From mark at bradakis.com  Sat Apr 11 16:05:13 2026
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:05:13 -0600
Subject: [Mgs] 35 Years!
Message-ID: <7072d9a1-7754-4662-997c-f7d6198c32db@bradakis.com>

Nearly half my life!  Team dot Net went on the air 35 years ago today, 
April 11th, 1991.  Been through a lot of ups and downs over the years, 
many different computers, different ISPs, but almost always there.  I 
won't go into the times that ISP problems shut it down for days, or even 
weeks at a time.

But it is still here, still on the air, still serving the purpose I have 
always upheld, connecting like minded users to mostly car stuff.  And 
always for free.  I do remember back in the beginning it was pretty 
expensive to run.  Fast, at home internet was not widely available.  And 
the first server, one of the earliest PCs in the valley to run at over 
100 Mhz ( Yes, MEGA Hertz! ) cost me $2,500 dollars.  Luckily paid for 
by generous contributions from list members.

Time marches on, and so does Team Net.  I'll keep it going as long as I 
can, health permitting.  Who knows, maybe I'll be sending out a 50th 
birthday notice!

mjb.
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From LRC at red4est.com  Mon Apr 13 12:31:04 2026
From: LRC at red4est.com (Larry Colen)
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:31:04 -0700
Subject: [Mgs] 35 Years!
In-Reply-To: <7072d9a1-7754-4662-997c-f7d6198c32db@bradakis.com>
References: <7072d9a1-7754-4662-997c-f7d6198c32db@bradakis.com>
Message-ID: <51f4d08201162254a47711e23f682721@red4est.com>

I remember that, a little over half of my life. I haven't been active 
the whole time, but I think I've been subscribed the whole time. 
Congratulations! and thanks for all the hard work.

On 2026-04-11 15:05, Mark Bradakis wrote:
> Nearly half my life!  Team dot Net went on the air 35 years ago today, 
> April 11th, 1991.  Been through a lot of ups and downs over the years, 
> many different computers, different ISPs, but almost always there.  I 
> won't go into the times that ISP problems shut it down for days, or 
> even weeks at a time.
> 
> But it is still here, still on the air, still serving the purpose I 
> have always upheld, connecting like minded users to mostly car stuff.  
> And always for free.  I do remember back in the beginning it was pretty 
> expensive to run.  Fast, at home internet was not widely available.  
> And the first server, one of the earliest PCs in the valley to run at 
> over 100 Mhz ( Yes, MEGA Hertz! ) cost me $2,500 dollars.  Luckily paid 
> for by generous contributions from list members.
> 
> Time marches on, and so does Team Net.  I'll keep it going as long as I 
> can, health permitting.  Who knows, maybe I'll be sending out a 50th 
> birthday notice!
> 
> mjb.
> 
> _______________________________________________
> 
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From simon.d.matthews at gmail.com  Tue Apr 14 17:14:36 2026
From: simon.d.matthews at gmail.com (Simon Matthews)
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:14:36 -0400
Subject: [Mgs] 35 Years!
In-Reply-To: <7072d9a1-7754-4662-997c-f7d6198c32db@bradakis.com>
References: <7072d9a1-7754-4662-997c-f7d6198c32db@bradakis.com>
Message-ID: <CAEUYfyPsLBi3v7g-TV6qXUg4_sKtH+YvW_1jdcBiH1bf+_d7Sg@mail.gmail.com>

We are so very thankful for your efforts keeping it running.

Simon's

On Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 5:57?AM Mark Bradakis <mark at bradakis.com> wrote:

> Nearly half my life!  Team dot Net went on the air 35 years ago today,
> April 11th, 1991.  Been through a lot of ups and downs over the years,
> many different computers, different ISPs, but almost always there.  I
> won't go into the times that ISP problems shut it down for days, or even
> weeks at a time.
>
> But it is still here, still on the air, still serving the purpose I have
> always upheld, connecting like minded users to mostly car stuff.  And
> always for free.  I do remember back in the beginning it was pretty
> expensive to run.  Fast, at home internet was not widely available.  And
> the first server, one of the earliest PCs in the valley to run at over
> 100 Mhz ( Yes, MEGA Hertz! ) cost me $2,500 dollars.  Luckily paid for
> by generous contributions from list members.
>
> Time marches on, and so does Team Net.  I'll keep it going as long as I
> can, health permitting.  Who knows, maybe I'll be sending out a 50th
> birthday notice!
>
> mjb.
> _______________________________________________
>
> Mgs at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
>
> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/mgs http://autox.team.net/archive
>
> Unsubscribe:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/simon.d.matthews at gmail.com
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From wkilleffer at epbfi.com  Thu Apr 16 06:50:41 2026
From: wkilleffer at epbfi.com (wkilleffer at epbfi.com)
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:50:41 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Mgs] Using vintage Datsun 280ZX 14" wheels on an MGB
Message-ID: <749252734.16662098.1776343841630.JavaMail.zimbra@epbfi.com>

Hello everyone, 

Someone near me has advertised a set of vintage alloy Datsun 280ZX 14" wheels. They confirmed that the bolt pattern is 4x114.3. I've been looking for a set of alloy wheels for awhile because the ROSstyle steel wheels on my car are rusted badly inside, and that causes problems with tire sealing and slow leaks. It's time for a new set of tires, so if these wheels are right, the timing would be about perfect. 
Has anyone used wheels like this on their MGB before? Besides the fact that they're alloys and appear to need little more than a cleanup, they have a kind of funky retro old-school cool look to them. I've asked the seller if they know width and offset, and they'll be able to tell me this evening. We can't share photos on here, but anyone who responds and wants to see a photo, I can share one if that would help. 

