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21. Re: Fuel Prices (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 18:10:30 -0600; Charlie, Charlie, .....Charlie! In this age of honest politicians, truth in advertising, and mom/apple pie? What in the world would ever make you think of that?? -- Larry Dickstein Lone Jack, MO Pop.; /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01037.html (7,113 bytes)
22. Re: V8/MGF Importing (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 20:00:48 -0600; Fudging on the insurance is a bit risky. In the event you had a claim on a "gray market" car you could be in for a real problem. In my opinion (and it's strictly MY opinion) insurance companies go ou; /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01105.html (8,507 bytes)
23. Re: Roll bars (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 22:22:09 -0600; Yep, Masten Gregory was the one. His career in the big time ran from the late 50's to the mid 60's as I recall. He was born in Kansas City, MO., and was one of the local heroes. Odd place for a great; /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01715.html (7,589 bytes)
24. Re: Don't be a Radio DPO! (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2000 21:57:42 -0600; Thanks! I thought I was losing what was left of my mind, too. You don't suppose might be sniffing the brake fluid or something, do you? -- Larry Dickstein Lone Jack, MO; /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00175.html (7,981 bytes)
25. Re: Oh My Gawd (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2000 22:20:05 -0600; Your money and your car? Have at it! You might get some differing opinions, however. Carroll Shelby did a minor engine swap and he became famous and most think he was a hero. MG did it and I think th; /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00177.html (8,180 bytes)
26. Re: Brakes and interior kits (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Fri, 07 Jan 2000 13:15:51 -0600; I've had the best luck w/ your garden variety auto parts stores. The "O'Reilly" outfit, based in Springfield, MO, sell one w/ a lifetime warranty for about $60, as I recall. Most of the run of the mi; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00319.html (8,270 bytes)
27. Re: Exhaust leak (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2000 09:37:14 -0600; Neil Cotty wrote: I have a very annoying exhaust leak that I'm finding impossible to track If you are sure that the exhaust system is not leaking then my guess would be that, at speed or high rpm, th; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00354.html (8,062 bytes)
28. Re: FW: Speeding in the UK (ABS) (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 17:15:01 -0600; Not completely true, Steve. What normally happens when the brakes of a non-ABS vehicle lock is that the rear wheels lock first and the vehicle tends to swap ends-dry pavement or ice-it doesn't matter; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00683.html (8,849 bytes)
29. Re: Muffling Air Compressor (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2000 08:49:12 -0600; Assuming you have a concrete foundation, yes, it will be loud! You might make sure that it is secured well to the floor. If it is loose it will make even more noise. You are on the right track. The b; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00818.html (8,112 bytes)
30. Re: Consumer Reports was Re: Corvairs and Ralph Nader (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 07:40:57 -0600; Usually, most vehicles will break traction and slide along before they will roll on level pavement. The exceptions are high vehicles, as in 18 wheelers, or any other vehicle w/ a high center of gravi; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01225.html (9,983 bytes)
31. Re: "Unsafe at any speed" (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 07:57:12 -0600; Yep, they were in a few of them but darned few of them. The '61 models offered a 155 hp thing w/ either an automatic or manual transmission w/ a 2 barrel carb. The '62 models jumped up to a 185 hp en; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01227.html (8,960 bytes)
32. Re: '71 B, still no start (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 09:09:03 -0600; Back in the old recip helicopter days, the A&P guys showed me that very thing. They had some sort of tester that put air pressure on the plugs (much like compression in the cylinders) and tested them; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01234.html (8,777 bytes)
33. Tonneau covers for sale (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 19:26:42 -0600; I have two MG B OEM tonneau covers for sale. They are black, of course, w/ the logo on the cotton liner inside. They are for the '68 through '76 models w/ the headrest pockets. One is absolutely perf; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01403.html (6,647 bytes)
34. Re: Right angle speedometer drive on o/d gearbox (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Thu, 02 Dec 1999 08:32:40 -0600; The PO was probably tired of replacing the angle drives. If you route the cable carefully, there is more than enough of it to run from the transmission to the speedometer. Make sure you have the OD c; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00087.html (7,468 bytes)
35. Re: MGB Bumpers (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Fri, 03 Dec 1999 20:42:01 -0600; I've found over the years that having a bumper rechromed (regardless of the damage to it) by a reputable shop makes for a more economical deal. When you get it back from the chrome shop it is a good; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00188.html (7,865 bytes)
36. Re: WTB: Wood wheel and dash for MGA (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 09:02:58 -0600; hey, hey, hey!! Watch it, Bill. -- Larry Dickstein Lone Jack, MO; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00572.html (6,934 bytes)
37. Re: MG Midget Bumper Replacement (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Fri, 17 Dec 1999 07:29:11 -0600; The short answer is no. The CB model bumpers were more ornamental than anything else and were attached only strongly enough to hold them in place. The RB model bumpers were energy absorbing and are m; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00755.html (6,954 bytes)
38. Re: To Re Chrome, or not to Re Chrome. (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Fri, 17 Dec 1999 07:34:51 -0600; "Feldman, Jack (Jack)" wrote: I seem to remember that the wisdom Take the old ones to a reputable bumper shop and get their price. While you are there you can take a look at the way real chrome (and; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00757.html (7,538 bytes)
39. Re: Paint Restoration (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1999 08:00:52 -0600; Well, Nick, what's happened is that your paint finally dried out. The purpose of waxes, of course, is to keep that from happening. Once the paint has reached the stage where it will buff out and then; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg01143.html (8,364 bytes)
40. Re: Roadster Factory follow up, (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 08:32:08 -0600; If it is not too late, try your credit card company to dispute the charge. By "too late" I mean that there is some sort of time limit for disputing these things and you may already be past it. Like o; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg01283.html (7,950 bytes)

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