Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4576 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Tell the story of this early MGA V8 conversion!
It sure would be AWESOME if one of you would volunteer to research this car, and turn your research into an article for British V8 Magazine!
(updated) MGA V8 (Buick 215) for sale on Los Angeles Craigs List (32 photos) very "AC" looking front fender treatment: (Notice also the nifty "3500" fender badging!) When was this car really hot-rodded and by whom? The Panasonic AM/FM/Cassette looks early to mid seventies to me... I wonder why the boot lid badge has been changed to say "GG". (Cool, huh?) Please note that we can't add these photos to our photo gallery without copyright permission. Also, I'd really like to include more photos of mechanical details. (The ad shows too many "glamour shots", and doesn't provide much technical or historical detail.) It would be extremely cool if vintage photos could be found to document the history of this car! We need an "owners name", since that's how we index the photo gallery and HIWD articles. Hint: the "How It Was Done" template would provide an "executive summary" of the car's features. Here's the link to that: [www.britishv8.org] Hint: note that the photos are actually hosted by this car dealer's website: [munitechmotorcars.com] For reference on what your article might look like, you may like to refer to these two articles: George Snively's early MGB V8 conversion Tom Schnerk's very early Healey conversion Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/31/2008 09:04PM by Moderator. |
Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4576 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Re: I don't have time to mess with it, but...
Come on now... surely you've always wanted to write (or research) for a car magazine.
Why not volunteer for this fun and easy little assignment? No experience required! |
Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4576 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Re: Tell the story of this early MGA V8 conversion!
Rob Ficalora has volunteered to make the phone calls. What a great guy!!!
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avbates Tony Bates San Jose California (25 posts) Registered: 03/22/2008 12:16PM Main British Car: 74 MGB roadster 4.2 litre Rover |
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I saw this car, or one exactly like it for sale at the Silver auctions at Hot August Nights in Reno the other weekend.
Regards Tony |
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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Probably the same car. I called & talked with "Bo" from the company that had it. He didn't have any info on it & either didn't have or wouldn't share the previous owner's name let alone contact info. About the only thing he'd tell me is they'd shipped it off to an auction in Nevada.
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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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Great info Jerry & welcome to the board! Is it your car? I tried to get the scoop on it a couple of years ago but hit a dead end pretty quickly. That's a great story/history of the car!
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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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BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6468 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
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More than I ever guessed I wanted to know! Entertaining though.
JB |
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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Useless information is what I excell at! It's the improtant details about things that really matter that are my weak link...
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I wish it were my car! There are some really nice mods cleaning up the body. I'd love to see under the hood, though.
I do have a '59 MGA (my first car ever) that will get a V8 at some point. I just ran across this link doing research on this site: [mgaguru.com]. More than you probably ever want to know about an MGA there. Then I saw this old post while searching for Buick 215 pics. I've been reading British V8 for some time now, just thought I'd make what contribution I could until I get my own MG8 on the road....My wife has never seen it run. |
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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mIne has been off the road for 5 yrs. Would be driving it had I not broken the axle on a test drive. Still, it's been fun during the project too.
Had a friend of my wife & her husband come by to visit and look at the car. They came over in the MG A he'd restored. Knew we were in for an interesting discussion as he shared how he'd worked to ensure it was restored 100% original. I couldn't help but imagine a BOPR under the hood the whole time. |
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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No wonder Mr. Maloney NEEDS Curb Service, he'll pour the ice & mixer and omit the main ingredient! "The devil is in the details"
SAFETY FASTER! |
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deltadave dave plumley unionville TN (69 posts) Registered: 10/24/2010 08:21PM Main British Car: 1953 MG TD Chevy 350 |
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WOW! that's a great car. I love MGA's, but I'm not in love with the front end treatment.
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Bill Young Bill Young Kansas City, MO (1337 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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Kelly, we'll have to be cautious lest Mr. Maloney launch into a discourse on the merits of Gyro Gearloose versus Mr. Dickel or my Irish friend. ;-)
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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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The MGA is a beautiful car, but did not notice any detail on powerplant.
Now as far as Mr. Maloney, if he would refresh us all on the orgin of this "Curb Service" debacle. It is not a recent thing and I do not remember when it originated. Maybe it is a figment of my imagination?? :) |
MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4511 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
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Quote: Looks like the story's been told, Curtis. |
HealeyRick Rick Neville (489 posts) Registered: 12/19/2007 05:01PM Main British Car: 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Ford 5.0L |
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I love looking at swaps that were done back in the 50s and 60s. Here's some more pics of the GG Special: [motoringinvestments.com]
Rick My Nasty Healey: [forum.britishv8.org] |