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1. MGB Seats, Sway Bar For Sale (score: 1): Author: "Norm" <nsippel@mindspring.com>; Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 22:51:08 -0500; Found more parts during the basement cleanout. The black vinyl seats that were in my '66 MGB when I bought it. They are all black. Covered in vinyl except for lower part of seat backs - black carpet; /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00408.html (7,194 bytes)
2. MGA with Volvo Engine (score: 1): Author: "Norm" <nsippel@mindspring.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:59:43 -0500; The Volvo engine depreciates the value of the MGA. It should also make it a bit faster. As for how much less it's worth, consider for a minute that there are 3 other MGA's in various conditions with; /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00153.html (7,352 bytes)
3. Re: Required Reading for Car Owners ;-) (score: 1): Author: "Norm" <nsippel@mindspring.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 21:41:22 -0500; Kai says, "Yes, but nothing says poseur like a roll bar in an otherwise stock looking and road driven convertible... so the number of women who would otherwise define your MG as a "cute little sport; /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00262.html (9,102 bytes)
4. MG's and Skis (score: 1): Author: "NSippel" <nsippel@mindspring.com>; Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 22:36:49 -0500; Amco made a ski rack for MG's. I'm looking at an Amco ad for them. "MGB ski rack - $22.95." Oh, it is on page 60 of Car & Driver from January - 1964. Norm Sippel '66 MGB - but no skis. I just donated; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00233.html (7,929 bytes)
5. Generator or alternator (score: 1): Author: "NSippel" <nsippel@mindspring.com>; Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2003 17:54:54 -0400; I used an MGB alternator (with Bosch guts) with built-in regulator. I'll email you a photo of the installation. But, it is very simple - a threaded rod with nuts at the appropriate locations attache; /html/mgs/2003-09/msg00259.html (7,520 bytes)
6. More Victoria British (score: 1): Author: "NSippel" <nsippel@mindspring.com>; Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2003 22:54:57 -0400; The thread re. lack of service at VB rings true. When I bought my 1980 MGB back in 1993, VB was the first place I ordered parts. Found them through an ad somewhere I guess. Then I found Moss, TRF & f; /html/mgs/2003-06/msg00186.html (8,247 bytes)
7. Clutch Lever Differences???? (score: 1): Author: "NSippel" <nsippel@mindspring.com>; Date: Thu, 8 May 2003 19:30:45 -0400; A few years ago, I installed a 4-synchro, late-B trans in my '66 B. I have no recollection as to whether the clutch lever arm was changed. It may well have been. All was uneventful until last year af; /html/mgs/2003-05/msg00230.html (7,664 bytes)
8. Cross Country MGB Travel (score: 1): Author: "NSippel" <nsippel@mindspring.com>; Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2003 20:13:51 -0500; If he runs into problems in the Albuquerque area, he should head down old Rt. 66 a mile or so to Taos Garage. TAOS Garage Don and Carol Tyrack 206 Atrisco Dr., SW Albuquerque, NM 87015 505 836-4141; /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00039.html (7,929 bytes)
9. Clutch Problems (score: 1): Author: "NSippel" <nsippel@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 20:03:53 -0500; David Council says his clutch disc has broken. David: How old is your disc? What make? I installed a heavy duty clutch in my MGB over July 4th weekend & about 3 weeks ago & at about 4,000 miles, 25%; /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00132.html (7,764 bytes)
10. Looking for MGB Hardtop LeftSide Quarter glass frame (score: 1): Author: "NSippel" <nsippel@mindspring.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 19:53:08 -0500; Back in c. 1994, I looked all over & found a frame with plexi at: Bromsgrove MG Centre, Bromsgrove B61 3DW, England. Phone from U.S.: 011 441 527 879909 Web: http://www.mgcentre.co.uk/ BTW, no need t; /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00381.html (7,400 bytes)
11. Fuel Cell Size Question (score: 1): Author: "NSippel" <nsippel@mindspring.com>; Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2003 21:22:11 -0500; I'm looking to replace the Euro-style fuel cell in my Turner with a "real" one. I don't want to have one custom-made as I did for my MGB. But, I do need one that is not as high as the current one. Cu; /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00594.html (7,191 bytes)
12. Manufacturer's Profits at Buyer's Expense (score: 1): Author: "NSippel" <nsippel@mindspring.com>; Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 20:10:39 -0500; Though you all might be interested in this. Ran on msnbc web site today. "According to Deutsche Banc s auto analyst Rod Lache, on average, the automakers make $5,500 more off of every mid-size SUV th; /html/mgs/2002-12/msg00127.html (8,189 bytes)
13. Blower Installation Progress (score: 1): Author: "NSippel" <nsippel@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 21:17:36 -0500; That blower is a work of art! Norm Sippel '66 B; /html/mgs/2002-11/msg00548.html (7,338 bytes)
14. Lime Rock Update (score: 1): Author: "NSippel" <nsippel@mindspring.com>; Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2002 13:42:04 -0400; I brought the MGB up Friday & got to do a practice session in the rain. There were 2 Ferraris in the group that ventured out including a GTO that I passed on the main straight. Can you imagine? While; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00015.html (8,289 bytes)
15. Heat in The B (score: 1): Author: "NSippel" <nsippel@mindspring.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2002 22:10:00 -0500; I had a similar intermittent heating situation in my B. I thought it might be air in the heating lines when the coolant level got too low. Do you have a recovery type overflow on the radiator? If no; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00607.html (7,733 bytes)
16. 4-synchro in early B (score: 1): Author: "NSippel" <nsippel@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 22:15:36 -0500; I am just catching up to this thread. And, don't know the beginnings of it. However, I have a 4-synch o.d. trans in my '66. Only changes needed were a "bump out" for the starter, and to cut out a sec; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00789.html (7,467 bytes)
17. Electric Cooling Fans (score: 1): Author: "NSippel" <nsippel@mindspring.com>; Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 20:38:42 -0500; Here's an FYI for anyone thinking about an electric cooling fan: I received the new J.C.Whitney catalog tonight & they have 16" diameter cooling fans (too big for many of our cars) on sale for $69.95; /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00955.html (6,738 bytes)
18. Re: X mas shopping in a Bugeye (score: 1): Author: "NSippel" <nsippel@mindspring.com>; Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 22:51:06 -0500; Had a similar experience last Friday. Driving my MGB on Rt. 1 (Post Rd.) in Westport, CT, top down, light sweater over cotton shirt, sun warming my face when suddenly - the radio starts playing a Chr; /html/mgs/2001-12/msg00247.html (7,506 bytes)
19. RIP R&T (score: 1): Author: "NSippel" <nsippel@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 22:23:44 -0400; I note with interest the recent posts about R&T's continuing slide I too have a collection of old R&T's. Mine go back to the 50's, and run through 1991. I also had an opportunity to work for R&T for; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00929.html (8,140 bytes)
20. Re.: [MGS] Rattling sound from the rear 73 GT (score: 1): Author: "Norm" <nsippel@mindspring.com>; Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 18:56:19 -0400; What kind of lift did you put your B up on? Did it support the wheels or the chassis? If the latter, you likely missed where the exhaust system was close to the body/chassis. It would be best if you; /html/mgs/2007-05/msg00015.html (6,600 bytes)

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