The Chatter this Week at LBCarCo (January 30, 2005)

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LBCarCo Chatter - Customer Story, LBCarCo For Fun Top 3 Contest, Don't forget to add your 2005 British Event

Story from the files of Tom Baker!

While living in Japan for the first time, I was fortunate enough to have a 72 MGB.  Typically in Japan, old items are discarded and replaced frequently, including cars.  So seeing an old B, TR6, and the like is rare in certain areas, including mine.  My B proved to be relatively reliable over the 3 years that I drove it, but it drank lots of gas.  The gas stations here are a lot like the full service stations of yesteryear.  Pull in, have your oil, tire pressure checked, and have your windshield cleaned.  Sometimes they will even clean out the inside of your car, too!  The funny thing is, that every time I would pull in for gas, the teenage attendants could never locate the fuel door and could therefore never fill up the tank.  Almost every time I had to exit the car, walk around to the rear and open the fuel cap!  You would have thought I'd invented the wheel when I showed them how to fill the tank.  To save face, the stations would typically offer me some sort of item to apologize for not knowing how to open the gas cap.  I enjoyed lots of 'free' soft drinks and I still have a box full of coffee mugs that make me chuckle every time I see them.

Thanks Tom ($20.00 will be credited to your LBCarCo account) Please contact us ASAP for further info.

This week while I was sitting around the LBCarCo computer I was wondering why the order rate dropped off this past week.  (Please send lots of orders - OK ;)))  I talked to some of my suppliers and they too had found that the past week was a bit slower than normal too.  Well being that we always like to have a little fun with our customers and love to get feedback Jan and I decided it my be fun to have our own Top "whatever list."  Letterman's famous Top 10 list is great, but the folks that write them are professionals and they can put together a new list every night of 10 items.  Of course we are just normal out there in LBCland so let's try a LBCarCo Top 3 list.  The topic is:  The Top 3 Reasons why I have put off doing work (and of course ordering parts) on/for my LBC this week, month etc.  Jan and I will review them and the ones that make us laugh the most will be reprinted here next weekend.  Rules... There are none other than they must be emailed to LBCarCoNews@LBCarCo.com with a subject of LBCarCo Top 3.  You can enter as often as you like, but we must receive your email entry no later than 11:59PM EST, Saturday February 5th.  The Top 3 Entries that are printed in the LBCarCo Chatter will each receive a $20 LBCarCo Purchase Credit to apply to your next LBCarCo Online Order.

Don't forget:  If your club has a British Car Event to post please have someone from your club visit our Events Page and click on the Add Event button and enter the details of the event.  Once this is done and reviewed it will be posted on our events page.  We also forward the events posted on our site to a couple of other websites for their inclusion.

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Extra Order Value Sale only 3 Weeks Left!  SAVE BIG on Almost EVERYTHING - DON'T WAIT

Only THREE WEEKS remain in our popular LBCarCo Extra Value Sale.  Don't wait as the dollar keeps getting weaker that could mean prices may rise very shortly!  As always we are pleased to offer our customers some exceptionally good pricing across the board, but during our EXTRA VALUE SALE you can get almost ANYTHING you want at our LOW LBCarCo PRICE PLUS our EXTRA VALUE Savings.   This sale only lasts thru February 20, 2005 so don't be left out in the cold of Winter with higher priced parts, order TODAY and SAVE!

When you place your parts order on our LBCarCo website www.LBCarCo.com via our Secure Server you can SAVE even more over our everyday LOW LOW Prices!  If your order is from $200 to $499 you will save an additional 2%. If your order is MORE than $500, you will save an additional 3% off the LBCarCo already low price.  Give us a try and you will see how much you will SAVE.  This is a limited offer so don't delay! 

Save MORE on Just about EVERYTHING!!!  Save on General Parts from Moss and other fine suppliers along with most items from our LBCarCo Specials/Gifts pages too!   Save on Pertronix Ignitions and Coils, Genuine Moto-Lita Steering Wheels, Dayton Wire Wheels, Interiors, Tools, Tops, Tonneaus (our UK Tops and Tonneaus are excluded from the Extra Value Sale) , Car Covers, etc. etc. etc. you will SAVE MORE!!!  You can't miss with our LBCarCo EXTRA VALUE SALE! 

When shopping at LBCarCo you also get at no extra charge that hard to find "Personal Touch" which you just don't find any longer in the retail business. 

Previous orders, some parts (we will let you know if a part you order is excluded), special orders and magazine subscriptions excluded.   Orders must be shipped from LBCarCo to qualify for the LBCarCo extra value savings.

LBCarCo wants to be your One Stop source for all your parts.   Visit us today and come back often, for the best selection, prices and customer service in the business.

You can view our Weekly LBCarCo Featured Items with one click here.

Visit us for year round savings at www.LBCarCo.com and check out our exclusive and/or specially priced items on our Specials/Gifts pages.

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Issue Number 60 of Triumph World Now Available

LBCarCo is a stockist for Triumph World Magazine. Subscriptions and Single Issues for Triumph World (single issues, which provide you the usual LBCarCo Savings, will ship from our office.) You can also pick up a copy at any event that we attend. The newest issue of Triumph World # 60 (February/March) is now available on our website, priced at only $7.50 per copy. We also still have limited stock of some older issues available. Visit our website and order your single issues and/or subscription today.

LBCarCo wants to be your One Stop source for all your parts.   Visit us today and come back often, for the best selection, prices and customer service in the business.

You can view our Weekly LBCarCo Featured Items with one click here.

Visit us for year round savings at www.LBCarCo.com and check out our exclusive and/or specially priced items on our Specials/Gifts pages.

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Vintage Advert Prices Still a Great Value -  Increasing Next Week (Our first increase since March of 2002)

These adverts have been extremely popular since we have been providing them.  LBCarCo's Exclusive Vintage Ads are available on our website for only $9.00 each, three or more for $8.00 each this week (sorry but these prices apply to ads that are presently in stock ONLY.)  Orders placed after 11:59PM EST on Sunday, February 6, 2005 the price will be increased to $11 each or 3 or more for $10.00 each.  These are reproductions of original ads from the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's for our LBC's  and British Motorcycles that have been enlarged to make them suitable for framing.  They are all approx. 11 x 14 inches and are shipped rolled to you on heavy quality paper.   Alas we have absorbed several price increases over the past 3 years and over a 25% loss in the strength of the US dollar so we have been forced to increase our price.  We have added several New Vintage Ads which you will find on our site though these are only available at the new pricing structure, though they still may appear at the present pricing on our site. 

We also have a nice British Motorbike and US Vintage Car ad section so have a look.  We will be shipping these ads both from the UK and the USA to cover our customers needs more efficiently and this will also allow us to maintain a complete stock for shipment at most times.   If you know of a vintage ad you would like to see in our section sooner than later let us know.  We would need the car featured as well as the descriptive text from the ad so we can locate it in the archives.

You can view our Weekly LBCarCo Featured Items with one click here.

Visit us for year round savings at www.LBCarCo.com and check out our exclusive and/or specially priced items on our Specials/Gifts pages.

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Featured Items at LBCarCo this Week

Moto-Lita Steering Wheels and Boss Kits - The Finest You Can Own

There is nothing like that feel of genuine wood or leather on your hands as you drive your LBC. Little British Car Co, Ltd. has the best selection of Genuine Moto-Lita Steering wheels and Boss Kits in North America at the best prices.  With the driving season fast approaching (we can't wait) one of these great steering wheels would look fantastic on your LBC.

We sell these English, quality Factory Optional Moto-Lita steering wheels and boss (hub) available, we do NOT use a reproduction or offshore knockoff.   Many are in stock for immediate delivery and they are a great GIFT TOO!   Check out our Moto-Lita pages for a tour of the factory that Jan and I took on one of our visits to one of our favourite suppliers.   As you will see these steering wheels are hand made by English craftsmen to the best standards you will find today!  A Moto-Lita steering wheel can be yours at Little British Car Co, Ltd. today for that factory optional look! 

LBC Note Cards - Write 'em, Mail 'em, Frame 'em

LBCarCo has the largest selection of British Car and British Theme Note Cards in North America.  We have British Cars, Scenes, Cities, Buses, Airplanes and more.  Check out our wide selection of cards at only $3.50 each.  Or 1 or 10 they are great for special thank you notes, write a birthday greeting in them or write a letter to a friend.  You will love the look of these cards and person receiving these special cards can even frame the image.  You can even buy several of them and make a cool collage to frame for your wall.  (Jan has done this and they have turned out great)

Brrrr Still Cold Outside? - Warm Up with a Cool Rug (Britspeak for Blanket)
Stay Warm with one of our Heavy 100% Cotton Throws.   Any one of these Throws will look great in your Home or Car and they are really WARM.   Each Throw measures a very large 48 x 70 approx.  We have them not only in a Union Jack Design, but now you can get it in a stunning Scottish flag design, the Welsh flag complete with dragon, and even the proud flag of Ireland. Priced at only $40, LBCarCo always offers you the best value for your money. Order one today and with our Extra Order Value Sale you may even save a bit more!
100% Wool English Rug

We also offer another rug that is made in the UK and is 100% wool.  This blanket is not your typical small 48 x 60 inch rug that sells for about $60 and up, but a full 54 x 72 inches.  Colors are random so we don't have a color choice available (but if you indicate a color range in the comment section of your order Jan and I will try to accommodate your taste.  You will find they will fit in most any decor at home, in your LBC or in your picnic basket.  Now get this the best part of this offer is they are ONLY $35 including a nice plastic carry bag.

British Blanket Roll

We also offer a traditional British Blanket Roll for any of our rugs.  Direct from the UK, try one of our English Style Picnic / Car Rug Straps.  These straps will really look great in your LBC (Little British Car) or even your BIG American or other foreign vehicle.  Instead of just having your blanket laying in the back of your car you can now roll it up neatly (if you don't have a plastic storage bag) and strap it with these English Straps.  They also provide a neat carry handle for your blanket too.  Order one today for only $20.00.

Water Proof Picnic Rugs

Check out our Optima waterproof rugs that are available in two designs, Gordon and Skye. They fold neatly, come with convenient carry strap and are machine washable. Ideal for picnics whatever the weather! 125cm x 150cm (approx 48" x 60"). Only $47.50

 

Front Country of Origin License Plates

Order one of our metal country license plates for the front of your LBC.  We have in stock the plates as pictured below and they are only $5.00 each. 


 
 
 
 
 

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Read All About It - Subscribe Today at LBCarCo Savings to the British Marque Newspaper

Since we started offering this item it has been a big hit with our readers. Are you looking for something interesting to read every month (11 issues per year) that is dedicated to only British Cars? Are you tired of the same old stories in those BI-monthly or quarterly glossy publications? Well we have just the prescription for you! I have been receiving this Tabloid Newspaper now for over 4 years and love reading it every month. It is informative, full of great articles, a superb monthly events calendar, classifieds (free to list for subscribers up to 20 words - non-commercial), our new printed version of the LBCarCo Tech Tips Column, lots of club news from all parts of North America and the World, relevant advertising for accessories and parts suppliers (other than LBCarCo of course ;) and more. Subscribe today and start enjoying your monthly dose of LBC reading NOW!! We are sure you will love this publication that is why we have made arrangements to offer one of the best annual subscription values around. Give a subscription as a gift or get one for yourself.

You always SAVE with LBCarCo! Regular Subscriptions are $18.00 U.S. , $22.00 Canadian and $27 for the Rest of the World per year. When you subscribe via LBCarCo you will get our Low Subscription Rate starting at only $11.00 per year.

Each subscriber is also entitled to one free classified (up to 20 words) per issue. Sell those extra parts laying around, or even your LBC. (This is for non-commercial ads only!) Don’t delay - Subscribe today on our Specials/Gifts pages!

