- 1. Non-LBC: Why an MG? (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>
- Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 20:46:18 -0800
- .......snip........... John I've already answered your question. After reading your latest input with your MG experiences let me add one advice. Like most any thing in life we do not have to emulate
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00060.html (6,998 bytes)
- 2. Re: TR7 - Good , Bad or Ugly? (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>
- Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 20:46:35 -0800
- ...snip.... Paul, I don't know much about any kind of politics. For whatever it's worth I think the TR7 is just plain ugly. I suspect the reason why TR7's quality deteriorated because the people who
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00095.html (6,953 bytes)
- 3. Re: Why an MG?/reply/Wow?! (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>
- Date: Tue, 02 Dec 1997 01:09:31 -0800
- .......snip.......... David, that's precisely the reason why I purchased my MG. Trucks are fine working vehicles but they will never replace a small, fun to drive MG. Moreover, nothing compares with
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00097.html (7,179 bytes)
- 4. Re: Import vs. American (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>
- Date: Tue, 02 Dec 1997 20:17:25 -0800
- Keith, over the years I've owned both Japanese and American made cars. Currently my main transportation vehicle is Japanese made. I would have GLADLY given my money to any American car manufacturer i
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00168.html (9,132 bytes)
- 5. Re: Electric top oiler (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>
- Date: Fri, 05 Dec 1997 00:57:54 -0800
- Hi Ray, Since you run one of these gadgets on your Tiger have you noticed a difference before and after the installation of the electric top oiler? How much trouble is it to install one on an MG engi
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00363.html (7,522 bytes)
- 6. Re: Handling (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>
- Date: Fri, 05 Dec 1997 23:05:43 -0800
- Tom, I can't vouch much for my GT's handling because it's in restoration phase. However I can tell you that it has been scientifically proven that owners of GTs are better looking and more intelligen
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00453.html (8,244 bytes)
- 7. Re: Yank film (long, funny and very off-topic (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>
- Date: Sun, 07 Dec 1997 13:31:58 -0800
- This reminds me of one scene from the movie of "Total Recall". Arnold is ambushed by a ring of army, at extreme close quarters, firing hundreds of rounds straight into him. He feigns injury then stan
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00521.html (7,593 bytes)
- 8. '74 MGB/GT For Sale (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 Dec 1997 03:04:06 -0800
- I cannot believe this is happening but I have to sell my '74 MGB/GT. I'll be moving permanently from Brooklyn, New York to North Carolina. It means I won't have the time or the place to keep this MG.
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00727.html (6,395 bytes)
- 9. Re: Rover V8 for sale (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>
- Date: Wed, 17 Dec 1997 21:49:38 -0800
- What? a rover died from a rollover? I thought they were designed to survive these things without a scratch. So much for Rover's invincible aurora. Peter Landy '74 Bgt
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01354.html (7,126 bytes)
- 10. Re: Rover V8 for sale (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>
- Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 15:17:17 -0800
- Hi John, this shows that critics like me can be far from flawless. But at least my heart is in the right place :-) Merry Christmas to ALL Peter Landy '74 Bgt
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01384.html (7,662 bytes)
- 11. Re: The Ugly Wedgling... (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>
- Date: Mon, 22 Dec 1997 18:19:45 -0800
- Wow, that law is even stranger then the Platypus! :-) If they'd only make the resale value equal, 1974 MG=1994 MG value then it would look sane. Peter landy '74 Bgt
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01615.html (6,806 bytes)
- 12. Re: Getting rid of rodents,,,W/O Cats! (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>
- Date: Sun, 28 Dec 1997 13:48:15 -0800
- I concur with Dan that this is a food chain problem. Rat Terriers can be very effective but high maintenance. A tribe of mean cats should convince these rodents to stay on your neighbor's side :-) Pe
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01848.html (9,278 bytes)
- 13. Re: Anti freeze spraying from engine vent (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>
- Date: Sat, 01 Nov 1997 14:58:03 -0800
- I am still picking up the ropes finding the correct terminology for various,MG, mechanical parts. Moss's diagram described it as the "cover". But yes you are right it is the tappet cover, thanks for
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00029.html (8,126 bytes)
- 14. welcome (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>
- Date: Sat, 08 Nov 1997 00:34:33 -0800
- Welcome Tom, I am a new comer to the MG scene however I can relate to the mid life crisis. I suppose owning an MG is as close as one can get to the fountain of youth. I trust some of the more experie
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00464.html (7,060 bytes)
- 15. Fender Covers (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>
- Date: Tue, 11 Nov 1997 17:26:29 -0800
- Hi, I am thinking about removing the front left and right fenders(wings?) on my '74 BGT. This way I can cover as much of the hidden areas for rust control. Can anyone give me some ideas what kind of
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00722.html (6,530 bytes)
- 16. Re: Wiper motor (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>
- Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 20:07:53 -0800
- Funny you should ask because I just discovered the answer yesterday. While in the process of stripping damp carpets, panel covers I discovered the wiper motor with assembly under the dash. You'll fin
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00973.html (6,780 bytes)
- 17. Re: Engine Paint (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>
- Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 15:53:12 -0800
- Jim, is the Rustoleum paint suitable for hot steel surfaces? My impression was that one has to use paint specially formulated for high temperature steel. Peter, '74 BGT
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01011.html (8,643 bytes)
- 18. Re: Exercize (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 Nov 1997 01:27:08 -0800
- Haven't seen anyone suggest a good CB setup. They come mighty handy when lost or stranded. Cell phone is great for 911 calls but on back roads truckers might get help faster. I carry both. Even bette
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01303.html (8,002 bytes)
- 19. Re: Exercize (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 Nov 1997 21:34:36 -0800
- Right on! ..and if one has to travel alone then tow one of those two wheeled tubs loaded to the tilt with everything under the sun. PS: I found, on the Web, and incredible picture of a MGB roadster w
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01355.html (8,083 bytes)
- 20. Re: Brake Servo (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 Nov 1997 21:39:35 -0800
- James, my '74 BGT has factory booster so it's just a matter of getting a used, rebuilt or new one and set it up. Peter Landy '74 BGT
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01356.html (6,641 bytes)
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