Yep, I'll help. You can include my name and address on the helpers
list. I know a good MG garage and a great auto electrician (yes, LUCAS
too). And a body shop (he does restorations so a bit pricey but, no
"bondo" is used. new metal or lead.) And any MG enthusiast is always
welcome for coffee or Bier.
"Jay"
John S. van Syckel
Tillessenstr. 15
68219 Mannheim
Germany
Tel: (home) 0621 89 28 88 (work) 06202 80 62 36
( 12 miles from Mannheim center and 12 miles from Heidelberg center)
-----Original Message-----
From: Albert F Jones [SMTP:fisher@hctc.net]
Sent: Mittwoch, 09. Dezember 1998 18:59
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Trip Helpers
The following is from another lister 'Down Under' who would like
his name
added to the helpers there. It seems that we are getting a lot
of
interest in this endeavour, but so far, only from the US or
Australia. How
about our other listers? Any offers?
Nina and Skye, how are we getting along. I have kept a
list of these
folks that have replied directly to me, and those that have also
appeared
on the list.
By the way, did anyone see Kelvin Fagan's posting about
a trip in the UK.
it looks like an interesting proposition.
Elizabeth Jones
Comfort, TX
>X-Sender: magician@pop3.zipworld.com.au
>Date: Wed, 09 Dec 1998 13:21:10 +1100
>To: fisher@hctc.net
>From: Patrick Cunnane <magician@zip.com.au>
>Subject: Trip Helpers
>
>Dear Elizabeth
>
> As a fellow lister from down under I would be more than
happy to put my
>name on such a list.
>
> Home Phone - 03 9397 0543
> Mobile - 0412 907 011
> Homes - Williamstown, Victoria, Australia.
> Camden, NSW, Australia.
> Radius - As far as necessary
> Mechanical Knowledge - Nil but free accommodation, booze
and meals
> Tools - Limited but I have a few
> Towing - Illegal in Australia unless by a licenced tow
truck but I have a
>friend who has a tilt tray and a mobile phone.
>
> I commute between Sydney and Melbourne on a regular
basis (in a Australian
>Capri convertable) so I know what it is like to be stuck out in
the middle
>of nowhere.
>
> I have used my 66B a few times for the trip and it
decided to cease
>operations on one occasion. A huge car carrier ferrying cars
between the
>two cities stopped, loaded my car and took me to his home in
Albury. His
>wife gave me dinner and they provided a bed for the night. The
next day his
>friend a mechanic fixed the car (fuel pump) and they sent me on
my way with
>a home made lunch. All this was for free including the repair
to the car.
>They just liked the litle MG. It sure restored my faith in
human kindness
>and if I can help anyone out I would only be too pleased to
assist.
>
> I do not seem to receive all the list digests so I am
not too sure who is
>putting the Trip List together, is it yourself or Skye?.
>
> A bit about my car.
>
> My car is unrestored but is in immaculate condition
(apart from the
>seats). Nurburg white with chrome wire wheels, over-riders and
bumpers.
>Chrome stone guards on the headlights and two rectangular spot
lights
>mounted under the front bumper. Push button door handles, MoMo
Indy timber
>framed steering wheel and matching gear change lever. Original
AM radio but
>no heater, blower fan or reversing lights. It has got the oil
cooler but no
>overdrive and none of the smog stuff that you guys in the
States were
>lumbered with. Seats are red but the rest of the interior is
black. It has
>the stow away hood (fits in a special bag in the boot) and was
imported for
>assembly to Australia in circa 1965 as a kit. The engine number
is
>18GBUH/22835 and chassis number is YGHN32766. (The Y prefix
designates it
>as a kit car). The tonneau is also original as are all the
tools. The first
>owner was a fanatic so I have got all the original receipts.
The cost of
>the car on the showroom floor on 7th February 1966 in Australia
was 1,589
>Pounds 18 Shillings and 6 pence. (Pre decimal). It cost me a
lot more when
>I bought it!. I have a feeling that the car is in actual fact a
64 kit
>model and must have sat around during shipping. The battery
receipts show
>that they were made in 1964 as well. It had a complete engine
rebuild 190
>miles ago and has twin carbs and a straight through exhaust.
Not very
>economical, very noisy but lots of fun to drive.
>
> I apologise if the above is worthless information.
>
> If you guys ever decide to come down to Australia please
be assured that
>you will recieve a very warm welcome.
>
> Anyway best wishes for the Christmas season from a very
hot lister from
>down under. (Its now the start of summer so the temperatures
are starting
>to rise).
>
> Patrick ((Cynta and Fatty) my two dogs)
> White 66B roadster
> White F**d Capri
>
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