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Fellow closing up shop in my area, and has two derlick rubber bumper MGBs. Will the front brakes change over to my Bugeye?About steering wheel?

Is there anything eles that I may want to consider for parts. Don't want to talk to him till I know if I can use any of the B stuff.
 
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Classic Motorsports used B calipers for their project Midget. used the MGB calipers, Triumph Spitfire Rotors, adapters from Winner's Circle ($164) - Article says, larger pistons (2.125" vs 2") will act as larger heat sink for braking repeatedly and increase clamping force. But, they said, in theory would not decrease stopping distance.
 
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there are some things that are shared - signal stalks come to mind - not sure it is worth it to you or the other fellow to sort out what but...
 
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