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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #201
trcarrell Thomas Carrell Montrose, Colorado, USA 1977 MG MGB	Posted: February 20, 2012 08:25PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 112

Ordered new front shocks from World Wide Auto Parts. I had sent mine in to be rebuilt but they were in too bad of a condition. Received the replacements, real good shipping and packaging. Installed the shocks and went for a drive in the mountains here in western Colorado. 40 degrees outside, sun shinning and the top down. Doesn't get much better than that except for warmer weather.

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #202
hsim4mahgod Michael Breeman Sunshine Coast Queensland, Australia 1977 MG MGB	Posted: February 20, 2012 09:39PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 342

Not exactly on my "B" but rather for my "B". Cleaned and workrd on a UNF/UNC tap and dye set I purchased from the USA on eBay.
Have undercoated the container they came and as soon as the fierce electrical storm which is pounding my town at the moment, I will spray on a top coat. The set should make my screws, bolts and nuts a lot easier to use!

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #203
Stretch GT Andrew Stretch Orange County, CA, USA 1971 MG MGB GT "Red Dragon"	Posted: February 20, 2012 09:56PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 90

Checked the compression - 195,195,190,190 smileys with beer

Car is running beautifully...

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #204
forestghost07 Marco Sinai Florida, USA 1972 MG MGB GT "Viajero" 1999 Chevrolet Blazer "Works For Gas"	Posted: February 20, 2012 10:06PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 2,333

Wow Andrew, compression from heaven, smileys with beer

is right hehe. In my 8 months of owning PLT I havent checked - I'm deathly scared of finding out the worst; just don't wanna know yet.

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #205
Stretch GT Andrew Stretch Orange County, CA, USA 1971 MG MGB GT "Red Dragon"	Posted: February 20, 2012 10:15PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 90

In reply to # 1990360 by forestghost07 Wow Andrew, compression from heaven, smileys with beer

is right hehe. In my 8 months of owning PLT I havent checked - I'm deathly scared of finding out the worst; just don't wanna know yet.

Haha - I know the feeling. I was a bit nervous myself, as this was the first check. It was definitely a nice surprise when I saw those numbers.

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #206
denito Dennis Ferron Oklahoma, USA	Posted: February 21, 2012 12:48AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 106

Returned a 72" battery cable to Walmart because it (the longest one they had) didn't reach from my battery to my starter. Pulled off the old DPO spliced-together cable to see if it was still serviceable. Measured it to be 60". confused smiley

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #207
oily-hands Owen Frankland Stockton on Tees, Cleveland, United Kingdom 1937 MG TA "Numbum" 1971 MG MGB GT "The Bruise" 2002 MG ZR	Posted: February 21, 2012 01:09AM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 5,280

Sunday, took a short drive with a local club, about 80 miles round trip.

Stopped here for a while.

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #208
hsim4mahgod Michael Breeman Sunshine Coast Queensland, Australia 1977 MG MGB	Posted: February 21, 2012 01:16AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 342

Hey Dennis, are you trying to confuse us? Have you been on the bottle?? The longer one was to short !?!? You should be able to make your old one serviceable as long as you solder any splices and insulate them really well. And while you're at it the terminals will most likely also benefit from a bit of attention. I'm sure you know all this but this advice may be of use to novice owners. Good luck, Mike

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #209
notyet-MG Steve LaPaugh Newport News, VA, USA 1977 MG MGB	Posted: February 21, 2012 08:03AM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 345

Finally removed drivers side motor mount and bracket! Also a club member brought over a good used tan interior. I'm going to change from black to tan which will complement the Dansk Red better than black.

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #210
Bankerdanny Daniel Palmer Chicagoland, USA 1972 MG MGB GT "Dudley" 1977 Honda MC Gold Wing	Posted: February 29, 2012 10:40AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 1,058

Well, I did this Sun-Mon-Tues night, but I replaced the rear springs and rebound straps and the related hardware and bushings and installed a new rear u-joint on the driveshaft and lubed up the front joint and slip joint.

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #211
forestghost07 Marco Sinai Florida, USA 1972 MG MGB GT "Viajero" 1999 Chevrolet Blazer "Works For Gas"	Posted: February 29, 2012 10:48AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 2,333

After doing about 400 fun miles last week, regretfully covered it up not to be driven till Sat while the new window tint cures. Its just too damn hot here this winter to have the windows up while driving. sad smiley

The tint job was the BEST I've ever had (I did do 4 hrs of prep for the guy though) Pics next week and kudos to David and Klaus @ Kustom Kar Sound and Tint, N. Miami Beach Fl. smileys with beer

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #212
pinkyponk Adrian Page Nova Scotia Canada, Canada 1971 MG MGB GT 1973 MG MGB MkIII	Posted: February 29, 2012 10:58AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 2,886

In reply to # 1998163 by forestghost07 After doing about 400 fun miles last week, regretfully covered it up not to be driven till Sat while the new window tint cures. Its just too damn hot here this winter to have the windows up while driving. sad smiley

The tint job was the BEST I've ever had (I did do 4 hrs of prep for the guy though) Pics next week and kudos to David and Klaus @ Kustom Kar Sound and Tint, N. Miami Beach Fl. smileys with beer

You need a smack.

