[JAGNUTS] New Jagnut
Bob
jagnuts@autox.team.net
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 15:05:23 -0600
If you make a list, I'll put 'em under classifieds on the website ... Bob
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From: jagnuts-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:jagnuts-admin@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of glen@accesscomm.ca
Sent: March 17, 2006 2:11 PM
To: jagnuts@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [JAGNUTS] New Jagnut
BTW, I have a practically brand new RHD steering rack for an MGB if anyone
is in need. Also, have a few other MGB parts I'd like to get rid of but will
have to dig out the box from somewhere in hiding in my basement. All
leftovers from my one time MGB restoration that I never did finish.
Glen
ILR/LCOC
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Quoting Bob <engl@accesscomm.ca>:
> It is Octagon Motors in Vancouver that I think Glen might be referring to.
> Their website is at http://www.octagonmotorgroup.com/. Not the
> greatest website but they do have most stuff and at good prices.
>
> Another group is Drake Motors in Kelowna. Their website is
> http://www.drakesbritishmotors.com/. I've been buying a lot of my
> stuff there lately as their prices are good and they are good people to
deal with.
> Do not stock a lot, but are dealers for Moss and Victoria British, so
> they have a good source for parts, and they do come to your door
> within a week or two.
>
> Moss and Victoria British have good catalogues that are free and are
> worthwhile having on hand. I've ordered directly from Moss, but get
> frustrated by the customs thieves at Revenue Canada so prefer to buy
> directly from a Canadian outfit. Moss is at www.mossmotors.com, and
> Victoria British is at http://www.victoriabritish.com/.
>
> There are a bunch of other suppliers out there as well. Anyone know
> of a good place to buy used parts?
>
> Bob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jagnuts-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:jagnuts-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of glen@accesscomm.ca
> Sent: March 16, 2006 11:38 PM
> To: jagnuts@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: [JAGNUTS] New Jagnut
>
> There is an excellent parts source in the Vancouve area that you will
> want to contact. I use to own a 71 MGB and know that absolutely
> everything is still available if not from them than a place in the UK.
> I'll dig up the name and number for you. They ever have complete parts
> catalogues. For all I know they are on the web now.
>
> Regards,
>
> Glen
> ILR/LCOC
>
> -------------
>
> Quoting "J. Betcher" <j.betcher@sasktel.net>:
>
> > Thanks for the welcome, Tony,
> >
> > The car is a 1967 MGBGT. I sent a picture to Bob earlier so it may
> > turn up on the website. I think I bought it as part of a midlife
> > crisis as to this point about all I know about cars is how to change
> > the oil. Any help I can get would be appreciated.
> >
> > As far as I know I am the third or fourth owner. I bought it in
> > June from the second owner who bought it in Vancouver in the
> > seventies and drove it here (I'm sure many of you may have seen it
> > when it was on the road). He tells me that he sold it to someone in
> > the fall one year and bought it back in the following spring. He's
> > not sure that anything other than touching up the paint was done to it.
> >
> > He tells me that he drove it until five years ago or so (the
> > registration expired June 2000) when he parked it under the trees in
> > the picture at his cottage. The day I went to see it he told me
> > that the fuel pump must not be working and the battery would not
> > hold a charge so I haven't had it running yet. I have a replacement
> > fuel pump and a new battery. The engine will turn over with the
battery.
> >
> > I have taken off the fuel tank and plan to have it cleaned before I
> > try to start it as I don't want to clog the fuel lines with anything
> > that may be in it.
> >
> > I have a number of concerns:
> > 1. Can I get it running and drivable? I think with some help I can.
> >
> > 2. What needs to be done to the body? I'm afraid that the sills
> > may
>
> > be quite rusted underneath and I have a major job ahead of me to
> > restore it but if it can be done I'm willing to go for it. My
> > concern with that is that I want it done properly.
> >
> > 3. The interior also needs to be restored. It is functional as it
> is
> > but its age and use is obvious.
> >
> > 4. Probably belongs with the first concern but the right front
> gaiter
> > boot is split and I don't know what is hiding inside.
> >
> > So there you have it, a major project but hopefully one that can be
> > accomplished with time patience and a lot of help.
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: jagnuts-admin@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:jagnuts-admin@autox.team.net]
> > On Behalf Of Tony Koschinsky
> > Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 9:27 PM
> > To: jagnuts@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [JAGNUTS] New Jagnut
> >
> > Greetings, Jeff.
> >
> > Tell us a bit about yourself (by which we mean your car, of course).
> > Is it running? Need help? So good it puts our junk to shame? I
> > think Bob has some B parts that he isn't using right now, it could
> > be years before he notices they're missing.
> >
> > Tony
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Bob England - Mechanical Design Group" <rje@rmdg.ca>
> > To: <jagnuts@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 8:12 PM
> > Subject: [JAGNUTS] New Jagnut
> >
> >
> > > Hello all.
> > >
> > > Had a note tonight from Jeff Betcher. He just acquired himself a
> > > 1967
> >
> > > MGB,
> > > and Dennis Casper suggested he contact us. I coerced him into
> > > joining
> > the
> > > group and, well, here he is.
> > >
> > > Welcome Jeff!
> > >
> > > Bob
> > > HYPERLINK
> > >
> > "http://nonprofits.accesscomm.ca/jagnuts/Jagnuts.htm"http://nonprofi
> > ts
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> > > scomm.ca/jagnuts/Jagnuts.htm
> > >
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