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Emerikol · 02-05-2022, 10:27 AM

Hey, Hey, Hey!! Easy on the British cars... Just because I had more replacement wiring than factory wiring with that fine Lucas Electric system, that's no reason to bag on the Brits! And for the record, the dash was amazingly nice!

TominMO · 02-05-2022, 05:21 PM

I had an MGA, an A-H Sprite, and a MGB in that order. For months, the electric gauges on the Sprite's dash didn't work, and back then I knew little about working on vehicles (probably a common ground was loose/corroded). On the day I sold it, all the gauges started working again!

Lucas Electrics = Lord of Darkness.

Also had a BSA motorcycle. Driving home late one night, the headlight stopped working. (Ground again.) Got home by following the taillights of various cars ahead of me.

Emerikol · 02-05-2022, 07:06 PM

I had an MD-TD that was fully restored, and luckily the positive ground, 6V Lucas electrics worked flawlessly. My MGB, on the other hand, was a 6V positive ground the day I got it, and was a perfectly working 12V negative ground when I had to sell it. Of all the vehicles I've owned over the years, I think I miss my MG's the most.

Magician16 · 02-05-2022, 08:16 PM

I had a Triumph Trident in the 70's and got to hate Lucas electrics, but learned a lot.

**cheesy** · 02-06-2022, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Magician16

I had a Triumph Trident in the 70's and got to hate Lucas electrics, but learned a lot.

My brother had a Triumph Tiger Cub he bought in the seventies because he liked the color. My brother had ten pricks for fingers when it came to wrenching so our dad had me doing what work on it that was needed. We learned, after the fact that the PO had worked on it first and screwed it up. Badly. And managed to even make the Lucas worse. Our dad made him sell it at a loss to 'teach a lesson'.

To this day, when I see a Tiger Cub at a show or swap, I grab hold of one butt cheek and limp.

But, dammit, I'd love another Midget.

Emerikol · 02-06-2022, 10:34 AM

I had a buddy with a Midget. It was fun to drive, but it was really one of those cars that you put on when you get in, and peel off when you get out. I'm 5' 10", and it was a tight fit even for me. My personal opinion is that they named it Midget to describe the only body type that will fit comfortably in it... I hope you're all pleased with yourselves... I am now, this very moment, looking at MG's for sale near me...

**cheesy** · 02-06-2022, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Emerikol

I hope you're all pleased with yourselves... I am now, this very moment, looking at MG's for sale near me...

Doing what I can to help.

Magician16 · 02-06-2022, 12:57 PM

A buddy had an MGB, and it was easy to figure out after that Trident. I agree about the MG Midget though, I could barely get in and out. I was 6'0" .

Oddball Matt · 02-06-2022, 02:52 PM

TominMO · 02-06-2022, 11:51 PM

My MGB was a right hand drive British Racing Green one I bought in Beijing, when I worked at the embassy there (Defense Attache Office). Was told it was one of only two convertibles in China. Had a great time with it for a couple of years; sold it when we left.

Also bought one of those Chang Jiang 750 military bikes with sidecar. also green. Copy of a late-1930s BMW side-valve. Lots of fun.

Edit: the MGB was RHD because it was brought in by an Australian diplomat, who sold it to me.

Bruces · 02-07-2022, 11:23 AM

It’s very funny that the last bunch of posts all start with “I Had A .....” ,yup those British cars and bikes were so great none of us kept them .They were lovely to look at though .

Oddball Matt · 02-07-2022, 11:50 AM

I've had two Alfa Romeos. Had. A 916 spider and a JTD GT. Still miss both though. And then don't.

Emerikol · 02-07-2022, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

Doing what I can to help.

Has anybody ever told you you're a bad influence? I'm already the very proud owner of a Ural because of your corrupting guidance, and now I'm about to shoot myself in the foot with a return to the dungeons of Lucas Electrics!

Emerikol · 02-07-2022, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruces

It’s very funny that the last bunch of posts all start with “I Had A .....” ,yup those British cars and bikes were so great none of us kept them .They were lovely to look at though .

