Next Project MG B GT

[jims-terrano]

Think I've found my next project. Happened to mention to a friend that I fancy doing something like an MG B next. Guess what he has one in his garage, he was offered £250 a while back but didn't accept it but he'd willing to sell it to me for that or do a bit of a swop for some kit that I have. Need to see it but reckon it shouldn't be too bad. It's a 1967 and has been in a dry garage for the last 12 years. Fortunately it's a friend that I know I can trust.

[johnb5177]

Lovely, I misspent a lot of my teenage years roaring around in a BRG one and a sky blue Spriget .......happy days.....:thumb2

[Eloco]

Sounds good a proper chrome bumper model as well, plastic bumpers not until 1971. You've got the main thing you could need your lad a good welder but hopefully not. If all the chrome parts are not too good but are original get them re-chromed as the new stuff is not a patch on the old if they will clean up. Look forward to a new thread.

[don simon]

Nice, we had a Costello conversion many moons ago. Fast.
They do look a bit tiny these days.
photos?????

[rustic]

Yesterday on Wheeler dealers they were doing up a Triumph spitfire...
Brought back memories on how easy the older cars were to work on.
I still have my timing light and dwell meter lol.
Cylinder heads were a doddle, simple gasket set too.
Parts were so cheap, £34 for a pair of shocks.
So MGB GT with Chrome bumpers, they were the best...
I am very envious of that.
I wish I had a friend with something like that in his garage or barn.
Free road tax, cheap classic insurance...
Good luck with that project.

Rustic

[rickydicky]

Rimmer brothers were great for parts, also the mg owners club have lots of info.

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Category--MG-Car-Parts--m-607

[jims-terrano]

Cheers guys, looking forward to it. However this will be a longer drawn out project.

Rustic, don't you find that wheeler dealers programme can be a bit botch it and leg it. They actually did a b gt and they put some mg owners club refurbed rostyle wheels but when they fitted them they used the old rusty wheel nuts. I've seen other botches too. Just sayin:lol

[emjaybee]

Cheers guys, looking forward to it. However this will be a longer drawn out project.

Rustic, don't you find that wheeler dealers programme can be a bit botch it and leg it. They actually did a b gt and they put some mg owners club refurbed rostyle wheels but when they fitted them they used the old rusty wheel nuts. I've seen other botches too. Just sayin:lol

I kinda like the Wheeler Dealer ones where they spend about 20 hours in the workshop, and about 20 hours parts hunting, then manage to sell the car for about £100 profit!

:lol:lol:lol

[jims-terrano]

I kinda like the Wheeler Dealer ones where they spend about 20 hours in the workshop, and about 20 hours parts hunting, then manage to sell the car for about £100 profit!

:lol:lol:lol


But we've still gotta watch the programme :lol:lol

[emjaybee]

But we've still gotta watch the programme :lol:lol

Absolutely!

I mean, you can tell it's staged.

You never see Ed with knuckles missing or lobbing the pry bar across the workshop 'cos it's slipped and taken his thumbnail off!

:lol

[jims-terrano]

Or getting played hell with by his mrs cos he's spent too much time on that car. Mrs shouting you love that car more than me, then muttering under your breath " howd you chuffin know" :lol:lol

[emjaybee]

Amen brother, I hear ya!

:nenau

[AlexD333]

Can't believe I'm the first to say... Pictures! :eek: :lol

[briggie]

Can't believe I'm the first to say... Pictures! :eek: :lol

don simon in post number 4 was first to ask :lol

[jims-terrano]

Pete, you'll not believe who I'm getting it from. Gerald:eek:

[jims-terrano]

Can't believe I'm the first to say... Pictures! :eek: :lol

Pictures will be in the pipe line lads.

[briggie]

Pete, you'll not believe who I'm getting it from. Gerald:eek:

does it come with a radio and aerials ? :augie:lol

[Sweety]

I used to help restore old MG's & always had a soft spot for the B GT:thumbs you can get replacement panels & repair panels for them or at least you could a few years ago. The mechanical side of things is nice & easy & a fully restored one can easily get £9000:D would love one myself to restore:augie

[macabethiel]

They seem to sell for good money if properly restored with a good supply of spares available.

Wonder if it has been converted to run on unleaded fuel I think exchange cylinder heads are reasonably priced ?

