kennypinkerton
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Well, I just joined tonight. Posted a few replies, and at least one or 2 new posts.
So now I'll Introduce myself to those who don't already know me (the old friends part!).
My name is Kenny Pinerton III.
I own and drive (almost) daily, a 1977 MGB that I've owned since February 2004 - my first LBC ever - not to be the last - But I hope to have it long enough to see that last one!
I bought my 1977 MGB for $700 US dollars. I have since fixed the fuel system, the brakes, the clutch, some normal lucas wiring deficiancies, and have ressurected it from the 6-7 year slumber it was in. In the process, I have fed it about another 1200 or so dollars. So for less than $2000, I have had one of the most reliable, fun, enjoyable cars and the experiences it has given me.
I'd have to thank Vicky Brit (who got almost $1000 - and sent me a wonderful thank-you card for doing so), and Tony Barhill (The Autoist - who got most of the rest of the money) for everything else but the v-belts (advance auto parts).
This has been the most exciting car I've ever owned. Not just in the car itself, but in the comraderie, friendships, waves, thumbs-up, looks, and interesting conversations that owning this car has so-far provided. But also in the nicest atmosphere that these other people you meet while driving an MGB seem to either go to, or live in.
To quote a very old ad I once saw...
"You meet the nicest people in an MGB."
Now that I think of it... It wasn't an MGB ad. But it works for me! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
So now I'll Introduce myself to those who don't already know me (the old friends part!).
My name is Kenny Pinerton III.
I own and drive (almost) daily, a 1977 MGB that I've owned since February 2004 - my first LBC ever - not to be the last - But I hope to have it long enough to see that last one!
I bought my 1977 MGB for $700 US dollars. I have since fixed the fuel system, the brakes, the clutch, some normal lucas wiring deficiancies, and have ressurected it from the 6-7 year slumber it was in. In the process, I have fed it about another 1200 or so dollars. So for less than $2000, I have had one of the most reliable, fun, enjoyable cars and the experiences it has given me.
I'd have to thank Vicky Brit (who got almost $1000 - and sent me a wonderful thank-you card for doing so), and Tony Barhill (The Autoist - who got most of the rest of the money) for everything else but the v-belts (advance auto parts).
This has been the most exciting car I've ever owned. Not just in the car itself, but in the comraderie, friendships, waves, thumbs-up, looks, and interesting conversations that owning this car has so-far provided. But also in the nicest atmosphere that these other people you meet while driving an MGB seem to either go to, or live in.
To quote a very old ad I once saw...
"You meet the nicest people in an MGB."
Now that I think of it... It wasn't an MGB ad. But it works for me! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif