MG Sports Cars

engine swaps and other performance upgrades, plus "factory" and Costello V8s

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rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
(2764 posts)

Registered:
10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Wish me luck
Posted by: rficalora
Date: February 09, 2010 10:08PM

Car was supposed to be ready this past Saturday, but it wasn't... it was close, but they hadn't finished. They'd decided the under side of the hood looked good like the pic below. It's interesting, but I prefer it all body color so they had to spray it. And, they hadn't finished buffing out the body. Talked with them today & they say it's ready for pick up tomorrow. I'm pretty confident it will be so I'm going to go ahead & rent a trailer to go get it tomorrow after work.

2010-02-03 Body Shop Progress.jpg2010-02-06 Car Just about Ready (2).jpg


djw090
David Witham
Warwick UK
(115 posts)

Registered:
06/12/2008 11:20AM

Main British Car:
MGB 1974 and MG ZT 160 turbo 2005

Re: Wish me luck
Posted by: djw090
Date: February 10, 2010 09:22AM

It looks good so far.

One of the best tips I was given was to go around all the threads with a tap to clear the paint out before I started to put the car back together. I would add to that wax injecting the sills etc. but perhaps in Texas you don't need to bother with that.


kstevusa
kelly stevenson
Southern Middle Tennessee
(985 posts)

Registered:
10/25/2007 09:37AM

Main British Car:
2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT

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Re: Wish me luck
Posted by: kstevusa
Date: February 10, 2010 01:10PM

GOOD LICK, Rob! time's short, need to get the the assembly. really like the color

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mgbreis
Ryan Reis
Beatrice, NE
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07/16/2008 11:07AM

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Re: Wish me luck
Posted by: mgbreis
Date: February 10, 2010 04:20PM

I'm jealous. Really jealous.


RMO 699F
Mike Maloney
SW Ohio
(531 posts)

Registered:
12/09/2007 12:28PM

Main British Car:
1974 MGB Sebring GT, 3.9 Rover V8

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Re: Wish me luck
Posted by: RMO 699F
Date: February 10, 2010 08:50PM

Looking good Rob! Can't wait to see the finished product!


HealeyRick
Rick Neville

(490 posts)

Registered:
12/19/2007 05:01PM

Main British Car:
1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Ford 5.0L

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Re: Wish me luck
Posted by: HealeyRick
Date: February 10, 2010 10:34PM

Good luck, Rob. Think you made the right choice on the underhood.

Rick


mowog1
Rick Ingram
Central Illinois
(1523 posts)

Registered:
10/17/2007 09:36PM

Main British Car:
1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover

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Re: Wish me luck
Posted by: mowog1
Date: February 10, 2010 10:49PM

SHARP!



mgb260
Jim Nichols
Sequim,WA
(2463 posts)

Registered:
02/29/2008 08:29PM

Main British Car:
1973 MGB roadster 260 Ford V8

Re: Wish me luck
Posted by: mgb260
Date: February 10, 2010 11:13PM

Excellent, Rob!


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
(2764 posts)

Registered:
10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Wish me luck
Posted by: rficalora
Date: February 12, 2010 03:10AM

Ok, brought it home. Several small pieces weren't buffed out yet -- glove box door, curved piece that goes in front of the pedal box, some plates to direct air at the radiator so I'll have to go back & get them on Monday, but have it home & starting on the brake lines & clutch line this weekend. Lot's to do in short order and I have some vacation time I can take if needed. Of course, if anyone is going to be out this way, there's beer in the fridge!


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