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Martin MacGregor
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smokey w Silver Member Juri P
Toronto, ON, Canada   CAN
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I ran into Martin MacGregor at his booth at the Ancaster British Car Flea Market, lots of LBCs and at least 1,000 other cars. He says hello to everyone, and is very busy, with 26 voicemails waiting at home, probably all with orders. He WILL get back to you, and it's worth the wait. I've installed his roadster door seals, and the other seals are on the shelf in their pizza boxes, ready to use when needed. No affiliation, just a happy customer for about 30 years.

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hayesch Gold Member Chris Hayes
Newbury Park, CA, USA   USA
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I too have installed his windshield, door, and boot seals. He is the go to guy for his products. But be patient, he's is a one man show and can take a while to get back to you. It's worth the wait though.
Spoke to him many times.

Chris

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tampaguy Jack Shea
Elgin, OR, USA   USA
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I have repeatedly told businesses owners that word of mouth is the most effective advertising campaign ever developed. But it works both ways. Make a happy customer and they will tell a few people. Do a bad job and the same people will tell everyone they come into contact with. The quality of customer support in my opinion has fallen off the shelf.

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Rick Fawthrop Gold Member Richard Fawthrop
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One of these days I will have to get in contact and buy every rubber part he stocks for a 74 roadster.

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smokey w Silver Member Juri P
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And for your Bugeye. My first car was a 1961 Bugeye.

In reply to # 4787633 by Rick Fawthrop One of these days I will have to get in contact and buy every rubber part he stocks for a 74 roadster.

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miatadon Silver Member Don Scott
Calistoga, CA, USA   USA
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I don't know how old Martin is, but I hope he has set up way to continue his business when he is gone. Todd Clarke didn't have something set up and it's sad that after all his work and passion put in to his business has vaporized with his death.

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dhcoleago David Cole
Magnolia, AR, USA   USA
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I am hopefully finishing up with blueB. Seals are going in place and all are working as he said they should. My two phone conversations with him were invaluable.

Put on the windshield to cowl seal yesterday. No problem at all. I just used silicone spray and it literally slipped in with what I thought was the right amount of resistance. About a 15 minute job

David

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riley1489 Gold Member Bruce H
Great White North, QC, Canada   CAN
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In reply to # 4787842 by miatadon I don't know how old Martin is, but I hope he has set up way to continue his business when he is gone.

Martin worked at the MG facility in the day so you can figure out age.
As to passing on his homegrown knowledge, good judgement and overall market savvy, will be difficult and shouldn't be expected?
Todd, Martin, Dave Dubois and many others are a group of special individuals that choose to go above and beyond to serve the community.

Sadly modern society isn't built this way, prepare for less being more. winking smiley

B


Life's most persistent and urgent question is, "What are you doing for others?"

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ERO Rich Osterhout
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Absolutely agree with JURI and "B". Martin is a fabulous individual and He really has some specialized knowledge. Wonderful items and Martin loves to share what he knows about interiors, etc. ,Richard

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V8MGBV8 Carl Floyd
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I met & spoke with Martin at MG 2006. Great guy with the the best seals!

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lewk Silver Member Keith Lewis
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I too met Martin at Ancaster on Sunday, what a great guy.

Bought a T shirt at his booth emblazoned with a play on the "Apocalypse Now" phrase by the Robert Duvall character, "I love the smell of napalm in the morning"

Martin's T shirts said " I love the smell of emissions in the morning" with a likeness of the Duvall character and the MG logo.

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bencii Silver Member Ben Colpitts
Eden Prairie, MN, USA   USA
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Don't wait, do it now!

In reply to # 4787633 by Rick Fawthrop One of these days I will have to get in contact and buy every rubber part he stocks for a 74 roadster.


Ben
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1973 MGB Tourer

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Rick Fawthrop Gold Member Richard Fawthrop
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Ben let me preface my reply by explaining I am stupid.
I have 2 or 3 project cars that I am actively working on. And three more in wait.
With the exception of my seat covers my MGB is in good shape I am the only one who notices its shortcomings.
The good news is that I think I have found an upholstery shop I can work with. I want my seat padded to fit me and a heater installed.
My car funds fluctuates wildly also.

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smokey w Silver Member Juri P
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Martin must be of a certain age, but he looks about 45. I hope for many more years of his excellent products and advice.

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Grosvenordale, CT &, Warren, VT, USA   USA
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I thought Todd Clark's son took over the business. Was that misinformation?

BH

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