Dan,
That has been the group consensus and appreciate everyone bringing me back
to reality - quickly. These are often impulse purchases. I was excited about
the prospect of a new project but was looking for less work as the kids are
playing ball, gymnastics, piano, karate.... and the wife refuses to park her
minivan on the street for the next year while I try to get this one running!
I called him this morning and told him I will be passing on this one but if
he decides to signicantly lower the price call me.
The price of gas is making driving my Tahoe back and forth to work seem
ridiculous.
Roger
----- Original Message -----
From: Dan DiBiase
To: Roger Wilt ; mgs@autox.team.net
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: tips evaluating '69 MGB
Boy, sure doesn't sound like a $3,000 car to me......
Dan D
Roger Wilt <rdwilt@pol.net> wrote:
Outstanding article.
I did go look at the car. The owner said it ran just a few months ago but we
couldn't get it started. Turned over easily. Had headligth but no turn
signals. The only serious rust I saw was under the driver floor board. Sills
seemed solid. All the rubber is shot. It has a relatively new black vinyl
top, fuel pump, steering wheel, and alternator. Overall it looks like it has
been kept it the garage as advertised but not very well maintained. Wire
wheels, 76,000 miles and no clutch tension I could feel. I didn't have the
correct plug adapter for compression testing. Not sure when last brake
maintenace done. Am going to sleep on it. Found Porters book on the net and
is on order.
Will keep you posted!
Roger
'51 TD
???'69 MGB
----- Original Message -----
From: Dan DiBiase
To: Roger Wilt
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 2:18 PM
Subject: Re: tips evaluating '69 MGB
Roger Wilt wrote:
Hello Everyone,
I will be evaluating a '69 MGB in the next 2 days to see if I want to add it
to my stable. A friend at church knew I liked them and saw it in his
friend's father garage. He said it looked in good shape but is wasn't
running for who knows how long. He said he thought it could be purchased for
$3000. Any specifics? I'm taking my compression tester and a battery.
Roger, buying Porter's book as suggested is a good idea, but if you want so
quick info on buying an MGB, check here for several references -
.
Dan D
The Garden State
'76 MGB Tourer - Driver - "On the Road Again....!"
'65 MGB Tourer Project - Yep, still is....
'04 Audi A4 1.8T q MT-6 - quattro, baby!
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