MGB
Project: MGB – 1963 MGB Mark I Roadster
What Lies Beneath
A quick fender removal revealed significant and hidden additional rust damage on Project: MGB.
Always Check the Heater
Rust in the heater becomes rust in the radiator and in the engine block. Replacing this part of the system gets us a step closer to a rust-free engine – that’s a very important goal for the MG.
Brake System Problems
Shortly after Project: MGB was delivered, a small puddle began forming under the left-rear wheel. Upon removal of the wheel and drum, the brake cylinder was identified as the culprit. It was rather corroded, the gaskets were shot, and only a light touch to the system resulted in the free flow of hydraulic fluid. The [...]
Project MGB: The Plan
Between initial purchase problems caused by eBay Inc. (see 1963 MGB Roadster) and transportation difficulties that will be covered in a future post reviewing private transportation companies, everyone around here is knocking on wood and throwing salt over their shoulder in the hopes that all the troubles related to this project are over. Of course, [...]
1963 MGB Roadster
After years of watching, waiting, and planning, we were able to begin our classic car restoration project today with a 1963 MGB Roadster. Unfortunately, it was not a painless experience and it is now making us question our planned purchase method for restoration projects. For quite some time, we have been watching various used cars [...]
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