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This 1970 Split Bumper MGB
Roadster has received a full resto-
ration. From 1970 until 2005, the
car was owned by only one person.
Since then, it has been refinished
with all new parts, including a new
wiring harness, leather interior,
wool carpets, an upgraded am/fm/
cd player, and a brand new con-
vertible top – perfect for Virginia
spring time weather! It is fitted
with stunning chrome wire wheels
and an overdrive transmission.
Less than 20% of similar MG’s
have an overdrive transmission.
This beauty is one of the most
rattle-free, solid MGB’s that
Gassman has ever had a pleasure
of selling. It is truly a driver’s car,
but is cosmetically gorgeous as
well. An exorbitant amount of
money was spent on the restoration
and it is being sold at a fraction of
what was spent. Their loss is
YOUR gain. While this car is in-
credibly fun to drive, it is especial-
ly a sight to behold. Please call
Mike Gassman at 540-649-3000
with inquiries.
1970 Split Bumper MGB Roadster
Let the Bidding Wars Begin!
With such a large stock of cars and
car parts, Gassman Automotive is
now selling them on Ebay. You
can view the items that are availa-
ble either on our website: http://
www.gassmanautomotive.com/
services/parts/ or on Ebay: http://
myworld.ebay.com/trbuyer.
Each week we will be listing new
items ranging from tie rod ends to
carpet kits to roll bars. Our stock is
primarily British parts, but we
have some domestic parts as well.
All new auctions begin at 9:00pm
on Sunday and end the following
Sunday at 9:00pm as well. All of
our items will be listed as auction
style, many of which have NO
RESERVE! With each new item,
comes an excellent opportunity to
score an item for bottom dollar or
to engage in a battle of the bids.
Please feel free to contact us with
any questions about our auctions!
Gassman Automotive
May 2013 Volume 1, Issue 2
Gassman News
Inside this issue:
1970 Split Bumper
MGB Roadster
1
Let the Bidding Wars
Begin!
1
Washing Your Car the
Right Way
2
New is Nice, But
Original is Better
2
Revival of the Fittest 3
Shenandoah Valley
British Car Club
4
Letter from the Editor 4
- - May’s Featured Car for Sale
One of the most basic rituals that
we adhere to when caring for a
car is to give it a nice bath. But
are you doing more harm than
good? Most people would an-
swer no, but in reality, washing
your car without the proper tech-
nique can be one of the most
detrimental things one can do to
the paint on a car. In order to
keep the appeal of a gleaming,
swirl-free car around for longer,
the correct knowledge and tools
for washing your car are impera-
tive.
Supplies needed:
2-3 Buckets
2-4 Grit Guards
Waffle weave microfiber towel for drying
Several plush microfiber towels
Mild auto detergent
Plush sheepskin mitt
Detail brushes
Quick detail spray or wax
Mild degreaser/all-purpose cleaner for tough spots
Now that we have these items
gathered, it is time to fill the
buckets. 1 bucket will be for
washing, 1 for rinsing, and if you
have a third, for the wheels.
Place 2 Grit Guards in the bot-
tom of your wash & rinse buck-
ets. These will act as agitating
surfaces for removing debris
from your wash mitt.
To begin, clean the wheels first.
They are often the dirtiest part of
the car, thus containing the most
debris. If you have a third bucket
prepared, now is the time to use
it. Wheel cleaner is often abra-
sive & not meant for painted
parts of cars. Use a detail brush
to get into all the crevices of the
wheels, then use a sponge to
clean the face of the wheel. Be
sure to rinse these tools thor-
oughly in the rinse bucket before
using them in your wheel wash
bucket again.
Next you will pre-rinse your car
with a gentle stream of water to
remove large debris & standing
dirt. If your car has heavy dirt,
this is when the degreaser will
come in handy. Apply, let soak.
Now it is time to wash. Start
from the top of your car & work
your way down to avoid getting
clean spots dirty again. Be sure
to thoroughly rinse your mitt in
the rinse bucket between dunks
in the wash bucket, & don’t
forget to agitate the mitt against
the grit guards to free it of de-
bris. Work your way down the
car in small sections, using little
to no pressure. Rubbing will
only increase swirls in the paint.
On horizontal surfaces, work in
front to back motions, & on
vertical surfaces, work top to
bottom. Rinse the car often to
avoid the soap drying in be-
tween sections. For the final
rinse, again use a gentle stream
of water to lessen water spots.
Once ready to dry, if available,
use compressed air to blow off
standing water. Then using your
waffle weave microfiber towel,
lightly spray with quick detailer
or spray wax & gently drag it
across the surface of the car.