I like the MGB RV8 there are quite a few imports from Japan that have low miles and are RHD.

Like many so called classics they have no depreciation as such like modern cars but rebuild costs can get out of hand but if its a labour of love then it is a nice past time with some great owners clubs.

[johnb5177]

Didn't they put a V8, in a B body, and call it the MGC...:nenau

OK, self correction, it wasn't a V8, it was a 3 ltr straight 6 from the old Healy 3000.

[don simon]

Didn't they put a V8, in a B body, and call it the MGC...:nenau

Straight six in the MGC. MGBs use the Rover V8 officially and the already mentioned Costello conversion was a V8 too (this had raised lumps on the bonnet).

[briggie]

im almost sure mine was a mgb gtb ..... no idea of the significance of the b at the end :nenau

[firebobby]

im almost sure mine was a mgb gtb ..... no idea of the significance of the b at the end :nenau

Now, that was the battery operated one Pete :lol:lol

[terrano bob]

jim - terrano well done mate look forward to updates :clap :thumbs

[jims-terrano]

Does this mean when I finally pick it up I'll have to do another flippin project thread:doh

[johnb5177]

But you do it so well........:augie

[macabethiel]

im almost sure mine was a mgb gtb ..... no idea of the significance of the b at the end :nenau

You know I seem to remember seeing them with an extra B I think they had a more upright front screen for the slighlty different slope rear tailgate.

Think they are pretty rare as not a long production run. Looked in my old Glass's Guide Check book but its pre 1964 so only early model listed.

[terrano bob]

Does this mean when I finally pick it up I'll have to do another flippin project thread:doh

yep :thumbs

[jims-terrano]

Maybe I should have a new career as a writer:lol

[jims-terrano]

Well as promised here's a few pics of the MG. Not the age I thought but still free tax band and for the price I'm paying I'm really not going to worry.

This car has been sat in this garage for the last 10 years and I really don't expect much but I like it and that is the main thing.

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq17/jimt3/MG%20BGT/1_zpsmdtxopof.jpg (http://s429.photobucket.com/user/jimt3/media/MG%20BGT/1_zpsmdtxopof.jpg.html)

2x 6Volt Batteries

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq17/jimt3/MG%20BGT/Two%20Batteries_zpseaptbale.jpg (http://s429.photobucket.com/user/jimt3/media/MG%20BGT/Two%20Batteries_zpseaptbale.jpg.html)

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq17/jimt3/MG%20BGT/4_zpsccwgjxhp.jpg (http://s429.photobucket.com/user/jimt3/media/MG%20BGT/4_zpsccwgjxhp.jpg.html)

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq17/jimt3/MG%20BGT/3_zpshzwjgbjz.jpg (http://s429.photobucket.com/user/jimt3/media/MG%20BGT/3_zpshzwjgbjz.jpg.html)

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq17/jimt3/MG%20BGT/2_zpszkkoihuj.jpg (http://s429.photobucket.com/user/jimt3/media/MG%20BGT/2_zpszkkoihuj.jpg.html)

Radiator is defo shot!

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq17/jimt3/MG%20BGT/Engine%20Bay_zps0hqe0z8y.jpg (http://s429.photobucket.com/user/jimt3/media/MG%20BGT/Engine%20Bay_zps0hqe0z8y.jpg.html)

There you have it guys, got a few months before I need to collect it but still can't wait to get it home.

[terranosaurusdoug]

Nice, bit of a T-cut and your away :lol

Mark.

[jims-terrano]

Right aguys a little movement on the MG, just been and paid for it. Need to make room for it now and my deadline for collection is February Half Term holidays.

[don simon]

Looking good.
Have you found a V8 for it yet? :naughty

[jims-terrano]

Lol sounds like fun but no gonna keep it standard or at least as standard as it is.

[Bigbunny2007]

Which truck is going to make room??

[jims-terrano]

Woohoo nearly MG day:lol

Just hired the transporter trailer for a week on Thursday:thumb2

Really looking forward to this, just can't wait and of course plenty photos to come:thumbs

[jims-terrano]

OK guys get yourself ready for another project thread, she's arrived home and I'm in love with her:eek:

MGs and Four Point Harnesses ROCK :naughty

[don simon]

Woo hoo! Looking forward to this.
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