- 181. Re: Refreshing the Tatty 'B (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2003 07:16:07 -0800 (PST)
- First of all, don't let anyone give you any crap about this. It's your car, and you can do what you want with it. Plus, it's a race car, so you can REALLY do whatever you want with it. Here' my two c
- /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00331.html (8,844 bytes)
- 182. Re: Turbocharging an MGB? (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2003 08:23:03 -0800 (PST)
- turbocharged an MGB with its stock intake configuration. I.E.carburetted rather than fuel-injected.<< I was trying to rack my brains to think if any manufacturer has ever produced a turbocharged, ca
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00011.html (8,339 bytes)
- 183. DIY painting (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2003 10:20:30 -0800 (PST)
- I'm going to be painting my MGB myself, and am wondering if anyone has any experience with HVLP systems. I'm looking for something that is affordable, yet capable of spraying automotive primers and f
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00013.html (6,724 bytes)
- 184. Re: Turbo or Not-turbo (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2003 19:31:19 -0800 (PST)
- Well, SOME lag is definitely inherent to turbocharging. Since the compressor is spun by exhaust gas, there is naturally some delay always present. They never have the rapier throttle response of a g
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00057.html (7,515 bytes)
- 185. Re: Chassis dyno theory question (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 06:07:49 -0800 (PST)
- I beleive the other type is referred to as a "water brake" dyno, which uses water pressure to load up the rollers... They're not used much anymore I don't think. Too expensive and complex and heavy
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00081.html (8,186 bytes)
- 186. Brake pad question (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2003 14:07:18 -0800 (PST)
- I need a little help. I'm replacing the front brake pads in my 1971 MGB with "V8" pads purchased from Brit-Tek. It seems that when I push the pistons back into the calipers, there still isn't enough
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00132.html (7,474 bytes)
- 187. Re: Engine Parts (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2003 21:03:11 -0800 (PST)
- Yes, I have. I didn't buy anything too taxing - a few switches and miscellany - but the parts were correct and the service excellent. They seem really knowledgeable there, too. == Paul Misencik 1971
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00185.html (6,983 bytes)
- 188. Re: Headlight Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 13:14:55 -0800 (PST)
- There's a guy on eBay who is selling them at all times. Check this link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33710&item=2440965054 If the auction is over, just click "vi
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00188.html (9,279 bytes)
- 189. Re: Headlight Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 04:52:24 -0800 (PST)
- FYI - This place sells them for $36 each, not a pair. == Paul Misencik 1971 MGB Vintage Race Project Huntersville, NC USA www.sopwithracing.com Learn the truth at www.misleader.org __________________
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00195.html (9,063 bytes)
- 190. Re: Headlight Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 14:06:31 -0800 (PST)
- I find this kinda stuff so godawfully stupid it makes me laugh out loud! Our various governments protecting us from ourselves, and in the meantime totally screwing everything up in more ways than we
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00205.html (11,461 bytes)
- 191. RE: Read Bumper Bar (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 16:04:06 -0800 (PST)
- If anyone needs MGB bumpers, I have a complete front and a complete rear here off my 1971 tourer that I'll let go for any reasonable offer. The rear is in very good shape. Chrome is good everywhere,
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00210.html (7,406 bytes)
- 192. Painting questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 18:21:43 -0800 (PST)
- Does anyone out there paint their own cars? If so, I have a couple of questions, because I'm having some rust repaired on my MGB and when it's done I have decided I'm going to paint the darn thing my
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00241.html (9,343 bytes)
- 193. Re: Rear Shock Kit (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 09:44:05 -0800 (PST)
- I'm not necessarily a fan of the tube conversions, and I plan to race my MGB with rebuilt and reworked lever shocks, but I thought I would mention that the SVRA DOES allow tube shock rear conversions
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00255.html (9,097 bytes)
- 194. Labor costs (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 15:00:59 -0800 (PST)
- I have a question regarding shop costs for work on my 1971 MGB. I have worn kingpins, and so I'm goign to rebuild the front suspension. I was planning to do it myself, and I've been assembling parts
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00260.html (7,461 bytes)
- 195. Adjustable Armstrongs (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 05:23:26 -0800 (PST)
- I did a quick search on Google, and there are all sorts of examples of adjustable armstrong lever shocks. They seem to have been used quite a bit in the 1960's, on everything from racing Imps to Form
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00372.html (6,647 bytes)
- 196. Re: Why nylock nuts? (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 09:29:40 -0800 (PST)
- -- "Paul Hunt (T)" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk> My father is a retired airline pilot and former fighter pilot. Whenever I tell him any of my "car that got away" stories (like when I was offered a ve
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00381.html (8,346 bytes)
- 197. SU and Lucas logos (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 12:26:05 -0800 (PST)
- Does anyone by any chance have a digital file of either the old style (1960's) Lucas logo or the SU "circle" logo? Or does anyone have a box or something that has the either of these logos and could
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00385.html (7,188 bytes)
- 198. MGA Barn find (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 07:04:57 -0800 (PST)
- I have been in touch with the woman who inherited the MGA that has been sitting in a garage for many years, and I am going to look at the car tomorrow afternoon. Although I don't have (and won't have
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00404.html (7,149 bytes)
- 199. MGA VIN question (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2003 05:12:01 -0800 (PST)
- Does anyone know of a good way to look up MGA VIN and/or engine numbers? I have an MGA VIN and engine number, and I need to know what year the car is, etc. Also, what do the prefix letters on the MGA
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00438.html (7,306 bytes)
- 200. MGA Barn Find - Results (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2003 10:35:49 -0800 (PST)
- Okay, I went and looked at the car, and here's the First of all, let me say that the car is in a small and pretty dark one-car garage, and it's surrounded by all sorts of stuff. So although I could c
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00451.html (15,982 bytes)
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