
- 53. Clutch MC (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
- Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 19:10:05 -0500
- Spent the afternoon pulling the pedal box on my '71 B to replace the leaky brake MC (royal PITA, BTW). Going into the job, I thought the clutch MC was OK (solid clutch pedal, etc), but when I pulled
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg00411.html (6,566 bytes)
- 54. Clutch MC - Update (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
- Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 23:02:05 -0500
- Just wanted to let the list know that the later clutch MC for B's ('68-'80) are currently unavailable. They are supposedly going to be made in the near future though (once the tooling is back in plac
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg00569.html (7,004 bytes)
- 55. MGC engine FS on eBay (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 00:22:19 -0500
- Noticed this while browsing. Usually do not post these items from eBay, but I remember someone on the list awhile back looking for one. Starting bid is $350, and the seller is in San Diego. No person
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg00976.html (6,632 bytes)
- 56. Floor panel replacement (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
- Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 20:44:05 -0500
- The passenger side floor pan on my '71 B needs replacing (thought it could be patched, but there would be more patch there than floor pan). The pan has rusted from the inside down due to water that h
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01437.html (8,129 bytes)
- 57. Tire question (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
- Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 00:36:51 -0500
- The spare that came with my '71 B is in pretty sad shape (Goodyear S4S 185 75 14). The tires currently on the car are 175 SR14 Regent brand tires (never heard of them, but they are made in the UK), a
- /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00312.html (6,982 bytes)
- 58. Free '64 MG Midget (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 16:09:46 -0500
- Found this on the MG UK classifieds (http://www.mgcars.org.uk/class/North+AmericaCFS.html). 1964 (?) MG Midget - Free (No Kidding) I'm being transferred to the Pacific N.W. and need a good home for m
- /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00395.html (8,143 bytes)
- 59. BL badges (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 00:36:31 -0500
- I picked up a pair of the silver and blue BL front wing badges with a recent parts order to put on my '71 B. Since my car currently lacks these badges, I am not exactly sure of their placement. I hav
- /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00804.html (7,024 bytes)
- 60. Brakes and interior kits (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
- Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2000 00:36:48 -0500
- Well, it looks like I'm going to be getting that '71 B I posted about a couple of times in the recent weeks. The guy was asking $2500, but I've got him to sell it for $1800. While the car is structur
- /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00302.html (8,114 bytes)
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