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Re: Good Machine Shop in SF Bay Area (familiar w/MG's)

To: David Lively <dlively@wheel.dcn.davis.ca.us>
Subject: Re: Good Machine Shop in SF Bay Area (familiar w/MG's)
From: 007 <jmel@netcom.com>
Date: Tue, 28 May 1996 16:34:11 -0700 (PDT)


On Tue, 28 May 1996, David Lively wrote:

> >Anyway, I am looking for a good machine shop in the East Bay (across from
> >San Francisco)... I live in El Sobrante....  Any suggestions?????
> 
> >
> >Jim & Marilynne Mellander (newlyweds)
> >jmel@netcom.com
> 
> Dear Jim & Marilynne:
> 
> Congratulations on your marriage.  Life is much much more rewarding when
> shared together.
> 
> You might try "California Street Machine" in Suisun.  The owner, Lance, is
> my brother's best friend and they did lots of specialty work on my
> brother's MGA Twin Cam.  A stock MGB engine would be a piece of cake:
> Installing a Moss 2-litre kit would let your B keep up with the traffic on
> I-80.  PS:  While the engine is out you might want to consider updating the
> transmission too.  I am extremely happy with my 280ZX 5 speed mated to an
> MGB 1900cc (overbored) 5-main engine in my MG ZB Magnette.  If you are
> interested I can send you more information on that conversion, too.
> 
> David Lively
> MG ZB Magnette - for winter
> MGA Mk II Roadster - for summer
> Trek bicycle - for commuting and everyday trips
> 
> David Lively
> Be a Smart Traveler <www.smart-traveler.com>
> 
> 
> 
Dave:

Talked to Lance this afternoon - seems like a very knowledgeable person, 
prices seem reasonable too.  I would like more info on the 280ZX 5 speed 
conversion.

Jim & Marilynne


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