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

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RMO 699F
Mike Maloney
SW Ohio
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1974 MGB Sebring GT, 3.9 Rover V8

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Arkley mg midget with sbc
Posted by: RMO 699F
Date: December 14, 2007 09:24PM

Saw this on the Arkley owners website. Thought the final outcome was great. I own an Arkley and I may be headed in this direction. Well, sort of this direction:-)

[www.arkleyss.com]


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Re: Arkley mg midget with sbc
Posted by: Anonymous User
Date: December 18, 2007 05:12PM

It doesn't look like he can steer the front wheels without rubbing on the headers...


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Rob Ficalora
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'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Arkley mg midget with sbc
Posted by: rficalora
Date: December 18, 2007 06:20PM

looks to me like the headers are clear of the front tires -- they kind of wrap following the arch, but a few inches away... appears to be enough room for turning the wheels to me.


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Re: Arkley mg midget with sbc
Posted by: Anonymous User
Date: December 18, 2007 06:35PM

Well, the owner did infer that he could turn the car....


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Re: Arkley mg midget with sbc
Posted by: Anonymous User
Date: December 18, 2007 06:38PM

Gawd, I'd like to have those wheels, them daddys cost $500 apiece and he has 5!!


RMO 699F
Mike Maloney
SW Ohio
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1974 MGB Sebring GT, 3.9 Rover V8

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Re: Arkley mg midget with sbc
Posted by: RMO 699F
Date: December 19, 2007 06:57PM

I do not know for sure if it turns, but I do know it will go straight....received this email from David a couple days ago...

"My machine is still the most fun you can have – I’ve now raced it twice at “The Texas Mile” which is a standing-start mile event. My top gear was wrong the first time, so I could only manage 138mph in the mile. Last time I had ignition problems and only did 131. My goal is to hit 150 and then retire!"
"I can recommend going the V-8 route – 425hp in a midget is awesome!"

In talking with David, this is a well thought out car. When my Arkley grows up, I want it to be just like Davids!


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