After reading a reply in another thread, I am wondering if it is not time to follow in Klutz's footsteps and give the MG ownership thing a break after almost 40 years? I was making a long list of stuff that I am going to be trying to sell at the Ancaster swap meet later this month and I kept putting the GT From Hell on the list. Just to see what it would feel like. Felt like selling my dog. However.... When I consider that I have redone the whole car front to rear over the last two years in an effort to convert it from a track car to a GT that I might drive more, and then finally admit to myself that driving to Dillard ain't gonna happen because it will be more stress than fun...I can't help but stop and think there is a message there: Dog might deserve a better home. Pete http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031344#msg-2031344 Sun, 19 May 2013 16:43:07 -0500 Phorum 5.2.15a http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2032063#msg-2032063 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2032063#msg-2032063
you will come back to it...]]> BruceH MGB & GT Forum Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:34:26 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031988#msg-2031988 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031988#msg-2031988 NOHOME MGB & GT Forum Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:44:23 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031925#msg-2031925 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031925#msg-2031925 underdog MGB & GT Forum Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:27:05 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031914#msg-2031914 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031914#msg-2031914 Speedracer MGB & GT Forum Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:06:55 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031903#msg-2031903 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031903#msg-2031903
So, my problem is not deciding to part with it or not. Just that no one will likely pay what I believe it is worth. I know full well what it would cost to replicate and how much labor went into it and I don't intend to let it go for pennies on the dollar. So I guess I'm stuck with it for now.

So Peter, If you can get a price you are comfortable with and have a desire for other interests, go for it. Life is too short to be married to a car.]]> underdog MGB & GT Forum Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:53:37 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031897#msg-2031897 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031897#msg-2031897
May I suggest that you know the answer to this question already? Tune in to your gut feelings here and go with them!

Tom]]> trymes MGB & GT Forum Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:48:20 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031896#msg-2031896 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031896#msg-2031896
Why would the drive to Dillard be more stress than fun? If it's that you doubt whether the car would make it, I'm sure there'd be a fair few people out there who'd be willing to help out and give your car the once over to allay any fears of unreliability (especially after all the contributions you've made to this forum). Why not leave earlier and give yourself more time (just in case there are unforseen problems)? The upside of this would mean you could enjoy the drive more and have time up your sleeve to sort out any problems. Either way, forget the destination. Enjoy the journey, as we've enjoyed the reporting of your journey on this forum.]]> Woodypear MGB & GT Forum Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:45:35 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031893#msg-2031893 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031893#msg-2031893
Currently, my projects are on hold. For many years I did everything under the sun to my MGB. But for the past few years, I've decided to instead invest my time in my two boys. Currently, they are about to be 13 and 15. We're having a great time hiking, camping, kayaking and enjoying Scouts. (I'm a Scoutmaster) Soon I want to start restoring the GT with my 15 year old, but that should be relatively easy, we're making a driver. But for now, my MG and bugeye projects are just sitting and I have my 70's to drive. The boys will only be young and wanting to hang out with Dad for so many years. The cars can wait. Buy a boat, enjoy it. DOn't sell the MG, just let it rest and comeback to it later. I think you would regret letting it go.]]> JMoore MGB & GT Forum Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:44:11 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031880#msg-2031880 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031880#msg-2031880
Peter ever since I known you on this forum you have been in the middle of a restoration, it easy to get burned out in the garage, if the GT is driver, then cover up the project, and drive the driver for awhile , take a break from the project, you get burned out over time, when all you do is work in garage, you need to get drive one of your cars, if they are projects, then get a car you can drive. I think one has to fiquire out in this hobby, so you like working on and restoring cars, or do you like driving them, once you get decnt driver going, they are pretty relaible,and you spend mre time driving and less time working on them.

I'm quickly becoming of the opinion, that I will never restore a street car, way more work than what I would ever want to do, and I built many MG race cars, but it will take act of god for me to ever build another one from the ground up, even for a customer who wanted to pay me very, very well.]]> Speedracer MGB & GT Forum Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:26:11 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031859#msg-2031859 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031859#msg-2031859 Mark Jones MGB & GT Forum Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:01:32 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031679#msg-2031679 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031679#msg-2031679 X2 Jack

But Jack This is J.Lo





This is Jay Lo :devil:

]]> Bryan73 MGB & GT Forum Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:41:03 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031675#msg-2031675 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031675#msg-2031675 trymes MGB & GT Forum Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:36:28 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031672#msg-2031672 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031672#msg-2031672
Rent a car that doesn't have "costs-per-mile and come to Dillard.

I want to meet you and shake your hand and it would be a good thing for you to buy me several beers.

