there are no good surprises . .
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger Wilt" <rdwilt@pol.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>; "Dan DiBiase" <d_dibiase@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 9:35 PM
Subject: Re: tips evaluating '69 MGB
> Outstanding article.
> I did go look at the car. The owner said it ran just a few months ago but
we
> couldn't get it started. Turned over easily. Had headligth but no turn
> signals. The only serious rust I saw was under the driver floor board.
Sills
> seemed solid. All the rubber is shot. It has a relatively new black vinyl
> top, fuel pump, steering wheel, and alternator. Overall it looks like it
has
> been kept it the garage as advertised but not very well maintained. Wire
> wheels, 76,000 miles and no clutch tension I could feel. I didn't have the
> correct plug adapter for compression testing. Not sure when last brake
> maintenace done. Am going to sleep on it. Found Porters book on the net
and
> is on order.
> Will keep you posted!
> Roger
> '51 TD
> ???'69 MGB
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dan DiBiase
> To: Roger Wilt
> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 2:18 PM
> Subject: Re: tips evaluating '69 MGB
>
>
> Roger Wilt <rdwilt@pol.net> wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
> I will be evaluating a '69 MGB in the next 2 days to see if I want to add
it
> to my stable. A friend at church knew I liked them and saw it in his
> friend's father garage. He said it looked in good shape but is wasn't
> running for who knows how long. He said he thought it could be purchased
for
> $3000. Any specifics? I'm taking my compression tester and a battery.
>
> Roger, buying Porter's book as suggested is a good idea, but if you want
so
> quick info on buying an MGB, check here for several references -
>
> .
>
>
>
>
> Dan D
> The Garden State
> '76 MGB Tourer - Driver - "On the Road Again....!"
> '65 MGB Tourer Project - Yep, still is....
> '04 Audi A4 1.8T q MT-6 - quattro, baby!
> NAMGBR #5-2328
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