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1. Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:09:16 -0500
Isn't that "surprise backorder" stuff maddening? About a month ago, I ordered some stuff, including a tonneau cover which was on sale, for my B; from a well-regarded web-order place that you'd all re
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00171.html (8,730 bytes)

2. Re: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: don@napanet.net
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 08:19:14 -0700
On the same topic of obtaining parts for old British sports cars I've had MGs since 1967. My enthusiasm has shifted to Japanese cars for many reasons. One of those reasons is the poor quality of repl
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00172.html (9,683 bytes)

3. Re: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:00:24 -0500
Especially the poor quality of aftermarket "chrome' parts. Garbage! CR
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00173.html (8,048 bytes)

4. Re: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: "S. Allen" <scottallen3663@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:29:23 -0400
Oh, but the rubber ones are worse. I've had new rack seals go on cars that aren't even on the road, just to mention one.
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00174.html (7,732 bytes)

5. Re: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: Dan DiBiase <d_dibiase@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 10:09:46 -0700 (PDT)
don@napanet.net wrote: On the same topic of obtaining parts for old British sports cars I've had MGs since 1967. My enthusiasm has shifted to Japanese cars for many reasons. One of those reasons is t
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00175.html (8,505 bytes)

6. Re: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: don@napanet.net
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 10:00:51 -0700
I had the same thing happen on replacement rack seals! They developed cracks and then oil leaks after about two years. And that was 25 years ago! Quoting "S. Allen" <scottallen3663@gmail.com>:
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00176.html (7,989 bytes)

7. Re: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: TR6UO@aol.com
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:21:23 EDT
My enthusiasm has shifted to Japanese cars for many reasons. Boooringggg!!!!
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00177.html (7,868 bytes)

8. Re: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:42:49 -0500
Not really. Ever drive a 280Z? Lots faster than a MGB. Cheers, CR
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00178.html (8,155 bytes)

9. Re: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: don@napanet.net
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:55:42 -0700
I still like British cars, and I still have an MGA and an MGB. However, the driving conditions on US roads sucks. You're forced to go 80 mph one minute, then you have to stop suddenly, and then you'r
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00179.html (8,757 bytes)

10. Re: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: Carl French <leylandauto@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 14:50:02 -0700 (PDT)
It is not the cars, you are obviously living in the wrong part of the US. Move to New England or any number of nice parts of the country. All my MGs thrive pn he roads up here. Carl French don@napane
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00180.html (8,925 bytes)

11. Re: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: Ron Engelhardt <hardt@sonic.net>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:32:01 -0700
I know Don lives here in wine country, some of the finest British car roads in the nation. The freeways, on the other hand, suck and I think he was referring to them. Ron 58 MGA
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00181.html (9,043 bytes)

12. Re: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: yd3@nvc.net
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:48:41 -0500
<<<Snip>>> So is a 240Z which is one reason why I bought one in 72. For the few extra dollars, I got a faster, better riding, better handling GT, and AC. Regards, Blake P.S. I still have the 240Z
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00184.html (8,208 bytes)

13. Re: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:58:58 -0500
I'm jealous. I also had a beautiful 260Z but someone waved a bunch of $$ under my nose and I sold it. At the time I had cars all over the place. Used to buy clean cars with mechanical problems, fix '
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00186.html (8,787 bytes)

14. Re: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: Eric Erickson <eric@erickson.on.net>
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:37:55 +0930
OK guys, Then tell me what THESE wheels come off (hey, they were the only 15" rims I had lying around and they may even look OK after a bead blasting). http://tinyurl.com/n4ptw Eric 68 MGB MkII Adela
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00189.html (8,592 bytes)

15. FW: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: "Allan.Thompson" <Allan.Thompson@ntlworld.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 12:45:21 +0100
My Honda Civic was made in the US....
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00190.html (7,734 bytes)

16. Re: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: Ron Engelhardt <hardt@sonic.net>
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 08:01:45 -0700
They look like Volvo wheels. Ron 58 MGA
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00191.html (7,795 bytes)

17. Re: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: TR6UO@aol.com
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 11:19:43 EDT
Then tell me what THESE wheels come off (hey, they were the only 15" rims I had lying around and they may even look OK after a bead blasting). http://tinyurl.com/n4ptw Eric, Those look like early '80
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00192.html (7,720 bytes)

18. Re: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: Eric Erickson <eric@erickson.on.net>
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 01:03:29 +0930
I will put you all out of your misery. They come off a Nissan Bluebird TRX! They are actually quite light alloys - and they were CHEAP and 15", two requirements :-) they now hold my Avan 205/50 tires
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00193.html (8,179 bytes)

19. Re: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:57:32 -0700
And so you're you're switching to Japanese cars??? -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00194.html (7,550 bytes)


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