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classic conversions
bill guzman

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01/09/2008 01:58AM

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MGB Ford V8 Motor Mounts Kit
Posted by: classic conversions
Date: October 19, 2011 11:59PM

The Ford V8 kit is now completed and ready to ship.

This kit is a bolt on and is also adjustable. All parts are powder coated.
Kit fits the CB and RB. All modifications to install the Ford V8 apply.

Kit includes the following:
Trans cross member
Frame brackets
engine brackets
motor mounts
bolts and instructions

No headers.


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Cypress, TX
(1725 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: MGB Ford V8 Motor Mounts Kit
Posted by: rficalora
Date: October 20, 2011 06:05PM

Hey Bill -- this post is only a tease w/o the pics!


highmileage
B. D. Howard
LSD (Lower Slower Delaware)
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Registered:
08/10/2010 04:41PM

Main British Car:
Fidget and Jagrolet Fidget -Ford V8 powered Midget, Jag XJ w/ Chevy V8

Re: MGB Ford V8 Motor Mounts Kit
Posted by: highmileage
Date: October 20, 2011 09:14PM

And a price!
Ted Lathrop of Fast Cars Inc. specializes in suspension and chassis modifications for British sports cars.


classic conversions
bill guzman

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Re: MGB Ford V8 Motor Mounts Kit
Posted by: classic conversions
Date: October 22, 2011 10:38PM

This forum does not allow me to post pictures. The price is $355.

You can see the pictures in MGexperience forum


Moderator
Curtis Jacobson
Colorado USA
(3023 posts)

Registered:
10/12/2007 02:16AM

Main British Car:
71 MGBGT, Buick 215

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Re: MGB Ford V8 Motor Mounts Kit
Posted by: Moderator
Date: October 23, 2011 01:13AM

Quote:
This forum does not allow me to post pictures.

that's news to me! why doesn't it?


MGBV8
Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
(1521 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 11:32PM

Main British Car:
79 MGB, Buick 215

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Re: MGB Ford V8 Motor Mounts Kit
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: October 23, 2011 11:30AM

No nude models allowed, Bill! :)

I'm betting the pics are too large.


classic conversions
bill guzman

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Re: MGB Ford V8 Motor Mounts Kit
Posted by: classic conversions
Date: October 23, 2011 07:24PM

Yes to large?? 2048 X 1536



ex-tyke
Graham Creswick
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
(679 posts)

Registered:
10/25/2007 11:17AM

Main British Car:
1976 MGB Ford 302

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Re: MGB Ford V8 Motor Mounts Kit
Posted by: ex-tyke
Date: October 23, 2011 08:36PM

Per forum rules - no photos larger than 600KB.
Pretty well requires a free download pic resizer programme like 'PIXresizer'.....
[pixresizer.en.softonic.com]


Merv
Merv Hagen
IL
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Registered:
05/21/2008 05:48PM

Main British Car:
1980 MGB Buick 215 T-5 Trans

Re: MGB Ford V8 Motor Mounts Kit
Posted by: Merv
Date: October 23, 2011 09:22PM

Graham, very IMPRESSIVE software


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Curtis Jacobson
Colorado USA
(3023 posts)

Registered:
10/12/2007 02:16AM

Main British Car:
71 MGBGT, Buick 215

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Re: MGB Ford V8 Motor Mounts Kit
Posted by: Moderator
Date: October 24, 2011 03:05PM

It's not really necessary to download a program for this. You can use a handy online tool like this one:

ShrinkPictures.com

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Instructions:

Browse for your picture.

Where the ShrinkPictures tool says "Select New Maximum Image dimension", choose "600 Pixels".