I got rid of my older stuff because I was broke and didn't have time to spend on them. I admit that buying a vehicle as old or older than I am may not be the brightest move, but at least now I have time to wrench, and a little bit of money squirrelled away.

minimac · 02-08-2022, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

My brother had a Triumph Tiger Cub he bought in the seventies because he liked the color....To this day, when I see a Tiger Cub at a show or swap, I grab hold of one butt cheek and limp.

The absolute worst bike I ever owned, except for the 441 BSA I had. That POS left me stranded every time I rode the bloody thing..

02-05-2022, 10:27 AM	#796
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,465	Hey, Hey, Hey!! Easy on the British cars... Just because I had more replacement wiring than factory wiring with that fine Lucas Electric system, that's no reason to bag on the Brits! And for the record, the dash *was* amazingly nice! __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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02-05-2022, 05:21 PM	#797
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,871	I had an MGA, an A-H Sprite, and a MGB in that order. For months, the electric gauges on the Sprite's dash didn't work, and back then I knew little about working on vehicles (probably a common ground was loose/corroded). On the day I sold it, all the gauges started working again! Lucas Electrics = Lord of Darkness. Also had a BSA motorcycle. Driving home late one night, the headlight stopped working. (Ground again.) Got home by following the taillights of various cars ahead of me. __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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02-05-2022, 07:06 PM	#798
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,465	I had an MD-TD that was fully restored, and luckily the positive ground, 6V Lucas electrics worked flawlessly. My MGB, on the other hand, was a 6V positive ground the day I got it, and was a perfectly working 12V negative ground when I had to sell it. Of all the vehicles I've owned over the years, I think I miss my MG's the most. __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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02-05-2022, 08:16 PM	#799
Magician16 Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 468	I had a Triumph Trident in the 70's and got to hate Lucas electrics, but learned a lot. __________________ 2018 Bashan Storm(sold) 2016 Magician 250
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02-06-2022, 10:34 AM	#801
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,465	I had a buddy with a Midget. It was fun to drive, but it was really one of those cars that you put on when you get in, and peel off when you get out. I'm 5' 10", and it was a tight fit even for me. My personal opinion is that they named it Midget to describe the only body type that will fit comfortably in it... I hope you're all pleased with yourselves... I am now, this very moment, looking at MG's for sale near me... __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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02-06-2022, 12:57 PM	#803
Magician16 Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 468	A buddy had an MGB, and it was easy to figure out after that Trident. I agree about the MG Midget though, I could barely get in and out. I was 6'0" . __________________ 2018 Bashan Storm(sold) 2016 Magician 250
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02-06-2022, 02:52 PM	#804
Oddball Matt Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Vääksy, Finland Posts: 401	__________________ 2004 Longjia Grido 50 scooter 1999 Cagiva Mito 125 Evo, Yamaha XV125 engine, Ducati SS fairings, getting turboed 1993 Yamaha GTS 1000 Ex:Bashan BS200-S7 `07 Streetfighter-quad
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02-06-2022, 11:51 PM	#805
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,871	My MGB was a right hand drive British Racing Green one I bought in Beijing, when I worked at the embassy there (Defense Attache Office). Was told it was one of only two convertibles in China. Had a great time with it for a couple of years; sold it when we left. Also bought one of those Chang Jiang 750 military bikes with sidecar. also green. Copy of a late-1930s BMW side-valve. Lots of fun. Edit: the MGB was RHD because it was brought in by an Australian diplomat, who sold it to me. __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself Last edited by TominMO; 02-07-2022 at 09:00 PM.
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02-07-2022, 11:23 AM	#806
Bruces Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1,581	It’s very funny that the last bunch of posts all start with “I Had A .....” ,yup those British cars and bikes were so great none of us kept them .They were lovely to look at though .
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02-07-2022, 11:50 AM	#807
Oddball Matt Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Vääksy, Finland Posts: 401	I've had two Alfa Romeos. Had. A 916 spider and a JTD GT. Still miss both though. And then don't. __________________ 2004 Longjia Grido 50 scooter 1999 Cagiva Mito 125 Evo, Yamaha XV125 engine, Ducati SS fairings, getting turboed 1993 Yamaha GTS 1000 Ex:Bashan BS200-S7 `07 Streetfighter-quad
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