I know that if I looked like Jay Lo it would be easier for you to make the decision, but lots of folks have come to enjoy your posts and your sage advice on body work. You simply can't disappoint them, could you?

Jack]]> twigworker MGB & GT Forum Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:29:13 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031669#msg-2031669 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031669#msg-2031669 In reply to # 2031344 by NOHOME After reading a reply in another thread,



Peter. Now you have me curious as to what you read in another thread?

Brian ]]> Brian MGB & GT Forum Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:15:48 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031659#msg-2031659 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031659#msg-2031659 gooser MGB & GT Forum Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:03:28 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031650#msg-2031650 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031650#msg-2031650 In reply to # 2031590 by Soyokaze 72MGB It is possible to rent a boat for the day/week/month. Also, you can take sailing and power squadron courses that will help get boat fever out of your system and make you a better mariner. Typically these run like $1000, but are a super good deal.
There are plenty of marinas that will rent out sailboats for varying periods of time. My son became a Certified Yachmaster Instructor (yes, i am bragging) and taught for a sailing school in Gibraltar for a couple of years. Once, when he was home in Ohio for a visit, we rented a 27' Catalina sailboat for a day sail up on Lake Erie. Had a blast. What better way to decide if you enjoy the hobby enough to really invest the $$$ than to rent?]]> wkarhan MGB & GT Forum Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:54:35 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031637#msg-2031637 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031637#msg-2031637
X2 about boating lessons and being far cheaper to rent for a week or two, anywhere in the world you want.]]> ClayJ MGB & GT Forum Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:45:47 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031633#msg-2031633 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031633#msg-2031633
The same cannot be said of cars. My dad's sail boat owning friend was also responsible for getting my dad into sports cars. He had a Bug-Eye and then traded it in for a 356. My dad responded by getting his Volvo P-1800 and getting me a 62 Sprite.]]> favedave MGB & GT Forum Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:43:48 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031629#msg-2031629 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031629#msg-2031629
Life's too short to wonder "what if". If your interests are heading in a different direction, go for it. You can always pick up another LBC project later if you find yourself missing them.

Better to try different things to find what you like or dislike rather than not taking a chance and never knowing.

They're just cars. Maybe my interests are wavering to come up with a statement like that....]]> Simon Austin MGB & GT Forum Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:36:08 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031590#msg-2031590 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031590#msg-2031590 Soyokaze 72MGB MGB & GT Forum Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:01:02 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031567#msg-2031567 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031567#msg-2031567 In reply to # 2031555 by PaulH I also went thru the same situation. Soooo,I'm selling the boat and got the MGB out of storage. Maybe a $3000 a year slip fee had a influence on my decision.:)-D
Funny...A sailboat is one of the options that I am considering. And beofre anyone brings it up, I am fully aware of what boat ownership eat$ up.

To say that my daughter is less than pleased about this possibility is an understatement, and yet she has made a firm commitment to not driving a standard transmission. Or driving at all for that matter!]]> NOHOME MGB & GT Forum Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:29:10 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031555#msg-2031555 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031555#msg-2031555 PaulH MGB & GT Forum Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:07:53 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031541#msg-2031541 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031541#msg-2031541 I went through a similar experience a few years ago with the cars I loved at the time.

I realised the vehicles were taking far too much time from other priorities and the reasons I had for becoming involved with them and their associated clubs had long since faded.

I did still like the cars and even now attend a few car shows each year but that is not ownership and keeping them on the road.

After some long thoughts I decided to sell the cars I had and moved on to other activities which now have a greater significance for me.

It IS a personal decision and most likely one which will not be undertaken or understood by those still enamoured to the vehicles in question.
That said it is also your decision not theirs.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Cheers , Peter.]]> Peter7307 MGB & GT Forum Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:46:33 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031539#msg-2031539 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031539#msg-2031539
Before MGB's, we had 18 large dogs. Dog house/kennel is bigger than the residence.

Now we only have four dogs (two over fifteen years old) and three MGBs.

Roger Tanner, Lompoc, CA]]> rntanner MGB & GT Forum Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:46:18 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031363#msg-2031363 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031363#msg-2031363 Bryan73 MGB & GT Forum Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:07:15 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031344#msg-2031344 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2031344,2031344#msg-2031344
Felt like selling my dog.

However....

When I consider that I have redone the whole car front to rear over the last two years in an effort to convert it from a track car to a GT that I might drive more, and then finally admit to myself that driving to Dillard ain't gonna happen because it will be more stress than fun...I can't help but stop and think there is a message there: Dog might deserve a better home.

Pete]]> NOHOME MGB & GT Forum Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:27:54 -0500