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1. MGA floorboards (score: 1)
Author: code5@banet.net
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 21:50:50 -0500
The originals were 1/2" thick mahogany plywood. Mahogany naturally resists rot better than most other woods. John Vallely
/html/mgs/2001-01/msg00524.html (6,237 bytes)

2. Re: Blasted DPO <G>, MGA Floors etc. Continuing to rave! (score: 1)
Author: John Vallely <code5@banet.net>
Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2000 20:44:40 -0500
Just noticed this thread. I've posted messages elsewhere to this effect so forgive me if you've heard it before. I made nice 1/2" mahogany (as original) by gluing 2 sheets of cheap, easy-to-find 1/4
/html/mgs/2000-03/msg00056.html (7,888 bytes)

3. Re: Quantity of Plywood (score: 1)
Author: John Vallely <code5@banet.net>
Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2000 21:00:34 -0500
I started with a 4x8 sheet and had plenty left. Marine grade glue is made for continuous submersion. Exterior grade will withstand periodic soaking as long as it gets to dry. In the Northeast US I c
/html/mgs/2000-03/msg00057.html (7,968 bytes)

4. Eastwood pressure sandblasters (score: 1)
Author: John Vallely <code5@banet.net>
Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2000 21:11:27 -0500
Another tool question. Sears/Eastwood catalog offers a pressure particle blaster. It's billed as significantly faster, using less air and media than a siphon type. Anybody have any experience with t
/html/mgs/2000-03/msg00294.html (6,802 bytes)

5. Re: engine rebuild book (score: 1)
Author: John Vallely <code5@banet.net>
Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2000 20:59:02 -0500
I customized my mga engine and another list member recommended Peter Burgess' book on "How to power tune MGB 4-cyl engines". It was very helpful in knowing what kinds of performance modifications we
/html/mgs/2000-03/msg00416.html (7,332 bytes)

6. Re: Bodywork - hints and tips requested. Which orbital sander to buy (score: 1)
Author: Vallely <code5@banet.net>
Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2000 23:21:43 -0500
Can you use chemical stripper on aluminum panels? I'm told it eats the stuff. Can you just leave it on long enough to soften the paint and wash it off before it weakens the metal? And, if not, what's
/html/mgs/2000-01/msg00263.html (7,988 bytes)

7. pressure vs. siphon blaster (score: 1)
Author: Vallely <code5@banet.net>
Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2000 19:46:59 -0500
Just got a Sears 'Auto Shop' catalog full of Eastwood products. They have some interesting looking particle blasters. Has anyone out there had the opportunity to compare a siphon with a pressure san
/html/mgs/2000-01/msg00372.html (6,748 bytes)

8. Re: More MGA tech info on line--thanks, Barney (score: 1)
Author: John Vallely <code5@banet.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 21:08:27 -0500
That's great stuff, Barney. Thank you for making it available to all of us.
/html/mgs/2000-01/msg01001.html (7,888 bytes)

9. Re: Extracting rusted pistons (score: 1)
Author: John Vallely <code5@banet.net>
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 19:47:22 -0500
Had a similar problem with my mga engine. I got 2 or 3 pistons out by using a bolt of firewood (elm resists splitting when you hit it) and a 3# hammer. You usually have to drive them down because th
/html/mgs/2000-01/msg01302.html (8,651 bytes)

10. Re: Mig Welders (score: 1)
Author: Vallely <code5@banet.net>
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 1999 22:40:33 -0500
I have a Weld-pack 100 and it's adequate for my mga, but if I had it to do over, I'd look for more amperage, and probaly spend more and get a 220 volt machine. If you have a place in which to wire u
/html/mgs/1999-12/msg00615.html (7,310 bytes)

11. Re: Remove me from the list. (score: 1)
Author: Vallely <code5@banet.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 23:10:51 -0500
Sorry, John. You knew when you signed up that we were a dead serious bunch and you could never just walk away. You know too much for us to allow that. Now it looks like you're gonna have to e-mail <m
/html/mgs/1999-12/msg01059.html (6,822 bytes)

12. Re: Peco Exhaust System (score: 1)
Author: code5@banet.net
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 20:43:14 -0500
Have a somewhat modified 1622 in my mga. Anyone ever tried a Peco system in an 'a? Can the header be made to fit around the steering column, or can the pipe be made to fit the mga manifold? Any idea
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00843.html (6,991 bytes)


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