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

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nightrunner68667
Darrell Keltner

(3 posts)

Registered:
06/15/2017 08:29PM

Main British Car:
1979 MGB Rover 3.5

new member introduction
Posted by: nightrunner68667
Date: July 13, 2017 06:26PM

I have been looking around here for a while now, but never introduced myself, I am the new proud owner of Jim Watsons, mgbv8, my name is Darrell, looking forward to learning a lot and enjoying my "new to me" ride.


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: new member introduction
Posted by: kstevusa
Date: July 13, 2017 07:24PM

Great, You and The Potato join us in Townsend in Oct. See Fall Gathering, 2017 Thread


nightrunner68667
Darrell Keltner

(3 posts)

Registered:
06/15/2017 08:29PM

Main British Car:
1979 MGB Rover 3.5

Re: new member introduction
Posted by: nightrunner68667
Date: July 13, 2017 07:50PM

looking forward to it.


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: new member introduction
Posted by: RMO 699F
Date: July 13, 2017 10:19PM

Welcome aboard Darrell!


MGBV8
Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
(4511 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 11:32PM

Main British Car:
1979 MGB Buick 215

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Re: new member introduction
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: July 13, 2017 11:46PM

PO-TA-TO. Actually, I am going to call it Taterbug from now on.


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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Re: new member introduction
Posted by: BlownMGB-V8
Date: July 14, 2017 10:33AM

Where are you located Darrell?


lawnvett
PJ Lenihan
Winston-Salem, NC
(477 posts)

Registered:
04/29/2009 11:37AM

Main British Car:
74 MGB-GT 3.4 V-6 crate, 5 spd

Re: new member introduction
Posted by: lawnvett
Date: July 17, 2017 11:04PM

welcome Darrell



Cville B
Terry Hutcherson

(1 posts)

Registered:
08/13/2017 09:48PM

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Re: new member introduction
Posted by: Cville B
Date: August 13, 2017 11:28PM

Hi, my name is Terry several years back, I'm thinking around 2003 a M G friend of my dad and me suggested that we put dad,s B on this suite in the how it was done section with our friends help its on here as Joe Hutcherson's 4.3 Chevy v 6 . Dad and I worked on this car 3 years together other than the time we weren't working to make a living , since that time Dad has passed away and now I'm the owner. The M G B has always been garage kept and doesn't look any different than when it was first finished .Now after Dad's passing , about a year and half , I'm looking to do some more work to improve the handling and ride in the rear , from the 700r4 trans back as it still has the orgionial drive shaft and rear end, without changing the outward appearance , not changing parts out till I have a definite plan in place .So I guess I'm going have to do some searching to answer some questions I have . This web stuff isn't one of my strong points, thanks all.


mgbv8mike
Mike Barnfather

(2 posts)

Registered:
10/21/2017 03:41AM

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Re: new member introduction
Posted by: mgbv8mike
Date: October 21, 2017 05:16AM

Hi

Are there any British members on this forum ?

The MG-Cars.org forum appears to be split between UK, American, and colonials, this one just US ?

MGB roadster ,Hot-wire Rover Vitesse V8 engine with some TVR mods ( I live just around the corner from the old TVR factory, and had some help from one of the TVR test pilots ), home made EPAS.
more mgb 003.JPG


waterbucket
Philip Waterman
England
(112 posts)

Registered:
07/30/2011 01:08PM

Main British Car:
1972 MGB GT

Re: new member introduction
Posted by: waterbucket
Date: October 21, 2017 10:12AM

Hello Mike
Yes there are a few of us Brits here along with a few other Europeans. I presume you are from the Blackpool area, I am down south in Somerset.
Most people who contribute here seem to be from the USA but their knowledge, help and guidance transverses all borders.
Philip


88v8
Ivor Duarte
Gloucestershire UK
(1041 posts)

Registered:
02/11/2010 04:29AM

Main British Car:
1974 Land Rover Lightweight V8

Re: new member introduction
Posted by: 88v8
Date: October 22, 2017 01:48PM

Another Brit here. Although I wrecked my last MG in 1981.
This is a great How-to forum. Some deep knowledge, some ingenuity, some inspiration.
And me.

Ivor


geezer
Charles Durning
Magee, MS
(60 posts)

Registered:
11/16/2017 01:16PM

Main British Car:
1974 MGB, 1967 Morris Minor

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Re: new member introduction
Posted by: geezer
Date: November 20, 2017 05:02PM

Howdy, just signed up. On and off I have owned Brit cars for the last 50 years. None of them stayed stock. Most were successful mods and some not so much. Just can't leave well enough alone. I like to see what others are doing and share some of the mischief I'm getting into. Usually what I do does not settle well with purists.

I'll share my thoughts if I can add to the conversation, and I'm open to helpful suggestions about my projects. At my age I doubt I'll get involved in another restoration or engine swap, however, I will keep fiddling with other aspects of my cars.

Lately I've been doing disc brake conversions using common parts from late model cars. They've worked well so far. My latest was 4 wheel disc brakes on the wife's 67 Morris Minor using Nissan 200SX parts. The car actually stops now. Now I'm working on rear disc for my barn find MGBGT. Hope to have it completed in a couple of weeks. Most of my stuff is posted over on another forum. If interested PM me and I'll give you a link.

I'm the guy on the right in the pic

Charlie Durning
C Durning winning 3 small.jpg


mgb260
Jim Nichols
Sequim,WA
(2461 posts)

Registered:
02/29/2008 08:29PM

Main British Car:
1973 MGB roadster 260 Ford V8

Re: new member introduction
Posted by: mgb260
Date: November 20, 2017 10:17PM

Charley, Welcome aboard!


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