- 41. Re: Engine Rebuilding in Lubbock TX (score: 1)
- Author: Pointparty@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2003 09:55:07 -0400
- I haave encountered the same "go to hell" attitude from some shops over the past 40 years (since I was a teenager with a 59 Sunbeam Rapier)That was a Hillman with 2 carbs. I've always had some MG or
- /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00614.html (8,170 bytes)
- 42. sorry I asked about what makes a classic (score: 1)
- Author: Pointparty@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2001 13:03:25 EDT
- As the originator of this thread I want to offer my sincere and humble apology to all of you who endured the responses, followups and unbelievably obscure and confusing diatribes. Thankfully I am spe
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00100.html (7,574 bytes)
- 43. how to get off list for a while (score: 1)
- Author: Pointparty@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 22:30:37 EDT
- I been traveling and don't check this mailbox regularly. Can someone or several of you tell me how I can get off the list. Please send very specific directions. Past efforts to get off list have fail
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00316.html (6,901 bytes)
- 44. Re: how to get off list for a while now *Thanks" (score: 1)
- Author: Pointparty@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 19:01:43 EDT
- thanks to all who responded to the question. I willl subscribe to the digestsince I can no longer read the mail here every day. Mel /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (If they are dupes, thi
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00400.html (6,476 bytes)
- 45. Re: Looking up MGB-GT Petigree (score: 1)
- Author: Pointparty@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 16:27:46 EDT
- Hans: If you have the VIN number, you might be able to trace it through "carfacts" or "carfax" Check with a used car dealer or chase around on the www. I understand this outfit keeps title and regist
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00847.html (7,250 bytes)
- 46. Re: B-wreck (score: 1)
- Author: Pointparty@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2001 21:57:40 EDT
- Rob: sorry about the wreck, hope no one was hurt. With ref to the repair costs, you have every right to be "made whole" You might ask your insurance agent for advice. You can sure refuse the offer yo
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00941.html (6,749 bytes)
- 47. Re: Question about car covers (now possible domestic issue) (score: 1)
- Author: Pointparty@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 22:20:11 EDT
- Great Question, we just moved from inland to the beach near Charleston, SC. We had a 3 car garage, now a two car garage at beach house. Please recommend a cover or material type that will best protec
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00568.html (7,321 bytes)
- 48. Re: Question about car covers (now possible domestic issue) (score: 1)
- Author: Pointparty@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 17 May 2001 16:06:43 EDT
- << Are you telling me that a minivan goes into the garage while the B stays outside under a cover? >> yes that is soon to be the case unless my big car stays out. In our neighborhood there are deed r
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00598.html (7,678 bytes)
- 49. Re: MGBGT hot (not) (score: 1)
- Author: Pointparty@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 23 May 2001 14:20:46 EDT
- << , but it is quite warm driving a GT even with these New England summers >> I am a Southerner by birth and an MGB/GT owner by the grace of God. I drive my GT regularly here in the Charleston, SC ar
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00805.html (7,605 bytes)
- 50. what makes a car a "Classic?" (score: 1)
- Author: Pointparty@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 16:54:17 EDT
- Been reading here about what you all drive and consider classic cars. I have owned and now regularly drive the same 71 MGB/GT for 20 years. It's a pleasant dependable car that now gets waves and turn
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg01104.html (6,860 bytes)
- 51. HELP, odometer freaked out at 100K (score: 1)
- Author: Pointparty@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2001 22:45:17 EDT
- Just turned 100,000 miles on our 71 MGB GT. At the change from 99,999 the odometer quit working. Now the "window" shows parts of all the 9's and parts of the 0's. The trip odometer quit also. I fiddl
- /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00048.html (7,727 bytes)
- 52. Was HELP, odometer freaked out at 100K, now THANKS! (score: 1)
- Author: Pointparty@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 17:20:37 EDT
- Thanks to all who responded with advice, suggestions and experiences. I am happy to report the odometer which had stopped at the magic mark of 100,000 is working fine again. I did not do anything to
- /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00092.html (7,104 bytes)
- 53. Re: Proper MG (score: 1)
- Author: Pointparty@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 11:07:49 EDT
- I have used Proper MG in Mass. several times. Their prices have been good, service is ok and the phone reps I spoke with were helpful. If the guy I got on the phone could not help me, he got someone
- /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00549.html (6,960 bytes)
- 54. Charleston, SC...MGB int. (score: 1)
- Author: Pointparty@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 09:55:55 EST
- Greetings list; We are in process of moving to Charleston SC area (Isle of Palms) next week. 1. Is there an MG club or group in the area? 2. What is/are the names(s) and locations of good, independen
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00325.html (6,333 bytes)
- 55. Re: new masters/sugg (score: 1)
- Author: Pointparty@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 19:49:59 EST
- I recently had clutch failure on my 71B GT . I replaced both slave and master since based on past experience and the advice of pros, if one is bad, the other is getting ready to die. The slave cyl wa
- /html/mgs/2001-01/msg00013.html (7,179 bytes)
- 56. Re: Reliability of British Vehicles (score: 1)
- Author: Pointparty@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 09:57:13 EDT
- Erich: We have among others, a 71 MGB GT which is very reliable as a semi regular driver and a 91 Jeep Cherokee with the I-6 4.0 engine which 18 year old sone now drives. He experienced the same prob
- /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00045.html (7,885 bytes)
- 57. castle rail repair/replacement advice (score: 1)
- Author: Pointparty@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2000 11:30:17 EDT
- My 71 GT has developed slight rusted through spots on both these lower side members or what are correctly called castle rails by the MG wizzard we use. The damage is modest, less than 5% visible but
- /html/mgs/2000-10/msg01048.html (7,717 bytes)
- 58. Fwd: castle rail repair/replacement advice (score: 1)
- Author: Pointparty@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 20:41:59 EDT
- This is a similar inquiry to the one appearing recently about the rocker panels, I think, but I need some advise and help and reassurance. My 71 GT has developed slight rusted through spots on both
- /html/mgs/2000-10/msg01187.html (10,386 bytes)
- 59. Re: castle rail repair/replacement advice (score: 1)
- Author: Pointparty@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 21:05:35 EDT
- Bill: Thanks for the link. lots of information, however, I still don't think i have a good understanding of the amount of labor involved or the skill level required. How would the GT differ from the
- /html/mgs/2000-10/msg01230.html (7,055 bytes)
- 60. Re: another BGT bites the dust (score: 1)
- Author: Pointparty@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 13:13:18 EDT
- Ironically, I have a 71 GT which was hit from behind around 10 years ago. The damage was over $4 Grand to repair. After hassle, the insurance co. wrote me a check for the total repairs, a generous on
- /html/mgs/2000-10/msg01251.html (7,256 bytes)
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