Hello folks,
I'm new to this group and in the past week have really enjoyed reading all
the useful information that gets posted here. I have a 61 +4 2 seat roadster
that I restored 15 years ago and in the process of going through it a second
time. This car is a driver and has been nothing but fun. The engine is
really tired though and I've just pulled it for a rebuild. My first
question: what color was the block/head painted as stock? I'm guessing
black, but mine is an ugly blue. Back when I did this car (in the San Diego
area) I didn't know any mog people and I guessed on a lot of issues. I even
found a +8 in the junk yard that I scavenged a lot of parts from. Wish I'd
bought that car....anyway I was able to find parts in attics, junk yards,
and old british car dealerships. I think I spent $2500 making a real nice
stock machine. Over the years I sold off most of the extra parts, but I
still have 2 pair of side curtains that came off of 2 seat roadsters/ pre
sliding windows. I think vintage 56 to 60 or so. One set is complete with
canvas/windows in place with all the little chrome retaining strips. The
other pair is just the frames. I'd like to see them go to a good home and
onto cars if possible. So, I'd like to trade for something I could use. I
never had an intake filter assembly, just SU carbs..bare, so that would be
cool, aluminum valve cover, some unique enameled mog related badges for the
front bumper, or if someone REALLY would use 'em .... just the shipping $$$.
Anybody bought piston and liners from British Parts NW(ala hemmings) in
Oregon? They are quite a bit less than vic brit and TRF here in the US.
David Stillinger
dstillinger@qualcomm.com
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