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Julian L
Member ID: 10kpharo
Member Status: Platinum Member  West Coast of New York, USA 
Last Login: 2012-05-05 18:49:08
Forum Activity: 2012-05-05 18:49:08 Forum Posts: 1,726 |
I have a 1976 mostly original MGB, purchased in April '07. 64,000 miles when I bought it. Daily driver in Spring/Summer/Fall.
2 Vehicles --
Total mileage: 65,500 mi (105,412 km) --
Average age: 1973
There are 5 total entries in this Journal.
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Posted on: Sunday December 2, 2007
Finally, the 'new garage' moved to the top of the priority list. It replaces a 1930's one car garage (with the classic 'bump out' added on in the '50's), with an attached carport. The concrete floor in the garage had reverted back to the aggregate, and the carport roof had to be replaced after every good windstorm. So, in July we had a new garage built - 22' x 26' (deep enough to store the MGB sideways during the winter). Wow! I was almost 46 years old before I experienced pulling into my...
Posted on: Sunday December 2, 2007
While perusing Hemmings Sports & Exotic Cars magazine early in the summer, I saw an ad for VBL's catalog. It showed 6 LBC's lined up. The one on the far left was a blue rubber bumper B, with the Rostyles painted blue to match the body. Aha! Just what I had been looking for to make my car stand out a little. I had 10 days before the Buffalo MG club show, so I had to move fast. First, I located 4 used Rostyles from Mid-City Auto in Syracuse, NY - 2 1/2 hours east of me. I picked them up t...
Posted on: Saturday December 1, 2007
Sunday of Labor Day weekend, 2007. First time we showed The Duck with it's 'historic rally car' livery. Magnetic racing numbers from Eric Zimmerman at Visual Impact Signs in East Aurora, NY. The magnets on the fenders are the logo of the Buffalo Octagon Association. Roll bar homemade for $22 and is for show only (not even attached to the car!). Result: 3rd place (our first trophy) in the Rubber Bumper class (11 cars). Great day!
Posted on: Wednesday October 10, 2007
When I got my car in April, it had been off the road for most of the last 5 years, being driven only a total of 500 miles by the previous two owners. So of course, pieces started falling off and breaking down almost immediately. Battery sounded poor, and looked ancient, so I replaced that first. Then I started to run hot. By the time that was said and done, I had a new radiator, new hoses, new thermostat, new temp sending unit, etc. Also got new steering boots (can't remembering authorizi...
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