-
Hi Guest!
You can help ensure that British Car Forum (BCF) continues to provide a great place to engage in the British car hobby! If you find BCF a beneficial community, please consider supporting our efforts with a subscription.
There are some perks with a member upgrade!**Upgrade Now**
(PS: Subscribers don't see this gawd-aweful banner
Hey - did you know if you click on the title of a thread it will take you to the first unread post since you last visited that thread?
but were afraid to ask: 
STOP!! Never post your email address in open forums. Bots can "harvest" your email! If you must share your email use a Private Message or use the 
smilie in place of the real @
Pretty Please - add it to our Events forum(s) and add to the calendar! >> 
Looking to buy my 1st B--how does this one look?
- Thread starter tateboys
- Start date
Share this page
tony barnhill
Great Pumpkin - R.I.P
Offline
Re: Looking to buy my 1st B--how does this one loo
Kandace - are we getting away from the "no project" criteria? If so, there are lots of possibilities out there that he could tackle & probably stay close to the overall $7,000 figure.
Kandace - are we getting away from the "no project" criteria? If so, there are lots of possibilities out there that he could tackle & probably stay close to the overall $7,000 figure.
rick_ingram
Yoda
Offline
Re: Looking to buy my 1st B--how does this one loo
[ QUOTE ]
Save some fuel and time: go to Amazon first. Doubt you'd find 'em at B&N.
[/ QUOTE ]
The Barnes and Noble here in Champaign has at least one copy in stock...they also stock some of the other British marques.
[ QUOTE ]
Save some fuel and time: go to Amazon first. Doubt you'd find 'em at B&N.
[/ QUOTE ]
The Barnes and Noble here in Champaign has at least one copy in stock...they also stock some of the other British marques.
OP
tateboys
Senior Member
Offline
Re: Looking to buy my 1st B--how does this one loo
[ QUOTE ]
Kandace - are we getting away from the "no project" criteria? If so, there are lots of possibilities out there that he could tackle & probably stay close to the overall $7,000 figure.
[/ QUOTE ]
I think we're moving away from the "no project" criteria. Mark's fine w/mechanical fixes (to a certain degree), and paint doesn't have to be perfect (want a driver, not show car.) Don't want big rust issues--too much $$$. Still interested in aunt's--just have to get up there. If it's in good shape at $2500, we can buy it and also get a CB in the $5-$7k range for him to work on (garage space is not an issue). Let me know what you're thinking. Thanks.
[ QUOTE ]
Kandace - are we getting away from the "no project" criteria? If so, there are lots of possibilities out there that he could tackle & probably stay close to the overall $7,000 figure.
[/ QUOTE ]
I think we're moving away from the "no project" criteria. Mark's fine w/mechanical fixes (to a certain degree), and paint doesn't have to be perfect (want a driver, not show car.) Don't want big rust issues--too much $$$. Still interested in aunt's--just have to get up there. If it's in good shape at $2500, we can buy it and also get a CB in the $5-$7k range for him to work on (garage space is not an issue). Let me know what you're thinking. Thanks.
D
Deleted member 3577
Guest
Guest
Offline
Re: Looking to buy my 1st B--how does this one loo
[ QUOTE ]
(garage space is not an issue)
[/ QUOTE ] /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazyeyes.gif
Oh?.........heheheheh
[ QUOTE ]
(garage space is not an issue)
[/ QUOTE ] /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazyeyes.gif
Oh?.........heheheheh
G
Guest
Guest
Guest
Offline
Re: Looking to buy my 1st B--how does this one loo
This would only come from someone like me.....
Do any of you out there get a sneaky suspicion that "Kandace" is really "Janel"?
Just kidding, Kandace. You have to understand my sense of humor.
In a previous incursion into the MG forum, I talked about a clean rubber bumper B that is for sell in my area. The couple bought it on whim then bought another limited edition model they wanted more. (kindof impulse buyers)
I might see them on a little cruise we are having with an impromptu sports car club gathering. The car looks rust free to me. I think they want too much, but can see how badly they want to sell it.
This would only come from someone like me.....
Do any of you out there get a sneaky suspicion that "Kandace" is really "Janel"?
Just kidding, Kandace. You have to understand my sense of humor.
