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Note 1018.0 MGB with wrong parts; whta value? No replies
HOO78C::DUINHOVEN "Dutch treat" 12 lines 10-APR-1990 12:36
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I have come to an unpleasant surprise: The MGB GT, which I wanted to
purchase appeared to have a replacement engine, carbs, gears, od,
doors etc. from cars of other MK series.
This one was built between 1971-1972, but had engine etc. of rubber
bumper type, doors of 1974 and interior was not at original year
as well.
What percentage of the cars value is lost with such material used
instead of correct parts?
Hans
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| 234.31 | | OLDHAM::MIDONA | Alan Midona, SIE Reading, DTN 830 3996 | Tue Apr 10 1990 17:44 | 29 |
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>> What percentage of the cars value is lost with such material used
>> instead of correct parts?
I've recently restored (a euphamism for fixing the rust) a 1977
MGB GT and its been my experience that its not always possible
to get the correct parts.
For example, I needed a complete set of seat covers. Now the
original colour for my car is that orangey-yellow thing. But
they don't make them like that any more so I had to settle for
the gey (which I actually prefer!)
Also, I needed one single seat-belt, but you can't get an
inertia-reel seat-belt for love nor money at the moment. Its
something to do with waiting for an EEC stamp of approval I
believe. So I've had to fit the fixed type.
A friend of mine who owns several MGs told me that the
seat-colour change would knock about 100 quid off the worth
of a fully restored car, but that the seat-belt would have
little effect.
I also made one screw-up. When I re-sprayed the engine bay,
I lacquered the engine red (well its a nice colour isn't it!)
Apparently the correct colour should have been black. Thats
reckoned to have knocked 400 notes off the price!
Alan
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| 234.32 | MUCH MORE UNORIGINAL PARTS | HOO78C::DUINHOVEN | Dutch treat | Wed Apr 11 1990 13:26 | 15 |
| >>> What percentage etc.
>>> Seat covers & seat belts on 1977 model wrong type
Alan, have you made any estimates concerning my problem with BIG
differences? (Engine, carbs, ignition, radiator, seats, sealing)
I have canceled my offer. The car was priced DFL 13500 and I was
able to negotiate to DFL 10000. Partialy restored with new sills,
doors, wings, rubber bumperengine/carbs, wrong interior etc.
gave me no confidence for a valid investment though.
Cheers,
Hans
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| 234.33 | | OLDHAM::MIDONA | Alan Midona, SIE Reading, DTN 830 3996 | Wed Apr 11 1990 16:48 | 10 |
| >> Alan, have you made any estimates concerning my problem with BIG
>> differences? (Engine, carbs, ignition, radiator, seats, sealing)
Sorry, I can't really help you there. I'm not an MG expert.
I would pass your question on to Sue (her in the know!) but
she works for the MOD and is away at sea at the moment. I
believe she'll be back in this county in about a months time.
I could ask her then of your still interested???
Alan
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| 234.34 | | ANNECY::MATTHEWS | M+M Enterprises. Thats the CATCH | Wed Apr 11 1990 16:52 | 9 |
| The MGB is not really a good car to have as investment anyway.
There are too many of them around, the cost of a car plus a good
restoration results in a car with a value of just about the total
of these two.
Having said that, it is a nice car to drive round in on summer days,
unless it is a GT !!!
Mark
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| 234.35 | Pls ask Sue | HOO78C::DUINHOVEN | Dutch treat | Thu Apr 12 1990 17:20 | 10 |
| Alan,
Yes, please ask Sue. If I'll invest, I'd rather have it done right!
Please explain MOD.
Happy Easter.
Regards,
Hans
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| 234.36 | MOD = Ministry of defence | ANNECY::MATTHEWS | M+M Enterprises. Thats the CATCH | Thu Apr 12 1990 17:27 | 0 |
| 234.37 | Do they still make them ? | YUPPY::STRICKLANDM | | Tue Apr 17 1990 14:54 | 9 |
| Alan
Where did you get the fixed seat belts from?
I had exactly the opposite problem when restoring my MGB and could
only get inertia belts. These snag all the time and you need to be
double jointed to reach them but if you want to swap...
Mike
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| 234.38 | May I? | SHAPES::STREATFIELDC | VW Beetle.. IOSG::AIR_COOLED | Tue Apr 17 1990 15:01 | 7 |
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My local car accessary shop sells fixed seat belts in Amesbury,
...I will swop you the fixed ones in my beetle, they are the aircraft
fixed 2 piece type... V. period pieces if thats what you are looking
for !
Carl
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| 234.39 | Midget are great | PANIC::WINTER | Do You Stop When You Hit A Rock ? | Sun Apr 22 1990 17:44 | 11 |
| The B as the midget can have "big" improvements for little cost. My
1500cc Midget with a cost of three hundred pounds now handles like a
dream and performs very well. Bert(girlfriends nickname) has 97 bhp
and spax adjustable shocks, making the handling superb ! The engine has
just K-N filters, a good exhaust system (Peco), oil cooler and the
usual attention and time. Hopefully I will have time this summer to
sort the body work out as well.
Cheers
Splash
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| 234.40 | Please refer to note 1266 | UKCSSE::RDAVIES | Live long and prosper | Tue Oct 30 1990 13:15 | 5 |
| Please put all future MGB releated material in note 1266.
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