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Hello from Richmond CA

oilspot

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Hello all,
I've been lurking here for some time.

A few things about me:
I learned to read with the MG T-Series Shop Manual.
I love to see MGAs and have yet to see or hear a twin-cam in person.
I like:
-wire wheels.
-chrome.
-multiple carburetors
-superchargers

My dream car:
An Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite.
I'd be happy with a later Sprite/Midget fitted with a bugeye bonnet, but I do appreciate the simplicity of the original years.
I prefer steel wheels on this car, although spokes look alright.
I would like more modern brakes: (front disk, dual circuit), but I'd listen to other advice / opinions.
I've never driven one. But still, I see bugeyes and think, "I'd like to drive that car!"
This is a dream, may never come true, but I keep looking and yearning.

About brakes:
One day, while driving my 1962 Chevy truck in hilly San Francisco, a break line broke.
This was a single circuit brake system.
It took a fraction of a second to conclude that all braking was lost.
The parking break was tired.
Another fraction of a second lost.
I killed the engine.
It seemed like a minute to come to a stop (without hitting anything!) but in total it was a couple seconds.
While luck had a lot to do with it, I recognize that regular inspection and maintenance would have prevented the reliance on luck.
But now, after this, I have paranoia around single circuit breaks (and a much improved diligence with maintenance).

Vehicles from my past:
1966 VW bug
1980 Triumph Spitfire
1953 Chevy 8 ton truck
1962 Chevy 3/4 ton truck

Now, with Covid, I no longer need a dependable car for commuting...
... maybe now is the time to get another vintage car???
... but ... probably that would be irresponsible???

Thank you everyone for being here.
 

DavidApp

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Hello and welcome to the forum.

Check out the classified sections of the various LBC makes. You may find your next project there.

The Pub is a section where almost anything comes up for discussion.

David
 
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