Blot away standing water. Take
the other microfiber towels,
again spritzed with detailer, &
lightly buff the remaining water
away. Doing this will dry & wax
at the same time. Now your car
is clean & free of swirls!
Automotive now offers a dual
action buffing system with spe-
cial compounds that is sure to
revive the luster and radiance
that your car once originally
displayed. Our system will re-
move minor scratches, as well as
enhance the overall appearance
As the years pass by and life
happens, scratches, dulling, and
regular wear attack the paint on
your car. We may be tempted to
think that a new paint job will
make the car look shiny and new
once again, however that may
not always be required. Gassman
of the car. And whether your car
is antique or new, keeping the
original paint is in your best
interest. It will drastically im-
prove the value of your car, and
also increases desire for future
buyers. Remember, your paint
is only original once!
New is Nice, But Original is Better
Page 2
Gassman News
Todd Cooperider washes
his Ferrari Testarossa
with his personal swirl-
free technique
“Washing your car
without the proper
technique can be one
of the most detrimental
things one can do to
the paint on a car.”
The left is untreated paint next
to the revived original.
Washing Your Car the Right Way Author credit: Todd Cooperider
Antique cars that are undergoing a
restoration project can typically take
quite some time. But when it comes
to Triumphs and Mike Gassman,
there is no better pair. With his over
30 years of experience and over 250
Triumph restorations under his belt,
reviving another one is simply a good
day at work for Mike and his team.
While it is easy to assume that a re-
stored car is simply for the looks and
bragging rights, Gassman’s restora-
tions are about more than that. He
restores car, rather, for enjoyment of
the Driver. It may be fun to show off
your car to other enthusiasts and on-
lookers, but it is thrilling when you
are able to drive it on a daily basis,
and for many years to come at that. A
perfect example of such excellence
can be seen in one of Mike’s person-
al restored Triumphs. 34 years ago, a
TR6 was brought back to life by
Mike at a very young age. Even in
the beginning of his career, bril-
liance described every car he
touched. Since the restoration many
years ago, he has put over 50,000
miles on the TR6 and have only had
to replace the convertible top and 2
front brake hoses. To this day, it still
starts, runs, drives, and looks like a
new car. Unfortunately, the same can
not always be said about other resto-
rations. Though easy on the eyes,
cars that make it to shows such as
Amelia Island or other Concours
may not even be driven! Our goal at
Gassman Automotive is to transform
your car into a high quality vehicle
through efficiency and organization,
Revival of the Fittest
Page 3
Volume 1, Issue 2
that anyone would be proud to drive
onto the show field or as a daily driv-
er.
Beginning with a good, solid 1963
TR3B, this restoration took Gassman
15 work days to complete. Not by
magic, however, but through a magi-
cal team with over 275 years of com-
bined experience (170 years before
Ford was making the Model T!). It
was a “frame on” restoration, that
included complete disassembly. In
that time, Gassman completed the
following:
Full engine rebuild
Front suspension rebuild
Total brake overhaul and rebuild
NOS transmission (YES, it was really New Old Stock!)
New wire harness
All new electrics
Carburetor rebuild
All new water hoses
New clutch hydraulics
New wheel bearings
New rear end seal
All new rubber, stainless, and chrome trim
New convertible top
Completely custom interior
New sidecurtains
Gauges were disassembled, cleaned, and repaired where needed
New switches
New wheels and tires
Fully painted, including engine compartment
And much more….
Once completed, the restored TR3B
was going to be sold on the website,
however it was too beautiful to be
passed up by it’s new, proud owners.
If you were interested in this car,
don’t worry, there will be many
more restorations to come!
Gassman Automotive Products, Ltd.
184 N. Bayard Ave.
Waynesboro, Virginia 22980
Phone: 540-949-8764
Fax: 540-949-0202
E-mail: [email protected]
Shenandoah Valley British Car Club
2013 Waynesboro Motorsports Show, May 11
SVBCC is involved in many events each year, in-
cluding several car shows. While not primarily
British, the Waynesboro Motorsports Show is a
great example of what the Shenandoah Valley has
to offer for car owners and lovers of all types!
http://www.svbcc.net
http://www.waynesboromotorsports.com/
Gassman Automotive
I would like to personally thank each of you
for your interest in our Newsletter. As interest
grows, so will the newsletter. Please don’t
hesitate to forward it to friends and family!
With that being said, I would love to feature
cars that have been restored by Gassman Au-
tomotive. If you or anyone you know has a
car that was restored by us, please send an
email with photos, a brief history of the car,
and a story of why you love it. Any and all
emails will be appreciated. Thanks again for
reading, and have a great May!
- Katy English, Editor
Letter From the Editor
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