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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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Low riding
Posted by: rficalora
Date: October 07, 2008 03:16PM

3 1/2" to cross member with car a little higher off the ground up front than Dan Master's GT (which I really like the stance on). Double checking numbers, but if they're right, I don't think I want to go any lower. Am a bit concerned I'm a little too low already. What do you guys think?
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Rear is about 1" lower; I'm thinking I'm going to bring it up a little bit to give a little more rake
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BriansMGBV8
Brian Macmillan
Seattle
(61 posts)

Registered:
09/26/2008 12:39PM

Main British Car:
72 MGB Roadster Rover 4L

Re: Low riding
Posted by: BriansMGBV8
Date: October 07, 2008 04:21PM

Like it just the way it sits now. My 72 is lowered almost 2" and has the same stance, though without the flares I have fender rub. Are those Omni flares?


V6 Midget
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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Re: Low riding
Posted by: V6 Midget
Date: October 07, 2008 04:31PM

Looks good as it is Rob. I wouldn't add any rake, remember you're giving up caster when you do that. Any lower and you'll hate driving it because you have to watch for every rough spot in the road and that takes away a lot of the fun. Unless I'm driving the Midget on a road I already know well I find myself constantly tense watching for rough spots. The wheels are great, really look good on the car. Nice choice.
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t.lay
Tom Lay
Grayslake, IL
(93 posts)

Registered:
05/13/2008 09:53PM

Main British Car:
72 mg b gt

Re: Low riding
Posted by: t.lay
Date: October 07, 2008 07:47PM

Nice stance Rob! Shaping up to a sweet ride.


mgbreis
Ryan Reis
Beatrice, NE
(203 posts)

Registered:
07/16/2008 11:07AM

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Re: Low riding
Posted by: mgbreis
Date: October 08, 2008 02:11PM

When I started building my car, oh six years ago, I was foolishly thinking to myself "I'll show these guys a thing or two about building a nice ford conversion." Remember, I think at that time I really only knew of one or two ford powered 'b's. Well, mine still isn't done, and there have been a BUNCH of awesome cars built since then. Rob, your car is going to be sweet. Good job!


Rob Fair
Robert Fair

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09/27/2008 05:41PM

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Re: Low riding
Posted by: Rob Fair
Date: October 08, 2008 08:42PM

OUTSTANDING!
Love the wheels!


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: Low riding
Posted by: rficalora
Date: October 09, 2008 01:06AM

It's getting there. I hope to get the flares on it this weekend, but have my doubts... by the time I get back in town on Friday, my folks will already be there for a weekend visit. May get one or two on but probably not all four.



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