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21. [MGS] '70 MGB dash disassembly, instruments (score: 1)
Author: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 15:43:16 -0700 (PDT)
Hello Friends, I made some progress this weekend disassembling my MGB's dash in preparation for restoration. Here's the car with the dash removed http://www.aubard.us/MGB/dash01.jpg . On the left-han
/html/mgs/2007-05/msg00108.html (7,408 bytes)

22. [MGS] Gauge restoration, more pictures... (score: 1)
Author: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 17:42:41 -0700 (PDT)
Hello friends, Here are a couple more pictures from my ongoing MGB restoration. The first image is a composite before-and-after image of the oil pressure gauge before and after rebuilding. http://www
/html/mgs/2007-05/msg00121.html (6,894 bytes)

23. Re: [MGS] Gauge restoration, more pictures... (score: 1)
Author: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 05:37:16 -0700 (PDT)
Hello Paul, et al., Correct. Better safe... Still, the tests (and internal examination) reveal that Smiths used the same basic heated bi-metal strip in my circa 1970, rectangular shaped gauge as they
/html/mgs/2007-05/msg00123.html (8,084 bytes)

24. Re: [MGS] Gauge restoration, more pictures... (score: 1)
Author: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 05:45:48 -0700 (PDT)
Which, apart from the pure geek factor in me, is exactly why I tested these instruments. The PO reported that, "some of the gauges don't work." so I am now testing all components. (Remember, I got th
/html/mgs/2007-05/msg00124.html (7,012 bytes)

25. [MGS] Tiny little note with cool news... (score: 1)
Author: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 26 May 2007 09:24:46 -0700 (PDT)
Hello Friends, I've spent a lot of effort on my MGB, getting the interior rebuilt - now 10% complete, and getting the ignition and carbs rebuilt - now 100% complete. I am writing this morning to repo
/html/mgs/2007-05/msg00134.html (6,407 bytes)

26. [MGS] Progress on the MGB interior (score: 1)
Author: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 27 May 2007 17:29:54 -0700 (PDT)
Hello Friends, A little more progress today. Some here have asked for me to continue the restoration updates. Here's an installment. Just delete if this bores you. + Tested the entire electrical syst
/html/mgs/2007-05/msg00136.html (7,255 bytes)

27. [MGS] Dash refinishing (score: 1)
Author: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 28 May 2007 08:14:48 -0700 (PDT)
Hello Friends, It was VERY humid here(Houston, duh!)yesterday so painting was problematic (poor drying characteristic) but this morning it is a little drier - for a while. I took the opportunity to p
/html/mgs/2007-05/msg00139.html (6,916 bytes)

28. [MGS] Re: Dash refinishing (score: 1)
Author: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 05:51:02 -0700 (PDT)
In the picture linked above, the paint is still wet and glossy. It later cured nicely to a semi-flat finish. Once completely dry I installed the switch-gear, lamp and lighter. I used dabs of RTV on
/html/mgs/2007-05/msg00145.html (7,928 bytes)

29. [MGS] A few more console repairs (score: 1)
Author: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 17:04:28 -0700 (PDT)
Hello Friends, Tonight I installed the radio cage in my car's console. But first, I discovered that that the cage wouldn't fit! The opening was just a tiny bit ( 1mm ) too narrow. It seems that the o
/html/mgs/2007-05/msg00148.html (7,302 bytes)

30. [MGS] part needed for my MGB (score: 1)
Author: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 16:57:53 -0700 (PDT)
Hello Friends, I would like to buy a steering column surround for my 1970 MGB. I'm talking about the two-part plastic bit that goes around the steering column between the wheel and the dash. Please w
/html/mgs/2007-05/msg00152.html (6,149 bytes)

31. [MGS] console attachment method (score: 1)
Author: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 05:01:08 -0700 (PDT)
Hello Friends, Please tell me how the console/radio nestle is attached to the car in the '70 MGB. When I disassembled my car's dash, the console bit ( http://www.aubard.us/MGB/console_02.jpg ) was ju
/html/mgs/2007-05/msg00153.html (7,038 bytes)

32. Re: [MGS] console attachment method (score: 1)
Author: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 07:24:48 -0700 (PDT)
Hello Paul, I've attached may radios that way. Unfortunately, some PO has replaced the shaft-mounted radio and cut a DIN size opening. With those puppies, the radio cage does all the supporting. I ha
/html/mgs/2007-05/msg00156.html (8,034 bytes)

33. [MGS] A few more pictures, odds and ends (score: 1)
Author: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2007 22:19:45 -0700 (PDT)
Just some odds and ends as I continued to reassemble my car's interior. http://www.aubard.us/MGB/ and view the HPIM* series. regards, rick '70 MGB '79 308gtb
/html/mgs/2007-06/msg00000.html (5,634 bytes)

34. [MGS] Houston charity car show pictures... (score: 1)
Author: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2007 16:50:47 -0700 (PDT)
Hello Friends, Here in Houston we had a little car show to benefit the Houston Zoo. Here's how it started: http://www.aubard.us/Show/DSC00271.JPG http://www.aubard.us/Show/DSC00272.JPG http://www.aub
/html/mgs/2007-06/msg00002.html (6,962 bytes)

35. [MGS] More weekend progress / pictures (score: 1)
Author: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2007 15:11:06 -0700 (PDT)
Hello again Friends, I made a little more progress this weekend. The car show yesterday ate a lot of my garage time but it was for a good cause and I hadn't driven the Ferrari in too long. It was rea
/html/mgs/2007-06/msg00007.html (8,196 bytes)

36. [MGS] Turn signal indicators (score: 1)
Author: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2007 10:45:40 -0700 (PDT)
Hello Friends, The turn signal indicators on the dash of my '70 MGB won't come apart. Revision: I can't get them apart without risking damage. I can unscrew the bit on the back until the metal part b
/html/mgs/2007-06/msg00009.html (7,262 bytes)

37. [MGS] Reassembly begins (score: 1)
Author: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 17:29:27 -0700 (PDT)
Hello Gang, Here are a few pictures as reassembly of my MGB's interior begins. The first picture is just a general view: http://www.aubard.us/MGB/HPIM0616.JPG showing the dash, choke cable, heater co
/html/mgs/2007-06/msg00021.html (6,809 bytes)

38. [MGS] A little more dash reassembly and more (score: 1)
Author: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 18:42:56 -0700 (PDT)
Hello Friends, Yes, I got a little time this evening to put some more bits back in place. How can I find so much garage time, you ask? Did I mention that my wife is out of town? She'll be back Sunday
/html/mgs/2007-06/msg00028.html (8,278 bytes)

39. [Mgs] More interior pictures and the next challenge (score: 1)
Author: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 19:01:21 -0700 (PDT)
Hello Friends, I've taken a few more pictures. The first two are of the interior. I have installed the console and the sunvisors. Here are the interior pictures. http://www.aubard.us/MGB/HPIM0630.JPG
/html/mgs/2007-06/msg00050.html (7,692 bytes)

40. [Mgs] Solstice, (score: 1)
Author: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2007 09:53:38 -0700 (PDT)
Hello Gang, I have been considering selling/trading in my 10-year-old M-B SL500 daily driver in for an '08 Solstice GXP. You guys have any experience with this car? My Mercedes is fantastic and it is
/html/mgs/2007-06/msg00055.html (7,402 bytes)


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