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MINI, PT Cruiser, Miata Parts, H2, F150 and Accessories at LBCarCo

We will now be providing all the Moss Motors (and more) new BMW MINI items on our site, check it out and save a few bucks on these items. There are lots of performance, trim, chrome, interior and fun items for you to choose from. Just use the Moss part number in our search page for now and later on this week we hope to have our category lists ready where you will just click on the MINI logo at the top of our page and presto you can view the items by category or search by part number. Either way you will find that you will save a few of those hard earned dollars at LBCarCo.

We are now also offering the Moss Miata, PT Cruiser, H2, F150 accessories and parts including the Magnecor Wire Sets on our site along with the New MINI. If you have one of these cars please stop by and visit our site. Save a few bucks with our easy online ordering today, just use the Moss part number on our search page.

You can view our Weekly LBCarCo Featured Items with one click here.

Visit us for year round savings at www.LBCarCo.com and check out our exclusive and/or specially priced items on our Specials/Gifts pages. 

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EVENT LISTING - Your Events can Appear in This Newsletter!

LBCarCo is pleased to publish event information of interest to everyone in our weekly newsletter for any National/Regional Register or Club of any British Marque. Please let us know at least two weeks before your event. To add your event click on our Add Event link and follow the directions. Once it is reviewed and accepted it will be published on our events page and placed in our weekly Chatter. We will also indicate which events we will be at and hopefully if you are there you will stop by and say hello, we would love to see you.

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Complete Event information for the events listed below may be found on our new events page on our website. Please visit the following link LBCarCo Events or click on the Events button at the top of our website.

New February 2-24, 2005 - Ada, MI. - University Motors Technical Seminars UNIVERSITY MOTORS (USA) LTD offer MG enthusiasts a degree in MGineering from their 2005 Technical Seminars, the 22nd year of MG instruction for novice MG mechanics. Throughout the month of February, there are two, three-day weekend seminars are offered: the T&A seminar offers a guide to the restoration of MG T Series and the MGAs; and the MG mechanical seminar offers hands on instruction in the maintenance and tuning of MG models. Additionally, intensive two-day workshops allow the enthusiast to bring his own GEARBOX or CARBURETTERs and DISTRIBUTOR for a total rebuild under the watchful eyes of trained, experienced, and certified mechanics led by John H Twist. University also offers a two day Lucas rebuild seminar. Except for the occasional club technical workshop, these are the only training seminars offered in North America for MG enthusiasts. University Motors is one of two Heritage Approved Workshops in North America. Dates, costs, details of these seminars will be provided immediately by: University Motors, 6490 Fulton Street East, Ada, Michigan 49301 USA Phone 616-682-0800 or Fax 616-682-0801, or by email to JohnTwist@UniversityMotorsLtd.com

February 20, 2005 - Lake Worth, FL. - The All British Classic Car Show - (Visit LBCarCo and Say Hi to Jan and Jeff)

February 27, 2005 - Wheaton, IL. - Ninth Annual All British Swap Meet and Auto Jumble AKA (Visit LBCarCo and Say Hi to Jan and Jeff (no birthday cake please ;)

March 5, 2005 - Bonita Springs, FL. - British Motor Car Show

March 18-19, 2005 - New Orleans, LA. - 15th Annual British Car Day - (Visit LBCarCo and Say Hi to Jan and Jeff)

March 19-20, 2005 - St Louis, MO. - 10th Annual Missouri Endurance Rally March 19-20, 2005: 10th Annual Missouri Endurance Rally and 3rd Annual Missouri Mini-Endurance Trial.

