Name: Don Shiells
E_mail: shiells@zen.co.uk
City_Country: Geddington, England
Classic_car_makemodel: 1971 MGB Roadster, Overdrive, Rostyles.

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This is the best site I have seen, I have just reskinned my doors and I am about to start to take the car apart as it needs all the usual bady panels replacing. I am reluctant to start as it is cold in the guarage, also I enjoy driving the car and once I start I can see it will be off the road for some time. I would be pleased to here from anyone in my part of the world who is takling a similar project. Don.

Name: Bruce Reed
E_mail: Bruce.Reed@btinternet.com
City_Country: Bletchingley/Surrey
Classic_car_makemodel: 1600 MGA

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I wish to change the existing dynamo for an alternator and as this requires a change of polarity to the vehicle it is beyond my capabilities and time available. Can anyone recomend an electrical specialist in Surrey,Kent or South London to do this job for me please? Thanks - great and very useful website

Name: Paul
E_mail: admin@carinpieces.com
City_ Country: UK
Classic_car_makemodel: MGB

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Very informative site, glad to see someone tackling the issue! For more classic car problem solving also try: http://www.carinpieces.com/

Name: David Morse
E_mail: dcmorse@yahoo.com
City_Country: Launceston Australia
Classic_car_makemodel:

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Hi, I am looking for my first classic car and this site has been invaluable. Thanks

Name: Jim Allred
E_mail: fire007@aol.com
City_Country: Imperial,Missouri, USA
Classic_car_makemodel: 1966 MGB
Date: 01 April 2006
Time: 16:42

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Wow...and thank you...what a find this site is! I have a 66 MGB in the garage (for 14 years or so) that an older brother left to me when he died of cancer at 36. I drove the car as a 15-16 year old and have very found memories of it. This will help alot. I am currently seeking a restoration shop to do some body work and rewire it.(wiring harness is melted together) Jim Allred Imperial, Missouri, USA

Name: Don Barr
E_mail: donbarr@rogers.com
City_Country: Stittsville/Canada
Classic_car_makemodel: 1967 MGB MKI
Date: 03 April 2006
Time: 21:50

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I just recently replace my wiring harness with one manaufactured in the UK, Original OEM Cloth covered loom. In the process of acquring a new Aluminum bonnet, as mine got crunched just yesterday (long story). I've had this car since it was 10 years old, I was 16 when I bought it. Had some essential body work done way back then. Needs to be done again, most notably as seen here the inner and outer sills. When this car was originally repaired -- body parts were only available from British Leyland and were very expensive to a teenager. You are fortunate being in Missouri, as Long Motors (Victoria British), is close by in Lenexa Kansas. I'm sure they or the local MG Club can point you at a reputable body man in your area. Just starting to work on a 1953 MGTD that I picked up a few years back, once it's driveable, then the MGB will get a proper restoration. As rough as it is it's great fun to drive. Good Luck, and drop me a line if you have any questions.

Name: Tom
E_mail: tmob@alltel.net
City_Country: Lexington, SC USA
Classic_car_makemodel: 1974 MGB
Date: 08 April 2006
Time: 23:34

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I just started a major restoration of this car...I need a hint about removing the original ignition switch and lock from the steering column....the key didn't come with the car and nobody kept the number of the key. Any suggestions anyone? Thanks, Tom

Name: john burnett
E_mail: jonterdingstuff@aol.com
City_Country: york
Classic_car_makemodel: mgb roadster
Date: 10 April 2006
Time: 19:51

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HI I`AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH A DOGGY IGNISION AT THE MOMENT , ONE MIN ITS OK AND THE NEXT NO ALTERNATER LIGHT COMES ON AND THE FUEL PUMP STOPS WORKING I`VE CHANGED THE IGNISION SWITCH AND IT WAS OK FOR A COUPLE OF RUNS BUT IT HAS AGAIN REARED ITS HEAD , CAN ANY ONE HELP

Name: Steven Marshall
E_mail: marshy007@hotmail.co.uk
City_Country: Guildford, England
Classic_car_makemodel: MGB GT
Date: 13 April 2006
Time: 10:06

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Inherited an MGB and a stack of cash. Just need to decide what to restore first. Life is good.

