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Conference terri::cars_uk

Title:	Cars in the UK
Notice:	Please read new conference charter 1.70
Moderator:	COMICS::SHELLEYELD

Created:	Sun Mar 06 1994
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2584
Total number of notes:	63384

1004.0. "MGB Wirewheel exchange price wanted" by HOO78C::DUINHOVEN () Tue Apr 03 1990 13:14

Hello,
    
    I'm busy to get me an MGB GT. Currently I have an option to buy
    a 1971, but the wirewheel splines are worn.
    Please can anyone indicate, what the exchange price is per wheel
    in the UK?, The rest of the car is reasonable solid, with replacement
    wings, sills, rear valance, engine, gearbox & overdrive.
    
    
    Thanks in advnace,
    
    Hans

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
1004.1		ANNECY::MATTHEWS	M+M Enterprises. Thats the CATCH	`Tue Apr 03 1990 14:32`	7
	Try phoning MG International. The Mail Order service is quite good. The number is 051-666-1666 (remove the first 0 when phoning from outside the UK). Is it just the wheels or the splined hubs as well ??? Mark
1004.2	Anybody want a B tonneau?	PLAYER::KENNEDY_C	E=M3�	`Tue Apr 03 1990 15:06`	6
	MG International? Those "dear fellows" took a load of MG gear off me a good few years back. The old dear was clearing things out, and managed to get �20 for 2-3 gearboxes, axles, and all sorts of bits. I was a little annoyed when I found out.
1004.3		ANNECY::MATTHEWS	M+M Enterprises. Thats the CATCH	`Tue Apr 03 1990 16:06`	9
	re: .2 Is the B tonneau offer serious ??? If so, then perhaps yes ... After leaving the roof off the B last night and then hearing rain at 5 o'clock this morning and having to rush out and put it back on, I feel that a tonneau could be a good idea ... Mark
1004.4	Let's try MG International	HOO78C::DUINHOVEN	Dutch treat	`Tue Apr 03 1990 16:22`	16
	RE 1004.1: Thank you Mark. It seames, they did not always do what people expected from them. Anyway, the splines on the hubs do not seem to be worn as the wheels, but I'll ask what new hubs will cost as well. This maybe, because the hubs might be made out of harder material, than the wheels. Pity is, that the engine, carbs, some interior parts & radiator are not of the correct year. I miss the adjustable timing f.i. I'll try MG intl and see what's possible. Is there maybe an MG Car Club member, who has a club discount option? Hans
1004.5		ANNECY::MATTHEWS	M+M Enterprises. Thats the CATCH	`Tue Apr 03 1990 16:26`	5
	I have discount at MG International ... I have a customer card with a customer reference. If it helps, I could order it for you. Ask how much the discount is. Mark
1004.6	Pricing form MG International	HOO78C::DUINHOVEN	Dutch treat	`Tue Apr 03 1990 16:30`	11
	Hi, More news: MG Intl price seems very reasonable to me: exchange wirewheels: �28.- with �15.- surcharge per wheel. Now the bad news: new hubs for wirewheels cost �50.- each. Secondly they are not on stock, nor expected soon. Cheers, Hans
1004.7	Try MWS	IOSG::MARSHALL	A m��se once bit my sister...	`Tue Apr 03 1990 17:19`	5
	There's a place in Langley, Berks, called Motor Wheel Services, who sell "original equipment" wheels and splines; I'll try and find their number this evening... Scott.
1004.8	MGOC or Spridgbits!	IOSG::FREER	Deadly brain, or Brain dead?	`Tue Apr 03 1990 19:42`	6
	I am a member of the MG Owners Club, and I also get discount from Spridgbits of Birmingham, which despite the name do sell all available parts for B's as well as Midget/sprites. Steve
1004.9	Useful numbers...	IOSG::MARSHALL	A m��se once bit my sister...	`Thu Apr 05 1990 10:19`	21
	Motor Wheel Service: Langley: (0753) 49360 International: + 44 753 49360 Manchester : (061) 428 7773 + 44 61 428 7773 New wheels �80 - �100 + VAT for chrome wires, �20 less for silver enamel; higher prices for wider wheels rather than larger diameter New splines: �20 - �50 + VAT, depending on car (MGB are the �50 ones, I'm afraid!) Spinners: �20 + VAT If you haven't had a car with wires before, don't forget: - most of them need inner tubes (with rim tape and other hassles) - you have to get the spokes tightened every year or so These prices are all approximate and from memory; I've got their price list if anyone wants an exact price for a specific size of wheel. Scott.
1004.10		HOO78C::DUINHOVEN	Dutch treat	`Thu Apr 05 1990 12:23`	6
	Thank you Scott! Regards, Hans
1004.11	Wire wheel sources.	IOSG::MARSHALL	Harry Palmer	`Tue Jul 17 1990 12:06`	6
	Where, other than MWS, can I get wire wheels? Specialist places selling just one size for (eg) MGBs are no good, as I need to check out several different sizes to see what's going to fit best and look nicest. Although MWS have everything I need, I would like to be able to compare style, quality, price... Scott
1004.12	Please refer to note 1266	UKCSSE::RDAVIES	Live long and prosper	`Tue Oct 30 1990 13:17`	5
	Please put all future MGB releated material in note 1266. This topic will be write locked Richard (co-moderator)