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #213
speedy Michael Terrell Oregon, USA 1975 MG MGB "The Little Engine That Tried" 1995 Jeep Wrangler "Little Engine That Could" 2010 Jeep Commander "People Hauler"	Posted: February 29, 2012 11:34AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 738

Last night I put in a new throttle cable and return springs.
A new choke cable and lever.
Installed a new air filter on my weber dd

1975 MGB
Weber Down draft
Electric ignition
4 speed non O.D.
Soft Suspension
Tight Steering somehow
New Brake lines
New Clutch Master/Slave
SEAFOAM!!!

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #214
forestghost07 Marco Sinai Florida, USA 1972 MG MGB GT "Viajero" 1999 Chevrolet Blazer "Works For Gas"	Posted: February 29, 2012 11:39AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 2,333

In reply to # 1998173 by pinkyponk

The tint job was the BEST I've ever had (I did do 4 hrs of prep for the guy though) Pics next week and kudos to David and Klaus @ Kustom Kar Sound and Tint, N. Miami Beach Fl. smileys with beer

You need a smack.

No Adrian we need a bit of proper winter here there's MOLD growing everywhere in Feb!! angry smiley

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #215
oldredsel Rick Crosby South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA 1959 Ford Country Sedan "Edsel Villager Station Wagon" 1969 MG MGB GT "Emma" 1997 Dodge Neon 2003 Chevrolet S10 2011 Subaru Forester	Posted: February 29, 2012 11:49AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 1,821

Well today, she's in the garage.

But last week, the water pump started dripping slightly and the bearing showed a little play. So I installed a one on Friday.

Then on Sunday, I pre-ran the MG Coastal Tour route again that our local MGE group has scheduled for May 5, 2012. cool smiley

It's a fun loop of @ 90 miles of back roads around the area and out to Sakonnet Point. Don't know how many MGs will turn out, but we already have @ two dozen that have expressed interest in joining us! thumbs up

Oh, and back to this past Sunday, the total miles added to the odometer were 162. smiling smiley

A nice little drive! thumbs up

Cheers,

Rick

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #216
dr5669 David Looy Campbell River B.C., Canada 1969 MG MGC GT	Posted: February 29, 2012 01:03PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 203

Sent a money order to purchase and ship an O/D trany for my 74 BGT from the east to the west coast.

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #217
forestghost07 Marco Sinai Florida, USA 1972 MG MGB GT "Viajero" 1999 Chevrolet Blazer "Works For Gas"	Posted: February 29, 2012 08:51PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 2,333

Well since I vowed not to touch my GT till Sat to let the window tint set up, today I started trying to save the original (rust-covered) jack bag. DPO was an idiot. The buckles are history sad smiley

The vinyl is responding to scrubbing with CLR - gonna take a few applications ...

I know they're available but there's only one original.

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #218
MGB 1976 Mark Turechek Central MA, USA 1976 MG MGB "The Never Ending Project"	Posted: February 29, 2012 10:28PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 221

Installed a Jeff Schlemmer Lucas 25D distributor.

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #219
Jedster1 Jed Jedrey Hixville, MA, USA 1969 MG MGB GT V8 Conversion "Yard Art" 1972 MG MGB "Roller Skate" 1991 Harley-Davidson Touring "Station Wagon" 2001 Ford F-350 "Wicked Black" 2002 Chrysler 300 "Jesus Chrysler"	Posted: February 29, 2012 11:14PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 938

Got caught in the snow we had today coming home from the shooting range! eye rolling smiley

Top down, but bundled up. It was a blast!

Of course, now that we've had more snow and salt on the roads it won't be until after it rains again that I'll take it out.

Rick, let me know the next time you're going to run the route!!! I wanna go!!!

BTW . . . shot one inch groups at 200 yds and four inch groups at 500 yds, with one stray about two feet off.

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #220
oldredsel Rick Crosby South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA 1959 Ford Country Sedan "Edsel Villager Station Wagon" 1969 MG MGB GT "Emma" 1997 Dodge Neon 2003 Chevrolet S10 2011 Subaru Forester	Posted: February 29, 2012 11:48PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 1,821

In reply to # 1999000 by Jedster1 Rick, let me know the next time you're going to run the route!!! I wanna go!!!

Hey Jed!

Last Sunday's run was a last minute thing (I had to wait for a guy from CT to pick up those Autumn Leaf seats for his GT).

It's suppose to rain this Saturday (cleaning the roads!), but I think my day has been spoken for on Sunday. Will be in touch!

Cheers,

Rick

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