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1. Crazy II (score: 1): Author: MMich99551@aol.com; Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 16:28:33 EDT; I just got back from taking the 75 MGB to the mechanic for a pre-buy check. He concurred with the list that I need to go back to the SU carbs. He also did a compression test and then a "wet" test whi; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01802.html (7,407 bytes)
2. RE: Crazy II (score: 1): Author: Michael Graziano <mgrazian@ltcm.com>; Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 16:53:28 -0400; I'm no mechanic, but that $3,000 number sounds a bit high. The clutch job should be a simple DYI. I'm sure someone on the list will comment on whether or not the engine rebuild is a DYI, but I haven'; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01803.html (8,108 bytes)
3. RE: Crazy II (score: 1): Author: "BMack" <bmack99@home.com>; Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 13:58:55 -0700; Boy! Geuss I should be in the mechanical end of this business!!!! Lets take your points one at a time: Yes a SU would be nice on this car, BUT you are looking at a '75 Black bumper car, and all were; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01805.html (9,638 bytes)
4. Re: Crazy II (score: 1): Author: dresden@tiac.net; Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 21:24:24 GMT; I think you can do better for the same money, unless of course you want to do the work on this one yourself, and that includes the engine rebuild. If you don't feel ready for that, then you're bette; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01807.html (8,218 bytes)
5. Re: Crazy II (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 16:40:38 -0700; I can't help but note that another lister has a '73 engine with good clutch and transmission for sale (along with a wrecked GT parts car) for only $700. It may be out of your way (Annapolis), but tha; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01815.html (8,892 bytes)
6. Re: Crazy II (score: 1): Author: RobMGB@aol.com; Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 20:03:11 EDT; << I just got back from taking the 75 MGB to the mechanic for a pre-buy check. He concurred with the list that I need to go back to the SU carbs. He also did a compression test and then a "wet" test; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01817.html (8,230 bytes)
7. Re: Crazy II (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 21:52:46 EDT; When I bought my MG, I was as hesitant as you seem to be at this juncture. I understand what you're going through and it's so easy for us to make suggestions without knowing your mechanical abilitie; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01821.html (9,288 bytes)
8. Re: Crazy II (score: 1): Author: G Graham <ggraham@edcen.ehhs.cmich.edu>; Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 22:55:00 -0400; If you have any mechanical ability at all (such as: you can do your own oil changes, spark plugs, and know what a distributor cap looks like) you'll probably be able to handle most, if not all, of th; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01824.html (8,484 bytes)
9. RE: Crazy II (score: 1): Author: "Steve Conley" <swconley@foxinternet.net>; Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 22:05:14 -0700; I can relate. When I bought my '76 ($2000) I looked for a car in good mechanical shape with cosmetics secondary. I now have a very driveable car with no major projects needed (that I know of!) It jus; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01826.html (8,699 bytes)
10. Re: Crazy II (score: 1): Author: "Neil Cotty" <neilc@tradesrv.com.au>; Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 15:12:18 +1000; said I can only say one thing: They made over 500,000 MGBs........ There is a better one out there for you!! :)) One with a good engine, good body and to standard spec. Check out your local MG Car C; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01828.html (7,779 bytes)
11. Re: Crazy II (score: 1): Author: drded@ix.netcom.com; Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 04:01:42 -0500 (CDT); I think I missed the post with what the initial purchase price of this MGB is. I always look at what it would cost to buy an already done car vs. doing one myself. The perfect buying scenerio is when; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01829.html (8,274 bytes)
12. Re: Crazy II (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 07:50:01 -0400; This is Allen again. Apologies to Nevin, but I'm going to respectfully dissagree... IF you're talking about a RUST-FREE body, and IF you really trust your mechanic, you're talking about a rust-free; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01834.html (11,995 bytes)
13. RE: Crazy II (score: 1): Author: "Kulka, Matt" <Matt.Kulka@hboc.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 08:56:11 -0400; You got so many replies to this, that I was surprised no one suggested this. Would the other listers please comment on this strategy? First, congratulations for taking the car to a mechanic. So many; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01835.html (9,435 bytes)
14. Re: Crazy II (score: 1): Author: Ajhsys@aol.com; Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 10:29:27 EDT; I believe the asking price on the original post was $1000. IMHO, if the car is really rust free, buy it! The mecahnicals can be fixed for less than the $3000 you were quoted, esp. if you are willing; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01843.html (8,933 bytes)
15. RE: Crazy II (score: 1): Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 09:56:33 -0500; You did say this was a rust-free (they never really are, you know) car for $1000? If so, that's what you're paying for, the rust free (see above) tub. On this list I have heard time and again: It's t; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01846.html (9,119 bytes)

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