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Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:07 am
by Steve Storey
Dick and John have been getting all the press while i'm awaiting delivery of my new conv from Baltimore albeit a rusty MGB. Hope I can fit in it!!
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:57 am
by Dick Koch
Steve - Congratulations, I tried getting in a 1948 MG TD my uncle had shipped here from Germany, forget it. I'm far to voluptious.
Dick.
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 11:54 am
by Faulkner
Steve, we'll all keep our eyes open for a Golden Commando!
Dan
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 12:59 pm
by rogerh
Are they delivering it by sleigh?
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 2:01 pm
by Steve Storey
That's what happens when I get snowed in-just me, my cats and ebay.
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 2:19 pm
by rogerh
LOL, I can relate what year MGB? (or maybe you already said).
For a short time I commuted to my carpentry job in a MG Midget.
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:42 pm
by Denver 59 Fin Convert
Steve Storey wrote:That's what happens when I get snowed in-just me, my cats and ebay.
If you need three more cats for warmth... I can send you three more!
John Q.
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:54 pm
by Steve Storey
Roger its a well worn 1977-supposed to run like a clock, but there's something broke inside the dash and the key won't work so it hasn't run in two years. Can't believe I may have fallen for the oldest ebay line ever. We'll see! John thanks for the cat offer but i'll pass.
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:39 pm
by Faulkner
Twin SU carbs! (From my Austin-Healey Sprite days.) Get yourself a piece of hose to tune those babes... I never got stuck in the snow. Threw that sucker in first, left the door open, got out and pushed - by myself. Just hafta make sure you don't trip in the snow when it gets a grip!
Dan
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:33 pm
by rogerh
"Runs like a clock, but something is broken"
like maybe the mainspring? (groan)
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 1:10 pm
by Ron Keij
Well you got to do something when you're snowed in so why not buy another car
How about some pictures, without pics Dick and John will keep getting the press.
Ron
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 2:38 pm
by Steve Storey
Will do Ron as soon as it appears over the horizon. I asked the hauler not to risk his life getting it here. Sounds like I've run out of luck escaping snow storms!!
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 1:25 pm
by rogerh
Any news on the "B"?
Re: Steves New Convertible Project
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 2:56 pm
by Steve Storey
We keep getting horrible weather, so I Haven"t been bothering my delivery guy and the folks I bought it from are OK with it sitting on their lawn, but I think all the procrastination is coming to an end-so any day. Will keep you posted.
Re: Steves New Convertable Project
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 8:07 pm
by savvy59
Steve,
I should have asked before now - where in Baltimore is this car located? I had a line on a similar car back in the early 90's from a co-worker and passed. I should have bought the car as it sold for about half the value, but I was not well versed in the pricing of these models. We opted to buy a new Miata instead - probably the best new car we ever owned (my wife's car). I am just curious if I know the area or the seller. I hope all is well in NY.
Curt