Name: PAUL JOHNSON
E_mail: LOJO34@CHARTER . NET
City_Country: BELPRE, OHIO
Classic_car_makemodel: 77 MGB
Date: 03 October 2006
Time: 17:45

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I HAVE JUST INSTALLED MY REBUILT ENGINE WITH OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION I HAVE A SWITCH ON BOTH SIDES BACK UP LIGHT & 3RD/4TH SWITCH IS THE OD SWITCH THE ONE ON THE LEFT ??? THANKS

Name: ANTHONY LINDSEY BASHAM
E_mail: t_basham@hotmail.com
City_Country: ENGLAND
Classic_car_makemodel: MGB GT 1977 1800cc
Date: 23 December 2006
Time: 22:00

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I have just got a 1977 MGB GT it is parked outside when i start it in the morning it starts ok push choke in so its idling at 1350rpm every thing fine but if i leave it ticking over it justs drops revs idles rough and when i check it has dropped of a plug if i take plugs out wire brush them it starts perfect then does exactly the same have replaced everything with new,plugs,leads,dizzy,points,condensor,cap,coil done dwell angle,stripped and synchronised carbs set mixture done timing and tappets changed fuel tested pump compressions perfect,no coolent loss no pressureizing expansion tank checked for air leaks done everything i can think of i am a Engineer and have another MGB of the same year and that has no problem's idling from cold .The car runs perfect once it is warm and you can go back to it hours after you stop it and it will start and idle perfect even when cold and i use the choke again it is only when left overnight any one any ideas it has me beat regards TONY

Name: NickySS
E_mail: nicky_ss@gmail.com
City_Country: NY
Classic_ car_makemodel:
Date: 25 December 2006
Time: 02:37

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Hi! Nice info, big thx.

Name: Paul Green
E_mail: pkgreen@tiscali.co.uk
City_Country: Sheffield
Classic_car_makemodel: MGB/MG ROADSTER
Date: 26 December 2006
Time: 18:48

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Hi,I would like to ask the question, does anyone have a Roadster or an MGB for sale,I am looking for a car that is in need of restoration or part restoration. I have restored a MGB 10 years ago,but due to illness I had to sell the vehicle,I feel that I am able to do another restoration, although it would take a longer period of time, and would love to obtain another car. If the car has already had part restoration work carried out this is alright,this would allow me to continue to work on the car in other areas of restoration. Please reply,I live in Sheffield, and I would appreciate your feedback. Thankyou Paul

Name: ANTHONY LINDSEY BASHAM
E_mail: t_basham@hotmail.com
City_Country:
Classic_car_makemodel: MGB GT 1977 1800cc
Date: 28 December 2006
Time: 16:04

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I have just got a MGB GT 1977 .The trouble is when starting from cold it starts ok push choke in so it runs at approx 1300revs runs OK BUT after a minute or so revs start dropping then i loose a plug usually no3.If i take the plugs out and clean them or leave it a few mins it will start and idle ok.I have checked tappets,done a full carb syncro and tune,compressions are all 150psi and dont go up more than 5psi with wet test in fact a bill for rebore new pistons,crank regrind with car done less than 15000 miles ago,New distributor with all new components set dwell angle and checked both vacuum advance and centrifugal advance,new leads,plugs, sportcoil new,battery new,NO overheating even when hot no coolant loss brand new exhaust i am a engineer by trade and have another mgb of the same year and pride myself in being able to sort anything out on the older cars but i will admit cannot beat this one any one any ideas.Oh the only other thing i have noticed that when the electric cooling fan comes in it pulls the idle speed down to under 500 revs checked fan spins freely checked earth and alterator charging battery ok any one any ideas Tony t_basham@hotmail.com