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MGB 1973 MGB help Please
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First off, there is no frame on an MGB. It's a unibody car. And there are several vendors that can help. You should probably start with Moss Motors, Victoria British, and The Roadster Factory. You can access them online with a Google search.
Also, check with your local British car club. If you're near Nashville, the Nashville British Car Club is a good resource. (I'm in Clarksville, and a member. I have a '73 MGB as well.)
Mickey Richaud
First off, there is no frame on an MGB. It's a unibody car. And there are several vendors that can help. You should probably start with Moss Motors, Victoria British, and The Roadster Factory. You can access them online with a Google search.
Also, check with your local British car club. If you're near Nashville, the Nashville British Car Club is a good resource. (I'm in Clarksville, and a member. I have a '73 MGB as well.)
Mickey Richaud
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First, Welcome to the hobby...
Now, there is no frame - its a uni-body car...possibly you need to get a book titled "The Original MGB" by Clausinger & study it to learn a bit more about the little car.
If you want new parts, call Moss Motors, 1-800-667-7872 or ask one of us...for used parts, there are a few of us out here who have them....good luck.
Now, there is no frame - its a uni-body car...possibly you need to get a book titled "The Original MGB" by Clausinger & study it to learn a bit more about the little car.
If you want new parts, call Moss Motors, 1-800-667-7872 or ask one of us...for used parts, there are a few of us out here who have them....good luck.
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ok so it is a uni-body thats the reason why i couldnt. thanks for that info well where should i start working on this car. i live in the chattanooga area btw, and i have been working on and off of it for 5 years. i know i need to proabley re due floor, and also i have the haynes book what other books should i need, and let me know what parts u might have that i might need
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ok so it is a uni-body thats the reason why i couldnt thanks for that info well where should i start working on this car i live in the chattanooga area btw and i have been working on and off of it for 5 years i know i need to proabley we due floor plans and also i have the haynes book what other books should i have and let me know what parts u might have that i might need
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I too live in Chattanooga, and own a 1974 MGB. Our local club, the Southern British Car Club, has been a great resource for advice, and the drives we take at least once per month give a good opportunity to check out other well-maintained cars and see how yours compares. Check them out at www.southernbritishcarclub.org
Now, you said the car you inherited is in bad shape. How bad is it? Rust, mechanical problems, animals made a nest of the interior? I don't mean to be flippant, but just about anything on these cars can be remedied with time, work, and cash. Alot of it depends on how much you're willing and able to invest. There's nothing on these cars that's terribly complex by modern standards.
My own car will probably never be a showpiece and could use some bodywork, but I enjoy it and will remedy things as I'm able. But I can enjoy it now, and that's really the important thing.
ok so it is a uni-body thats the reason why i couldnt thanks for that info well where should i start working on this car i live in the chattanooga area btw and i have been working on and off of it for 5 years i know i need to proabley we due floor plans and also i have the haynes book what other books should i have and let me know what parts u might have that i might need
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I too live in Chattanooga, and own a 1974 MGB. Our local club, the Southern British Car Club, has been a great resource for advice, and the drives we take at least once per month give a good opportunity to check out other well-maintained cars and see how yours compares. Check them out at www.southernbritishcarclub.org
Now, you said the car you inherited is in bad shape. How bad is it? Rust, mechanical problems, animals made a nest of the interior? I don't mean to be flippant, but just about anything on these cars can be remedied with time, work, and cash. Alot of it depends on how much you're willing and able to invest. There's nothing on these cars that's terribly complex by modern standards.
My own car will probably never be a showpiece and could use some bodywork, but I enjoy it and will remedy things as I'm able. But I can enjoy it now, and that's really the important thing.
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their is rust places in some spots. the mechanical problems is not running. my grandfather put it up in like 1983 and he passed away in 1984. so i dont know what all he did when he put it up. my dad is mechanically inclined i took all the interior out i was just thinking of replacing it. animals made a nest in the engine bay area and tryed to clean that out a while ago. i am willing to invest as much money as i can when i do have it since i am a college student. which is far between so i look for the best deal and maybe when i get out of college i hope it might be close to a show car.
