Serving the San Antonio, Austin and South Texas areas with 100+ members. http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/list.php?62 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:57:20 -0500 Phorum 5.2.15a http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2369789,2369789#msg-2369789 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2369789,2369789#msg-2369789 Post has been removed by the administrator due to violation of the Terms of Service.]]> Lost33 Alamo MG Association Sat, 18 May 2013 14:48:38 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2364420,2364420#msg-2364420 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2364420,2364420#msg-2364420 Post has been removed by the administrator due to violation of the Terms of Service.]]> lookathere.please Alamo MG Association Sun, 12 May 2013 07:33:43 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2364419,2364419#msg-2364419 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2364419,2364419#msg-2364419 Post has been removed by the administrator due to violation of the Terms of Service.]]> lookathere.please Alamo MG Association Sun, 12 May 2013 07:33:20 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2364417,2364417#msg-2364417 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2364417,2364417#msg-2364417 Post has been removed by the administrator due to violation of the Terms of Service.]]> lookathere.please Alamo MG Association Sun, 12 May 2013 07:32:39 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2294609,2294609#msg-2294609 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2294609,2294609#msg-2294609 http://www.bbcamerica.com/top-gear/extras/rate-my-ride-2013/ I want to thank everyone for voting my car! THANK YOU EVERYONE!! LETS MAKE THE COOLEST CAR ON TOPGEAR AN MG! Thats the Octagon spirit!!!]]> 79sunrunner Alamo MG Association Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:39:15 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2284256,2284256#msg-2284256 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2284256,2284256#msg-2284256 Post has been removed by the administrator due to violation of the Terms of Service.]]> dbuy000 Alamo MG Association Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:11:44 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2183896,2183896#msg-2183896 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2183896,2183896#msg-2183896
I am negotiable on the price. I bought this car 5 years ago and have been restoring it over time.

I am at a point where I have too many projects and not enough room for all the parts and cars so I am selling all but one of my "toy" vehicles.

That being said let me tell you about all the in's and out's of this car.

The car is originally a California car, the previous owner bought it there and then eventually moved to Washington State. After that he was transferred and stationed in Georgia which is where I bought it. I brought the car out here to Texas when I moved out here for work. This car is a RARE overdrive car (it has a switch in the gear shift to flip it into overdrive). The overdrive works perfectly. This is also the last year this car was manufactured for the U.S. market.

The car has had almost everything replaced in it.

Paint is in good shape (Not perfect but very good)

The engine is new and runs great. Has good strong compression and oil pressure.
The carburetors were replaced with the twin HS4's (recently professionally rebuilt)
The distributor was just rebuilt by Jeff at Advanced Distributors (He is world renowned for being the worlds best Lucas distributor re-builder)
Alternator is new, Battery is new. Heat works great.
New Fuse box and new wiring harnesses throughout the car.

New wheels and tires, new CANVAS (not vinyl) convertible top.
Front air dam.
Brand new rear lighting.
CD Player with Aux input and Sirius Satellite radio (installed and ready)

New ignition switch, rheostat, hazard switch, lighting switches, etc/

Seats re-upholstered and heated seats were added. Yes, heated seats. New door panels and carpeting, including trunk carpeting. Car is soundproofed.

New front and rear speakers and small subwoofer so you can hear it on the highway.

New fuel tank and sending unit.

New windshield....As you can see the list goes on.

As far as current condition goes. I do not have a lot of time these days and a couple months ago is when I started replacing the wiring harness. It is hooked up and ready to go but needs to be cleaned up for appearance some and the interior needs to be put back in it. Once you do that, I would say it probably needs to be timed but will be a good nice running car.

What will still need to be done (other than putting the interior back together) is the resonator under the drivers side has a hole in it and would need to be replaced or straight piped (it's about $75 to replace parts and labor).

I know what this car is and I know I have a lot more in it than what I am asking. If you want a great little car that will require just a little time to put the interior back in and you can still upgrade other things as you drive it (only if you want to) this is the car for you.

