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1. rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 06:40:34 -0500; I've tried to send this twice with no luck. Maybe too long so I'll send a digest version. I have a '66 B that I'm starting after sitting around a few years. Needs a lot of work. Body: Need to replac; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00085.html (8,670 bytes)
2. RE: rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: "Gosling, Richard" <r.gosling@penspen.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:37:26 -0000; First instinct is this isn't worth saving (financially). I bought a BGT that needed a LOT less work than this (1 new sill, 1 replacement front wing off eBay, minor mechanical and electrical repairs,; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00087.html (9,313 bytes)
3. Re: rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:06:40 -0000; The starter motor always spins in the same direction as it has both a wound stator and a wound rotor. The wiper motor has a permanent magnet stator so *does* turn in the opposite direction, but it do; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00089.html (8,335 bytes)
4. Re: rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:20:44 -0800; Sounds a lot like my 66. The difference is mine is running, and so long as it continues to do so I can avoid facing your dilemma. Installing a 4-synchro gearbox on the original 18GB motor would have; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00090.html (10,251 bytes)
5. Re: rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:22:10 -0800; Starter isn't affected. Fuel pump needs to be switched. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00091.html (9,239 bytes)
6. RE: rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 10:56:11 -0800; I ran into a similar car that was just not worthwhile restoring. Rather than parting it out, I sold it to an exporter. I could have made more money parting it out, but there would have been a lot of; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00092.html (10,186 bytes)
7. Re: rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:48:47 -0000; Depends on the fuel pump. Capacitor quenched units used until 1977, diode quenched thereafter. The former don't need to be switched, the latter do. Original factory pumps will all be negative ground; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00100.html (9,258 bytes)
8. Re: rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: Thomas Pokrefke <pokrefke1@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:33:57 -0600; http://www.bmh-ltd.com/mgbshell.htm 4,000 pounds ~ $8,000; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00102.html (8,146 bytes)
9. RE: rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>; Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 19:42:22 -0500; I looked at a new body shell at TRF already. Theirs is about the same price and I believe is the same source. If I did purchase a new body shell I'd have over $10K invested without paint which would; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00103.html (10,182 bytes)
10. Re: rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: "Ed" <justbrits@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 19:18:55 -0600; <<I'll keep you all up to date.>> If you would like a "home" for pics, yell Pete. Am I correct you would be on the lookout for a 18GB block?? Ed www.justbrits.com; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00104.html (8,267 bytes)
11. RE: rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>; Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 20:54:01 -0500; Actually, I would be looking for a whole engine to trade for a 18GH. Not sure of the availability and certainly don't have the funds to buy outright. I could mate the engine with one of the older gea; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00106.html (9,044 bytes)
12. RE: rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: Dan DiBiase <d_dibiase@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 04:40:53 -0800 (PST); Peter, I think you need to get rid of the car. I see words like 'invested' and 'value' and 'collector' and that makes me think that you are expecting a bit too much from this MGB.... Many people who; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00111.html (9,728 bytes)
13. RE: rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: "Phil Bates" <jello@ida.net>; Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:10:05 -0700 (MST); I agree with Dan - trying to restore and come out ahead is typically a losing battle. Look for a better example. I did keep track of my receipts on my '67 MGB - which I bought in 1995 or so. Includin; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00113.html (11,283 bytes)
14. Re: rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:05:50 -0800; Yeah, if you can find one. I have an automated eBay search for chrome bumper MGB body shells, and only one has come up in the last year. I don't think it was a Mk. I either. My impression is that the; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00116.html (9,919 bytes)
15. RE: rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>; Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:42:16 -0800; In the British Car Classified section of the Valley British Auto Club Newsletter that arrived in my mailbox today. 1967 MGB All apart, garaged for 10+ years. Wheels on body, rest in boxes. Restorable; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00117.html (9,306 bytes)
16. RE: rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: Dan DiBiase <d_dibiase@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:05:58 -0800 (PST); Phil Bates <jello@ida.net> wrote: I agree with Dan - trying to restore and come out ahead is typically a losing battle. Look for a better example. I did keep track of my receipts on my '67 MGB - whic; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00118.html (10,223 bytes)
17. Re: rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:02:46 -0800; Man, that sounds like just what I need. My problem is I have no place to put it. Hmm, perhaps some scheme wil present itself... -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's t; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00119.html (9,968 bytes)
18. Re: rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: Dan DiBiase <d_dibiase@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:11:08 -0800 (PST); Yeah, if you can find one. I have an automated eBay search for chrome bumper MGB body shells, and only one has come up in the last year. I don't think it was a Mk. I either. My impression is that the; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00120.html (9,015 bytes)
19. Re: rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: "Rich C" <richchrysler@quickclic.net>; Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 20:05:05 -0500; Hello all, I've been following this thread with interest for the last few days. I am looking at the general theme of the replies and find that many of the listers are perhaps too quick to scrap or pa; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00121.html (9,380 bytes)
20. Re: rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 18:11:09 -0800; Good point. I might add that the Mk. 1 cars account for only about a fifth of the total production run, and that due to their age, they have doubtless already suffered a higher rate of attrition than; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00122.html (10,288 bytes)

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