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Go to this list & follow it:
https://www.theautoist.com/awakening_a_sleeping_b.htm
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wow that is a good list. i was just thinking of rebuilding the engine and transmission since it has been sitting for like over 20 years without starting. thanks for that list it will help alot in the future i hope.
Go to this list & follow it:
https://www.theautoist.com/awakening_a_sleeping_b.htm
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wow that is a good list. i was just thinking of rebuilding the engine and transmission since it has been sitting for like over 20 years without starting. thanks for that list it will help alot in the future i hope.
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Please find or repair your period key. You should be able to place a dot like this . after every sentence. It will make your questions MUCH easier to understand.
Guinn
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how does most of my post i fixed look like now mr. english teacher? J/K i understand what u are saying
Please find or repair your period key. You should be able to place a dot like this . after every sentence. It will make your questions MUCH easier to understand.
Guinn
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how does most of my post i fixed look like now mr. english teacher? J/K i understand what u are saying
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Hi, Jonathan -
Please don't snip at Guinn. Most of us old geezers don't process information like younger folks, and rules of grammar were pounded into us mercilessly! There is a wealth of information on this forum, and it would be a shame not to have access to it just because of inability to sort out a post.
On another note, I'm glad that William mentioned the Chattanooga club. They have a great show - I believe in the fall - and you should check that out, as well as find out when their regular meetings are. Lots of advice there, and it would be a good opportunity to check out similar cars.
Keep posting and keep the questions coming - it's how we all learn more about these great cars.
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Please don't snip at Guinn. Most of us old geezers don't process information like younger folks, and rules of grammar were pounded into us mercilessly! There is a wealth of information on this forum, and it would be a shame not to have access to it just because of inability to sort out a post.
On another note, I'm glad that William mentioned the Chattanooga club. They have a great show - I believe in the fall - and you should check that out, as well as find out when their regular meetings are. Lots of advice there, and it would be a good opportunity to check out similar cars.
Keep posting and keep the questions coming - it's how we all learn more about these great cars.
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Guinn
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Thank you, Jonathan. When some of us get into our 80's, we do appreciate having info be easier to digest. It is also harder to not be a know-it-all (Something I tend to be).
By the way, I did teach English, but only for one semester. I was teaching English to Chinese Air Force techs. When we started, they knew about 3 words in English and I knew about 40 words in pu tong hua (mandarin Chinese). Much fun!
Guinn
By the way, I did teach English, but only for one semester. I was teaching English to Chinese Air Force techs. When we started, they knew about 3 words in English and I knew about 40 words in pu tong hua (mandarin Chinese). Much fun!
Guinn
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Ok guys now here is the question. How do i get those finders off and that side panel to make it look like this. and also any help on how to get the dash board off. I want it to look like this before i take it to the body shop. Also, how do you get the gas tank off.
Ok guys now here is the question. How do i get those finders off and that side panel to make it look like this. and also any help on how to get the dash board off. I want it to look like this before i take it to the body shop. Also, how do you get the gas tank off.
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Mandarin is very easy - if you start when you are a year old!
Actually basic spoken Mandarin is easier for an English speaker to learn than English is for a Mandarin speaker to learn. This is my opinion but may not be correct.
Sorry, I have never removed fenders or dashboards. However, fenders should not be too much of a problem. First, get yourself a good manual. I think Tony and others who dismantle LBC's would suggest the Bentley manual. I use Haynes but find it lacking in many ways. The manual should help you with both the fenders and the dash. Good luck,
Guinn
Actually basic spoken Mandarin is easier for an English speaker to learn than English is for a Mandarin speaker to learn. This is my opinion but may not be correct.
Sorry, I have never removed fenders or dashboards. However, fenders should not be too much of a problem. First, get yourself a good manual. I think Tony and others who dismantle LBC's would suggest the Bentley manual. I use Haynes but find it lacking in many ways. The manual should help you with both the fenders and the dash. Good luck,
Guinn