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  1. #16
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    ditto what is said above

    Have great day

    I always wanted a MGB ......but never got did get one

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    Happy Birthday Bruce.

    Hope you and your had a great day.

    My dad had a 1972 MGB once, only drove it on special days. On day he parked it next to my old VB Crumbadore and being so low I didn't see it in my haste reversing out the drive way. I dented and scratched one side. Mum seen me do it and told me just keep going. Lucky I did, hadn't seen the old man run like that for years.

    Anyway Happy Birthday!

    Ben

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    Hope the weather was kind to you and the good lady and that you had a fantastic day.
    Kryn

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    What a great idea for a different birthday celebration.
    I hope you had a great day, the weather was kind to you.

    Now go and buy a couple of lemons to suck on, they should get the grin off your face.

    Happy birthday, and Merry Christmas.

    Alan...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Uncle Al View Post
    What a great idea for a different birthday celebration.
    I hope you had a great day, the weather was kind to you.

    Now go and buy a couple of lemons to suck on, they should get the grin off your face.

    Happy birthday, and Merry Christmas.

    Alan...
    Alan..... Thanks for your wishes & the grin is still ear to ear.
    A great day !
    regards
    Bruce

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    Happy Birthday!

    What a great way to celebrate. Sounds like it will be an absolute blast.

    Regards,

    K.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Abratool View Post
    However, what I am really excited about is the car my wife & I are hiring for the day.
    A 1964 (red) model MGB.
    You keep that action up Bruce, I'm going to start spreading rumour's your having a Mid-life crisis.

    I trust you had a really beautiful day.

    All the best to ALL of you for Christmas

    Best regards. Phil.

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    Hope I am not too late to wish you all the best and trust that it WAS a great day.
    Graeme.

    PS. I will reach the same milestone (imperial!) in February. Surely that isn't Sixty years since we started year 7 at Ashfield !! It seems but a moment ago ??

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    Hi Bruce,

    Sorry if I'm a bit late. Never could remember whether down under is a day early or a day late...

    Either way Happy Birthday, have a great time.

    Seasons greetings from the UK.
    Best Regards:
    Baron J.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BaronJ View Post
    Never could remember whether down under is a day early or a day late...
    Right now we are on +11 GMT. I think your at G.M.T Zero So just ahead of you, 11 hours.Another hour and it becomes Chirstmas day.

    Regards Phil.

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    Default Ha Ha.

    Forget the MG next year Bruce. I found the ideal sport coupe. Red, nimble and the best thing, the plant is a TWO STROKE.

    Lightburn's Zeta

    BW13_r284_01.jpg

    BT
    Last edited by Anorak Bob; 25th Dec 2013 at 11:21 PM. Reason: part of description altered lest offense be caused.

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    Looks like it's got the right rego plate REK
    My father wanted to buy me one for my 16th birthday, or was it a googoomobile. It was a loooong time ago.
    Kryn

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    Default Thank you again

    This is big thank you to all of those who kindly sent their best wishes for me on Dec 23 2013.
    We picked up the MGB at 8.00 am from Lane Cove in Sydney. There are no bippers, seat belt warnings or any other electronic gadgetry, in these cars.
    Got a few instructions & headed out into the traffic for the days run.
    Let me just say. when I got behind the wheel of a 50 yr old car & moved out into modern fast traffic it was a test of the nerves, requiring 100% concentration.
    After an hour however, all settled down & we travelled up into the mountains, the sounds of Bell Birds, Cicadas, & the smell of new mown hay was evident as these senses were not normally experienced in a modern hard top car.
    The sound of the MGB 1800 cc engine was marvellous, as the rpms changed & a shift through the manual gear change as 3rd was selected on a steep winding section of road. Then as 3000 rpm was reached & a shift back to 4th gear & the trusty engine dropped back to 2000 rpm, the burble sound & the good torque was great !
    It was a step back to memoriable times 50 yrs ago.
    A great day & the car was reluctantly returned at 6.00pm after travelling about 300 kms.
    One of these would be nice to own, but not sure if Sue my wife is as keen as me, although she made the comment, an enjoyable day.
    Thanks again to all, hope you have a wonderful 2014.
    regards
    Bruce (now 72, but never growing up)
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    just go out and buy one...she'll love it when she figures out the manual box

    I want one so that I can put a blower on it

    some wide spoke rims and alls good ...

    else i will just have to convince her she can fit into a clubman...but in reality thats just not going to happen...she wont fit

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    Quote Originally Posted by Anorak Bob View Post
    Forget the MG next year Bruce. I found the ideal sport coupe. Red, nimble and the best thing, the plant is a TWO STROKE.

    Lightburn's Zeta

    BW13_r284_01.jpg

    BT
    Is this real... I thought it was a Dinky toy (*)
    Best Regards:
    Baron J.

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