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1. looking at an mgb... (cont.) (score: 1)
Author: Sam Snow <snowsam@mail.auburn.edu>
Date: Thu, 2 Jul 1998 12:31:01 -0500 (CDT)
So, I'm trying to decide what else I should check on this car. I'm going to look at prices in Hemmings and some of the "blue books" tonight to see if it seems in line. Specs: '74.5 (rubber bumper, tw
/html/mgs/1998-07/msg00073.html (8,227 bytes)

2. Re: looking at an mgb... (cont.) (score: 1)
Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
Date: Thu, 02 Jul 1998 13:42:38 -0400
Nothing to worry about, really. All parts are easy to replace if you really need a working speedo. Define "little"? Rust is of course the #1 enemy, everything else is easily fixed. Most likely, yap.
/html/mgs/1998-07/msg00075.html (9,572 bytes)

3. Re: looking at an mgb... (cont.) (score: 1)
Author: "Jim Carney" <carney_fam_ark@email.msn.com>
Date: Thu, 2 Jul 1998 14:32:15 -0500
Probably you just need to remove, clean & grease the "innards" of the spedo cable. Betcha there's more rust in the rockers. Try a magnet. It ought to stick. If you don't know what you're doing (yet)
/html/mgs/1998-07/msg00079.html (8,772 bytes)

4. Re: looking at an mgb... (cont.) (score: 1)
Author: Sam Snow <snowsam@mail.auburn.edu>
Date: Thu, 2 Jul 1998 14:42:45 -0500 (CDT)
Appleton, WI If anyone is around here I'd love some helpful advice. My phone is (920) 722-2133, home, or 721-3459 Monday at work. It runs well.... just it isn't the smoothest engine I've seen. Prese
/html/mgs/1998-07/msg00080.html (7,789 bytes)

5. Re: looking at an mgb... (cont.) (score: 1)
Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
Date: Thu, 02 Jul 1998 15:47:50 -0400
Once the negotiation gets serious and you get near a "good price", attempt to tune it up right where it sits and decide on the results. A tuneup is straightforward and quick if you can find somebody
/html/mgs/1998-07/msg00081.html (7,800 bytes)

6. Re: looking at an mgb... (cont.) (score: 1)
Author: "Jim Carney" <carney_fam_ark@email.msn.com>
Date: Thu, 2 Jul 1998 15:23:05 -0500
I saw Trevor's reply to you. It is much more detailed that mine & I recommend you do what he suggests regarding the rockers. I'm too far away to do you any good in person. Jim Good lock with the sea
/html/mgs/1998-07/msg00082.html (8,569 bytes)

7. Re: looking at an mgb... (cont.) (score: 1)
Author: miker15@juno.com
Date: Thu, 02 Jul 1998 18:41:58 EDT
Hi Sam On the face of it it sounds like a beater and not really worth 3800 - To comment on some of the points you raise - Interior - if you can live with it fine, if not figure in the region of USD8-
/html/mgs/1998-07/msg00085.html (9,863 bytes)

8. Re: looking at an mgb... (cont.) (score: 1)
Author: "Harlan Jillson" <hjillson@argolink.net>
Date: Thu, 2 Jul 1998 22:16:34 -0500
Look carefully at the rust under the drivers side. This in conjunction with the passenger door rubbing at the bottom would worry me, especially since the car has been re-sprayed. It could be nothing
/html/mgs/1998-07/msg00093.html (9,661 bytes)


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