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201. Re: New Hampshire Emissions Requirements (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 19:15:44 -0400
As Mark notes, only Nashua and Manchester took a crack at testing, and they don't do it any more. I live in the Lakes Region and have a '78B, modified, no problem getting it inspected. There is no em
/html/mgs/2002-10/msg00464.html (7,316 bytes)

202. Re: Gawd-awful squeal (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 16:14:47 -0400
As it turns out, it wasn't a stuck starter after all (sure sounded like one though), but apparently the gaskets blew at the air intake and it was a full-blown vacuum leak (which also explains why the
/html/mgs/2002-10/msg00687.html (6,689 bytes)

203. Re: Westminster MG Museum Auction (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 08:57:46 -0500
Well, that would suck (for me) - both the original museum and Hemmings are located in Vermont (albeit different sides of the state). I was hoping the auction would be too. I did actually visit the mu
/html/mgs/2002-10/msg00819.html (8,519 bytes)

204. Re: What is this thing? (On ebay...) (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2002 08:01:28 -0400
As Blake mentioned, it is a driving "accessory" of sorts - it sits tight on the wheel but it can revolve, allowing you to hold only the knob and steer with one hand, because you can "push" the steeri
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00002.html (9,843 bytes)

205. Re: What is this thing? (On ebay...) (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2002 11:29:30 -0400
Yeah, but now we all have to wear seat belts. :) Imagine if a B didn't have bucket seats, but instead the "couch" type (can't think of the name right now). That'd be fun on the curves! /// or try htt
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00008.html (8,086 bytes)

206. Re: VIN numbers (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2002 18:34:13 -0400
I'm curious to know more about the "police specification" MG... a Magnette with lights on top? Souped up engine? Rag-top made of Kevlar? :) - Tab /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool ///
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00031.html (7,765 bytes)

207. Porsche SUV: The Porsche Cayenne (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 10:21:29 -0400
You may already know this, but since Mercedes, BMW, and everyone else are building SUVs, I guess Porsche couldn't resist either. http://www.porschecayenne.com Just now waiting for the announcement fr
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00048.html (6,982 bytes)

208. Re: Hobby in decline? (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 14:55:44 -0400
What?? When my MG was obviously down for the summer (last summer), and I had to dump my Saab sedan (a 9000) because it didn't have long to live, I decided to get a used Saab 900S convertible - great
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00061.html (10,260 bytes)

209. Re: Hobby in decline? (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 19:31:45 -0400
I have yet to actually buy the fire extinguisher, but I should because of how it originally blew the engine and because I'm not interested in losing it again to an easily avoidable fire. The cell pho
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00075.html (8,804 bytes)

210. Re: Hobby in decline? (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 20:39:54 -0400
Let's not forget the simple reason too - there are just fewer of these cars anyway - they rust out, etc. Cars from the 80's on don't really qualify, and the earlier ones, well... some just expire. An
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00081.html (9,353 bytes)

211. Re: Hobby in decline? (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 21:22:22 -0400
I didn't know they were still touring! I assume Eric Clapton isn't playing with them any more, though, right? If he is... well, when's the next show? :) - Tab /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/m
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00089.html (8,874 bytes)

212. Re: Hobby in decline? (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 17:22:54 -0400
Agreed. One of my best friends lived in New Orleans for 9 years or so. They bought a used Rolls Royce Silver Cloud (I think it was) for $19 thousand, used to go to the supermarket with it, etc. Peopl
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00138.html (9,410 bytes)

213. Re: Hobby in decline? (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2002 10:34:22 -0400
With rear wheel drive in the weather up here (central New Hampshire), it's not even a question of comfort, but a question of safety. They also use salt, so for that reason I wouldn't do it for the c
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00166.html (8,992 bytes)

214. Re: MGB questions (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2002 19:21:43 -0400
You can spend just $400 on an O/D tranny. Rust-free is a good thing, particularly on a '67 I have a '78, but my O/D switch is on the top of the gear shift. You can really put it anywhere you want, bu
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00178.html (7,651 bytes)

215. Classic Car Auction Sat/Sun in NH (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 17:38:14 -0400
I just saw this in the paper (no financial interest, etc.); I probably can't go myself. Place: Bald Eagle Motors, Rts 3/11, Tilton, NH (3.2 miles east of Exit 20 off I-93) Note: Exit 20 is about 10 m
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00208.html (7,251 bytes)

216. Intermittent power (not necessarily electric) problem (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 21:37:45 -0400
My '78B has an enhanced (high-performance) engine with O/D that I run with high-octane fuel. 93 octane is the best I get here short of going to the airport. I have noticed, with at least a half-tank
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00222.html (8,516 bytes)

217. Re: Intermittent power (not necessarily electric) problem (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Fri, 06 Sep 2002 07:16:18 -0400
There are twin carbs with a choke. Not sure if I tried the choke - I'll give that a shot next time - (should know in a couple of days! :) Thanks /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// A
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00243.html (9,010 bytes)

218. Re: Intermittent power (not necessarily electric) problem (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Fri, 06 Sep 2002 14:09:25 -0400
Well, with the one exception of the suggestion about the battery, the rest of the comments seem to focus on the fuel delivery system. I'll wait for the next occurrence, try the choke for sure (easies
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00261.html (8,021 bytes)

219. MG light bulbs (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 22:19:17 -0400
Having my turn-signal stalk break AGAIN in less that 10,000 miles (what IS it with these damn stalks anyway - it's not like I'm overly rough on them) I uncovered an appropriate "how many does it take
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00402.html (8,662 bytes)

220. Re: Lily's Mini and rant against Kodak (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 12:08:35 -0400
Which CD is that? /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00687.html (8,053 bytes)

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