Thank you, 
-William Killeffer 
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From mark at bradakis.com  Thu Apr 16 06:57:41 2026
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:57:41 -0600
Subject: [Mgs] Using vintage Datsun 280ZX 14" wheels on an MGB
In-Reply-To: <749252734.16662098.1776343841630.JavaMail.zimbra@epbfi.com>
References: <749252734.16662098.1776343841630.JavaMail.zimbra@epbfi.com>
Message-ID: <ec7477bd-5893-4370-9610-006b04595b32@bradakis.com>

On 4/16/26 6:50 AM, wkilleffer at epbfi.com wrote:

> We can't share photos on here, but anyone who responds and 
> wants to see a photo, I can share one if that would help.

What? Why do you think that?

Wheels like these?

mjb.

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From lrc at red4est.com  Thu Apr 16 13:36:41 2026
From: lrc at red4est.com (Larry Colen)
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:36:41 -0700
Subject: [Mgs] Using vintage Datsun 280ZX 14" wheels on an MGB
In-Reply-To: <749252734.16662098.1776343841630.JavaMail.zimbra@epbfi.com>
References: <749252734.16662098.1776343841630.JavaMail.zimbra@epbfi.com>
Message-ID: <BED2D1F0-DBFE-45F2-BACA-671FD40044F1@red4est.com>

I tried to use a set for a track day. They are indeed the same 4x4-1/2 bolt pattern, but the centering hole in the wheel was smaller than the centering ridge on my hubs.  They might work with some sort of an offset plate, if you don't mind messing up your suspension geometry.

You also need to check for offset, and make sure that your tires will still fit under your wheel arches.  

I did pick up a couple of sets of minitor minilite replicas that worked, and are at least somewhat period correct.  Though now, I'd go for some 15x7 wheels because it is so much easier to get tires for that size wheel.  

> On Apr 16, 2026, at 5:50?AM, wkilleffer at epbfi.com wrote:
> 
> Hello everyone,
> 
> Someone near me has advertised a set of vintage alloy Datsun 280ZX 14" wheels. They confirmed that the bolt pattern is 4x114.3. I've been looking for a set of alloy wheels for awhile because the ROSstyle steel wheels on my car are rusted badly inside, and that causes problems with tire sealing and slow leaks. It's time for a new set of tires, so if these wheels are right, the timing would be about perfect.
> Has anyone used wheels like this on their MGB before? Besides the fact that they're alloys and appear to need little more than a cleanup, they have a kind of funky retro old-school cool look to them. I've asked the seller if they know width and offset, and they'll be able to tell me this evening. We can't share photos on here, but anyone who responds and wants to see a photo, I can share one if that would help.
> 
> Thank you,
> -William Killeffer
> _______________________________________________
> 
> Mgs at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
> 
> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/mgs http://autox.team.net/archive
> 
> Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/lrc at red4est.com

__ 
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From dave at ranteer.com  Fri Apr 17 12:53:23 2026
From: dave at ranteer.com (dave northrup)
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:53:23 +0000
Subject: [Mgs] shipping
Message-ID: <592062c621d647049bb1824fc793b9bb@ranteer.com>

I need to ship a whole mga rear end, hub to hub including diff

Anyone btdt have a recommendation?

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From barneymg at mgaguru.com  Fri Apr 17 17:17:23 2026
From: barneymg at mgaguru.com (Barney Gaylord)
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:17:23 -0400
Subject: [Mgs] shipping
In-Reply-To: <592062c621d647049bb1824fc793b9bb@ranteer.com>
References: <592062c621d647049bb1824fc793b9bb@ranteer.com>
Message-ID: DsRFw0587YA8xDsRFwCoOb@eig-obgw-6001b.ext.cloudfilter.net

First, it sounds like a truck shipment.  Strap it onto a wood pallet, 
call a truck freight company, and pay something like $200 to go 
almost anywhere int the continental us.

Another possibility that might be less expensive. Wrap it in 
corrugated cardboard to make it closed and clean to handle by hand. 
Look at point of origin and point of destination.  Find the mose 
sensible bus route there, same as if you wanted tobuy a bus ticket to 
pesonally go somewhere. then call the bus company to see if you can 
ship it by bus freight. the packge must be delivered to the origin 
bus terminal, and it must be picked up at the destination bus 
terminal. En-route, they just throw it into the side door cargo space 
under the floor, and drag it out when it gets to the destination 
terminal. Travel buses commonly have lots of excess space under the 
bus floors,so bus freight can go anywhere the busses travel, with 
very reasonable freight rates.

Food for thought.


At 02:53 PM 4/17/2026, dave northrup wrote:
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>
>I need to ship a whole mga rear end, hub to hub including diff
>
>
>
>Anyone btdt have a recommendation?
>....


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From mark at bradakis.com  Sun Apr 19 01:47:09 2026
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:47:09 -0600
Subject: [Mgs] Nice car!
Message-ID: <0e8b257f-ee36-4ab5-8b32-507babb1262c@bradakis.com>

I'm a Triumph guy, but I think this would look pretty nice in my driveway.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1959-mg-mga-twin-cam-39/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2026-04-18


mjb.


From dan.dibiase at gmail.com  Tue Apr 28 19:41:09 2026
From: dan.dibiase at gmail.com (Dan DiBiase)
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:41:09 -0400
Subject: [Mgs] MG Driver Magazines
Message-ID: <CABxEc+k6zOrMi=m9kw9enp2=ak+TmxOEfWiMU-Dr=1_9AMXZ=g@mail.gmail.com>

Hi, it's time to clear out the house in preparation for selling..... I have
100 or so MG Driver magazines from the NAMGBR - oldest in March/April of
1997, through 2022... Free to a good home if you pay the USPS shipping.

They're going into the recycle bin in mid-May if no takers!

Thx,
Dan D
Dayton NJ USA
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