New April 3, 2005 - Knoxville, TN. - 3rd Annual British Car Gathering for Cystic Fibrosis. The English Auto Society is again hosting a British car gathering to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The gathering will take place in conjunction with the 13th annual Walk for the Cure. Join hundreds of people stepping out to find a cure for this children’s disease. The show will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. All entrants will receive door prize tickets and a chance to win a grand prize of a weekend in Gatlinburg. There will be people’s choice awards as well. The event will have food vendors and plenty of stuff for the kids to do. If you like you can even join the Walk for the Cure. The entrance fee is $20.00 for pre-registered participants, and $25.00 for day of the show. All money raised by the event will go directly to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Plan to bring your British car out of winter hibernation for this first car show event of the year. If you have any questions or need directions to the event, please call Mark Caldwell @ (865) 671-3935. Contact: Mark Caldwell. Phone: 865-671-3935. Email: marinlands66@yahoo.com.

April 8-10, 2005 - Sebring, FL. - GOF XXXIX - Sebring Drive the historic Sebring Raceway.

April 16-30, 2005 - Scotland & Lakes/Dales District Adventure with Jeff and Jan Zorn A Grand two week tour of the Lakes/Dales District of England, The Scottish Highlands, Isle of Skye, Edinburgh and more.  Read and see pictures from our 2004 England Adventure and our 2003 England Adventure.

April 20-24, 2005 - Keywest, FL. - NAMGAR Regional GT Caravan to Key West from Miami. Informal fun event. Visit www.namgar.com for more information.

New April 22-24, 2005 - Pottsboro, TX.. - 25th Texas Healey Roundup 25th anniversary of premier TEXAS event. this year the location is on the southern shores of lovely LAKE TEXHOMA in far north Texas. 80 to 100 HEALEYS expected. more info and registration form on www.ntahc.org Contact: jerry wall. Phone: 214-202-5179. Email: jwall@ntahc.org. Website: www.ntahc.org.

April 23-24, 2005 - Phoenix, AZ. - British Euro Auto Tour from - Phoenix to Flagstaff.

May 7, 2005 - Succasunna, NJ. - Britfest 2005.  The first British car show of the new driving season, in the Mid Atlantic region, is back for 2005 bigger and better than ever.

May 13-14, 2005 - Birmingham, AL. - Sports Cars at Tannehill Annual Sports Car show presented by Birmingham British Motoring Club.

New May 27-29, 2005 - Champaign-Urbana, IL. - Campagne British Car Festival - (Visit LBCarCo and Say Hi to Jan and Jeff)
The 14th annual Champagne British Car Festival will feature the "BIG HEALEY" in a Western theme. The "Wild Wild Brits" will be dressed in their favorite western attire. Friday evening begins with a dinner cruise to Famous Dave's BBQ. Saturday's activities include a morning funkana, an afternoon cruise out to the ranch for Western fun followed by a Chuckwagon BBQ, and an evening socializing at the hotel's hospitality tent. Sunday starts with a Dawn Patrol cruise to breakfast; the car show follows with awards in 24 classes. Free vendor space is available. Hawthorn Suites is the host hotel. They may be contacted at (217) 398-3400 or www.webeventplanner.com/directory/hawthornsuiteschampaign Contact: Dick Brown. Phone: 309-662-3020. Email: altmgb2@yahoo.com. Website: www.wvbscc.org/cbcf/.

May 28, 2005 - Fort Washington, PA. - THE BRITS ARE BACK at HOPE LODGE All British car show at Historic Hope Lodge.

June 5, 2005 - Perrysburg, OH. - 7th Annual British Return to Fort Meigs - (Visit LBCarCo and Say Hi to Jan and Jeff)

June 5, 2005 - Clinton, NJ. - Tenth Red Mill British Car Day. Join us for the tenth anniversary "Red Mill British Car Day" to benefit the Red Mill Museum Village.

June 9-12, 1005 - Terre Haute, IN. - British V8 Event open to all British V8 fans.

June 10-12, 2005 - Glenwood Springs, CO. - MG Car Club Rallye Glenwood Springs.

June 12, 2005 - Hellertown, PA. - 12th Annual British Motorcar Gathering Keystone Region MG Club, Inc., hosts one of the most popular British car events in eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey.

June 17-18, 2005 - Toronto, Ontario - 50th Anniversary of The MG Car Club of Toronto.  The MG Car of Toronto is celebrating the 50th Anniversary in downtown Toronto.

