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1. heater in a B (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2002 20:44:09 -0500; Here are a couple of fixes- your problem is probably a clogged heater core or a worn out blower motor. If you have a later model MGB with fresh air vents in the dash, block off the fresh air vent in; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00603.html (7,444 bytes)
2. alternative MGB seats (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 18:13:51 -0500; I have used both Miata & Fiero seats, both are better than any year stock MGB seat, both have pros & cons. Miata seats are easier to get in & out of, as the side bolsters are lower.I find them the mo; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00713.html (7,389 bytes)
3. stow away top (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 19:23:18 -0500; The stow away top does need a header rail. Any MGB header rail will work. The very early ones are missing the holes used to bolt them to the folding top. Later rails for the stow away have the holes; /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00836.html (6,769 bytes)
4. 3rd brake light (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 19:00:07 -0500; On my old 1977 roadster, I added a 3rd brake light from a Plymouth Horizon. $5.00 from a salvage yard complete with harness & gasket, drill 3 holes & bolt it on. On my BGT, I have a 3rd brake light f; /html/mgs/2001-12/msg00446.html (7,725 bytes)
5. Factory hard top (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2001 19:36:30 -0500; I just finished a rebuild of a factory hardtop. Fortunately, none of the aluminum trim was missing, but all the rubber trim was shot. I was able to get really excellent replacements from MacGregor Ca; /html/mgs/2001-11/msg00459.html (7,045 bytes)
6. re: wrinkle dash paint (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 19:01:50 -0500; I finished repainting the dash & glove box lid on my 1966, as well as a few under hood items using wrinkle paint. I have used several different brands of paint, all seem to be the same. Since most of; /html/mgs/2001-11/msg00658.html (7,236 bytes)
7. factory hardtop (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 21:26:45 -0700; I am in the process of restoring a factory hardtop for a MGB. BV has the top to windshield seal & the seals for the door windows, but I still need the hardtop to body seal, & hopefully, new glazing r; /html/mgs/2001-10/msg00035.html (6,843 bytes)
8. seats- (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 18:56:52 -0400; Thanks for the reference. I am still looking for a good set of early seats, the ones that did not have head rests, up to 1967. I thought I had found a set, but it has not worked out yet. Too much mo; /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00441.html (6,536 bytes)
9. mgb seats (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 22:03:04 -0400; I am looking for a pair of seats for a 1962-67 BGB. These are the early seats that did not have head rests or rake adjusters on the sides. I will take a good set, bad set, or just a set of frames. Pl; /html/mgs/2001-08/msg00749.html (6,402 bytes)
10. dashboard conversions (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 18:12:15 -0400; If you change the mounting flange on the dash board to a 90` style as the early metal dash, you will also have to change the mounting flange on your body cowl, as it is at an angle to match the later; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00477.html (7,348 bytes)
11. RE: mgb windshield frame restoration (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 19:09:47 -0400; 1st choice is anodizing. You have to be careful powder coating as some of the parts are a very tight fit. Some areas will need to be masked off. I have seen several painted windshield frames that we; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00917.html (8,163 bytes)
12. RE: mgb windshield frame restoration (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 20:00:02 -0400; First, you have to get through the anodizing to the aluminum. I agree with polishing out an aluminum frame. I did this years ago on a Mk I Midget, & it looked awesome. Once buffed out on a wheel, it; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00921.html (9,775 bytes)
13. A/C in an early B (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 19:00:09 -0400; If anyone is really serious about doing this, reply off line (I am on digest) & I will e-mail you a picture of my modified 1966 dash with both center vents & corner vents for the A/C. Don't bother tr; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg01157.html (6,913 bytes)
14. antiseize (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 18:50:29 -0400; To: Phillip Farmer Speaking in generalities, copper colored antisieze is high temp, especially for exhaust manifold bolts & such, the silver is not high temp, & is suitable for suspension parts, gene; /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00382.html (6,901 bytes)
15. RE: Rubber Bumper to Chrome Bumper Conversion (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 21:20:33 -0400; I have converted 3 cars now, & would offer some tips & some questions. First, to what level of detail do you wish to go? My objective was, in all cases, to achieve CB ride height & general appearanc; /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00685.html (12,396 bytes)
16. oil pan rubbing (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 21:08:30 -0400; I had a similar problem years ago when lowering a 1975 MGB using an early cross member. The problem was the harmonic balancer rubbing the crossmember. The solution was an early balancer, & as I remem; /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00872.html (6,405 bytes)
17. Re: 65 MGB restoration (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 21:42:21 -0400; I believe your original schedule makes sense, unless you want to do brakes & suspension at the same time. It is very difficult to do the front suspension with the engine removed, since you need this; /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00987.html (7,185 bytes)
18. metal dash in a later car (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 21:02:18 -0400; I tried the list several times to find a European (left hand drive) version of the later metal dash to fit to a '78 MGB, but was unsuccessful. All you Brits out there let me down, & I now find they a; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00542.html (7,847 bytes)
19. Re: serious electrical problems/help (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Fri, 09 Mar 2001 18:13:53 -0500; New loom, either stock MG or aftermarket. Or make your own, as Dan Masters has a design & parts list for making your own fuse block with 8 fuses, 5 relays. Dan's piece will appear in the next V8 News; /html/mgs/2001-03/msg00498.html (7,553 bytes)
20. Re: vertically offset swivel axles (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Fri, 09 Mar 2001 19:17:10 -0500; Ted @ TSImports has the connection. Price is around $250.00. I had seen them before, but Ted had a set for sale at the MG V8 convention this week at Sebring, Florida. Greg- why weren't you there ? Do; /html/mgs/2001-03/msg00506.html (7,205 bytes)

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