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James
James Therry
Washington, DC
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Registered:
11/18/2009 10:52AM

Main British Car:
1977 MGB Tourer Buick 215

Need a Pair of Eyes
Posted by: James
Date: December 18, 2009 09:57AM

Everybody,

I would be very obliged if someone in the Dallas / Ft. Worth area would take a look at a Buick 215 conversion I'm thinking of buying. I'm in Washington DC, and it's hard for me to get there myself to look.

I'd be happy to pay your mileage and your time if you'd do me the favor of looking over this car for me. I'd prefer someone who actually knows about V8 conversions and knows what to look for, instead of just hiring a car appraiser service.

Please PM me and let me know if you can help. Thanks and have a good Christmas and New Year's!


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
(2764 posts)

Registered:
10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Need a Pair of Eyes
Posted by: rficalora
Date: December 18, 2009 01:58PM

If you don't get someone else to look sooner, let me know. I'll be in the big D this weekend & depending on what part of the city its in I could probably go have a look for you.


ex-tyke
Graham Creswick
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
(1165 posts)

Registered:
10/25/2007 11:17AM

Main British Car:
1976 MGB Ford 302

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Re: Need a Pair of Eyes
Posted by: ex-tyke
Date: December 18, 2009 02:39PM

Mark Trosper in McKinney and Wayne Kube in Plano both have V8's and have been part of the MGB fraternity for a long time.
You can find their user ID's in the photo gallery and send a PM



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mowog1
Rick Ingram
Central Illinois
(1523 posts)

Registered:
10/17/2007 09:36PM

Main British Car:
1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover

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Re: Need a Pair of Eyes
Posted by: mowog1
Date: December 18, 2009 03:22PM

Let me know if you need contact info for Trosper or Kube.

I have it, and I'm certain that they would be happy to assist you.


James
James Therry
Washington, DC
(15 posts)

Registered:
11/18/2009 10:52AM

Main British Car:
1977 MGB Tourer Buick 215

Re: Need a Pair of Eyes
Posted by: James
Date: December 18, 2009 08:43PM

Thanks for the suggestions!


pspeaks
Paul Speaks
Dallas, Texas
(698 posts)

Registered:
07/20/2009 06:40PM

Main British Car:
1972 MGB-GT 1979 Ford 302

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Re: Need a Pair of Eyes
Posted by: pspeaks
Date: December 18, 2009 11:42PM

James, I live in the Dallas area and work in McKinney at AeroCountry Airport. I'm new to V8 conversions and the others would surely be more knowledgeable but if they can't for some reason let me know and I'll take a look at it. "P"


jimbb88
Jim Stuart
Maryland, USA
(47 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 07:43PM

Main British Car:
1966 MGB V8 conversion Rover 4.0 fuel injected

Re: Need a Pair of Eyes
Posted by: jimbb88
Date: December 20, 2009 01:53PM

James, isn't this an amazing group?



wkube
Wayne Kube
Lucas, TX (yes, really!) USA
(45 posts)

Registered:
06/29/2008 02:17PM

Main British Car:
1979 MGB Rover 3.9 EFI

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Re: Need a Pair of Eyes
Posted by: wkube
Date: December 20, 2009 04:41PM

James -

I'm back home in Plano after a weekend at the deer lease. Be glad to take a look at the car. D/FW is a big area - can you narrow down the location a bit?

Wayne Kube
972-618-1984 home
214-236-0232 cell
wkube@augustmail.com

'79 MGB with EFI Rover 3.9



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rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
(2764 posts)

Registered:
10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Need a Pair of Eyes
Posted by: rficalora
Date: December 20, 2009 05:24PM

Wayne, If you want some company give me a shout when you know if/when you're going to go look at it. I'm in Lewisvillle for a few days visiting family. 83 2 276 3552.

Rob


James
James Therry
Washington, DC
(15 posts)

Registered:
11/18/2009 10:52AM

Main British Car:
1977 MGB Tourer Buick 215

Re: Need a Pair of Eyes
Posted by: James
Date: December 20, 2009 09:38PM

This really is a great group. Thanks to everyone!

Wayne, and everyone else, the car is in Aledo. If you're still willing to examine it, I'll send you the owner's information via PM.


James
James Therry
Washington, DC
(15 posts)

Registered:
11/18/2009 10:52AM

Main British Car:
1977 MGB Tourer Buick 215

Re: Need a Pair of Eyes
Posted by: James
Date: December 28, 2009 12:43PM

A big thank you to Wayne Kube for going to look at the car, and to Graham and Rick for suggesting him. It was a big help. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
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