Hi Rick,
Sorry, can't answer any of your questions (at least not with confidence) but
glad to know there are some Houston people on the list. I have a '59 A that is
a major project car and I am in the process of moving it to my new house (read
this as boxing up the parts and moving it piece by piece) but I am learning a
lot. Just wish I could figure out how to harness a few of these mosquitos we
have down here and have them air lift the car to the new place. (They are HUGE
in Texas....). Anyway have fun and I will keep my eyes out for you. (Currently
in Westheimer - Beltway 8 area).
Bobby
'98 Jeep TJ
'59 MGA
"Pleczko, Rick" wrote:
> ... on how best to feed & change diapers on a '57 A. :)
>
> Hi all,
>
> I have been lurking on the list for a couple of months while trying to find
> an MGA. Well, after looking at many cars around the US (much schlock, many
> overpriced, and some really good ones whose owners had second thoughts about
> selling them - wise people) I am now the proud owner of a '57 A in good
> basic condition - purchased from a list member. I drove it home last night
> and the grin is still stuck on my face.
>
> As I am returning to the world of MGA's after a 2 decade gap I have a couple
> of questions that I would appreciate help on:
>
> 1) the wing beading has been painted over - is the process of installing new
> beading easy or hard, or can the paint be safely removed from the beading?
>
> 2) the front end 'porpoises' - I suspect the dampers - how can I check them
> while they are still on the car?
>
> 3) the wheel shakes between 60-65 mph - any suggestions?
>
> 4) the car sits lower on the right (passenger) side - about 1.5 inches -
> would this be the springs sagging?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Cheers, Rick
>
> Rick Pleczko
> Vice President, Product Management
> Mission Critical Software
> (713) 548-1785
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