Library Book Additions
Keeping the club lending library up to date, there have been some books recently added, as follows:
COLOUR MGB GT RESTORATION
Practical Classics
Published 1968, 112 pp, soft bound. Much of it applies to non GT also. Stripping, Sill & floorpan removal, Body, Chassis repairs/replacement, Engine Strip down and rebuild, Gearbox overhaul, Reassembly, Electrics, Brake restoration, Getting on the road.
THE FABULOUS TRASHWAGON
by B.S.Levy
Published in 2002. Hardbound, 533 pp. The Toronto Star says, “Outrageous and funny. Levy knows how to put his readers in the shotgun seat.”
HOW TO IMPROVE MGB, MGC, & MGB V8
by Roger Williams
Published 2001, 128 pp, softbound. Detailed practical advice on improving Performance, Handling, Braking, Comfort, Appearance, & Reliability. Checked and approved by the MG Owners Club!
MGB PURCHASE AND RESTORATION GUIDE
by Lindsay Porter
2nd edition, 352 pp, hard cover. History, Buying, Specification, Bodywork, Mechanics, Interior, Electrics, Modifications. One of the “Bible” books!
MG T SERIES RESTORATION GUIDE
by Malcom Green
2nd edition, published 2000. Soft cover, 164 pp. New enlarged edition covering all TA, TB, TC, TD, TF, and TF 1500 models. Detailed information on restoring bodywork, chassis, engine, brakes, upholstery and trim, etc. Plus production changes and history.
MONTEZUMA’S FERRARI
by B.S.Levy
The Last Open Road continues, and other adventures! Published 1999, Hard cover, 295 pp. Great reading .... Must do ....
For the rest of the list (now more than 40 MG related books) you may refer to the June 2002 edition of DRIVELINE, or find them on the web here: www.chicagolandmgclub.com/library/book_list.html
Any member interested in examining and/or checking out any of these books is welcome. They will be at all Monday night meetings. We use a file card sign-out system. Please e-mail Howard Turk at librarian@chicagolandmgclub.com or bacaboat@aol.com or phone him at 847.279.0235 if interested.
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