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1. RE: B vs. BGT (score: 1)
Author: "David M. Hall" <dlhall@pacifier.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Dec 1996 20:11:00 -0800
I've owned a 72 BGT for about 1 1/2 years now and absolutely love it! The weight is about the same as the roadster, and the car handles quite well. Living in Vancouver, WA, we get quite a bit of rai
/html/mgs/1996-12/msg00030.html (9,586 bytes)

2. B vs. BGT (score: 1)
Author: Bill Schleusner <b-schleusner@.ti.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 1996 16:03:51 -0600
Fellow SOLers, Having recently restored and subsequently sold an 1980 MGBLE I am in the market for another LBC. I caught the LBC bug over twenty five years ago with my first car, a '60 AH 3000 (only
/html/mgs/1996-11/msg01611.html (9,226 bytes)

3. Re: B vs. BGT (score: 1)
Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 1996 16:35:22 -0800
Hi Bill, I've owned roadsters, GT's, Spidgets and assorted other LBC's for over twenty years and I too consider myself an enthusiast. The entire time there was at least one MG around the place, 4 bei
/html/mgs/1996-11/msg01616.html (8,877 bytes)

4. RE: B vs. BGT (score: 1)
Author: Randy Rees <randyr@starwave.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 1996 16:24:36 -0800
Go for the BGT, nearly all the parts are the same. Besides it always seemed to me to be a poor mans E-Type. Just my Tuppence worth.
/html/mgs/1996-11/msg01618.html (10,263 bytes)

5. Re: B vs. BGT (score: 1)
Author: CMaster808@aol.com
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 1996 20:50:32 -0500
Bill 1970's your year Go for the split bumperd B or BGT either one, one thing no body ever talks about is the split bumper just must not have been enough to go around. I think they are darn sharp and
/html/mgs/1996-11/msg01619.html (7,674 bytes)

6. B vs. BGT (score: 1)
Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 1996 20:42:17 -0500
I've driven some BGTs, and they strike me as better looking than the tourer, and more functional, BUT, in North Carolina's July/August 90% humidity and 90F temps they can quickly become ovenlike. I'v
/html/mgs/1996-11/msg01621.html (7,727 bytes)

7. Re: B vs. BGT (score: 1)
Author: ninab@scoresheet.com (Nina Barton)
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 1996 17:20:49 -0800
I've owned both the 70B and 71BGT. Currently I have a 71 BGT. Haven't really noticed that any parts are harder to get, since they seem to be mostly the same. My BGT is hot, but that's mostly because
/html/mgs/1996-11/msg01623.html (9,721 bytes)

8. Re: B vs. BGT (score: 1)
Author: drded@ix.netcom.com (David Deutsch)
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 1996 18:04:04 -0800
Yo Bill, I got a thing for hood down driving so a GT isn't even an option I'd concider. But I will tell you my experiences and observations. I've been approached by sellers of GTs several times and I
/html/mgs/1996-11/msg01628.html (9,658 bytes)

9. Re: B vs. BGT (score: 1)
Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@ic.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 1996 07:00:07 -0500
Bill Since the GT is mechanically identical to the Roadster, the only difference in cockpit temperature will be due to the roof and associated glass. Odd that you have found GT's to be more $ for les
/html/mgs/1996-11/msg01647.html (10,928 bytes)

10. Re: B vs. BGT (score: 1)
Author: Dave Houser <mgs4dave@warwick.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 1996 14:48:14 +0000
Regarding the B vs. GT choice , do what I did for the best of both world's and put a factory folding roof in the GT! Britax Webasto is the supplier and you can find a gentleman in Hemmings who sells
/html/mgs/1996-11/msg01667.html (7,952 bytes)

11. Re: B vs. BGT (score: 1)
Author: "BILL SCHOOLER" <bschooler@uhd2.uhd.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 1996 16:39:01 EST
<Regarding the B vs. GT choice , do what I did for the best of both <world's and put a factory folding roof in the GT! Britax Webasto is <the supplier and you can find a gentleman in Hemmings who sel
/html/mgs/1996-11/msg01675.html (8,592 bytes)

12. Re: B vs. BGT (score: 1)
Author: dfdarby@juno.com (David F. Darby)
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 1996 20:34:05 PST
Hello Bill: There's a lot to be said for the GT version, especially if you travel a lot. One can stow a surprising amount of gear in a GT. This makes it ideal for camping trips and vacation use. We h
/html/mgs/1996-11/msg01702.html (9,203 bytes)

13. B vs. BGT (score: 1)
Author: The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Nov 1996 07:23:14 -0500
I have a daughter who'll be getting her license in May 97. She has graciously agreed to accept any car so long as it has air-conditioning (teenagers are always so gracious with their parents money, e
/html/mgs/1996-11/msg01728.html (8,458 bytes)

14. Re: B vs. BGT (score: 1)
Author: CMaster808@aol.com
Date: Thu, 28 Nov 1996 09:36:47 -0500
There was a guy that had a new system he was working on down in Texas, maybe he is still around and will reply to you about the details. Sounded pretty good but not cheap mind you, but if it was woul
/html/mgs/1996-11/msg01733.html (7,717 bytes)

15. Re: B vs. BGT (score: 1)
Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
Date: Thu, 28 Nov 1996 10:41:00 -0500
My son and I both drive our MG's daily. I also added an original A/C unit last summer to my "B" (and converted to R-134A) with satisfactory results. An MG is not a car ,however, you would send you d
/html/mgs/1996-11/msg01737.html (7,997 bytes)

16. Re: B vs. BGT (score: 1)
Author: dwatson <101536.612@CompuServe.COM>
Date: 28 Nov 96 14:04:36 EST
I Had a 72 BGT for 7 years and found it great you get better visibility than a roadster with the top up its a wee bit quieter the the roadster and a lot warmer in the winter ,but I dont know if your
/html/mgs/1996-11/msg01756.html (8,109 bytes)

17. Re: B vs. BGT (score: 1)
Author: Dave Houser <mgs4dave@warwick.net>
Date: Fri, 29 Nov 1996 13:21:24 +0000
Right you are! In Ander's MGB Book he states"...Never a factory-fitted sunroof for the GT model. However, the fact that a North American GT is known to have been supplied with one when new, has led
/html/mgs/1996-11/msg01786.html (7,723 bytes)

18. Re: B vs. BGT (score: 1)
Author: Dave Houser <mgs4dave@warwick.net>
Date: Fri, 29 Nov 1996 14:29:19 +0000
You need to speak to Art Ziesk in Texas, who specializes in MG's with A/C. He was in an A Coupe at John Twist's last year driven from Texas. He sells a kit or will install in your car. It was a beau
/html/mgs/1996-11/msg01792.html (7,584 bytes)

19. Re: B vs. BGT (score: 1)
Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
Date: Fri, 29 Nov 1996 18:42:59 -0500
<< Michael, You need to speak to Art Ziesk in Texas, who specializes in MG's with A/C. I don't have his number handy, anyone on the list have it? Regards, DAve Houser Dave, Please find Art's address
/html/mgs/1996-11/msg01803.html (7,658 bytes)


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