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Got the itch for something "new" #1
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: December 13, 2011 01:22PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 677

I would keep my mg of course.
Thinking of sellinf my Mazda MX3.
I would need something I can drive daily when its wet. MG will drive when its not
I only drive 13 miles of backroads to work.

Here's what's caught my eye on craigslist

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: Got the itch for something "new" #2
Simon Austin Surrey, BC, Canada 1977 MG MGB V8 Conversion 1994 MG RV8	Posted: December 13, 2011 08:10PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 8,221

I know what you mean, Michael. As much as I like my cars, I'm thinking of moving on to something different. 60's Mustangs and Cougars have caught my eye.

I recognize pics 1 & 4 but what are 2 & 3?

"Speed costs........how fast you want to spend?"

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Re: Got the itch for something "new" #3
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: December 14, 2011 08:20AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 677

A 69 sunbeam GT Fastback. (Owned by chrysler at the time)
A 60 Dart Pheonix

The barracuda has a 273cid 3 on the floor with od
The sunbeam has a 1750cc with 4 speed
The dart pheonix has a 318 with push button auto
The truck has a 318 with an auto

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!!!

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/14/2011 08:25AM by speedy.

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Re: Got the itch for something "new" #4
Simon Austin Surrey, BC, Canada 1977 MG MGB V8 Conversion 1994 MG RV8	Posted: December 14, 2011 07:04PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 8,221

Cool. So which one you going for? Or better asked, which one is leading the pack of choices?

"Speed costs........how fast you want to spend?"

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Re: Got the itch for something "new" #5
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: December 15, 2011 07:40AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 677

The dart is pulling me in but, it needs the most work.
The barracuda is tied in 2nd with the truck
The sunbeam is cool but the guy says its reliable... its a brit car so that scares me off a little. That and I miss having a v8 car or truck. I only got a v6 in a tank of a jeep and I4's

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: Got the itch for something "new" #6
Simon Austin Surrey, BC, Canada 1977 MG MGB V8 Conversion 1994 MG RV8	Posted: December 15, 2011 10:46AM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 8,221

Keep us posted. I noticed that the Cuda and the Sunbeam have a similar side profile. Interesting.

"Speed costs........how fast you want to spend?"

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Re: Got the itch for something "new" #7
Gundy David Harrison Pumpkintown, USA 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite Bugeye "Screamin' Mimi"	Posted: December 19, 2011 03:51PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 638

That Dart is way cool. I want one. The 318 will run forever and I
love the push button auto. I had a Plymouth once with the buttons.
But it does appear to be a project but what a cool one.
But....ya can't go wrong with a pickup.
Tough choice all the way around. I like all of them.

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Re: Got the itch for something "new" #8
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: December 19, 2011 03:54PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 677

Putting my numbers together... Can't get anything anytime soon. Oh well its still good to study the prices that way when the time does come I will know what to spend right?

I would like a mopar back in my collection... I have parts sitting for them.

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: Got the itch for something "new" #9
mijocan Michael Johnston Armstrong B.C., Canada 1947 Austin 10 "Endeavor" 1979 MG MGB "#27"	Posted: December 24, 2011 01:50PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 204

In reply to # 1927424 by Simon Austin I know what you mean, Michael. As much as I like my cars, I'm thinking of moving on to something different. 60's Mustangs and Cougars have caught my eye.

I recognize pics 1 & 4 but what are 2 & 3?

Simon go for the Cougar .Better looking and better interior and the 67 has the coolest taillghts THe 67 cougar that I had from 71 until 80 was super dependable,the only reason to sell it was my fault I drove it in winters in Quebec and the salt won
Michael

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Re: Got the itch for something "new" #10
Simon Austin Surrey, BC, Canada 1977 MG MGB V8 Conversion 1994 MG RV8	Posted: December 26, 2011 03:06PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 8,221

Funny you should mention that, Michael. I was thinking the same thing about the Cougar. Not many around but always like the tail lights and the hideaway head lights.

"Speed costs........how fast you want to spend?"

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Re: Got the itch for something "new" #11
yunker00 Casey Yunker North Carolina, USA	Posted: December 31, 2011 08:42PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 64

Dad has a 70 cougar for sale in houston. If anyone is interested.

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Re: Got the itch for something "new" #12
mgtacar Steve Kaufman Delta, BC, Canada 1961 MG MGA 1993 Mazda Miata	Posted: January 03, 2012 10:48PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 543

So, Simon, sneaking away to a different forum, are we? Just sayin'

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/03/2012 10:49PM by mgtacar.

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Re: Got the itch for something "new" #13
Simon Austin Surrey, BC, Canada 1977 MG MGB V8 Conversion 1994 MG RV8	Posted: January 04, 2012 12:26PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 8,221

Not yet, Steve. I see you've wandered over here as well. winking smiley

"Speed costs........how fast you want to spend?"

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Re: Got the itch for something "new" #14
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: January 22, 2012 04:19PM Registered: 11 years ago Posts: 10,994

In reply to # 1945168 by mgtacar So, Simon, sneaking away to a different forum, are we? Just sayin'

Steve, how did the big trip go? Did I see a reference to a write-up about it?

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Re: Got the itch for something "new" #15
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: January 23, 2012 01:29PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 677

So, with my daily driver (mx3) on its death bed. (Frame is seperation in the rear)
I have a new goal in mind to replace the pile of unmentionables with.
First off I'm weird. Here's what I'm looking for but I have to get money where it needs to be first.

1987 or 88 Dodge Raider. (Or the Mitsubishi Montero same years)
1987-89 Jeep Comanche with the 4.0 and 4wd.

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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