- 1. RE: Petrol (or should that be gas?) (score: 1)
- Author: user <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
- Date: Fri, 16 Jan 1998 15:08:04 -0500
- You can modify your valves or buy a lead substitute. Two substitutes I know of are: STP Lead Substitute (ST-2408A), 236ml for around $2 US. Distributed by = First Brands Corporation, PO OX 1911, Dan
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01159.html (9,158 bytes)
- 2. RE: Mobil Posters (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Murphy <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
- Date: Sat, 24 Jan 1998 10:36:04 -0500
- I made my request on the 16th and got the same poster yesterday! Mike Murphy '78 B - hers '66 midget - mine - in restoration too long! I contacted Mobil about a week and a half ago. Today a big box w
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01805.html (8,168 bytes)
- 3. RE: The Avengers (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Murphy <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
- Date: Sat, 24 Jan 1998 10:39:36 -0500
- I was able to pick up about 5 tapes from a Suncoast video store about a = year ago. They have since told me that they are not being issued. = However, they said the same thing about Monty Python this
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01806.html (8,381 bytes)
- 4. Carroll Shelby & MG (score: 1)
- Author: user <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
- Date: Sun, 28 Dec 1997 21:15:40 -0500
- I was just reading an article on the new Shelby Series 1 car and it = mentions that in 1952 Carroll Shelby piloted an MG-TC in his first road = race. He won the LeMans in 1959 with an Aston Martin DB
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01866.html (6,872 bytes)
- 5. RE: "A Taste of Britian" PA MG show (score: 1)
- Author: Mike <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 22:02:17 -0400
- As of tonight, Friday, I plan to be at the show. However, due to family = committments my weekend plans have been changing at the last minute. Hope to see you there. Mike Murphy '78 B '66 Midget in r
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01422.html (8,346 bytes)
- 6. RE: (mg) Frank Zappa trivia (score: 1)
- Author: Mike <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
- Date: Thu, 28 Aug 1997 22:05:08 -0400
- The printed words inside my "vinyl" album says "Frank Zappa and the mothers". Guess that really dates me! Mike '78 B '66 midget in restoration -- From: Carol[SMTP:car@texas.net] Sent: Thursday, Augus
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01937.html (9,624 bytes)
- 7. 78 B hesitation (score: 1)
- Author: Mike <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
- Date: Wed, 9 Jul 1997 20:22:58 -0400
- While enjoying the open top driving this summer, our B has started to = hesitate when under 2000 RPM. Over 2000 rpm, in any gear, I don't feel = any hesitation. =20 We have put in new points, plugs a
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00615.html (6,568 bytes)
- 8. SU Carbs (score: 1)
- Author: Mike <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 18:36:27 -0400
- I found two free SU carbs, linkages, inlet manifold, etc.. However I am unable to determine if I can use them on my '78 B. The only markings I can find are as follows: AUC 8114 on the cap & damper AU
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01261.html (6,635 bytes)
- 9. RE: MG Dry Fun (score: 1)
- Author: Mike <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
- Date: Mon, 16 Jun 1997 20:53:24 -0400
- How about RainX on the inside of the windshield? It should allow the drops to slide off?? Mike Murphy '78 B hers '66 Midget in restoration I did this just the other day, on the way to work. I could s
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00745.html (7,709 bytes)
- 10. RE: another Midget mystery part (score: 1)
- Author: Mike <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
- Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 21:07:39 -0400
- On my 66 those tabs are to fasten the tonneau behind the seats when driving. Mike Murphy '78 B - Hers '66 Midget in restoration When someone recently asked and got an answer to the plastic tee in the
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00251.html (8,172 bytes)
- 11. RE: Violated! (score: 1)
- Author: Mike <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
- Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 11:01:01 -0400
- Here in PA they solved that problem several years ago by removing the = requirement in the law that you had to keep right except to pass. Guess = they figured it wasn't worth bucking a trend. Mike Mu
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00208.html (11,406 bytes)
- 12. Potential 71 B (score: 1)
- Author: Mike <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
- Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 21:23:16 -0400
- Tomorrow I will be taking a look at a 71 B. The description of the car = I got over the phone is=20 "primer red",=20 minimal rust,=20 new floor pans,=20 bad interior,=20 no tonneau,=20 hardtop,=20 so
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00519.html (6,941 bytes)
- 13. '71 B for sale in PA (score: 1)
- Author: Mike <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
- Date: Sat, 12 Apr 1997 18:24:08 -0400
- I went today to see the 71B with Overdrive and "minimal rust". Not what = I expected. The car has been garaged since 1990. There is absolutely no interior. = Both seats will need total overhaul. The
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00554.html (8,122 bytes)
- 14. MGB trunk latch (score: 1)
- Author: Mike <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
- Date: Sat, 19 Apr 1997 12:43:39 -0400
- I have a problem. When I went out to open my trunk today it would not! = Several locksmiths tell me it is not the lock but the latch is not = completely disengaging. I think I need to cut a hole in t
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00896.html (6,648 bytes)
- 15. RE: MGB trunk latch (score: 1)
- Author: Mike <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
- Date: Sun, 20 Apr 1997 19:42:12 -0400
- Thanks to all who offered great advice. The latch was straight and I = couldn't get it open. Rather than drill the tumbler I drilled two holes = in the bulkhead and loosened the bolts. I figured that
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00943.html (8,245 bytes)
- 16. RE: Old fart? (score: 1)
- Author: Mike <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
- Date: Sun, 27 Apr 1997 16:12:18 -0400
- Gee, when I hit 40 I didn't find climbing in a problem (maybe it's = because I only drive with the hood down). But I agree that when I = climbed out the car seemed so much smaller than earlier! Mike
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01382.html (8,533 bytes)
- 17. Re: Chicago Tribune article on John Twist (score: 1)
- Author: Mike <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
- Date: Sun, 27 Apr 1997 16:52:37 -0400
- http://www.chicago.tribune.com/autos/news/news.htm Mike Murphy
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01383.html (6,702 bytes)
- 18. RE: Burned Again (score: 1)
- Author: Mike <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
- Date: Sun, 2 Mar 1997 17:36:33 -0500
- I don't know. I understand Chambersburg is another country! The only reason Lebanon made the list is because I live there!.=20 I hope you were out in your MG today enjoying the nice weather. I was! M
- /html/mgs/1997-03/msg00044.html (7,082 bytes)
- 19. RE: Burned Again (score: 1)
- Author: Mike <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
- Date: Sun, 2 Mar 1997 19:36:42 -0500
- My son who is attending school in Mont Alto disagrees with you = statement. He believes it's only God's country if he is a "hick". Of = course the usual disclaimers apply because it is his opinion. (
- /html/mgs/1997-03/msg00046.html (8,153 bytes)
- 20. RE: And That's How It All Started (score: 1)
- Author: Mike <mikemurphy@iw1.net>
- Date: Sun, 9 Mar 1997 17:15:37 -0500
- I wish you had made that offer about 3 years ago. I had to buy mine a B. Mike '66 Midget '78 B << Nice .. Touching story. However, more detail regarding how you got your wife to buy into the LBC thin
- /html/mgs/1997-03/msg00365.html (7,445 bytes)
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