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Re: tips evaluating '69 MGB

To: Roger Wilt <rwilt1@columbus.rr.com>, mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: tips evaluating '69 MGB
From: Dan DiBiase <d_dibiase@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 06:28:14 -0700 (PDT)
Boy, sure doesn't sound like a $3,000 car to me......
  
  Dan D

Roger Wilt <rdwilt@pol.net> wrote:  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  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!
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