In a previous incursion into the MG forum, I talked about a clean rubber bumper B that is for sell in my area. The couple bought it on whim then bought another limited edition model they wanted more. (kindof impulse buyers)
I might see them on a little cruise we are having with an impromptu sports car club gathering. The car looks rust free to me. I think they want too much, but can see how badly they want to sell it.
tony barnhill
Great Pumpkin - R.I.P
Offline
Re: Looking to buy my 1st B--how does this one loo
I was just curious, Kandace, about how much of a project you're thinking...oh, do we ever meet "him"?
I was just curious, Kandace, about how much of a project you're thinking...oh, do we ever meet "him"?
OP
tateboys
Senior Member
Offline
Re: Looking to buy my 1st B--how does this one loo
Ladies and Gentlemen (and I'm using that term loosely), here is Mark:
Well boys, you know what I am up against everyday...BUT she is a keeper.
Tony--it's a pleasure to meet you (and everyone else as well). Kandace showed me the GarageMahal. That's awesome. About the car, I don't want to do a whole lot of body work but can handle mechanical. Don't feel like rebuilding an engine though. I've signed on to the forum as "Spud" and am waiting for you guys to approve me. I'll jump in then--could use some guys on my side! Kandace is a nut (MG and otherwise).
Mark
Ladies and Gentlemen (and I'm using that term loosely), here is Mark:
Well boys, you know what I am up against everyday...BUT she is a keeper.
Tony--it's a pleasure to meet you (and everyone else as well). Kandace showed me the GarageMahal. That's awesome. About the car, I don't want to do a whole lot of body work but can handle mechanical. Don't feel like rebuilding an engine though. I've signed on to the forum as "Spud" and am waiting for you guys to approve me. I'll jump in then--could use some guys on my side! Kandace is a nut (MG and otherwise).
Mark
tony barnhill
Great Pumpkin - R.I.P
Offline
Re: Looking to buy my 1st B--how does this one loo
Well, welcome Spud...Basil should have you recognized in a real short tie..that's something new.
If you're willing to accept some restoration work, you'll find your dollars go farther - but, steer away from rust unless its minor like a floor or dogleg, no sills or major rust though....& in the South, there are way too many rustfree cars to tackle a big rust repair.
Well, welcome Spud...Basil should have you recognized in a real short tie..that's something new.
If you're willing to accept some restoration work, you'll find your dollars go farther - but, steer away from rust unless its minor like a floor or dogleg, no sills or major rust though....& in the South, there are way too many rustfree cars to tackle a big rust repair.
OP
tateboys
Senior Member
Offline
Re: Looking to buy my 1st B--how does this one loo
I'm willing. She's given me a budget of $7k (and that's completely separate from her Aunt Pam's b) so let me know if you know of a good one. I'd appreciate all the help you can give. Been a long time since I sold my b, but I get the feeling it's like riding a bike..........
Again, it's great to talk to some MG lovers. It's been WAY too long for me.
Mark
I'm willing. She's given me a budget of $7k (and that's completely separate from her Aunt Pam's b) so let me know if you know of a good one. I'd appreciate all the help you can give. Been a long time since I sold my b, but I get the feeling it's like riding a bike..........
Again, it's great to talk to some MG lovers. It's been WAY too long for me.
Mark
Offline
Re: Looking to buy my 1st B--how does this one loo
Lower rear fender bit.... and have Mark sign in! I feel like I'm talkin' to a schitzo!
...and it's all MY fault! err... no... it's all Rumplestiltskin's fault... or DrE's fault.....
Oh, this is ALL soooo confusing.../ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif
Lower rear fender bit.... and have Mark sign in! I feel like I'm talkin' to a schitzo!
...and it's all MY fault! err... no... it's all Rumplestiltskin's fault... or DrE's fault.....
Oh, this is ALL soooo confusing.../ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif
tony barnhill
Great Pumpkin - R.I.P
Offline
Re: Looking to buy my 1st B--how does this one loo
Doc hit it - its the bottom 9" of the rear fender right in front of the wheel well & behind the door - next to the rocker seam.....it flows into the door's "B" post.
Doc hit it - its the bottom 9" of the rear fender right in front of the wheel well & behind the door - next to the rocker seam.....it flows into the door's "B" post.