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21. Re: cast iron manifold paint (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 08:10:05 -0500; Hi Tyson, Eastwood has stainless steel paint that works great for this. It has only a 6 month shelf life though so use it up fast. I used it on the header on my KZ1000 with good results. They have a; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01156.html (7,680 bytes)
22. BBS style wheels (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 13:53:16 -0500; Hi All, I'm in the process of looking for BBS style gold mesh wheels for my '79 MGB. This is more of a fishing expedition to get info but I would like to purchase a set in the near future. The proble; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01179.html (7,755 bytes)
23. Re: BBS style wheels (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 14:54:39 -0500; Hi Enrique & Ben, I really thought the gold mesh style wheels would look neat against the GM Torch Red paint and gold LE stripes. Mini lites are neat too but not what I had in mind. Looks like I may; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01247.html (9,601 bytes)
24. Pertronix & distributor (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 15:05:44 -0500; This discussion of ignitions couldn't have come at a better time. The 45DE in my '79 B rolled a seven a month ago causing a ramp truck ride to my garage. I put the 25D distributor (that was in the '7; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01457.html (7,589 bytes)
25. '79 rebuild update (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Fri, 01 May 1998 08:41:25 -0500; Hi All, Well, my '79 B rebuilding/assembly project is coming along well. Last Saturday I painted it in a nice BRIGHT GM Torch Red with PPG Concept single stage paint. It's not the original color, it; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00008.html (7,455 bytes)
26. wheel arch liners (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Thu, 07 May 1998 08:11:37 -0500; Hi all, I know I probably really didn't need them but I just purchased a pair of those Moss wheel arch liners for the '79B. I am by no means "mechanically challenged" but a set of instructions or sug; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00375.html (6,910 bytes)
27. Solution to B windshield install (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 08:20:01 -0500; As the re assembly of my '79 B continues, I got to put the windshield back on last weekend. I think I found an easier way to get it back on without a lot of hassle. I coated the frame to body seal wi; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00698.html (8,504 bytes)
28. MGB front cross member (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 08:34:09 -0500; Hi everyone, I'd like to tap into the experience of the list to get information on a project I am avoiding like the plague. I need to install a couple of new mounting pads in the front cross member (; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00699.html (7,071 bytes)
29. Re: tail lights (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 08:49:11 -0500; Mike and Ray, If the lower part of the tail light is amber is it really a good idea to run it as a parking light (or running light) on the rear? Other than the '69 and earlier lenses (all red) I thou; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00703.html (7,964 bytes)
30. taillights (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 10:20:24 -0500; Hi again Ray & Mike, Please disregard my previous post about the taillight conversion. After reading Robert's response I remembered that there is a red (reflector) section under the turn signal secti; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00710.html (6,419 bytes)
31. Re: tail lights (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 12:02:44 -0500; I'm not sure about the law but I have seen old (30's) tail lights that were amber with red brake lights but this may have been before dual filament bulbs. (Just guessing) On the MG light the bottom; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00733.html (8,107 bytes)
32. Re: MGB front cross member (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 15:25:21 -0500; Thanks a million Rick, After that explanation (and all the other work recently done) the job doesn't seem like it would be so bad. I probably would have removed the steering column rather than the ra; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00745.html (8,371 bytes)
33. Re: MGB Windshield Question (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 07:56:04 -0500; My (old) '74, '76 & '79 (windshield installed last weekend) all have the grommet or corner pad below the frame to body seal. So when following the seal to the edge of the frame it should be continuo; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00773.html (8,526 bytes)
34. Re: Squeals from the drive train (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 14:01:28 -0500; Hi Ray, There is an adapter available to get into u-joint zerk fittings that fits on the end of a standard grease gun hose. Two types are available: One fits on the tip of a zerk fitting and the othe; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00796.html (7,992 bytes)
35. Re: MGB Windshield Question (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 08:44:31 -0500; Hi Eric, That seal is a BIG P.I.A. The frame to body seal does "disappear" under the upright (the part that looks like a foot). The overlap (or under lap) is only about 1/8" to 1/4" at the edges. The; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00823.html (8,812 bytes)
36. Re: my mbgs window (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 13:42:12 -0500; You most probably have the right seal. When new, the flat is curled under the main part. See my post of a couple of days ago for details. If you do not have it I can E-mail direct to you off the lis; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00834.html (7,569 bytes)
37. It RUNS!! (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 09:03:32 -0500; This was a good weekend for my '79. It drove down the road under its own power for the first time in 10 years. It sure looks sharp with that shiny red paint! I still have to tweak the carb and I thin; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00939.html (6,772 bytes)
38. Re: Miata (MX-5) bashing........ (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 11:59:56 -0500; I got some sad news yesterday... The pretty blonde girl down the street, with an '80 B LE, got fed up with it breaking down so she traded it in for a brand new Miata :-( She told me she had the new c; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00987.html (8,345 bytes)
39. Air Conditioning Part II (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 08:04:42 -0500; Would anyone out there have a wiring schematic for a British Leyland A/C system, circa 1979, or know where I might look for one? It would be really helpful for troubleshooting the system, however, no; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01122.html (7,352 bytes)
40. Driving the 79 for BCW (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 08:13:21 -0500; Well if everything goes to plan I will be driving my '79 this afternoon. I'm taking this afternoon off from work to take care of the paper work. I'm sure the weather should turn ugly by then (they we; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01123.html (6,928 bytes)

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