Click "Resize"

Click "Download this picture Now"


classic conversions
bill guzman

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Re: MGB Ford V8 Motor Mounts Kit
Posted by: classic conversions
Date: October 25, 2011 01:44PM

Thank you Curtis.
phpo5zmmoAM.jpg
Ted Lathrop of Fast Cars Inc. specializes in suspension and chassis modifications for British sports cars.


smuttdave
dave smeaton

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02/26/2012 08:19AM

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Re: MGB Ford V8 Motor Mounts Kit
Posted by: smuttdave
Date: February 26, 2012 08:37AM

Sorry but Im a little ignorant when it comes to the short forms. I have a 1969 BGT will this kit work without a lot of additional mod. ? THANKS DAVE


pspeaks
Paul Speaks
Dallas, Texas
(470 posts)

Registered:
07/20/2009 06:40PM

Main British Car:
1972 MGB-GT 1979 Ford 302

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Re: MGB Ford V8 Motor Mounts Kit
Posted by: pspeaks
Date: February 26, 2012 10:42AM

I just use Microsoft Paint to resize my pictures

Paul


britcars
Phil Ossinger
New Brunswick, Canada
(111 posts)

Registered:
02/02/2009 07:58PM

Main British Car:
1977 MGB Roadster, Rover 3.5 ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA!

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Re: MGB Ford V8 Motor Mounts Kit
Posted by: britcars
Date: February 26, 2012 10:58AM

"Graham, very IMPRESSIVE software"

Merv: PIXresizer is great for single photos. If you want to re-size a batch of photos, I like Visualizer-Photo-Resizer.

Phil O

[www.softpedia.com]


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Curtis Jacobson
Colorado USA
(3023 posts)

Registered:
10/12/2007 02:16AM

Main British Car:
71 MGBGT, Buick 215

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Re: MGB Ford V8 Motor Mounts Kit
Posted by: Moderator
Date: February 26, 2012 01:42PM

Welcome to the forum, Dave!

CB = "chrome bumper" = up through 1974
RB = "rubber bumper" = from 1974.5 on

So yes, this kit is applicable to your 69 GT.



ahdriver
Mark Smith
Walled Lake, Michigan
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Registered:
03/05/2012 08:53PM

Main British Car:
1958 MGA Trackcar 1967 MGB-GT

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Re: MGB Ford V8 Motor Mounts Kit
Posted by: ahdriver
Date: March 05, 2012 09:04PM

Bill,

How much fabrication is necessary to do along with this kit? Bolt in? The only fab work that I'd like to do is the holes for the exhaust.

***Graham, We spoke when I saw your car at the meet last summer, I'm in the Detroit area, I would like to get a better look at it when the weather warms if possible...I have a GT the wants to be like that when it grows up!!!

Mark



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/05/2012 10:05PM by ahdriver.


ex-tyke
Graham Creswick
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
(679 posts)

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10/25/2007 11:17AM

Main British Car:
1976 MGB Ford 302

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Re: MGB Ford V8 Motor Mounts Kit
Posted by: ex-tyke
Date: March 06, 2012 09:29AM

Mark, I'm sure we can work out a tire-kicking session somewhere near Motown - I'll be visiting Kayak Jack in Dearborn when top down weather gets here......will keep you informed.


classic conversions
bill guzman

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Re: MGB Ford V8 Motor Mounts Kit
Posted by: classic conversions
Date: March 06, 2012 11:15AM

Mark, the same fabrication is needed when installing a V8 in a an MGB.
The kit will facilitate the installation of the V8 since it is a bolt on kit all you need is to drill holes.
It also allows for pinion angle by just adjusting the motor mounts.
For headers Teds from Fast Cars will work. We will work on headers if it is enough interest.


ahdriver
Mark Smith
Walled Lake, Michigan
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Registered:
03/05/2012 08:53PM

Main British Car:
1958 MGA Trackcar 1967 MGB-GT

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Re: MGB Ford V8 Motor Mounts Kit
Posted by: ahdriver
Date: March 06, 2012 01:03PM

Thanks Gentlemen...

Bill, I know I had talked to you about the V6 route, but I have all the main parts for the V8 swap just collecting dust. The only area of question at this point is will my TKO3550 fit without too much tunnel modifications? Any thoughts?

Mark
Ted Lathrop of Fast Cars Inc. specializes in suspension and chassis modifications for British sports cars.


Preform Resources
Dave Craddock
Redford,Michigan
(195 posts)

Registered:
12/20/2008 05:46PM

Main British Car:
72 MGB V6 3.4

Re: MGB Ford V8 Motor Mounts Kit
Posted by: Preform Resources
Date: March 06, 2012 06:05PM

Hey you guys, when in the area stop by the shop,just give me a little warning 313-533-2457
Dave Craddock
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