Mark Wrote:
>
> Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 09:49:46 EDT
> From: MMich99551@aol.com
> Subject: Am I crazy?
>
> I'll try this again. I posted earlier that I was considering buying an MGB,
> but it didn't post for some reason. In my original post I was asking if I
> was nuts for wanting a MG (my wife thinks I am).
Yes! ALL MG owners are completely nuts!
That's why we rely on each other so much.
> I am not a mechanic by any stretch of the imagination, but am hoping to learn.
Buy an MG, and you'll soon become certified.
> I am somewhat beyond
> this decision as I have stumbled upon an original owner '75 MGB. I would
> like your opinions on two things:
> 1. He mentioned in our conversation that 75 was the worst year for
> MGB's, do you think this to be true? Are there a lot of problems after the
> transition for all the USA requirements?
I wouldn't worry too much about that.
Is the car solid (no or little rust)?
Does the car run? even if it doesn't,
MGs are very (usually) easy to work on.
> 2. He put a Webber Carb. on it a few years ago. Ever since the car
> blows plugs every 300 or so miles. Any thoughts? Unfortunately, it has not
> been driven much.
Discard the weber and return her to as she was built.
I'll take alot heat for this statement, but there is
alot to be said for originality.
I debated sometime back on originality vs. functionality...
I now believe that my MG will be as original as I can get her.
Still have a few pieces to go, but I'm well on my way.
I have heard and seen good things about webers.
bad plugs after 300 miles doesn't sound right,
I suspect another (more experienced) Lister
might suggest you look elsewhere.
>
> The car has 65,000 miles on it. The body has NO rust, it is in the middle of
> a rebuild (interior), but has the interior kit and all the parts to put it
> back together. All this for $1,000.00. What do you think?
Can't go wrong... if this were offered to me, I'd jump on it.
>
> Thanks,
> Mark Michael
> Tallahassee, FL
> Soon to be Jefferson City, TN
>
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