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Seller says this is for Midget - is he on drugs?

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RickB

RickB

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Saw this on Ebay:

Original Old MG MGB Midget Front grille grill / NR

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I emailed and asked him what Midget it fits, he replied:

(this is truly the sum total of his response and I copied & pasted - I am not making this stuff up!!)

"it is for an MG yeear unknow!!"

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Don't they just amaze you!!!!!!!!!! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/crazyeyes.gif
 
Re: Seller says this is for Midget - is he on drug

Oh wait... wait... He just responded again - I swear I am not making this up:

I said to him:

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]Thanks, I can see it is for an MG.
You state in your auction title it is for "MG MGB Midget".
I am unfamiliar with this style of grille for a Midget. Why do you say it is for a Midget? [/QUOTE]

He said: (no kidding!!!)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]MG Stands for Midget!!!

[/QUOTE]

I just replied:

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]Oh, I see.

You might be interested to find out that MG is a company that made several models of car. MGA, MGB, MGC and Midget are the more well known models.

"MG" actually stands for Morris Garages.
What you have there appears to be a grille for a MGB. I hope this helps, obviously you wouldn't want to sell your item to someone who thinks they are getting a Midget Grille. That would be a disappointed buyer.
I'm telling you this in the best of spirits, I am happy you are selling MG items - I just wish this was one I could use. Best of luck on your sale.
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Re: Seller says this is for Midget - is he on drug

omg
 
Re: Seller says this is for Midget - is he on drug

Nice looking grill.
 
Re: Seller says this is for Midget - is he on drug

So what's the bid at?
 
Re: Seller says this is for Midget - is he on drug

Honestly, it would be a great piece of art to hang in your home.

Actually I just found it on ebay; it needs quite a bit of work and the bid is $19.99 and $12.50 shipping.

Here is the description:

Item is a little ruff, but still in good shape!!!

Steve
 
Re: Seller says this is for Midget - is he on drug

I've had guys call my MGB a Midget before, especially older guys at hotrod shows. I think it comes from the fact that many of the pre-war MG's were called Midgets and there was a very close association between MG and the word Midget.
 
Re: Seller says this is for Midget - is he on drug

I tried to cut the guy a break in my messages to him.
Now I'll do the same here -

Dude, if you are reading this, I really am glad you are trying to supply people with MG parts. Thanks for the effort /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif
 
Re: Seller says this is for Midget - is he on drug

You did good, Rick!
 
We have bought hundreds of parts for Toyota Supras and Datsun Z cars on e-bay....so far most have been quite satisfactory. Parts for my Midget, however, are another thing....I have learned the hard way having bought MG logo centercaps advertised for the Midget, but as I now know they are for the B. I have a radiator that goes to god knows what and one or two other parts that I found out are for either B's or MGA's. I have quit shopping e-bay for Midget parts, its too frustrating.
 
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