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Re: What are your other hobbies and interests? [Re: Wallybear] #130806
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Re: What are your other hobbies and interests? [Re: FasterDamnit] #130807
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I second the emotion - hated those SU carbs. Weber's are from heaven. New headers and carbs, and my MG was so throaty it set off car alarms when I started it...

Ahhh, Jeez. I thought I was over her... sniff


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Re: What are your other hobbies and interests? [Re: John Williams] #130808
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I hear you, John. I was planning on a Ford 302 w/ AFR heads, and T5 swap. And it was the '74 Teal Blue w/ chrome bumpers. sigh.

Re: What are your other hobbies and interests? [Re: David Parker] #130809
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David, know how you feel. I could no longer keep up with Tom when he turned 14. Now, with grandson Dan, 12, a Board Head and Skier, He has to ski with his Dad, who so far can keep up with Dan.
Caleb

Re: What are your other hobbies and interests? [Re: FasterDamnit] #130810
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Thnanks Faster, may have to check into that a little deeper. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Re: What are your other hobbies and interests? [Re: Wallybear] #130811
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I'm surprised your Datsun has SU's. Those are British I think. The joke goes that Smith Union also makes refrigerators and that's why the Brit's drink warm beer. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Re: What are your other hobbies and interests? [Re: fin.] #130812
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I've heard the Brits don't make toasters because they couldn't figure out how to make them drip oil!

My garage floor is covered in a layer of cat litter to soak up the drippins' fom the MG.

Re: What are your other hobbies and interests? [Re: IndyWave] #130813
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I had a '57 MGA. The problem that all of you are having with British cars, MGs in particular, is because you only have 3 joints in each of your fingers. British mechanics have 8. It makes reaching and turning those impossible bolts a simple matter. And as to oil leaks, you only have to worry when they STOP leaking, right?

Re: What are your other hobbies and interests? [Re: David Parker] #130814
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Way off topic but since we have some MG experts here; A used car lot up the road from me has a 1973(?) MGB convertable for sale, $4995. It has the real knock off spoke wheels, (not sure if it's a 73 or maybe earlier with those wheels?).

I have not yet heard it run only took a quick walk a round last Sunday. Is that a fair price for one of those and will I go insane trying to keep it running? I've heard the horror stories...

What are the "Most Important" questions (issues) I should ask the seller before I make any offers? Or should I just buy new sails and be done with it?

And isn't it Peter Lucas who is the Prince of Darkness?

Thanks.

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Re: What are your other hobbies and interests? [Re: Timbo] #130815
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I "think" the wires were produced thru '74, as well the US models had chrome bumpers until '75. Google MGB.


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Re: What are your other hobbies and interests? [Re: Timbo] #130816
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I went through this with a '74 Tr 6. There is a reason those cars aren't made anymore.

Re: What are your other hobbies and interests? [Re: fin.] #130817
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Pete, I bet she was fun to drive! I'm a little concerned about my current vehicle. It's my favorite car yet, '03 Honda Civic Si. It was made in England! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Re: What are your other hobbies and interests? [Re: Brian_Mc] #130818
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There is something very satisfying about driving old British two seaters.

Re: What are your other hobbies and interests? [Re: H17cat] #130819
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Hey Caleb,
After 10 years in Vail and all that great powder, my old ski buddy asked me to come to Washington to ski. I thought he was nuts.., but went anyway.
He was city manager of Spokane, and the first place he took me was Mt Spokane. It was amazingly great skiing. And way, way cheaper than Vail.
Then every day we would hit a different place, usually no more than a 2-hour drive -- Canadian Rockies, Idaho, etc.
I was really impressed.
Washington seems to have a lot of everything.
Rick


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Re: What are your other hobbies and interests? [Re: fin.] #130820
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I'm surprised your Datsun has SU's. Those are British I think. The joke goes that Smith Union also makes refrigerators and that's why the Brit's drink warm beer. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />


They are Japanese SUs made by Hitachi I believe. Of course the guys over on the Datsun roadster forum think they are miles better than the British Sus. Presumably, when the Hitachis are set properly, they will stay set for quite a while. It has not been my experience though and they are newly rebuilt by one of the best companies in the business. When they are in tune, it runs sweet and never misses a beat.

Re: What are your other hobbies and interests? [Re: Mary] #130821
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I do anything that makes me feel alive (the same reason I sail). It has to be outdoors, and normally some risk involved...such as climbing, or skiing off piste.


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Re: What are your other hobbies and interests? [Re: flumpmaster] #130822
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Wow, I am amazed at how many fellow catsailors seem to be into vintage vehicles. Attached is a pic of mine, a 1969 Jeepster. Is it any surprise that most of these vehicles seem to be convertibles?

Also into skiing with the kids, aged 5, 8 and 11.

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Re: What are your other hobbies and interests? [Re: fin.] #130823
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I'm surprised your Datsun has SU's. Those are British I think. The joke goes that Smith Union also makes refrigerators and that's why the Brit's drink warm beer. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />


Usual version of the joke -

Q: "Why do Brits drink warm beer?"
A: "Because Lucas (Prince of Darkness, supplier of Brit electrical bits) also makes refrigerators!"

Re: What are your other hobbies and interests? [Re: Keith] #130824
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Remember,
You sure as hell don't need a British sports car, but it sure as hell needs you. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />


Race cheap, race faster, Damnit!

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