I couldn't stop grinning, and had to share this with the list, just as it
was received. Once we get past the language barrier this is a heart
warming story about Keeping It On The Road. I just added this to my Grapes
of Wrath repairs web page.
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From: "demis aguilar" <demis02@hotmail.com>
To: barneymg@mgaguru.com
Subject: I have an MGA. I want to join to your Club
Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 22:20:44 +0000
Hello, my name is Demis I live in Havana, Cuba. I am 22 years old and I am
owner of a MG MGA '58 and I have read much of the information that you have
put in their web site. That has helped me a lot with some problems that I
have had. I Wanted to know that possibilities have to join to their Club.
Please I request I apologize but my English is not perfect. Awaiting your
reply. Demis
[continuation]
From: "demis aguilar" <demis02@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2002 22:09:27 +0000
hello. thank you for the explanation. Pardon if I ask many questions but it
is that I have the car very recently. I buy it for $8000 and this under
very good conditions except for the engine that I had to repair it. It is
a 1500 and I adapted him pistons at 76.40mm (LADA) for not having the
originals. Now recently repaired it throws away me it oils between the
engine and the gearbox. We will see for where it really throws away it. I
believe that if I have to take out the engine again I will commit suicide.
for everything the rest I am very delighted with the MG. I should say that
the crankshaft was left and I almost have to take out it "of under the
earth" but the luck accompanies and thanks to god I found it. Here in
Havana there is several MGAs but I believe that the most original is mine.
the whole mechanics is original. the carburetor is a weber 40DCOE32. tell
me that you believe of all this and tell me in that price this valued in
their country my car. thank you for the whole support that you have
offered me. thank you. Demis
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There was a longer exhange of information, as auto parts are very hard to
find in Cuba. This young soul is well on his way to driving his very
admirable MGA, and I suspect he will cherish it as much as anyone in the world.
Happy New Year's Eve to all,
Barney Gaylord
1958 MGA with an attitude
http://MGAguru.com
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