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61. List of 100 Worst Cars of the Century (score: 1)
Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 20:12:32 -0500
I got this link through an Audi list I am on. Quite a few British cars on the list, including 2 MG's (the MG RV8 and MGF). http://www.telegraph.co.uk/et?ac=000647321007942&rtmo=rrrrrb2q&atmo=lllllllx
/html/mgs/2000-01/msg00483.html (6,950 bytes)

62. Done deal! (score: 1)
Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2000 22:40:10 -0500
Finished up the paperwork today for the purchase of my '71 B. Car will be delivered on Monday (can't wait!). Took some pics of the car today at the lot for insurance and antique registration purposes
/html/mgs/2000-01/msg00759.html (7,722 bytes)

63. No start, '71 B (score: 1)
Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 12:21:54 -0500
My new to me '71 B arrived via flatbed yesterday (had shipped due to suspect brakes). The car ran OK when I purchased it a couple of weeks ago, even though it had a dead battery. Put a new battery in
/html/mgs/2000-01/msg00885.html (7,252 bytes)

64. Re: No start, '71 B UPDATE (score: 1)
Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 00:43:21 -0500
Thanks to all who responded. I did the "ground the screwdriver in the spark plug wires while someone cranks" test, and only got spark on wire #2. Sounds like I may need a new cap, rotor and plug wire
/html/mgs/2000-01/msg00927.html (7,667 bytes)

65. '71 B, still no start (score: 1)
Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 18:13:04 -0500
Well, still cannot get the B started. I thought before that It may have been something in the distributor (only had spark at #2), but after a little cleaning I now have spark at all cylinders. One th
/html/mgs/2000-01/msg01074.html (8,517 bytes)

66. Finally got the pics of my '71 B up (score: 1)
Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 23:06:19 -0500
Just in case anyone is interested, I put the pics of my newly acquired (still non-running :)) B on my website. The link is below: http://www.angelfire.com/pa3/niederst/71MGB/71MGB.htm Craig '71 B
/html/mgs/2000-01/msg01217.html (6,713 bytes)

67. Re: '71 B, still no start (score: 1)
Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 10:42:58 -0500
Just wanted to thank everyone on the list for all of their responses with BTDT's and items to check. A couple of listers did mention correctly that the car did run as late as the end of December (whe
/html/mgs/2000-01/msg01239.html (11,376 bytes)

68. Its alive!!! (score: 1)
Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 14:30:12 -0500
Just got the B started and into the garage. I pulled the aircleaner assemblies off, and cranked her over. Fired right up. Put them back on, and no start. Turns out the DPO used bolts that were about
/html/mgs/2000-01/msg01252.html (7,024 bytes)

69. BMIHT question (score: 1)
Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 17:04:27 -0500
I am in the process of filling out the BMIHT application for my newly acquired '71 B. On the "vehicle details" section of the application, they ask for the car/chassis number. What exactly is this nu
/html/mgs/2000-01/msg01296.html (6,782 bytes)

70. Oil filter types (score: 1)
Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 23:19:22 -0500
My '71 B has the "upright" canister type oil filter that was used on '68-early '70 B's (car has non-original block, but original head, etc). Everything I've read on this filter setup has been negativ
/html/mgs/2000-01/msg01611.html (7,087 bytes)

71. Mityvac's for $10 (score: 1)
Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 14:40:10 -0500
This was posted on an Audi mailing list I am on. The Moss catalog sells these for $40, so this looks like a good deal to me. Just thought some other listers would be interested. I have no affiliation
/html/mgs/1999-12/msg00355.html (7,171 bytes)

72. Going to look at a '71 B tomorrow (score: 1)
Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 23:45:05 -0500
In my continuing quest to find the right MGB, I'm going to look at a '71 B roadster tomorrow. This one's only about 1 hour away, but unfortunately its at a dealer. This place is by no means a British
/html/mgs/1999-12/msg00744.html (8,493 bytes)

73. Update on the '71 B I looked at... (score: 1)
Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 1999 22:49:31 -0500
Well, this one was one of the "structurally" better ones I have looked at. Car was teal blue (respray, but a very good job), and had the Autumn Leaf interior. Inner sills were solid, no rust on outer
/html/mgs/1999-12/msg00779.html (8,320 bytes)

74. Great pic (score: 1)
Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 1999 21:43:43 -0500
Just noticed this while browsing the TraderOnline ads. Guy wants $2500 for it too. Gotta laugh. Merry Christmas. http://www.traderonline.com/cgi-bin/coll/apps/search/photdisp.html?photo=000 80509105&
/html/mgs/1999-12/msg01110.html (6,598 bytes)

75. That '71 B again (longish) (score: 1)
Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 1999 01:49:50 -0500
Well, I got a call late last week that the teal blue '71 B I posted to the list about awhile ago that wouldn't start now runs. Took a ride out there to have a ride in it yesterday (with a good 2 inch
/html/mgs/1999-12/msg01220.html (10,197 bytes)

76. Update on Porter's MGB Guide to Purchase & D. I. Y. Restoration vs. MGB Restoration Guide (score: 1)
Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 17:04:33 -0500
I received Porter's MGB Restoration Guide (ISBN 1859606075) and also the Haynes Repair Manual in the mail yesterday. The back cover of the MGB Restoration Guide states "previously titled MGB Purchase
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00166.html (7,260 bytes)

77. Update on "should I buy this MGB?" (score: 1)
Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 16:44:28 -0500
A couple of weeks back I mentioned a Blaze '72 MGB I was going to look at. Car was described as minimal rust, newer paint and many recent mechanical upgrades. I had several correspondences with the o
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00666.html (7,443 bytes)

78. Importing an MGB from Canada? (score: 1)
Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 00:19:19 -0500
A few MGB internet searches has turned up a couple of perspective purchases north of the border. I was wondering how difficult importing a B from Canada would be? Besides for swapping the speedo from
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00779.html (7,210 bytes)

79. Went to look at a '75 B today... (score: 1)
Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 1999 16:10:53 -0500
And this what I found: The car had 76k original miles on it. The car is painted red, but the paint job is terrible (it was stripped improperly and some old paint was left, and then primed and painted
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg01197.html (8,608 bytes)

80. Opinions wanted on '72 MGB (score: 1)
Author: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst@telerama.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 01:48:41 -0400
I am new to the list (and MG's in general), and I am looking at a flame red '72 MGB for possible purchase. The car has 127k on it, has had the engine rebuilt 40k ago, and has had a new clutch install
/html/mgs/1999-10/msg01198.html (7,540 bytes)

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