MG Sports Cars

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

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rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Cypress, TX
(1726 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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Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Posted by: rficalora
Date: March 22, 2012 04:16PM

1st time I took my car. ~1500 cars this month. No idea who takes the pics or decides which go on their facebook update, but was cool to see mine -- 3rd row of pics, 3rd pic... [www.facebook.com]


Bill Young
Bill Young
Kansas City, MO
(1327 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 09:23AM

Main British Car:
'73 MG Midget V6 , '59 MGA I6 2.8 GM, 4.0 Jeep

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Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Posted by: Bill Young
Date: March 22, 2012 04:25PM

Really looks good Rob, bet you got more than your share of admiring fans.


MGBV8
Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
(1527 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 11:32PM

Main British Car:
79 MGB, Buick 215

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Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: March 22, 2012 05:03PM

The top's up. What is that thing a Miata?! ;)

Congrats. Looks very sharp!


mgb260
Jim Nichols
Sequim,WA
(1018 posts)

Registered:
02/29/2008 08:29PM

Main British Car:
1973 MGB roadster 260 Ford V8

Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Posted by: mgb260
Date: March 22, 2012 06:38PM

Looking Good Rob! Must be running good now. I'm curious. I read your son's comments about bumpers being shaped. Custom?


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Cypress, TX
(1726 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: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Posted by: rficalora
Date: March 22, 2012 07:33PM

Haven't seen what he posted Jim but haven't made the nerf bars for the back yet. Have the materials but don't have a torch to heat the pipe so looking for other ideas for how to bend using stuff I have or can borrow. And may end up going sans bumper on front. Didn't notice till I went to install that bumper that I apparently got a dip in my metal work when I shaved the park/turn signals. Bumper doesn't line up right now. Low on my priority list but does bug my son so that's probably what he commented on.


kerbau53
Geoff Morton
Naples, FL
(76 posts)

Registered:
08/09/2010 10:27PM

Main British Car:
78 MGB

Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Posted by: kerbau53
Date: March 22, 2012 07:53PM

That looks great. The top looks like it fits well in that pic.


djw090
David Witham
Warwick UK
(106 posts)

Registered:
06/12/2008 11:20AM

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

Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Posted by: djw090
Date: March 23, 2012 06:10AM

Yout son's comments make him sound like a participant in the project which is good.

My son spent too much time on his playstation and not enough in the garage. So when he was looking for things to write on his Red Bull application for he was scratching around a bit.



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Curtis Jacobson
Colorado USA
(3025 posts)

Registered:
10/12/2007 02:16AM

Main British Car:
71 MGBGT, Buick 215

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Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Posted by: Moderator
Date: March 23, 2012 06:15AM

Awesome! Terrific photo too. Certainly the coolest car and photo on the page.

1500 cars? I didn't realize Cars & Coffee was that big.


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Cypress, TX
(1726 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: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Posted by: rficalora
Date: March 23, 2012 07:49AM

Carl, can't tell from most of the pics, but it was cold that day. RE: Miata... Funnier comment was on a BMW forum where someone posted a pic of my car. Someone else asked what it was... 'an MG-TD or Alpha or something?'

Curtis - yeah, it was huge. They're probably not all that big, but the Houston one just keeps getting bigger. Showing some signs of growing pains with the mall that allows use of the parking lot. Won't be surprised if they have to split it up before too much longer.

David - both of my boys helped - older son (now 16) seemed to be more into it but both did enough to learn & get comfortable around mechanical things - which was one of my goals. In addition to the body mods, the boys helped with getting the car running before we pulled the 1800, pulling original motor, wiring, and lots of stuff while we were working on it. And they both love it when I take them to school or other school events where their friends will see them.


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John Fenner
Miami Fl
(157 posts)

Registered:
03/11/2010 10:58AM

Main British Car:
1972 MGB 350 CHEVY

Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Posted by: flitner
Date: March 23, 2012 10:14AM

Awesome Rob!!!


Jim Stabe
Jim Stabe
San Diego, Ca
(270 posts)

Registered:
02/28/2009 10:01AM

Main British Car:
1966 MGB Roadster 350 LT1 Chevy

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Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Posted by: Jim Stabe
Date: March 23, 2012 11:07AM

Rob

I really like the stance of the car now. Tell me more about what you need bent, I may be able to help you out.

Jim


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Cypress, TX
(1726 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: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Posted by: rficalora
Date: March 23, 2012 12:38PM

Thanks Jim. I sent you a PM with some info on it.


Jim Stabe
Jim Stabe
San Diego, Ca
(270 posts)

Registered:
02/28/2009 10:01AM

Main British Car:
1966 MGB Roadster 350 LT1 Chevy

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Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Posted by: Jim Stabe
Date: March 23, 2012 12:46PM

Replied to your PM. Email me.


mgbv81970
Scott Wooley
Frederick Colorado
(19 posts)

Registered:
09/07/2011 02:20PM

Main British Car:
1970 MGB 289 Ford V8

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Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Posted by: mgbv81970
Date: March 23, 2012 03:20PM

Wow Rob, what a gorgeous car! Honestly one of the best of I've ever seen. Can't wait to see it in person one day. I'll be on the road this summer finally, but not in time for MG 2012. :(

You've just given me motivation to work faster (or smarter!)


Nice job mate


Scott


cgill
Chris Gill
Salmon Arm, British Columbia
(91 posts)

Registered:
08/13/2009 12:06AM

Main British Car:
1979 MGB roadster Buick 215 with rover 3.9 heads and EFI

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Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Posted by: cgill
Date: March 23, 2012 04:40PM

Nice work Rob. Your car is looking fantastic. Post some more videos of the sound coming from that little beast. It must be music to your ears!



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: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Posted by: britcars
Date: March 24, 2012 09:45AM

Super looking car Rob! We're about a month away from driving the B in this part of the world.
What did you use for the door mirrors?


HealeyRick
Rick Neville

(282 posts)

Registered:
12/19/2007 05:01PM

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

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Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Posted by: HealeyRick
Date: March 24, 2012 01:49PM

Looks great, Rob. Congrats!


tr6turbo
Dale Knapke
Sidney, Ohio
(131 posts)

Registered:
08/24/2008 09:44PM

Main British Car:
1972 Triumph TR6 Ford 2300, 4 Cyl Turbo

Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Posted by: tr6turbo
Date: March 24, 2012 05:48PM

Rob, That is a great picture and the car looks bad ass.


BlownMGB-V8
Jim Blackwood
9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042
(3487 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 12:59PM

Main British Car:
1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

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Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Posted by: BlownMGB-V8
Date: May 12, 2012 07:55PM

Matthew and I went to the local C&C this morning. Looked like a good crowd. We got there late because I forgot about it and by 11:00 they were starting to pull out but we had time to walk through the lot. There was one MGB-GT and I caught the driver as he was leaving for a short hello. He said there had been another MG there and he is a regular so maybe we'll catch up with them next Saturday morning. Lots of variety.

Jim


denvermgb
Brad Carson
Aurora, Colorado
(62 posts)

Registered:
03/10/2008 12:45AM

Main British Car:
1975 MGB 5.7 '95 roller SBC

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Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Posted by: denvermgb
Date: May 13, 2012 01:09PM

Looks good Rob!

Brad


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