Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4577 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Another Fantastic MGB V8 for the Gallery!
Read about it here: Mike Alexander's 1973 MGB with Buick 215 V8 (86 photos!) Lots of interesting construction photos in the write-up... for example: Love the dashboard and center console! |
castlesid Kevin Jackson Sidcup UK (361 posts) Registered: 11/18/2007 10:38AM Main British Car: 1975 MGB GT Rover V8 4.35L |
Re: Another Fantastic MGB V8 for the Gallery!
A beautifully built and detailed car.
Just one comment, I would recommend removing the rear anti roll/sway immediately, or all that work will be ruined as you disappear off the road backwards hitting what ever is in the way! An MGB should be set up fairly stiff at the front and relatively soft at the rear for good handling and roadholding. Kevin. |
Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4577 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Re: Another Fantastic MGB V8 for the Gallery!
Kevin, bear in mind that although Mike's car is registered as a '73, the tub and both anti-sway bars are stock items from a 1980 MGB donor car. The car has only been lowered about an inch, so its center of gravity is still higher than most of our chrome-bumper MGB's. It's higher center of gravity means the body is certain to roll more in turns. Rather than remove the rear bar, I think if it were my car (and if I weren't going to lower it further) I might instead go larger on the front bar. Rear anti-sway bars aren't inherently dangerous... they just need to be in balance with the front bar and the overall needs of the particular car. IMHO, my own GT would be improved with a rear bar to balance its oversize front bar.
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BMC Brian Mc Cullough Forest Lake, Minnesota, USA (383 posts) Registered: 10/30/2007 02:27AM Main British Car: 1980 MGB '95 3.4L 'L32' SFI V6, GM V6T5 & 3.42 Limi |
Re: Another Fantastic MGB V8 for the Gallery!
I love the early dash coordinated to the body! That panel bolted to the inner wing is wonderful as well. I have had in mind to manufacture something similar for a test stand.
-BMC. |
mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: Another Fantastic MGB V8 for the Gallery!
You should see this one in person! British V8 2009 was Mike's first visit, if memory serves me correctly.
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Re: Another Fantastic MGB V8 for the Gallery!
I think I was at Mikes first ever showing at the European Car show on Browns Islands. IIRC He took home 1st place in his class. The car is even more amazing in person, the attention to detail is magnificent.. I wish I had the patience!
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restorejag Mike Alexander Richmond Va. (24 posts) Registered: 02/19/2008 05:53PM Main British Car: 1974 MGBGT 1958 MGA 1968 JAG XKE Ford 302 215 OLDS |
Re: Another Fantastic MGB V8 for the Gallery!
Thanks for all the great coments on my car,It was a lot of fun to do .When I started, I was not sure what I was going to do.All
I was sure of was I wanted a V8.After a lot of research,a lot of ideas from British V8,I decided on the 215ci.Mark at D&D was a great help.I am new to the V8 group and had a fantastic time in Durham N.C. met some great people,hope to make it next year.Any questions about the restoration,please fill free to contact me. I am retired and have lots of garage time. Thanks again, Mike |
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