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Re: New to MG's and looking at a '69

To: Victoria & David Boyd <millview@limestone.kosone.com>
Subject: Re: New to MG's and looking at a '69
From: Rick Brown <mgrick@ptd.net>
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 21:35:11 -0700
Victoria & David Boyd wrote:
> 
> Hi folks:
> I fancy MG's and have been test driving a couple. Never owned one before. A
> '69 (registered in '70) has caught my eye. Nicely restored.  Mechanic had a
> fine tooth comb when he went over it and found the following:
> 
> -needs new springs
> -rad has oil in coolant
> -head gasket is blown
> -wiring broken to heater fan
> -trunk and bonnet has filler and is blistering (car was painted-restored(?)
> 5 years ago
> -needs 5 new tires
> -brakes on right side are oil soaked
> -rocker panels (home made) were repaired recently with pop rivets - lots of
> brazing, resin and gaps
> -King pins are loose and need rebuild
> -battery needs clean and refit.
> Estimated cost of mechanics $3K not counting the paint and body work
> Owner asking $6K+ and claims it's worth 8.
> 
> Comments, opinions and advice is welcome, appreciated and required.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Victoria.
Suggest you keep looking around...this is definately not for you.

Rick

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