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Author: Steve McCarthy
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Total 14 posts - Started on 2010-12-08
Last Post Time: 2012-02-01 14:14:14
Posted on: The Triumph Experience
Road Trippin’
with Steve McCarthy
I’m not really a morning person. Yeah, these days I seem to get up early, but that’s just a function of age and habit. I’m not what you’d call awake before about 10AM. Thirty years of teaching and needing to be out of the house before 7AM to get ready for the little dears has made it tough to sleep in. This means I’m rarely awake enough to bother with breakfast. A cup of hot chocolate (I really hate coffee- I know, sacrilege in this Starbucks driven world- but then you know me, an iconoclast to the hilt) and a breakfast bar is about it. If Marianne is making bacon, well, naturally I’ll have some of that, but really, I’m just not a breakfast guy. Unless we’re on a Road Trip.
If it’s Road Trip Time, I’m a breakfast-o-holic. Our usual deal is to hit the road at O’Dark-Thirty, and about an hour or so down the road, pull in and get some eats. As a creature of habit, for me it’s always the same thing. Pancakes. Unless there’s Waffles. Then either sausage (only if it’s link sausage in the casing, don’t give me those patties!) or bacon, lots of maple syrup and butter and a cup of hot chocolate. I tell ya, nothing beats good flapjacks in setting up the day for a long drive. Ya got yer protein from the porky goodness, carbs from the pancakes, sugar from the syrup (hopefully but rarely is it REAL maple syrup) and maybe blueberries for some fruit. What more can you ask for?
Now every one has their own favorites ...
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Author: Patrick M
Total 1 posts - Started on 2011-10-11
Last Post Time: 2011-10-11 19:49:25
Posted on: The MG Experience
Hello everyone, my dad recently acquired a 1977 MGB and plans on handing it to me as a first car for me to learn manual with. It looks like such a fun car and I can't wait to drive it. I've always been a fan of older cars, they are all just so unique. Not like the cars of today.
Anyways, so far I've only replaced the spark plugs on it, did a bunch of detailing and messed around with the electronics. It needs an oil change, the driver's side and spare tires inflated, the cooling fans working and a muffler repair. A few gauges aren't working either (Temperature, fuel and tach). Otherwise, it starts! And it seems like each time I start it up it runs even better. Probably needed some reawakening after sitting for 3 years.
Anyways, found this site when I was googling MG stuff, I hope I find some good advice here as a new MG owner.
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Author: Steve Frazer
Total 2 posts - Started on 2011-02-03
Last Post Time: 2011-07-02 06:24:20
Posted on: The MG Experience
Timing is way off, got to figure out how to keep the motor from running on after shut off.
Time to assess all that is needed to restore theMG, Do we go original or modify and just make a fun, cool car.
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Author: j d g
Total 1 posts - Started on 2011-06-03
Last Post Time: 2011-06-03 13:43:40
Posted on: The AutoShrine Network
take a flat block of steel.....drill two holes....what ever two wheel studs apart. drill and thread a center hole with bolt..take cap and cotter key and nut off...place block on wheel. use wheel nuts to blot plate to drum....use blot and tighten till drum slides off....hope wheel bearings come off clean.....
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Author: Mike Atwood
Total 1 posts - Started on 2011-04-28
Last Post Time: 2011-04-28 08:58:43
Posted on: The AutoShrine Network
As a collector/restorer/and avid driver of fun stuff, I had to have the top selling British sports car of all time. I found a nice example MGBGT in a barn, on a ranch in great Falls MT. It was immaculate and in great shape. It was badly in need of a tune-up, had good oil pressure and compression so I loaded it up. Upon more drives I noticed the oil pressure intermittently dropping then back up again etc until I lost it all together fortunately without any serious damage to block etc. In the rebuild my mechanic and I discovered the wrong oil pump had been used with a shorter shaft that was just barely catching the cam and sometimes it would not. She runs good now but still not the performer I am used to with my other cars. I have decided to sell my nice little stock car and build-up a SCCA competition car. Always seeking a new project. Glad to have the opportunity to visit this site.
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Author: thomas w. williams
Total 1 posts - Started on 2011-03-11
Last Post Time: 2011-03-11 03:46:42
Posted on: The MG Experience
don't know exactly what to say being this is a first for me.(doing a journal/blog) but ol dogs can learn. my profile pic is my wife and my just purchasaed mg mid. will be here in ms next week, then i will be adding lots more, info om it .
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Author: Paul Maggioncalda
Total 1 posts - Started on 2011-02-21
Last Post Time: 2011-02-21 15:01:24
Posted on: The MG Experience
I have been working on the roadster for the last 6 years and honestly got a little bored so I went out and found the 70 GT to have fun with. Great car, lots of fun. Still working on the roadster and hope top have it running by early summer 2011.
Meanwhile, the GT needs some cosmetic help and this spring I will install the rebuilt 18V motor along with the Datsun 5 spd as well as the interior QuiteRide kit of insullation, should make the Gt even more fun.
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Author: Mail List Archive Bot
Total 1 posts - Started on 2010-11-17
Last Post Time: 2010-11-17 15:12:36
Posted on: The AutoShrine Network
Converted and posted XK-Lovers mail archive from 1996-1997 on The Jaguar Experience at http://www.jaguarexperience.com/phorum/list.php?12
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Author: Larry Bass
Total 1 posts - Started on 2010-10-14
Last Post Time: 2010-10-14 11:02:18
Posted on: The AutoShrine Network
Trade me your convertible and I'll allow you Full Dealer Retail or Market Value (higher of 2) in trade value. Trade for my NC coastal-area property. I have seven lots in a private subdivision, located midway between Myrtle Beach, SC, and Wilmington, NC, just North of Oak Island. Lots are priced 35% BELOW tax value due to the economy. Check out my FSBO ad: www.forsalebyowner.com/listing/23913. Send me your email address & I'll send you more info. Great investment, and Retail for your vehicle!
Larry
336-624-6773 (8am-9pm/talk/text)
FawnRidgeEstates@gmail.com
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Author: Stephen Jones
Total 1 posts - Started on 2010-07-12
Last Post Time: 2010-07-12 12:41:03
Posted on: The MG Experience
I will be traveling from California (Bakersfield/SoCal) area eastward to Pennsylvania, as far east as State College, in the next few weeks. My 18 foot two axel open car hauler will be empty, and I can deliver a medium/compact car along the route. Will adjust route (ie 40, 70 or possible as far north as 80 (Sorry, no 10).
I have over thirty years 5th wheel & cargo trailer towing experience with zero mishaps. Electric brakes on all four drums, new electric harness, bearings serviced, new tires, Class three hitch. I have hauled my vintage racer for years on this trailer.
S-10 4x4 PU w/4.3 Vortex tow vehicle. Insurance covered by owners policy.
Will negotiate price according to distance. Will consider taking passenger, share fuel. I drive long distance stints with sensible rest stops and sleep if someone is interested. Towing experience a plus.
Sorry, return trip already loaded.
Stephen Jones
661-821-0414
661-342-7968
6t9gt6@toast.net
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