Larry A Hoy by way of Bert Palte wrote:
>
> You wrote:
>
> There are a some interesting consequences to all this. Certainly our
> friends around the world end up with more cars to enjoy, the remaining
> cars here in the States become more valuable, and don't forget Steve
> makes a living. But what about new younger collectors who want to enjoy
> LBCs? What about the future of the collecting hobby. What if there is
> nothing to collect, or restore (here in the States)?
>
> For your information:
>
> At a recent MG club event,I spoke to the person who manages the national MGB
> register.
> Listed by chassis or VIN #, he has data on about 2000 of the MGBs that are
> here in Holland. He told me that about 70 percent of these have been
> imported, mainly
> from the USA.
> So in my opinion you definitely have a point there!
> >From my own observation I would say that importing USA-originating MGBs has
> started
> here only in 1990 or so.
> (I bought my 1970 B in 1989, at the time there were hardly any US imports
>here.
> There were some Britain-imported MGBs here, at the time, but many people,
> including myself, consider these pretty impractical because they have the
> steering wheel at the 'wrong' side of the car).
>
> On a related subject:
>
> Later USA-model MGBs, that are now so ubiquitous over here,
> are not noted for their fast throttle response.
> At the same meeting, I saw a guy who offers conversion kits to bring these Bs
> (with only one Zenith-Stromberg carb) up to 'normal' MGB performance.
> The kit consists of inlet and exhaust manifolds, two 'rebuilt' (whatever
> that may mean...) SU HS4 carbs, air filters and all associated hardware,
> at a cost of only (Dfl. 600, that's about) US $ 340! (that's outright
>purchase,
> _not_ exchange).
> Sounds like a great deal to me, even though the parts are not new.
>
> (Usual disclaimers apply, and I was not interested, as my car came with the
> two HS4s..).
>
> Greetings
> Bert
>
> Sorry for my late response, my job is killing me...
> palte@rt.el.utwente.nl
>
Hey Listers:
I have been selling used HIF or HS4 carbs, not rebuilt, but
~re-buildable~, intake and exhasut manifolds, with associated linkage
for $100.00 plus shipping here in USA. And I was making OK money!
$320.00 sounds like what I should be charging and include shipping
worldwide!
There has been quite a demand for this set-up...guess I am sorta naive
and not up to speed with "current" prices! Feel free to contact me for
your used MGB parts needs via email.
I will be away from email for 7 days, starting January 20, so please
hold off on your requests, if possible!
Cheers,
Jim Boyd
International Sportscar Components
Paradise, CA "Now entering MG Heaven"
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