Why Triumph over MG?

jbsjim · Postby **jbsjim** » 16 Jul 2009 23:20

I guess I'm in jclay's camp - 1951 for me. I've owned MGs for 35 contiuous years and like jclay said - I know how they work. From 1955 MGAs to 1980 MGBs they're all pretty much the same once you strip off the smog junk. I've always loved 'em along with Triumphs, Sunbeams, Jags, Minis - i just love the british cars that I grew up with. I saw my TR7 last year on Craig's List here locally. I had forgotten all about the Wedge. At $650 for a rust free, FI model with straight panels what's not to love (lust?)? I think any animosity between the marks is baloney. Personally I get pretty excited seeing any british iron going down the road (saw a nice TR3 on Saturday). Jim

mb4tim · Postby **mb4tim** » 16 Jul 2009 23:57

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by jclay
Having to lay on your back under the front of the MG while someone else turns the distributor, just to set the timing properly! Ridiculous!
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huh??

-Tim
http://www.morSpeedPerformance.com

mb4tim · Postby **mb4tim** » 16 Jul 2009 23:59

I was actually shopping for an MGBGT when I ended up with my TR7. I never should have put that last bid on the 7...lol.

But, 8is floundered on evilBay again, so I'll keep it a while. Just to stay in the good graces of good company.

-Tim
http://www.morSpeedPerformance.com

Rich in Vancouver · Postby **Rich in Vancouver** » 17 Jul 2009 00:16

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Hasbeen

Rich, you had better make sure you have good locks on the door to
that Magnette, if ever I get to Canada. I would really love that.

Hasbeen
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Hasbeen,
If you ever get to Canada get in touch and we can take the magnette to the pub for a pint or two. I can probably get my mate Larry to come along with his +4

Cheers,
Rich

BTW: My first car was a (brand new) MGB, and I have owned many MGs over the years so I am biased. My TR7 is the first TR I have owned, although I have worked on just about every TR variant back in the day. I never really cared for the styling of the non-wedge TRs, but I do have to admit that the TR6 sounds glorious when you put your foot in it.

1975 TR7 ACL764U

RJS · Postby **RJS** » 17 Jul 2009 00:31

I think in most cases the rivalry between the Triumph and MG is a pretty friendly rivalry.

In many cases "traditional" triumph owners think less of wedges than other British owners like MGs think of wedges.

At the last British car show I went to in Phoenix (I live about 50 miles away), I saw a nice MG magnette, and then I realized that I knew the owners from my town (and church actually). It's funny where you find other British car enthusiasts.

Rob

Rich in Vancouver · Postby **Rich in Vancouver** » 17 Jul 2009 00:46

That's a real coincidence Rob!
I'm sure that's the only Magnette in your town, they are even more thin on the ground than Tr7s.

Cheers,
Rich

Here's mine [;)]

1975 TR7 ACL764U

silverseven · Postby **silverseven** » 17 Jul 2009 01:09

when I your Magnet, I remebered actually seeing one here in Montreal too.....(once)

Ron.

PeterTR7V8 · Postby **PeterTR7V8** » 17 Jul 2009 01:44

I'll wave at any old car (except Marinas) but a bit of rivalry is part of the fun whether it is Triumph v MG or Ford v GM. As a Triumph fan I think of reasons that they make better cars than MG but the bottomline is an old car is better than a new car. Some of my best friends drive MGs & that's fine as long as they park them down the street a bit. [:D]

Never say die. At least not while you're still breathing.

jtmco · Postby **jtmco** » 17 Jul 2009 02:07

jclay-

I did find this neat little item (I guess you could make one yourself) for viewing the timing from the top of an Midget/Sprite:

[url="http://advanceddistributors.mybisi.com/product/84779/1275-Midget-Sprite-Timing-Tape-Kit_404923.html"]Spridget Timing Mark[/url]

Growing up, I always thought Triumphs were prettier (thanks to the sweeping lines on the older models), but after owning the Sprite, I have gained some respect for the A-series engines. I still think the MGBs are rather plain looking, but an MGB GT is actually quite cool looking to me.

Jim

Hasbeen · Postby **Hasbeen** » 17 Jul 2009 02:10

That sounds like a pretty good offer to me Rich. I'll be sure to
take you up, if I do get across the Pacific.

Hasbeen.

jclay (RIP 2018) · Postby **jclay (RIP 2018)** » 17 Jul 2009 02:18

Sorry for the delay.

In my day of working on Sprites and MGBs, you had to static time them. My best friend, J, always timed them with a timing light and by ear. I convinced him to help me static time his with his help. He was amazed at the difference. The static timing marks were on the bottom of the timing chain housing.

jclay

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Dan B · Postby **Dan B** » 17 Jul 2009 15:26

Somebody should post this over at mgexperience and see what they get.[:D]

Underdog · Postby **Underdog** » 17 Jul 2009 19:45

Tared and Feathered!

72 MGB BRG
80 TR8 Persian Aqua
If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

Cobber · Postby **Cobber** » 17 Jul 2009 23:01

Since the subject of the MG Magnette has arisen, here is one on Oz ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 0332737251 

80'Triumph TR7, , 73'Land Rover (Ford 351. V8),
'89 Ford Fairlane
85'Alfa 90, 69'Ford F250.
76' Ford F100

FI Spyder · Postby **FI Spyder** » 18 Jul 2009 02:34

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Rich in Vancouver

That's a real coincidence Rob!
I'm sure that's the only Magnette in your town, they are even more thin on the ground than Tr7s.

Cheers,
Rich

Here's mine [;)]

1975 TR7 ACL764U

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I've seen your car twice at Van Dusen Gardens ABFM but you keep forgetting to bring the fender (wing) accessory.[:D]

TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra

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