Jim Stabe Jim Stabe San Diego, Ca (829 posts) Registered: 02/28/2009 10:01AM Main British Car: 1966 MGB Roadster 350 LT1 Chevy |
17 years, 3 months, 4 days and it finally done
I cut the car in half the day after Christmas in 2000 and the carpet install was completed today. I declare the project officially complete. The arm rests are missing from the doors because I misplaced the screws and need to get some more tomorrow but I'm still calling it done. Mixed myself a martini to celebrate. Since it is a roadster, I didn't think the carpet would make much difference in the mechanical noise but it is noticeably quieter inside now. Have to shine it up for the Good Guys show next weekend, I'll let you know how it does.
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HealeyRick Rick Neville (489 posts) Registered: 12/19/2007 05:01PM Main British Car: 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Ford 5.0L |
Re: 17 years, 3 months, 4 days and it finally done
Well done, Jim. Good luck in the show!
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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: 17 years, 3 months, 4 days and it finally done
Truly the coolest MG?GM I've ever ridden in.
I'll have to travel to San Diego again for another ride now that it's finished.. Jim, are you sure you can't think of something else you want to improve or updated? |
Jim Stabe Jim Stabe San Diego, Ca (829 posts) Registered: 02/28/2009 10:01AM Main British Car: 1966 MGB Roadster 350 LT1 Chevy |
Re: 17 years, 3 months, 4 days and it finally done
Just a set of forged pistons when I finally knock a hole in one of the cast stockers that are in there now. May even do a 383 although it really doesn't need more horsepower.
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Dan B Dan Blackwood South Charleston, WV (1007 posts) Registered: 11/06/2007 01:55PM Main British Car: 1966 TR4A, 1980 TR7 Multiport EFI MegaSquirt on the TR4A. Lexus V8 pl |
Re: 17 years, 3 months, 4 days and it finally done
They are never really truly done, are they?
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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 |
Re: 17 years, 3 months, 4 days and it finally done
Well, let's hope so. At some point I'd like to consider retiring. Maybe go for the really sticky rubber this time...
Jim |
Jim Stabe Jim Stabe San Diego, Ca (829 posts) Registered: 02/28/2009 10:01AM Main British Car: 1966 MGB Roadster 350 LT1 Chevy |
Re: 17 years, 3 months, 4 days and it finally done
I would like to run the NT-01 Nittos but most of the events require 200 treadwear so I'll likely end up with NT05's all around. That 315-35 size isn't offered by many manufacturers. BTW Jim, what air pressures do you run in yours?
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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 |
Re: 17 years, 3 months, 4 days and it finally done
Currently about 20 lbs but I haven't done any checking of tread temp. These tires are old though, I need to wear them out so I can get new ones.
Jim |
MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4511 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
Re: 17 years, 3 months, 4 days and it finally done
Quote: What class do you run in? I would think that your car would be in some unlimited class. Those usually allow DOT R-comps. |
Jim Stabe Jim Stabe San Diego, Ca (829 posts) Registered: 02/28/2009 10:01AM Main British Car: 1966 MGB Roadster 350 LT1 Chevy |
Re: 17 years, 3 months, 4 days and it finally done
I haven't run in any events other than the Good guys so I'm not sure of what the rules allow. I put the NT05's on the front after the accident so I'll match them at the rear. I am going to be driving it so I don't want to go through a set of tires every 5000 miles. The car isn't light so it will wear faster than your car.
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Scott68B Scott Costanzo Columbus, Ohio (561 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 11:30AM Main British Car: 1968 MGB GM 5.3 LS4 V8 |
Re: 17 years, 3 months, 4 days and it finally done
Jim, l must have missed it but what does the car weigh?
Besides the tires, was the autocross fun? Sure looked like it was. |
Jim Stabe Jim Stabe San Diego, Ca (829 posts) Registered: 02/28/2009 10:01AM Main British Car: 1966 MGB Roadster 350 LT1 Chevy |
Re: 17 years, 3 months, 4 days and it finally done
It weighs just under 2900 lbs full of all fluids. I've never ice raced but it was fun like I imagine that would be.
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Scott68B Scott Costanzo Columbus, Ohio (561 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 11:30AM Main British Car: 1968 MGB GM 5.3 LS4 V8 |
Re: 17 years, 3 months, 4 days and it finally done
Quote: That's not bad at all. Bet it has good balance. Certainly enough horsepower there! Quote: :) |
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