David Councill wrote:
>
> I would think that a list of these distributers would be good for the list
> periodically.
>
> After all, we all have to buy parts at one time or another. I usually buy
> from Moss or the Roadster Factory - but once again, I have a part on the
> TRF backorder. This can be scary - several years ago, I order some SU carb
> throttle shafts and had to wait several months. Now, I'm waiting for a SU
> fuel pump diaphragm. Its been a month. Fortunately, it wasn't a part I need
> right away.
>
> Now, I'm rambling. Back to the original topic of listing distributers. For
> those new to the list, I'm including at the end of this message, one of the
> more valuable previous posts to this list. David Deutsch sent this in and I
> think its worthy of recirculating again.
>
> Maybe we need to make a routine posting of this kind of information and add
> to the list if there are other distributers out there.
>
> David Councill
> 71 BGT
>
> >
> >Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 17:08:12 -0500 (CDT)
> >From: drded@ix.netcom.com (David Deutsch)
> >Subject: Intro MGs / fairly new round here? / stuff U should Know
> >
> >This info is most useful to our North American continent list members
> >
> >Intro to MGs: Every so often I receive information requests from new
> >MGB owners. When I do I send them the following. I believe information
> >is the most important thing in keeping this hobby alive. Hope this
> >helps a little
> >. Safety Fast, David Deutsch
> >
> >Four main new parts vendors in US are :
> >
> >Moss Motors 1-800-235-6954
> >
> >Special Interest Car Parts 1-800-851-5600
> >
> >Victoria British 1-800-255-0088
> >
> >The Roadster Factory 1-800-283-3723 or e-mail to
> >TRFMAIL@internetmci.com
> >
> >Some of the smaller parts suppliers are:
> >
> >MG Bits and Spares with an order line at 1-800-643-3482
> >
> >The Poper MG 1-800-711-3368 or e-mail propermg@aol.com
> >
> >Brit-tek 1-800-255-5883 (great tech info)
> >
> >for you Sprite / Midget and Mini / Morris Minor people:
> >Mini Mania
> >31 Winsor St.
> >Milpitas, CA 95035
> >800-946-2642
> >
> >Call all these #s and request parts catalogs, in many cases mentioning
> >my name will help expedite request although sometime they will say
> >"David who?" depends on individual on the phone.
> >
> >There are a few good used parts venders for those No Longer Available
> >(NLA) items. I highly recommend:
> >
> >Jim Knight's British Racing Green in Newark, Del. 1-302-368-1117
> >
> >T S Imported Automotive, Pandora , Ohio 800-543-6648 or e-mail:
> >tedsimx@mail.bright.net
> >
> >Just Brits Hinsdale, IL Phone- 630-325-6113 Fax- 630-325-7650
> >E-Mail- JustBrits@aol.com
> >
> >Best of British Inc. 303-871-1929 out of Denver, Colorado "New * Used *
> >Reconditioned Parts
> >
> >There is also a place in Sandwich, MA which specializes in Austin
> >Parts, Austin Works East can be e-mailed at Austnworks@aol.com
> >
> >The major National Club is North American MGB Register membership info
> >can be gotten by calling: 1-800-NAMGBR1 or thru website at:
> >http://www.mgcars.org.uk/namgbr/index.html Membership is $25 annually
> >in the USA and includes the bi-monthly award winning "MGB Driver"
> >publication
> >
> >Always try to source your parts via this list first and can many times
> >acquire your needs from a fellow enthusiast.
> >
> >George Merryweather out of Lucas, Texas at 972-442-0381 (someone
> >please supply e-mail address/can't locate right now) has sourced and
> >supplied parts to many a list member (including me).
> >
> >Other MG internet information sites:
> >http://www.british-cars.org.uk/kimber/
> >http://www.team.net/sol Where you will find the "monster list" of parts
> >suppliers and venders
> >http://www.mgcars.org.uk/class/USACFS.html is a site for Car For Sale
> >replace USACFS w/ USAPFS and you will get parts for sale classifies
> >
> >I have an events page at
> >http://www.british-cars.org.uk/kimber/clubs/deutsch.html
> >you can find events for British car enthusiasts from Florida to s.e.
> >Canada along the Atlantic Coast. Links to other events info sites can
> >be found here as well.
> >
> >"Worth looking into" publications:
> >"British Car - The American Magazine for MG Enthusiasts Who Love
> >British Cars"
> >1 year (6 issues) $22.95 1-800-520-8292
> >"British Marque Car Club News" 28 page monthly newspaper, subscribtion
> >info available at website http://www.british-cars.org.uk/marque
> >MGB Driver available only thru NAMGBR membership
> >
> >Looking for a particular British Auto Related Book? try
> >http:esp.norwich.net/britbook or e-mail britbook@norwich.net for
> >catalog.
> >
> >
> >
> >
I would like to mention my favorite place to get parts, they are Flying
Circus English Cars in Durham NC. Just wish they would get a toll free
number.They can be found at http://www.flyingcircuscars.com
Robert and Simon have been very helpful in restoring my Sprite, and have
a large amount of stock, even the unusually, to help reduce the out of
stock problem we run into every once in a while, in the hobby.
Mark Snowdon
69 Sprite, (adopted as a MG)
71, 73, & 79 Midgets
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