- 101. How Long Have You Owned Your Car? (score: 1)
- Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
- Date: Fri, 09 Oct 1998 01:19:14 EDT
- "... how many ... have had their spouse as long or longer than ... their cars?" My current LBC (Miss Molly, the '79 Midget) I've had longer than all my former relationships. In fact, I've had Molly l
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00397.html (14,452 bytes)
- 102. New Product (score: 1)
- Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
- Date: Fri, 09 Oct 1998 22:21:13 EDT
- Found the neatest little thing today at the local Menard's Hardware. It's called the PrepPen Spot Sanding Pen: a little pen-like tool that uses a replaceable cartridge of glass fibers to sand/rub cl
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00483.html (7,335 bytes)
- 103. For Sale: MGB Hardtop (score: 1)
- Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
- Date: Sun, 11 Oct 1998 11:43:00 EDT
- Anyone interested in a hardtop from a 1974.5 RB MGB? Overall condition is good. It's black on the outside, off-white on the inside; good latches and seals; clear, unscratched glass. Could stand a tho
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00545.html (6,741 bytes)
- 104. For Sale: MGB Hardtop (score: 1)
- Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
- Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 09:17:24 EDT
- If someone can tell me how to determine if it is an original hardtop or not, I'll check it out. If it's not original, I'll lower the price. Rich or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00672.html (7,109 bytes)
- 105. Naming your Midget (score: 1)
- Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
- Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 07:50:10 EDT
- I would suggest waiting for a bit and getting to know the personality of the car before bestowing a name as circumstances may mandate the appropriate name. My '79 Midget (dark green w/Autumn Leaf) w
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00701.html (7,142 bytes)
- 106. Re: differential problem (score: 1)
- Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
- Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 09:18:18 EDT
- Another lister (Trevor Boicey, I think) once suggested buying a cheap 3/8 to 1/2 adaptor or extension and grinding it carefully so that it just fits in the recess. The reason you are having trouble
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00707.html (8,110 bytes)
- 107. Re: Haynes Manual vs Factory (score: 1)
- Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
- Date: Sun, 18 Oct 1998 09:50:06 EDT
- I, being more anal retentive than most, combined my photocopy with the wiring color code and an index list to the circuit numbers, and had it enlarged to a 24 x 18 size. Then I conned my nephew into
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00812.html (7,458 bytes)
- 108. Re: Values of our cars (score: 1)
- Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
- Date: Sun, 18 Oct 1998 09:50:06 EDT
- Frank's pretty much right: when caught at the right moment, dangling the right amount of cash, just about any car can be purchased from me. My last toy was a '75 Chevrolet Monza, 350 four-bolt + .060
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00813.html (7,879 bytes)
- 109. Rebuilt Brake MC for MGB (score: 1)
- Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
- Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 08:10:56 EDT
- Well, this time I really did it: in a moment of weakness, I went and bought the '74.5 RB MGB that I have occasionally tried to sell for a friend of mine. It has the usual hydraulic problems from sitt
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01070.html (7,243 bytes)
- 110. Re: Are We Really This Stupid? (score: 1)
- Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
- Date: Sun, 25 Oct 1998 06:44:36 EST
- Reminds me of a case I came across when doing research for a product liability claim; Somebody v. Ryobi US Corp. The plaintiff had removed the handle from his lawn mower, and while it was running, p
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01155.html (11,672 bytes)
- 111. Wheel Noise (score: 1)
- Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
- Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 06:28:43 EST
- I am picking up a chattering noise from Miss Molly's ('79 Midget 1500) left rear wheel when applying the brakes. This doesn't occur under a light braking, but rather only under heavier pressure. No
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01200.html (7,105 bytes)
- 112. Re: MGB Brake Master Cylinder Dissassemble (score: 1)
- Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
- Date: Wed, 02 Sep 1998 07:23:38 EDT
- I'm pretty sure it comes with the kit (I got one in my Midget MC rebuild kit). I poked a small hole in it, screwed a wood screw into it, and pulled it out. Rich '79 MG Midget "Miss Molly" '78 Chevy
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00078.html (7,338 bytes)
- 113. Suspected '69 Midget (score: 1)
- Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
- Date: Sun, 06 Sep 1998 23:05:58 EDT
- Had the opportunity to look over a '69 Midget today; the owner removed the engine to replace the clutch, and it became a stalled project. The engine allegedly ran well when it was sidelined; the par
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00285.html (7,320 bytes)
- 114. Re: Suspected '69 Midget (score: 1)
- Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
- Date: Sun, 06 Sep 1998 23:23:30 EDT
- Am not overly surprised. The lousy repaint job included spraying under the bonnet (and evidently removing all the decals).... Rich
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00286.html (6,731 bytes)
- 115. Re: Suspected '69 Midget (score: 1)
- Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
- Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998 09:00:54 EDT
- Key's in the ignition. Door locks: Who knows? Boot lock: Doesn't latch (and see door locks). Title: Currently licensed and 'Lost Titles' are cheap to reapply for around here. To say the least.... As
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00298.html (7,294 bytes)
- 116. Dual circuit master cylinder interchangeability (score: 1)
- Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
- Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998 09:00:55 EDT
- Received the following from a fellow lister: So, is this correct -- can a MGB dual-circuit be used on a Midget? I've never compared the two side-by-side but recall that they appear similar in size an
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00299.html (7,189 bytes)
- 117. Tagline (score: 1)
- Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
- Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1998 01:53:53 EDT
- On Fri, 11 Sep 1998 13:08:59 -0500 "Robert Allen" <boballen@sky.net> To which, Rich replied: "Now, what the #@!%^* does that mean?" Rich '79 MG Midget "Miss Molly" '78 Chevy Half-Ton "Waltzin' Matild
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00597.html (6,501 bytes)
- 118. Re: mg present for my papa (score: 1)
- Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
- Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1998 18:42:21 EDT
- Adam (and Mom), I'm going to have to go along with the suggestions so far sent out by the list and add the following: * A cheap set of tools to toss in the boot. * A MG logo'd sweatshirt, cap, or the
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00620.html (7,734 bytes)
- 119. Spli-Fire spark plugs (score: 1)
- Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
- Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 07:48:32 EDT
- I could be wrong, but didn't the manufacturers of Split-Fire plugs recently enter into a consent decree (fines and X amount in refunds) due to alleged false advertising claims of better mileage, more
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01102.html (6,486 bytes)
- 120. Re: Odd Things Found In Cars (score: 1)
- Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
- Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 20:12:21 EDT
- Made the mistake of buying a Chevelle from a guy who was a procrastinater. Knew his wife, too. Nice gal, but frustrated as she wanted to have children and was infertile. Found his wallet jammed betw
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01311.html (9,285 bytes)
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