The pictures show it before the car was re-wired and the interior out of it.

Justin 210-706-0232]]> Justin51982 Alamo MG Association Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:13:13 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2161971,2161971#msg-2161971 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2161971,2161971#msg-2161971 Post has been removed by the administrator due to violation of the Terms of Service.]]> maryberth101 Alamo MG Association Tue, 04 Sep 2012 20:29:49 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2032970,2032970#msg-2032970 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2032970,2032970#msg-2032970
There's an old guy out this way that runs a junkyard of sorts. Over a year ago I happened by there and discovered he had a '52 MG TD sitting there and it looked pretty decent to me. I was in the midst of building my B at the time...and he wanted a fortune for it, so I kind of filed it away thinking I'd check on it later.

The other day I went over there. Turns out he still has the ,52 and he also has a '53! I also learned that he's dropped his price. He wants $15k for both of them. Personally I think that's still a bit high.

The cars have been sitting over 20 years and will need to be restored. They appear to be mechanically complete. The '52 has no interior. The '53 has an interior, top, tonneau, side curtains, owners manual and crank, but no title.

I took a friend who'd restored a TF long ago out there yesterday for a look and he told me that the bodies of these cars are in "excellent" shape. No dents or serious rust and the woodwork on the '52 is in really good shape. I can't vouch for the wood on '53 because all it's all covered up by the interior, but if the exterior is any indication then I'd say it looks promising.

I've spent the past day or so scheming up ways I might acquire these cars, but my wife has informed me that doing so could "negatively affect our relationship", so I give up. The best I'll be able to manage out of all this is a vicarious thrill, so I thought I'd share this with you gentlemen in the hope that these cars will find their way out of the junkyard and back onto the street in the hands of my fellow AMGA members.

Please PM or call me (202.669.9956) if you'd like more info about these cars. I'll post some pix here in a little while.

Thanks...Jim Holloway]]> Kerrvert Alamo MG Association Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:13:44 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2027381,2027381#msg-2027381 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2027381,2027381#msg-2027381
What a nice way to demonstrate Alamo (and Texas) hospitality! I asked the former president of the local club to pass along my thanks and I wanted to post it here as well.

John Reynolds
Allendale (Grand Rapids Area), Michigan]]> John Reynolds Alamo MG Association Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:59:20 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2023134,2023134#msg-2023134 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,2023134,2023134#msg-2023134 Kerrvert Alamo MG Association Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:31:31 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,1984527,1984527#msg-1984527 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,1984527,1984527#msg-1984527
Having those stickers on the left side of my B's windshield blocks my view. Can I move them to the passenger side or am I asking for trouble?

All I've been able to dig up so far is that the registration sticker should be at least six inches above or next to the state inspection certificate.

Thanks...Jim]]> Kerrvert Alamo MG Association Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:31:31 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,1971812,1971812#msg-1971812 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,1971812,1971812#msg-1971812 www.mg2012.com.]]> ToMGB-GT Alamo MG Association Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:03:48 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,1967969,1967969#msg-1967969 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,1967969,1967969#msg-1967969
Just wondering if any AMGA members are thinking about making the trip to Dillard, GA for MG 2012. It's still a pipe dream at this point, but I am giving it some serious thought. I have relatives in Chattanooga and I've spent some time in that area and it is a beautiful part of the country. One of the greenest places you'll ever see. Lots of terrific twisty roads to drive on too.

Looks like it'd be a 2500 mile round trip.

