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81. Re: Vapor Lock/clothespins (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 09:23:22 -0500; --Thanks, Charley!! I was beginning to think I had dreamed the clothes pin deal instead of using them. I'm certainly in OF territory myself so those types of things can happen. It seems to me, howeve; /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00989.html (7,556 bytes)
82. Re: '58 MGA Worth - Need Help! (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 08:24:42 -0500; KevinThis is a tough one!! If I understand you correctly, the car will need to have everything done but everything is there? If the car is assembled then it is far easier to make sure everything is t; /html/mgs/1999-05/msg01214.html (9,108 bytes)
83. OEM hardtop? (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Sat, 03 Apr 1999 08:46:08 -0600; Last year, sometime/somewhere, I acquired a hard top for an MG B. It was purported to be a "works" or original equipment top and does look like one. It is 2-piece fiberglass construction w/ what appe; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00149.html (7,195 bytes)
84. Re: OEM hardtop? (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Sun, 04 Apr 1999 18:28:58 -0500; Well, Larry, it looks like the real thing. I had what's-his-name's book and turned right to page 111 and there it was. I am less than impressed w/ the aluminum storm window look but it will do fine.; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00217.html (8,126 bytes)
85. Re: Spot weld removers (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 18:21:01 -0500; Well, Kevin, I tried all the popular tricks, including the one from Eastwood which worked better than the others. None of them worked as well as a hardened 1/4" drill bit. You have to be careful wher; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00771.html (7,105 bytes)
86. Re: lacquer or enamel and why? (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 09:14:11 -0500; Maaco, or like places are not bad. You just get what you pay for. I guess that the $400 you pay there would usually buy the sandpaper, primers, and a few other things to get you started for a real pa; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00800.html (8,575 bytes)
87. Re: lacquer or enamel and why? (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 16:05:00 -0500; Matt's right. What I did mean was that lots of coats will have to be color sanded before the final buffing. All this misunderstanding could have been avoided if you had simply listened to what I MEAN; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00847.html (8,425 bytes)
88. Re: Surprise Guest (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Sun, 21 Mar 1999 10:00:16 -0600; David The next time you are in town, go to the Ralston Purina place and get some "Purina Possum Chow" and place it in a bowl outside your car. You are quite lucky that your new friend was not home wh; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01095.html (8,785 bytes)
89. Re: Towery Forgien Cars (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 10:23:01 -0600; Yep, I have and continue to do so. Glen is a wealth of info and has decent prices on his V8 stuff. The wealth of info he has can cost a little on the phone so make sure you have a .10/minute long dis; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01400.html (7,002 bytes)
90. Re: speaking of bumper stickers... (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 19:42:39 -0600; Use your neighbor's hair dryer and take your time. If you use your wife's hair dryer, you are on your own. Resist the urge to use a putty knife unless it is the plastic variety. -- Larry Dickstein Lo; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01470.html (8,135 bytes)
91. Re: Thanks for Rotor info (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 08:27:18 -0600; Yep, new rotors are the way to go. Often new rotors are not as true as you would like or the parts places would have you believe. It is a good idea to have a reputable brake place spin them up on the; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01584.html (6,855 bytes)
92. Re: Texas (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Wed, 31 Mar 1999 07:28:56 -0600; Showing you age a little, Bill?? -- Larry Dickstein Lone Jack, MO; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01776.html (6,425 bytes)
93. Re: Shiftless Females (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Wed, 31 Mar 1999 07:44:16 -0600; Gears are not properly selected by taking a diagonal slice at the lever, fore and aft. This causes undue wear on the mechanism. Men understand this and, through adolescent self-indulgence, have maste; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01777.html (7,538 bytes)
94. Re: There's RED and there's RED (Color Question) (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Wed, 31 Mar 1999 17:42:47 -0600; Absolutely right!! If you want "the red", go to your nearest paint emporium (My favorite is PPG) and ask for base red. This IS the stuff that all reds start from--before they add the other stuff. Thi; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01821.html (8,532 bytes)
95. Re: tow dolly ? License plates (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Mon, 01 Feb 1999 10:12:49 -0600; Same info applies for Missouri. -- Larry Dickstein Lone Jack, MO; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00023.html (8,317 bytes)
96. Re: MG restores belief in God... (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Wed, 03 Feb 1999 08:13:18 -0600; Amen on ya, Dave! I'd suggest you spend a little time going over that car looking for stuff that one usually doesn't have to look for. Grammar aside, there are many other little safety things that mi; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00129.html (7,503 bytes)
97. Re: Pressing in V8 A-Arm Bushings (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Sat, 09 Jan 1999 08:48:26 -0600; Larry's is right although I might add that if you used a little Windex to slick it up, they will slide right in. Larry Dickstein Lone Jack, MO Bob Allen's slow computer student!!!; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00525.html (7,951 bytes)
98. Re: Defogging Glass (was Re: Lord Lucas strikes again) (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 09:18:27 -0600; -- Well, yes it does work but you have to remember to spit out your Skoal first. Do you want it to work? It depends on how badly you want to see out--sometimes it's better not to see what's in front; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00846.html (7,505 bytes)
99. Re: MGB U-joints (and trip info) (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1998 08:49:59 -0600; MSLishego wrote: I have MikeAt the risk of offending the drive line combatants, here is my suggestion. Yes, you can do it yourself. It is kind of a pain but once you do it, it is pretty easy. Take th; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01035.html (7,580 bytes)
100. Re: Surface rust prevention advice needed (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Sat, 19 Dec 1998 15:57:37 -0600; BillIf you are getting into the painting business, grab all your WD-40 cans and hide them. The stuff is great for what it is intended. The downside is that once you get it on exposed metal you cannot; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01093.html (7,675 bytes)

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