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Apr 9, 2024 04:46 PM
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After chores, snuck out this afternoon for 52 miles. Almost 70 degrees and the daffodils are in bloom here on the MA southcoast!
Cheers,
Rick
If I could get all the money back I ever spent on cars. . . I'd spend it on cars. - Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
There was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars. - Jack Kerouac
Coddiwomple (v.): To travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination.
The journey is the destination.
Cheers,
Rick
If I could get all the money back I ever spent on cars. . . I'd spend it on cars. - Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
There was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars. - Jack Kerouac
Coddiwomple (v.): To travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination.
The journey is the destination.
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 North Babylon, NY, USA
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Apr 9, 2024 06:56 PM
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I parked my car on a tarp, because I heard about it online, but I tried it just to prevent mud from splashing up on my new wheels and tires when it rains. And yes, this sure does happen.
Then I realized that I still need to fix my exhaust system which hangs rather low. So I laid on my nice new tarp, on the driver's side, and waited until the exhaust cooled, while designing my new exhaust system. The last thing you want is a tarp putting ur car on fire or a tarp melting to your exhaust (you'll be living with that smell for a long time) !!
So finally I'll be getting to the exhaust, she's good up front, she's good in the rear, just the middle is falling apart. My adaptor is currently acting as a bridge, supporting the rear of the front section and the front of the rear section. Ugg.
Then I realized that I still need to fix my exhaust system which hangs rather low. So I laid on my nice new tarp, on the driver's side, and waited until the exhaust cooled, while designing my new exhaust system. The last thing you want is a tarp putting ur car on fire or a tarp melting to your exhaust (you'll be living with that smell for a long time) !!
So finally I'll be getting to the exhaust, she's good up front, she's good in the rear, just the middle is falling apart. My adaptor is currently acting as a bridge, supporting the rear of the front section and the front of the rear section. Ugg.
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Put in the second floor…
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 Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK
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Got her out of the garage after her winter lay up gave her a good wash and wax and a mini service 
Mark
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Very satisfying installing this leather wrap on my wheel. It's over 50 years old and the old cover was kinda ugly. It was also quite skinny. Took a couple hours of sewing but looks 100X better and a lot thicker and easier to grip. I was also tired that everything in this cockpit was black. Very inexpensive though fairly time consuming.
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Apr 12, 2024 01:48 PM
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I did not drop my left side rear vent window to the ground as I was popping it open. I'm guessing that a failed corner bracket/plate resides in that separated corner of the frame? The front edge of the window suddenly began to drop as it opened. I initially thought that the window was falling from the car. I was much relieved to be able to safely latch it back into place. I don't see indications of the presumably broken part on the few parts diagrams I've had time to check.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2024-04-12 05:05 PM by Mark W.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2024-04-12 05:05 PM by Mark W.
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Apr 12, 2024 06:44 PM
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New tank arrived from BPNW. The old one was so full of rust that I thought it would be best to get a new one.
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Apr 13, 2024 01:47 AM
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Apr 13, 2024 02:09 PM
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Both seats, door panels. 1 door cap, console lid, steering wheel…Next is new top, after new seal arrives and warm weather & sun cooperate.
Took it out for its first drive since last fall. Waiting at Casey’s for Steve to come and pick up some items I don’t need.
1974 MGB
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Price is what you pay. Value is what you get." - Warren Buffett
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Took it out for its first drive since last fall. Waiting at Casey’s for Steve to come and pick up some items I don’t need.
1974 MGB
“I’m not arguing…I’m just explaining why I’m right.”
“A man should not allow his ambition to exceed his overall worth.”
Price is what you pay. Value is what you get." - Warren Buffett
It's never paid to bet against America. We come through things, but it's not always a smooth ride." - Warren Buffett
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