Rupert's MGB Thread

Started by Rupert, July 13, 2009, 04:44:31 PM

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Rupert

July 13, 2009, 04:44:31 PM Last Edit: May 12, 2010, 09:18:46 PM by Rupert
So, finally, the MG lives! One of the hose clamps for the lower radiator hose was loose (that was one that I'd done, not the mechanic  :banghead: ). I borrowed a pressure tester from AutoZone, and the leak became clear. I drove it around today, and, if anything, it runs a little cool now.  :rockon:
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Secret Chimp

#2
July 13, 2009, 08:44:58 PM
Now you should dump those leaden wheels in favor of some Panasport knockoffs.


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Rupert

#3
July 13, 2009, 10:18:20 PM
No! I love the RoStyles!
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TBR

#4
July 14, 2009, 10:15:57 PM
Did you ever get it to pass inspection?

Rupert

#5
July 14, 2009, 10:24:11 PM
Not yet. No time.

Maybe the weekend after next. It has to by the end of the month...
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280Z Turbo

#6
July 15, 2009, 07:44:42 AM
Quote from: Psilos on July 14, 2009, 10:24:11 PM
Not yet. No time.

Maybe the weekend after next. It has to by the end of the month...

There's always time for cars. :nono:

Rupert

#7
July 16, 2009, 12:40:55 AM
Well, I'm leaving for work stuff tomorrow morning until next Wednesday, so, no, there isn't.

;) :lol:
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bing_oh

#8
July 16, 2009, 08:35:29 AM
Quote from: Psilos on July 14, 2009, 10:24:11 PM
Not yet. No time.

Maybe the weekend after next. It has to by the end of the month...

You have to have the MG inspected? It isn't exempted because of its age?

hotrodalex

#9
July 16, 2009, 07:46:14 PM
Quote from: bing_oh on July 16, 2009, 08:35:29 AM
You have to have the MG inspected? It isn't exempted because of its age?

Isn't it a '74 or so?

bing_oh

#10
July 17, 2009, 06:35:34 AM
Quote from: hotrodalex on July 16, 2009, 07:46:14 PM
Isn't it a '74 or so?

Probably. "Antique" is generally considered anything more than 25 years old. Alot of states have provisions for "antique, "classic," or "historical" cars that exempt them from things like inspections, emissions, etc.

hotrodalex

#11
July 18, 2009, 01:09:29 PM
Quote from: bing_oh on July 17, 2009, 06:35:34 AM
Probably. "Antique" is generally considered anything more than 25 years old. Alot of states have provisions for "antique, "classic," or "historical" cars that exempt them from things like inspections, emissions, etc.

Most of the states I have lived in allow '72 and earlier cars to go without emission checks. So a '74 would still have to get one. I don't know the law in Idaho, though.

Rupert

#12
July 23, 2009, 02:00:23 AM
Quote from: bing_oh on July 16, 2009, 08:35:29 AM
You have to have the MG inspected? It isn't exempted because of its age?

Yes, and it's a major  :facepalm: . Even CA exempts cars older than '74.
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Rupert

#13
July 23, 2009, 02:00:37 AM
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Rupert

#14
July 23, 2009, 02:02:17 AM
Quote from: hotrodalex on July 18, 2009, 01:09:29 PM
Most of the states I have lived in allow '72 and earlier cars to go without emission checks. So a '74 would still have to get one. I don't know the law in Idaho, though.

I do know Idaho law (WRT emissions inspections), and it's retarded. If I still can't get it past, I'll just get classic car plates and assume the police don't care when I drive it to work and the store.
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hotrodalex

#15
July 23, 2009, 10:21:26 AM
Note to self: Don't move to Idaho.

:lol:

SVT_Power

#16
July 23, 2009, 10:40:39 AM
'72 is a long long time ago... here we have emission tests for vehicles up to 20 years old IIRC. It may be 25, but I'm pretty sure it's 20 years
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Rupert

#17
July 23, 2009, 02:33:04 PM
Quote from: hotrodalex on July 23, 2009, 10:21:26 AM
Note to self: Don't move to Idaho.

:lol:

I had a similar note to myself before I moved here...  :banghead:
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#18
July 29, 2009, 07:16:18 PM
Goddfuckingdammit, again.

Now it's missing a bunch. I think I over-filled the carb dampers, but they are at the right level, now. I pretty much can't drive it. Not to mention that I won't technically be able to drive it after 7/31 until I get the classic plates. Boo.
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Rupert

#20
July 29, 2009, 09:24:05 PM
Bah, not worth it.
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Eye of the Tiger

#21
July 30, 2009, 07:41:26 AM
Worth it.
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Raza

#22
July 30, 2009, 07:42:32 AM
Worth it.
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jadewolf123

#23
July 30, 2009, 07:43:06 AM
What engine is that? Looks like a turbo S2k motor.
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Eye of the Tiger

#24
July 30, 2009, 07:43:59 AM
Quote from: jadewolf123 on July 30, 2009, 07:43:06 AM
What engine is that? Looks like a turbo S2k motor.

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#25
July 30, 2009, 08:10:10 AM
Quote from: jadewolf123 on July 30, 2009, 07:43:06 AM
What engine is that? Looks like a turbo S2k motor.

SR20DET

jadewolf123

#26
July 30, 2009, 10:31:51 AM
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on July 30, 2009, 08:10:10 AM
SR20DET
Nissan eh. I like it. I wouldn't mind getting an older british vert, and dropping a silvertop 4AGE  20V in. Those are sweet motors.
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#27
July 30, 2009, 12:30:28 PM
Quote from: jadewolf123 on July 30, 2009, 10:31:51 AM
Nissan eh. I like it. I wouldn't mind getting an older british vert, and dropping a silvertop 4AGE  20V in. Those are sweet motors.

A couple of Nissan SR20s would pull a premium one week before race wars.

jadewolf123

#28
July 30, 2009, 12:50:25 PM
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on July 30, 2009, 12:30:28 PM
A couple of Nissan SR20s would pull a premium one week before race wars.


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#29
July 30, 2009, 11:18:06 PM
Aaaand, there goes the thread. :lol:
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