June 24-25, 2005 - Windsor, Ontario - British Marques in the Park - (Say Hi to Jan and Jeff. Non-vending event, just for fun)

July 6-9, 2005 - BLOOMINGDALE, IL. - GOF 2005 GOF Central Mark XXVII. See our web site for complete description of GOF Central.

July 9, 2005 - Dublin (Columbus), OH. - British Classic Car Show within A Show July 9, 2005 Dublin (Columbus), OH. 3rd Annual British Car Show Within A Show at the 23rd annual Len Immke Classic Auto Show.

New July 9-10, 2005 - Hickory Corners, MI. - Mad Dogs & Englishmen XV - (Visit LBCarCo and Say Hi to Jan and Jeff)
Sunbeam, entering its 100th year on the world's highways and byways, is to be the featured marque at the 15th annual Mad Dogs & Englishmen auto fair, to be held 9 and 10 July. The Mad Dogs event, a Saturday tour/dinner and Sunday show, usually draws upwards of 400 cars from throughout the region, including Ontario. The show venue, Gilmore Classic Car Club museum, is one of the top automobile museums in the United States. Contact: Sue or T.W. Lane. Phone: 269-344-5555. Email: twlane@net-link.net. Website: maddogsandenglishmen.org.

July 12-16, 2005 - Mackinaw City, MI. - Mackinaw City, MI. - NAMGAR GT 30,  For more information visit www.namgar.com - (Visit LBCarCo and Say Hi to Jan and Jeff)

New July 16, 2005 - Ottawa, Ontario. - All British Car Day 1st Annual All British Car Day Britannia Park 10am-4pm Entrance $20, includes BBQ lunch for two Phone: --. Email: ottawabritishcarshow@hotmail.com. Website: www.britishcarday.ca.

July 31, 2005 - Lakewood, NJ. - Positive Earth Drivers Club 8th Annual British Car Show.  Show Held at Georgian Court University.

August 6, 2005 - Dayton, OH. - British Car Day 2005 - (Visit LBCarCo and Say Hi to Jan and Jeff)

New August 13, 2005 - Schwenksville, PA. - 1st Annual Pennypacker Mills British Car Day 1st Annual Pennypacker Mills British Car Day Hosted by the Delaware Valley Classic MG Chapter (DVCMG) Entry - $10/car (pre-register by 7/31) $15/car at gate Spectators free. Free T-shirt to first 100 entrants. Fun for the whole family! Picnic area, free tours of the mansion, nature walks, historic canal. For information and pre-registration contact: Lee Niner - 610-831-1531 or Email carshow@dvcmg.com Website: http://www.dvcmg.com.

August 18-21, 2005 - Grand Rapids, MI. - University Motors MG Summer Party Homecoming!  More info as I get it - (Visit LBCarCo and Say Hi to Jan and Jeff)

September 11, 2005 - Sterling Heights, MI. - Battle of the Brits - (Visit LBCarCo and Say Hi to Jan and Annette)

New August 26-29, 2005 - Killington, VT. - Drive-In #9 - (Say Hi to Jan and Jeff. Non-vending event, just for fun)
Annual gathering of the M.G. Drivers Club of North America. Held in conjunction with the British Marque Triathlon (car show, hill climb, road rally) at the Killington Grand Resort. Cost $495.00 inclusive for a two person team (two nights lodging, five meals and all car related activities). Contact: Richard Miller. Phone: 908-713-6251. Email: mgdriversclub@hotmail.com. Website: www.mgdriversclub.com.

New September 2-5, 2005 - Portland, OR. - All British Field Meet - (Visit LBCarCo and Say Hi to Jan and Jeff)
The 29th annual Portland All British Field Meet, the largest British only Field meet in the United States,this year spotlighting MG as the featured marque. Over 750 vehicles of all makes, vintages and types. Includes 3 days of historic vintage auto racing, concours judging, auto jumble, kids RC mini competition, Land Rover Jungle and Trail rides, Road Rally, BBQ, cylinder head toss, all comers slalom trials, and much more. Contact: Doug Auburg. Phone: --. Email: dauburg@wa-net.com. Website: www.abfm-pdx.com.

