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Below is a sample of the recent posts and discussions taking place. Feel free to join in the discussions!
Changed out the stock tail lights back to the early style. Lights follow body lines better then stock square lenses.
Also used a 3to2 way trailer module to make the turn signals do double duty as brake lights!Will post video later.
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That is smooooootttthhhh!
Like double stop lights!!
Was there any modifications necessary to install the early model lenses? I've considered doing that as well. They look great
Thats a lot of work for little or no gain. Personally, I like the original lens better.
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Is there an aftermarket transmission tunnel shifter cover available for the early Mk1 to accommodate the switch to the longer later model full syncro trans? 🤔
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Is this it? clarkandclarkinc.com/catalog/detail/mgb-transmission-cover?fbclid=IwAR0m4SwRju19Ug72WiQlS95rVcFAr...
Here’s some useful information, thanks to British Wiring.
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Have one of these. But my wiring is so f*%ked up by POs, nothing matches.
JeeeeeZUS.
After an electrical fire in my pickup years ago: Yellow - wiper motor yellow - heater motor Yellow - radio switched yellow - radio hot yellow - etc
Download it, Print it, Laminate it, Read it often!
Erin Sheets Harkrader
Thank you, very handy. Just notice today left turn signal is on but not blinking. I will check now.
After 60 years they all look brown......😏 But thanks for sharing.
I've shared this one well over a dozen times. 👍🛠✌️
Nice referencd. Thanks
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Hey, I’m planning to rebuild the transmission. Is there a website that sell rebuild transmission kit?
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Why do you need to rebuild your transmission? If you have grinding gears or such as that you probably need to take it apart and look at the gears and see what parts you need to replace before ordering parts.
University Motors used to have a class you could attend
Tear down first, then order from the usual suspects. Relatively easy job.
Usually count on replacing bearings. For my Spitfire the usual suspects had a kit with bearings and synchros. I know that some of the repro synchros aren't good on the Triumph side, not sure on the MG side.
I have not come across a kit per se like for carbs or brake master. There are various variables like OD or non OD and how deep you are going will vary. If you are ordering gaskets and or o-rings for an OD order 2 of everything! They are cheap and if you rip one you'll have a spare. Expect to soak gaskets in water to expand them so they fit properly. As already mentioned you would usually disassemble to inspect for issues to determine what inner bits are needed.
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Don't drive on old radial tires even if they look good.
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Sitting stationary is the worst thing for tires. For long periods lift the tires off the ground. Ask any RV owner. Tires need exercised. Oxidation occurs in & out. Follow manufacturer's recommendations on care & replacement. www.michelinman.com/auto/auto-tips-and-advice/tire-buying-guide/when-do-i-need-new-tires
That is WAY too old.
Those tires had to be hard as rocks and rode just as smooth. Not to mention the traction (or lack thereof)
We just bought new tires (and wheels) for our 77. The old ones were from 1999! They looked totally fine and didn’t have many kilometres on them. Still lots of tread on them. We didn’t want to take any chances. Same goes for trailer tires as well!
Not sure if law, but tire stores will NOT even add air to tire 10 years old, from date on tire, not date installed and recommend replacement after 7 years here in Texas. Mine still look new after 5 years or more.
Most, if not all, of us that own these cars will have the tires age out long before they wear out. I once bought a set of tires for a car I was working on and was sure the car would be "back on the road" no later than the following summer. Due to unforeseen problems while working on it, like health issues, by the time the car was ready for the road the tires were too old to install, and they were brand new with zero miles on them! Now my current project will new tires when everything else is done.
After sitting mostly undriven for 2-3 years you can feel that the rubber has hardened. Push your finger nail into the sidewall of an old tire and a newish one, there's a noticeable difference. When new, there not that big a difference in rubber compounds of your average consumer road tire regardless of make and application. When you get into soecialty tires that atarts to change. I have a set of summer tires in my garage from a car I no longer have thats going on 7 years undriven (keep meaning to sell the rims). The tires feel like plastic.
mg-stuff.stlbrits.com/kb/tire-age/
Problem is the only tires sold that fit wire wheels are Vredsteins and I was quoted best part of $1,000 to install a set of 4.
I normally follow the recommended replacement but... Have 71 on 9 yr old tires that were stored covered inside( UV damages rubber). Just bought that car. 74 GT purchased with new tires that still had the nibbles on them. Problem is the tires were put on, then car sat for 20yrs in a Maine field. Those are being replaced this week. 71 tires next.
Thanks, good advice!
All 4 of mine blew out in a similar fashion. The tires had been brand new when I put them on the car. I never got to drive the car even 5 miles. Capitalism continues to deteriorate. A small bag of French fries costs me $3.40 now. How is the quality of your life now?
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Looks great I won’t to do the same to mine. What year bumper did you use!
You replaced the rubber bumpers?
I see you got the back end down where it belongs. Looking good, Terry.
Found a blueprint for the offset brackets online and my brother in law made them for me.
Looking good ! I removed the bumper overriders on my ‘73B, really cleaned up the front end 😎
What method did you use to lower it?
looks much better, like a real MGB.
The rear bumper bolted right up to the brackets! Not too bad will look better with the new paint. Still about quarter less than the Moss kit! That doesn't include the cost of lowering the car though.
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I don't know what this is but I will look out for it. 🤔😉
There was a wonderful lineup of B's at the Champagne British Car Festival - Bloomington. Quite the occasion celebrating MG 100.
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Beautiful
We hope to see a lot of these fine MGB's at MG2023 in Calgary, Alberta in July. mg2023.regfox.com/calgary
Most underrated auto ...
Found this "pole-ish" midget today. Might be for sale
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We Midget drivers put our cars up on a pedestal.
Did not quite clear the jump…
Where it belongs!😬
are the floor boards good?
Midgets, like most MG's, are made to be DRIVEN, not for display at the top of poles.
Is this place south of Laurel Mt on US 310?
Ran when perched.
that's one giant trophy.
Priced too high ....
Is it extra for the lift kit ?
You can drive it off the lot?
Pole dancing 😎
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