Hi listers. Larry Miller (real, at least to me) was kind enough to help me
identify a workable shift boot arrangement for my Midget. Does anyone have
a spare shift boot chrome retaining ring (in good condition) for a
'72-or-later, as described below? If you had the fasteners, too, it would
be great. I'd (of course) be glad to exchange a reasonable amount of money
. . . Thanks in advance!
Phil Jones
PS: Hoping to have the car finished enough to show in the upcoming All
British Field Meet in Bellevue, WA. Anyone else participating or going to
go?
PPS:: saw this advertisement just this evening- very tempting, and about 1
hour away. NFI, etc.
'63 Midget - Washington State
This is a California car that has been in storage since 1990 and is now
located in Puyallup Washington (it is still carries a Calif title). The
original 948cc motor and smooth case gearbox were replaced with a rebuilt
1275cc and rebuilt ribbed case gearbox and rebuilt differential. The motor
had less than 10,000 miles and ran well at time of storage. The gas tank has
been replaced. The body is in good condition with minimal rust and the
chrome is in decent condition. Brakes (front disc/rear drum) with minimal
wear. Wire wheels in good condition. The car does require a new throw out
bearing and/or clutch adjustment.
I've held onto the car waiting for the opportunity/space/time to pull it
apart and perform a complete restoration. Now its time to face reality and
move on.
$500 / Offer
Contact: K Mehlberg <mehlberg@attbi.com>
Puyallup Washington USA
----- Original Message -----
From Larry Miller
To: philip.s.jones
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2003 8:38 AM
Subject: Re: Shift boot
Hi Philip
I'm using the boot from a 1972 or later Spridget. Moss part #462-780. You
also need the chrome retaining ring that hold the boot in place. It has four
holes that match the holes used by the metal boot. I don't think you can buy
them new so you will probably need to find a used one. I got one from a
member of the Spridget list.
Nice Midget and the BGT is not bad either. I used to have a MGCGT that I
really loved. Don't know why I ever sold it.
Larry Miller
----- Original Message -----
From philip.s.jones
To: admin@ado13.com
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2003 8:11 AM
Subject: Shift boot
Greetings. Phil Jones here, from Seattle, WA; a Spridget list lurker. I
was checking out your site and noted the shift boot on Bugiii - could you
please let me know what version that is? I've added the Rivergate
conversion to my '71 Midget; and have yet to acquire a shift boot setup (the
PO had installed a Hurst boot that looked like it should have been in an '63
Impala - it changed the radio station every time I went to 3rd!).
Your car looks great - if you'd like to see how my Midget is coming along,
please feel free to check out the photos at http://home.attbi.com/~72mgbgt.
Thanks in advance for your help on the shift boot!
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