Funny thing, These questions and answers have been tossed around on the
list so often, and that's why I decided to write the article on "Buying an
MGB". After my shopping experience, It seemed that the Q&A is so universal
and wide-spread, but the answers aren't too easily found in one place on the
net. Sure, the list is great for this, and Porter's book answers it all, but
I figured, "why put it on the 'Net for free?". My goal is not to replace
Porter's book or anything else, but to provide links and phone #s to "The
Way" for all us newbies.
I'm open to any suggestions for those who would like to help me. I can send
what I have so far to anyone who would like to provide input. I'm VERY open
to criticism, and don't pretend to have all the answers!
One thing I DO need: photos of said "doomed" (rusty) sills and fenders,
sagging frames, etc.!
TIA
Dan
-----Original Message-----
From: miker15@juno.com <miker15@juno.com>
To: Dimitri.Kluyskens@rug.ac.be <Dimitri.Kluyskens@rug.ac.be>
Cc: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, March 01, 1998 12:42 PM
Subject: Re: Buying MGB
>
>On Sun, 01 Mar 1998 17:06:00 +0200 Dimitri Kluyskens
><Dimitri.Kluyskens@rug.ac.be> writes:
>>Hi
>>
>>
>>I'm just new in this group, never had any experience with any list. I
>>
>>just got the address while surfing on the net. I'm about to buy a
>>MGB,
>>but I just needed some info about it, like what to look for when
>>buying
>>one (problem parts, .....) and a good manual for repairing. Also what
>>
>>to pay to get a good one (average prices....)
>>
>>Thanx
>>
>>Dimitri
>>
>>P.S. What about the MGA and MGC, aren't they cooler than the MGB?
>>
>Welcome Dimitri - youre in the right place.....
>>From your address my guess is that you are in Belgium in which case one
>of our
>European Buddies will be the most help to you about your local market -
>there are several contributors from Holland and Germany as well as a lot
>from the UK.
>What to look for is however universal! - the most important problem an
>MGB has is RUST - of course anything can be fixed - at a price but - look
>for as rust free a car as you can find/afford.
>At this stage in your search - i.e.early - the most important book for
>you to buy is
>"MGB guide to purchase and restoration" by Lindsey Porter - it lists
>every problem you are likely to encounter plus tells you how to fix most
>of them - one warning, Porter tends to over emphasise the seriousness of
>certain elements - for example, if the seats and interior are worn out -
>this is not a major item.....rust rust and rust are what you have to
>beware of!
>You will need a service manual when you finally get the car Bentley or
>Haynes or both but that isnt as important as the Porter book right now.
>Check if there is an MG club near you (there probably is) you can access
>lists of clubs, cars for sale, parts etc through the wbsite which you can
>find through searching "mgcars" (sorry dont have the URL handy.)
>Sure MGAs are cool as are Cs but there are more Bs available and they
>tend to be cheaper to restore and run - its all a matter of choice
>Keep us posted of what you do and feel free toask questions - you will
>learn a lot in this forum - and not just about MGs - you'll see what i
>mean after a few days!!
>BTW - do you have a cat? like Frank Zappa or drink beer?- if you do you
>are also in the right place!!
>
>mike robson
>69 roadster
>70 BGT
>72 roadster
>
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