- 81. Re: Tube shocks on MGC (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 13:47:05 EST
- I couldn't use tube shocks on my C even if I wanted to, as I run twin exhausts that don't leave room. I agree with Kelvin that single bolt mounting to the frame would make me nervous. I would not bot
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00187.html (8,476 bytes)
- 82. Re: Tube shocks on MGC (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 17:47:33 EST
- I don't disagree with what you have said, but what was left out of the conversation was that I had the tubes laying around from my 70B. When I bought it, I replaced the springs and the tubes made it
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00191.html (8,535 bytes)
- 83. Re: Tube shocks on MGC (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 18:51:13 EST
- Stiff is fine on a race car, and I'm quite happy with the uprated lever arms on the front of my race B too, but the factory installed adjustable shocks on the rear of the works cars for a good reason
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00194.html (8,770 bytes)
- 84. More Moss Mishaps (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 17:00:25 EST
- So the car is back from the paint shop, and my blood pressure is finally coming down after realising that I bought two whole sets of bumpers from Moss, neither one of which is worth putting on a car.
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00261.html (9,466 bytes)
- 85. Re: More Moss Mishaps (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 19:28:30 EST
- Strangely enough I have just come in from fitting B GT and MG badges on the tail gate of my MGB GT. You are right the plastic plugs are pretty useless ____________________________________ Mine had li
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00263.html (8,032 bytes)
- 86. Re: More Moss Mishaps (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 21:16:19 EST
- The blame lies with Scarborough Faire and Moss Motors, they both can review and refuse the shipments if quality is too poor. Scarborough is just interested in making money, Moss has a bit more intere
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00264.html (8,845 bytes)
- 87. Re: More Moss Mishaps (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2004 09:39:49 EST
- I agree, Bill. It's not like we're buying parts for a bicycle or lawn mower...which are easier to find, cheaper and probably better made. Very funny. Just so it doesn't seem as if I have nothing posi
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00270.html (8,372 bytes)
- 88. Re: More Moss Mishaps (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2004 12:31:38 EST
- All of this has convinced me to carefully wrap up the original octagon from my '65 B project car, for the day when they will be rechromed and reinstalled....! The bumpers, too, which are fortunately
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00281.html (8,799 bytes)
- 89. Trivia Question (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2004 20:19:30 EST
- I am working on the 62 MGA coupe, recreating a missing piece, AFH6639 - the bracket in the trunk that sits on top of the spare tire and holds it down - it bolts to the vertical panel between the trun
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00294.html (6,757 bytes)
- 90. HRG Derrington Heads (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 10:03:25 EST
- I am trying to get a handle on the changes during the production run of these original alloy crossflow heads for the B series BMC motors. If anyone has one of these, I'd appreciate you sending me the
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00317.html (6,489 bytes)
- 91. HRG Heads (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 13:21:47 EST
- I seem to have sparked a bit of interest with my request for serial numbers of any original HRG Derrington heads, as well as several requests for information about them and fitting instructions, so I
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00342.html (6,403 bytes)
- 92. Signs of Serious Dementia (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 11:23:27 EST
- I was digging through my old car files on the weekend and came across a list I had kept of every car I had owned since I bought my first car in 1968. After updating it for recent years, I find that I
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00359.html (8,139 bytes)
- 93. Re:help with a question to all (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 09:24:53 EDT
- Hmmmmmmmmmm nope - I am not going to comment on your friends because you weren't asking about them (but if they keep doing this I would consider rebuilding THEM :-) __________________________________
- /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00220.html (8,736 bytes)
- 94. Neat Engine (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2004 18:08:39 EDT
- I know this is off-topic, but I also know there are a bunch on this group that enjoy old complicated engines. Take a look at _http://www.rhodo.citymax.com/page/page/112402.htm_ (http://www.rhodo.city
- /html/mgs/2004-09/msg00029.html (6,703 bytes)
- 95. (no subject) (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 09:40:21 EDT
- ON TLC tonight at 7PM (PST) - an hour long feature on Lamborghini, for any that might be interested. It's on 'Rides' and it is called Raging Bull. Bill Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://ww
- /html/mgs/2004-09/msg00121.html (6,317 bytes)
- 96. Re: MGB wheel size (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 15:08:07 EDT
- Note that the only wheel shown in the 15 x 4.5 size is NOT an MG wheel, it's for A-H/Triumph/Morgan. I would re-measure your wheels, and check the splines to make sure they do fit MGBs. _____________
- /html/mgs/2004-09/msg00211.html (7,800 bytes)
- 97. Re: TR8 4 sale (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 16:52:59 EDT
- The TR8 was one of the last gasps of British Leyland to produce a sports car that could compete with the Japanese or the Corvette. ____________________________________ HAHAHAHA.....sorry, it was just
- /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00056.html (7,614 bytes)
- 98. Re: TR8 4 sale (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 18:29:55 EDT
- I test drove a 1980 Corvette some years back and the car was a slug. TR8s, even with their anemic little V8, were a lot more responsive than the Corvettes of that era. Frankly, the TR-8 is a slug too
- /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00061.html (7,108 bytes)
- 99. Re: TR8 4 sale (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2004 00:39:10 EDT
- As I recall there were plenty of bolt-on hop up items available for the Buik/Pontiac/Olds 215 CID engines, including a Turbo. No reason that a TR8 couldn't be pretty potent. All it takes is cubic mon
- /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00064.html (7,112 bytes)
- 100. Re: List confusion (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 10:42:58 EDT
- Yes, most of the people here are MGB owners..... But OTOH, SOME of us have real MGs.....;-) Bill (Real MGs have 2 cams) Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_f
- /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00376.html (8,260 bytes)
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