- 21. Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? (score: 1)
- Author: Wildbil923@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 10 Oct 1998 00:15:01 EDT
- The 1960 MGA in my garage was bought by my dad in September of 1959. I went with him to Glendale, CA to pick it up. Bill Wilkman 1960 MGA 1960 AH Sprite 1961 AH 3000 BT7
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00488.html (8,565 bytes)
- 22. Re: Classic Motorbooks (score: 1)
- Author: Wildbil923@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 21:12:12 EDT
- ISBN numbers for their books probably because they're smart. I hope folks will use Classic Motorbooks. They support our hobby. I would hate to see them go the way of hardware and autoparts stores.<<
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01107.html (6,988 bytes)
- 23. A Suggestion About Posting (score: 1)
- Author: Wildbil923@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 27 Sep 1998 08:06:37 EDT
- Some of us infected with the LBC bug are members of more than one LBC list. As a member of the Healeys, MG, and Morgan lists, I get lots of mail. It would be helpful for the multi-marque among us if
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01434.html (7,022 bytes)
- 24. MGA Rear Hub Bolt (score: 1)
- Author: Wildbil923@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 1 Aug 1998 14:25:35 EDT
- A hint to listers who might need to tackle the removal of an MGA's rear hubs. Listers might recall I posted a query as to the size of the rear hub nut. It is a wierd size and one lister mentioned tha
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00005.html (8,139 bytes)
- 25. Another MGA Rear Axle/Hub Question (score: 1)
- Author: Wildbil923@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 21:21:26 EDT
- In removing the rear hubs on my MGA, I found that the left rear hub was very loose on the machined surface of the axle tube housing. Apparently the nut securing the hub had never been tightened corre
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00180.html (8,337 bytes)
- 26. Re: Rechrome or Repro? (score: 1)
- Author: Wildbil923@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 8 Aug 1998 23:25:01 EDT
- In general, I believe it is best to rechrome original parts. Even Moss agrees with this, as I queried them as to whether I should rechrome my original Healey stuff or buy repro. The Moss sales rep I
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00436.html (6,730 bytes)
- 27. MGA Rear Hub Retaining Nut Size (score: 1)
- Author: Wildbil923@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 16:05:12 EDT
- Fellow Listers: I've taken on the task of replacing the rear seals on my 1960 MGA (equipped with wire wheels.) I am at the point of removing the hub retaining nut and find that a 2" socket is too lar
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01029.html (6,956 bytes)
- 28. Re: 1622 engine worth saving? (score: 1)
- Author: Wildbil923@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 21:17:06 EDT
- If the block's not cracked or otherwise significantly damaged, by all means it should be rebuilt. Afterall, they ain't makin any more of these! Bill Wilkman 1960 MGA 1961 AH 3000 BT7 1960 AH Sprite
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01049.html (6,458 bytes)
- 29. Re: Request for the listers (score: 1)
- Author: Wildbil923@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 09:31:35 EDT
- I agree. The subject lines are often not descriptive enough. It would help if listers would take the time to note the make and model of car plus the nature of the question in the subject line. Bill
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01071.html (6,849 bytes)
- 30. Re: Colored tops early MGBs (grey) (score: 1)
- Author: Wildbil923@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 24 Jul 1998 20:49:29 EDT
- My 1960 MGA, which has been in the family since new, came with a grey top. Most replacements were black, although I remember my dad had a white top fitted once...very sharp! Bill Wilkman 1960 MGA 19
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01326.html (6,660 bytes)
- 31. Re: MG Research (score: 1)
- Author: Wildbil923@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 17:10:36 EDT
- Personally, I think flames should be kept off the list. It is possible to respond one-to-one. Bill Wilkman
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01374.html (7,077 bytes)
- 32. Re: Why do Miata's have their tops up? (score: 1)
- Author: Wildbil923@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 26 Jul 1998 11:52:10 EDT
- When I drive my Miata, the top is usually down. But I do not care what other Miata owners do with their tops. When I drive my LBC's the tops are always down, as much because I like it that way as be
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01415.html (9,130 bytes)
- 33. Re: Preserving NOS Parts (score: 1)
- Author: Wildbil923@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 1 Aug 1998 00:04:20 EDT
- Can't offer any suggestions regarding rubber parts, but I have a high opinion of Mother's chrome polish. Goes on silky smooth and leaves a slick wax-like finish. Does not seem to contain any abrasiv
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01682.html (6,671 bytes)
- 34. Re: Just got my new MGA!!!!! (score: 1)
- Author: Wildbil923@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 5 Jun 1998 21:00:41 EDT
- Congratulations on your purchase. I've had an MGA in the family since new. Great cars, very well built and fun to drive. I use a lead additive and 104+ Octane Boost in the gas. The car tends to run-
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00381.html (6,801 bytes)
- 35. Re: miata recall defective tops (score: 1)
- Author: Wildbil923@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 13 Jun 1998 02:36:55 EDT
- Please, let's not start another Miata thread, for goodness sakes. We've beaten that poor horse to a pulp! Miata owners are no different that the LBC owners of the past. Nice people who simply want a
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00923.html (7,488 bytes)
- 36. Re: Did you ever wonder where your MGs went? (score: 1)
- Author: Wildbil923@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 13 Jun 1998 08:19:03 EDT
- You are quite right. Back in the 1980's at a british car show, a gent was approaching everyone at the show asking if they wanted to sell their LBC. He would offer cash to any willing taker. He told
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00936.html (7,753 bytes)
- 37. Re: Swarm ! (score: 1)
- Author: Wildbil923@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 23:36:23 EDT
- Yes, indeed. There is room for all of us if we just get out of our narrow perspectives. Bill Wilkman 1960 MGA 1961 AH 3000 BT7 1960 MGA 1959 Morgan Plus Four 1990 Miata
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01205.html (7,257 bytes)
- 38. Re: SU dieseling (score: 1)
- Author: Wildbil923@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 03:04:58 EDT
- In the case of my MGA, I believe it's a combination of gas with too low an octane rating and an engine with carbon deposits that glow red hot after a drive. When I add octane booster to the gasoline
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01383.html (6,638 bytes)
- 39. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1)
- Author: Wildbil923 <Wildbil923@aol.com>
- Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 22:29:05 EDT
- I guess I need to jump in here. I own a Healey, MGA, and a Sprite. And I love them all. I also own a 1990 Miata. The Miata's a great sports car in my estimation. The MGB's a great car too, if my memo
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00302.html (8,944 bytes)
- 40. Re: Nostalgic Design (score: 1)
- Author: Wildbil923 <Wildbil923@aol.com>
- Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 23:05:08 EDT
- I'm amazed this thread is still going! I own an MGA, Austin Healey 3000, Austin Healey Sprite and a Morgan. In the past, I've owned two other Morgans. When the Miata came out, I knew instantly that i
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01018.html (7,685 bytes)
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