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Chick Magnette has awakened from 20 mo coma #1
geezer charles durning Magee, MS, USA 1958 MG Magnette ZB "Chick Magnette"	Posted: June 17, 2012 09:02PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 400

Finally the Chick Magnette has awakened from a 20 month coma. She now has a new 1 3/4 exhaust inclusing a much modified header, alternator, MGB front cover and crank pulley, all new wheel cylinders, master cylinder, new brake hoses, new brake shoes, cleaned fuel tank, new fuel lines. and Pertronix dist. She drove flawless this afternoon though I was not brave enough to venture far from home yet.

I lost 1 lug not while she was in the coma. None of the lug nuts that I have on hand had the right thread pitch. Would it be whitworth?

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Re: Chick Magnette has awakened from 20 mo coma #2
trcarrell Thomas Carrell Montrose, Colorado, USA 1977 MG MGB	Posted: June 17, 2012 09:23PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 107

I'm a little new in MG's. What model is it?

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Re: Chick Magnette has awakened from 20 mo coma #3
ourmg George Heissenberger Victor, New York, USA 1973 MG MGB "OUR MG- The Old Girl" 2006 Mini Cooper "Greta's Mini"	Posted: June 17, 2012 09:42PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 2,815

MG Magnettes... especially varitone ones, love em, have always been one of my bucket list cars. Guessing but Lug nuts should be same as contemporary TF or MGA?

"OUR MG" Glacier White 1973 MGB, owned since 1983. Factory hardtop. Member MG Car Club Western New York Centre
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Re: Chick Magnette has awakened from 20 mo coma #4
geezer charles durning Magee, MS, USA 1958 MG Magnette ZB "Chick Magnette"	Posted: June 17, 2012 09:55PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 400

In reply to # 2096460 by trcarrell I'm a little new in MG's. What model is it?

It's a'58ZB

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Re: Chick Magnette has awakened from 20 mo coma #5
JimF James Froggatt Somerset, United Kingdom	Posted: June 18, 2012 06:07AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 3

Original nuts are 7/16 - 20 - UNF. Same as MGA if you can get those supplied easier.

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Re: Chick Magnette has awakened from 20 mo coma #6
Wray Wray Lemke ., South Carolina, USA 1956 MG MGA 1958 MG Magnette ZB Varitone 1973 MG MGB 1974 MG MGB GT 1974 MG MGB GT	Posted: June 18, 2012 07:36AM Registered: 11 years ago Posts: 10,997

They are sweet driving cars. I took mine downtown a couple of times last week, I love driving it around. The 3-main 1800 and front disk brakes make it a joy to drive.

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Re: Chick Magnette has awakened from 20 mo coma #7
geezer charles durning Magee, MS, USA 1958 MG Magnette ZB "Chick Magnette"	Posted: June 18, 2012 07:45AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 400

In reply to # 2096633 by JimF Original nuts are 7/16 - 20 - UNF. Same as MGA if you can get those supplied easier.

James,Thanks for the info. That size will be available locally.

Charlie

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Re: Chick Magnette has awakened from 20 mo coma #8
Big Ed Ed Brorein New Jersey, USA	Posted: June 18, 2012 09:06AM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 457

Charles,

Looking good! Magnettes just want to run. Keep us updated on your progress. Regards, Ed

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Re: Chick Magnette has awakened from 20 mo coma #9
wagonman john s pleasanton, Ca, USA	Posted: August 06, 2012 05:09PM Registered: 9 months ago Posts: 257

same thread as chevy

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Re: Chick Magnette has awakened from 20 mo coma #10
wagonman john s pleasanton, Ca, USA	Posted: August 06, 2012 05:28PM Registered: 9 months ago Posts: 257

Nice car!

love the color combo.....

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Re: Chick Magnette has awakened from 20 mo coma #11
jpolygon Joseph Pitassi Jr New Jersey, USA 1958 MG Magnette ZB Varitone	Posted: August 24, 2012 05:28PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 10

I have a 1958 ZB just like this one. Mine is almost complete now. I have lots of detailing to complete but it will be done soon. My colors are the same as this one.

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Re: Chick Magnette has awakened from 20 mo coma #12
Wray Wray Lemke ., South Carolina, USA 1956 MG MGA 1958 MG Magnette ZB Varitone 1973 MG MGB 1974 MG MGB GT 1974 MG MGB GT	Posted: August 25, 2012 10:45PM Registered: 11 years ago Posts: 10,997

Joseph, please post some pics when you get a chance. That color combo is great.

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Re: Chick Magnette has awakened from 20 mo coma #13
geezer charles durning Magee, MS, USA 1958 MG Magnette ZB "Chick Magnette"	Posted: August 26, 2012 07:15AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 400

The Chick Magnettte developed a aggravating mid range bog when I got brave enough to get her out on the road. After some wheeping and gnashing of teeth I discovered that the PO had installed DQ needles in the carbs. When I compared the profile with the "factory" #6 needles it became apparent that the DQ needles were the source of the problem. Runs even better now.

The old girl is in surprising shape for sitting in the desert for 30 years before I got her.

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Re: Chick Magnette has awakened from 20 mo coma #14
Rodger Rodger Shaver Eagle, Idaho, USA 1958 MG Magnette ZB 1958 MG Magnette ZB Varitone 1962 MG MGA 1963 MG MGB 1976 MG MGB	Posted: August 26, 2012 05:20PM Registered: 9 years ago Posts: 1,100

That color combo is popular lately, mine was repainted three years ago. Allen Batchelder's is the same as well. My wife picked it off of some internet ZB pictures.

1958 ZB Magnette, White over Burgundy, 3 main, twin SUs.
1962 MGA MkII Red, stock 1622, dual SUs
1963 MGB Rdstr Dark blue, stock 3 main, dual SUs with OD.
1976 MGB Rdster BRG, Weber 45 DCOE, OD.

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Re: Chick Magnette has awakened from 20 mo coma #15
jpolygon Joseph Pitassi Jr New Jersey, USA 1958 MG Magnette ZB Varitone	Posted: August 26, 2012 07:58PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 10

Very nice photo. Mine is just like this one and it will be completed this fall. It is a total restoration. Thanks for the great photo for inspiration.

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