October 6-9, 2005 - Hiawassee, GA. - Southeastern MG T Register GOF All MGs welcome.

June 22-25, 2006 - Gatlinburg, TN. - MG2006, All MG Event Sponsored by the North American Council of MG Registers.  For more info contact info@mg2006.com, or write to MG2006, 318 Hampton Park, Westerville, OH  43081-5723

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LBCarCo Tech Tips each Week a New Reader Submitted Tech Tip!

Our Tech Tip this week is from David Levy.  Thanks David ($20.00 will be credited to your LBCarCo account) Please contact us ASAP for further info.

Non Canceling Turn Indicators?

Ever since I bought my 1970 MGB BL the left turn indicator would not always cancel. To understand how the indicator mechanism works I jacked the front wheels off the ground and place the car on suitable jacks. It is then easy to remove the cover on the steering column and observe how the mechanism works while sitting in the car.

Two hours later and after trying different techniques I found that removing the indicator mechanism and placing the right size elastic band over the two outside levers of the indicator mechanism was enough to bring them back in contact with the cam on the steering column when straightening the front wheels.

I am not sure how long the elastic band will work but it has solved the problem for now. In the mean time I am looking for a suitable size o-ring which should be more permanent.

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Keep those TIPS and Humorous Stories coming, WE ALWAYS NEED THEM!

You can earn a $20 purchase credit for each Tip or Story that is published in our weekly mailing. Please send your tech tips or other submission to me at LBCarCoNews@LBCarCo.com put the words Tech Tip or Story in the subject line please. If you don't currently have an account with LBCarCo you can still make a submission. We will provide your credit of $20.00 (only one credit may be used per order/shipment) any time you should purchase something online from LBCarCo.  Humorous Story or an article about and picture of your first LBC you would like to share with our audience, drop me a note along with the submission. They should be no more than 500 to 1,000 words.   If we use it we will provide you with a $20 LBCarCo purchase credit.

Tech Tips are a service of LBCarCo and our friends and customers. They are provided on a use at your own risk basis. These tech tips may be reprinted in club publications as long as credit is given to Little British Car Co, LTD along with reference to our website and the individual that provided the tip. All award certificates or credits such as show, email, tech tip etc. (but not limited to) are good for one year from date of award. Paid gift certificates do not expire.

You can now view our entire list of previous tech tips by visiting LBCarCo Tech Tips or by clicking on the link at the top of our website.

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LBCarCo and Guy's Garage Team up in the Detroit Metro Area

Guy's Garage and LBCarCo team up to provide mechanical services for our local customers. Guy has been doing mechanical work now for over 10 years and is meticulous in all aspects of his workmanship. In fact I use Guy for all my mechanical work too!!! Now you can really save by ordering your parts on our website and have them delivered right to Guy's Garage. Then when Guy performs his magic you will save again with traditional low LBCarCo pricing from Guy, while still maintaining the quality and service you have come to expect from LBCarCo. Contact Guy today for an appointment at 248-349-3649 or Email Guy's Garage and start saving NOW!

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Your Comments about LBCarCo

We have put up several of the comments we have received from customers. Since we get several a day I do try to update this as time permits. You can find this link on our main page under references and on our contact page. Thanks very much for all the support and comments and helping to make our little company what it is today.

Jeff and Jan Zorn
Little British Car Co., Ltd.
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29311 Aranel
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
248-489-0022 / 800-637-9640
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Copyright 1999-2005 Little British Car Co., Ltd.

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Little British Car Co, Ltd. Vintage Motors, Ltd.
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Contact: Jeff Zorn Tel: 248 489 0022 or 800 637 9640 Fax: 248 489 9665

E-Mail is always the preferred method of communication.
By using E-Mail it helps us to keep our costs down enabling us to pass the savings on to our customers.

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