Here's what I know about it so far:

Wednesday June 6:

Registration opens at 12:00 - til 6 p.m The best time to arrive would be 12:30 giving the first rush a chance to past.
Vendor Displays 12 til 6:00 p.m.
Hospitality opens at 12 til 8 p.m
Tech Sessions 12 - 1:30 and 2:00 - 3:30

Thursday June 7

Registration 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Vendor Displays 12 til 6:00 p.m.
Hospitality opens at 12 til 8 p.m
Tech Sessions 12 - 1:30 and 2:00 3:30
Vendor Displays 12 til 6:00 p.m.
Hospitality opens at 12 til 8 p.m
Tech Sessions 10:30 - 12 and 2:00 - 3:30
Self Guided Tours
Deal's Gap/ Tail of the Dragon Tour 10:00 a.m - 3 :00
Ladies Tea (Wine) & Crafts - 3:30 - 5:30
Dinner on your own
Tiger Drive In Movie Cruise - 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Friday June 8

Registration 10:00 a.m. til 6:00 p.m.
Vendor Displays 12 til 6:00 p.m.
Hospitality opens at 12 til 8 p.m
Tech Sessions 10:30 -12:00 p.m.
John Twist Rolling Tech Session 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Self Guided Tours
Georgia Wine Highway Guided Tour 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Highlands, North Carolina Shopping Excursion 10: a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Funkhana 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
BBQ Banquet 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday June 9,

Registration 10:00 a.m. til 6:00 p.m.
Vendor Displays 12 til 6:00 p.m.
Hospitality opens at 12 til 8 p.m.
Car Show & Concours 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Awards Banquet 6:00 til 10:00

Sunday, June 10,

Continental Breakfast and goodbyes - 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.

And some hotel info (of nearby hotels that have special MG2012 rates):

Note that Dillard House is booked for MG2012 (but you can still call; they may have a "waiting list" for MG2012 registrants. The alternative contracted hotels for MG2012 are:

Closest to the Dillard House:

Knights Inn - 706.746.5321 - Code is MGDILLARD2012

Holiday Inn Express - 706.746.3585 - Code is MGB

Mountain Valley Inn - 706.746.5373 - Code is MGDILLARD2012

The Knights Inn and the Holiday Inn Express are the two closest properties, but are not necessarily "across the street" from Dillard House.

About 5 miles from the Dillard House:

Days Inn - 706.782.458 - Code is MGDILLARD2012

Quality Inn - 706.782.2214 - Code is MGDILLARD2012

America Best Value Inn - 706.782.4702 - Code is MGDILLARD2012

Regal Inn - 706.782.4269 - Code is MGDILLARD2012]]> Kerrvert Alamo MG Association Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:38:41 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,1849632,1849632#msg-1849632 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,1849632,1849632#msg-1849632 rficalora Alamo MG Association Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:44:10 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,1817644,1817644#msg-1817644 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,1817644,1817644#msg-1817644
I just came into possession of a type D OD gearbox for my '64 B. Can anyone recommend a local mechanic who can do an evaluation and the necessary refurbishing for me. I was thinking of taking it to Ron Shimek in Austin but I thought I'd check here first.

Thanks...Jim]]> Kerrvert Alamo MG Association Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:16:52 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,1727491,1727491#msg-1727491 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,1727491,1727491#msg-1727491
I just wanted to share this with my fellow AMGA members.

1972 Sachsenring Trabant 601S



]]> Justin51982 Alamo MG Association Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:10:32 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,1720388,1720388#msg-1720388 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,1720388,1720388#msg-1720388
I've finally gotten my car on the road and it's time to install the top. I can't find anyone here on Kerrville. Any recommendations?

Thanks...Jim]]> Kerrvert Alamo MG Association Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:29:09 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,1665986,1665986#msg-1665986 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,1665986,1665986#msg-1665986
The directions seem simple enough...take US 83 north to Garden City, KS, then hang a left onto US 50 (the Rally to Reno route). For the return I was thinking about driving the Pacific Coast Highway all the way south and following US 80 (or whatever's left of it) back to Texas. That part's a pipe dream though. I'm not yet sure I'll be able to find the time to do it all.

Jim]]> Kerrvert Alamo MG Association Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:06:26 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,1650921,1650921#msg-1650921 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?62,1650921,1650921#msg-1650921
Just stumbled upon this forum. It must be new...I don't see any topics. It doesn't look like anyone's posted here yet.

Jim]]> Kerrvert Alamo MG Association Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:11:42 -0600