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Curtis Jacobson
Portland Oregon
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10/12/2007 02:16AM

Main British Car:
71 MGBGT, Buick 215

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Paul and Mary's "Silver Bullet"!!! (Ford 302 powered MGB)
Posted by: Moderator
Date: February 07, 2010 05:27PM

This is a wonderful car, and it's shown in exquisite detail - 95 step-by-step "How It Was Done" photos!

Frankly, there are so many trick details on this car that even 95 photos isn't really enough; We'll just have to photograph it again next summer and see if we can fill in some gaps. The write-up is pretty long overdue for being added to the photo gallery, so finally... here's the link: The Silver Bullet: Paul Schils' 1971 MGB with Ford 302 V8 Engine

preview:
http://www.britishv8.org/MG/PaulSchils-SilverBullet/PaulSchils-AA.JPG

http://www.britishv8.org/MG/PaulSchils-SilverBullet/PaulSchils-CA.JPG


I think the fourteen photo sequence on installing Huffaker-style fiberglass flares is particularly interesting.

http://www.britishv8.org/MG/PaulSchils-SilverBullet/PaulSchils-IP.JPG



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/08/2010 03:17AM by Moderator.


danmas
Dan Masters
Alcoa, Tennessee
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Registered:
10/28/2007 12:11AM

Main British Car:
1974 MGBGT Ford 302

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Re: Paul and Mary's "Silver Bullet"!!! (Ford 302 powered MGB)
Posted by: danmas
Date: February 07, 2010 06:05PM

Well done!!

Paul wrote:

Quote:
This car is scary at first! Incredible acceleration. Awesome sound.

Amen to that!

I'm insanely jealous of Paul's skills.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/07/2010 06:13PM by danmas.


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Jon McCullough
Maple Grove, MN
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07/18/2008 08:11PM

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1978 Porsche 924 Chevy LS1

Re: Paul and Mary's "Silver Bullet"!!! (Ford 302 powered MGB)
Posted by: applebit
Date: February 07, 2010 10:56PM

ohh my gosh that's gorgeous! I love the color choice, the attention to detail, the Frenched license plate, the interior... I could go on!
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BMC
Brian Mc Cullough
Forest Lake, Minnesota, USA
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10/30/2007 02:27AM

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1980 MGB '95 3.4L 'L32' SFI V6, GM V6T5 & 3.42 Limi

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Re: Paul and Mary's "Silver Bullet"!!! (Ford 302 powered MGB)
Posted by: BMC
Date: February 07, 2010 11:00PM

Great work Paul!

I recognize that back yard. :-)

-BMC.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/07/2010 11:00PM by BMC.


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Bill Russell
Florda
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11/18/2008 06:01AM

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77MGB 350 Chevy with LT1 heads

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Re: Paul and Mary's "Silver Bullet"!!! (Ford 302 powered MGB)
Posted by: theonlyiceman53
Date: February 08, 2010 08:34AM

Great looking build!


HealeyRick
Rick Neville

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12/19/2007 05:01PM

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1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Ford 5.0L

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Re: Paul and Mary's "Silver Bullet"!!! (Ford 302 powered MGB)
Posted by: HealeyRick
Date: February 08, 2010 08:13PM

That's awesome. Really like the flares and the Mustang wheels!


Mr. T
Tony Andrews
Kent Island, Maryland
(153 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 03:59PM

Main British Car:
'75 mgb, '74 grille, morspeed bumpers Rover 3.9

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Re: Paul and Mary's "Silver Bullet"!!! (Ford 302 powered MGB)
Posted by: Mr. T
Date: February 08, 2010 08:36PM

Paul is a VERY talented individual - along with his better half, Mary!



Simon Austin
Simon Austin
Surrey, British Columbia
(107 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 01:44AM

Main British Car:
1977 MGB V8 / 1970 MGB GT V8 project Rover 3.5 / Rover 3.5

Re: Paul and Mary's "Silver Bullet"!!! (Ford 302 powered MGB)
Posted by: Simon Austin
Date: February 10, 2010 08:53PM

That is one great-looking car. Beautiful work, Paul!


B-Fast B-Strong
William Smith

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10/17/2009 11:28PM

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Bugeye Bodied Spriget

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Re: Paul and Mary's "Silver Bullet"!!! (Ford 302 powered MGB)
Posted by: B-Fast B-Strong
Date: February 21, 2010 12:30PM

Paul,
I like the way you took the subtle racing strip on to the dash . Also the subtle racing strip looks great without attracting law enforcement .
Will


James
James Therry
Washington, DC
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11/18/2009 10:52AM

Main British Car:
1977 MGB Tourer Buick 215

Re: Paul and Mary's "Silver Bullet"!!! (Ford 302 powered MGB)
Posted by: James
Date: March 31, 2010 05:33PM

I don't usually like flares, but these are really, really nice. What a good-looking car.


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kelly stevenson
Southern Middle Tennessee
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10/25/2007 09:37AM

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2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT

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Re: Paul and Mary's "Silver Bullet"!!! (Ford 302 powered MGB)
Posted by: kstevusa
Date: March 31, 2010 08:01PM

Beautiful car and wonderful wife! Paul and Mary, we really enjoyed our visit to your home back in 2008. Thanks for your assistance during my visit.
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Chris Miller

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Re: Paul and Mary's "Silver Bullet"!!! (Ford 302 powered MGB)
Posted by: Speedway
Date: April 10, 2010 05:43PM

Beautiful. My "better half" laughs at me when I show her pictures like these and talk about such things!


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