Learning a lot this summer from working on the old MGB fuel and electrical systems.
The 1967 MGB GT to be "restored" is being changed from a positive ground to a negative ground car.
The generator is being replaced by an later alternator with built-in regulator.
The single brake master cylinder will be replaced by a newer style dual style.
New brakes all around.
These are all tasks I'm facing with the "7".
Working on the Bs has resulted in a much clearer picture of what needs to be done.
These 2 have been added to the herd. Another 1967 MGB GT with a much better body,
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A while back I lucked on the Moss sill kits for both sides at less than the catalog price for one side.
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This 1973 Roadster that is almost road worthy.
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This 1978 hulk had the engine, trans, brakes, suspension ( minus the rack )
and the firewall changes for the factory V8.
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I saved the firewall and the sides for the fenders and inner wheel wells.
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Taking it apart screw by screw by bolt... was an education in itself.
My thinking is to restore one GT, hot rod the other (302, T5 ...) Repair and run the roadster until the 7 is on the road.
In the end the plan is to have The Stranger 7, a MGB GT hot rod/ autocross toy and sell the others.
Plenty of spare parts for a 1962 style lotus 7 replica, if I ever find the time.
Making space to lower the 7s frame so the 302 and trans can be setup. Hope to have pictures of that after the New Year.
Happy Holidays to all,
Ron
12,30,2016
End of year update: Decided to finish this 7 using the Ranger V6 and trans and the 7.5 mustang ear axle that's already set up to the frame.
The longer I work on this and the more I learn, the more I find that needs changing. So I'll finish this one, learn what I can about Aluminum bodywork, and drive it while I work on the Bs. Then go back to the drawing board and see what I can come up with.
All this will be after the surgery for a torn rotator cuff and the work to get back in the game.
Until then it's back to lurking and learning.
Ron