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21. Re: Re: ndded exhaust info (score: 1)
Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@dtc.hp.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 91 08:44:18 pdt
Did the old exhaust end in front of the rear axle because it was broken or because of a possible clearance problem? Does your car have any added suspension components like anti-sway bars that might r
/html/british-cars/1991-08/msg00217.html (6,805 bytes)

22. Winged Jaguar (score: 1)
Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@dtc.hp.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 91 14:55:20 pdt
While waiting at traffic light at lunchtime I had an opportunity to take a closer look at a V12 Jag sedan. I couldn't tell whether its wire wheels were real or simulated but I was surprised to see th
/html/british-cars/1991-08/msg00233.html (6,398 bytes)

23. Re: MGA UPDATE (score: 1)
Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@dtc.hp.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 91 15:39:22 pdt
The only method I know of is to use a shrinking dolly and/or hammer on the cold metal. Work hardening can be relieved by sooting the area then burning the soot off with a neutral flame. The little ha
/html/british-cars/1991-08/msg00234.html (7,301 bytes)

24. Re: Bondo Tricks (score: 1)
Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@dtc.hp.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 91 17:10:03 pdt
Jerry, I thought that spot putty was generally used to cover pinholes in bondo. Is this concoction better? Please post or e-mail direct if you find anything out, particularly regarding any reference
/html/british-cars/1991-08/msg00246.html (7,538 bytes)

25. California Dreamer (score: 1)
Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@dtc.hp.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 91 08:51:32 pdt
Over the past few weeks our great state has suffered a rash of disastrous chemical spills, but again, California has managed to maintain is position as a trend setter even in this unlikely category.
/html/british-cars/1991-08/msg00253.html (7,442 bytes)

26. Re: MGA Update, or MY BONDO WEEKEND (score: 1)
Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@dtc.hp.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 91 14:37:46 pdt
Jerry, Did you use one of those "cheese cutter" files too or is that for rougher bondo work? Roland
/html/british-cars/1991-08/msg00278.html (7,437 bytes)

27. Re: tire and top preservatives? (score: 1)
Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@dtc.hp.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 91 14:29:02 pdt
Damn, this was covered in a talk given to the Shelby Club by a tire expert a few months back. I meant to write down a few things after the meeting but forgot. I recall two substances being mentioned
/html/british-cars/1991-08/msg00279.html (7,512 bytes)

28. More Water Pump Advice (score: 1)
Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@dtc.hp.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 91 13:45:22 pdt
As long as as you're replacing the water pump, hoses, et cetera, replace the thermostat too. Roland
/html/british-cars/1991-08/msg00331.html (6,245 bytes)

29. Re: Fiberglass firewalls (score: 1)
Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@dtc.hp.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 91 14:06:16 pdt
I know zip about Lotus, but two things here caught my attention: Most of the firewall on my snake is fiberglass. Over the years it has stood up well to the heat but hasn't faired so well with brake f
/html/british-cars/1991-08/msg00332.html (6,939 bytes)

30. maybe not (score: 1)
Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@dtc.hp.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 91 15:30:48 pdt
Roland Dudley cobra@hpcdcsn.dtc.HP.COM CSX2282
/html/british-cars/1991-08/msg00351.html (6,739 bytes)

31. Re: Corvairs is ASR (score: 1)
Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@dtc.hp.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Aug 91 17:11:03 pdt
'63 Corvair (yup, the swing-axle version) who regularly took first place over all in hill climbing events there. Now that you mention it, I have a vague recollection of this too. I definitely recall
/html/british-cars/1991-08/msg00374.html (7,433 bytes)

32. One that got away. One that didn't (score: 1)
Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@dtc.hp.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 91 14:45:26 pst
Since others have told their non brit car one-that-got-away stories, I feel compelled to tell mine too. This one took place 1959. I was working for a small aerospace company in the San Fernando Valle
/html/british-cars/1991-02/msg00033.html (9,450 bytes)

33. Re: Re: MGB questions (score: 1)
Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@dtc.hp.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 91 16:37:48 pst
You bought a car without at least removing and examining the plugs? You have great faith! Greg Geez, how was he suppose to check them if he could even get them out? We're talkin' brit car here. The w
/html/british-cars/1991-02/msg00054.html (7,666 bytes)

34. Pre-made brake lines (score: 1)
Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@dtc.hp.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 91 15:20:00 pst
The other day I noticed that one of the solid brake lines on my car has several pinch spots in it so I've decided to replace it. The line is 3/16" diameter and a bit over 15" long and has several smo
/html/british-cars/1991-02/msg00139.html (7,945 bytes)

35. Keep the list as is (score: 1)
Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@dtc.hp.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 91 13:29:57 pst
I agree that the b-car lists should be retained as is with or without a british car newsgroup. As others have pointed out, this subject has come up more than once in the past. Besides the obvious rea
/html/british-cars/1991-02/msg00170.html (6,889 bytes)

36. Frozen 1/4" brake adjuster (score: 1)
Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@dtc.hp.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 91 10:48:22 pst
Never having seen one of these adjusters I'm not sure if this is relevant, but what the hell... If the adjuster is 1/4" square and you want to hold (or turn?) it without rounding it's corners then t
/html/british-cars/1991-02/msg00206.html (8,267 bytes)

37. Bug Defense (score: 1)
Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@dtc.hp.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 91 14:47:51 pst
Okay, like some of the rest of you I've also heard bad things about later VW's but I'd like to at least defend beetles since I've owned two of them and was very satisfied with both. My last bug (whic
/html/british-cars/1991-02/msg00241.html (9,526 bytes)

38. RE: MGB door locks, speedo, & more (score: 1)
Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@dtc.hp.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 91 16:41:29 pst
Geez, you have locks on your doors? Bet ya even have door handles!
/html/british-cars/1991-02/msg00274.html (6,854 bytes)

39. Reassembly, etc. (score: 1)
Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@dtc.hp.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 91 09:21:33 pst
Having gone through the frustration of trying to sort through the zillions of nuts, bolts, washers, etc. during engine reassembly, I strongly agree with Roger's recommendation to put every piece and
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00025.html (7,928 bytes)

40. test message (score: 1)
Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@dtc.hp.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 91 14:42:53 pst
This is a test message to track down a list e-mail problem. Please ignore.
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00030.html (6,237 bytes)


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