[JAGNUTS] New Jagnut
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jagnuts@autox.team.net
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 15:48:42 -0600
Thanks. I'll get digging down there. May not resurface for days...
Glen
ILR/LCOC
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Quoting Bob <engl@accesscomm.ca>:
> If you make a list, I'll put 'em under classifieds on the website ... Bob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
> ---------------
>
> 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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