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Good going John. I know I got on the scene too late to be part of the MGB, but you know A-series engine are my first love, so I'll be very disappointed if I'm left out of this project /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif
 
And that is a strange list trevor, not sure but don't think I see you there?

I find it required reading. And would hate to miss an installment of Buster and Frank.
 
I used to contribute quite often (check the archives from a few years ago), but I sort of dropped out (though I read it everyday). Do not know why I quit contributing... lazy I guess.
 
Oh, I don't say much but I do know a few of the guys from face to face meetings.

A very intresting group to say the least. But nice folks just like here.
 
Hap Waldrop said:
Good going John. I know I got on the scene too late to be part of the MGB, but you know A-series engine are my first love, so I'll be very disappointed if I'm left out of this project /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif
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Definitely Hap!

I've already thought about sending you the SU's. I saw where the PO tried to put O rings on the throttle shafts so I assume the need to be rebushed or at a min new shafts.

Originally, my thought was to get it running so I can access the condition of the mechanicals, but since the engine is seized, I'm not sure if I should start with the body work first. I just don't know. I hate to rebuild the hydraulics, then have them sit for a year or two while I do the body. I dunno. (thoughts anyone?)

Whatever direction I take on this restoration (if I don't flip it) will take awhile to get started as I'm between jobs and shouldn't be pouring money into a resto. But yeah, it's fun to dream and plan!
 
For my two cents-worth, I would say, since you have a siezed engine anyway, yank it out and start cleaning up the body/tub (mainly labor, which can be done on a tight budget!), and get it ready for the hydraulics, rebuilt engine, interior, etc. down the line. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
 
Cleaning, derusting, and de-DPO'ing don't take much money John!

So get out there and do all the things that I should be doing instead of giving you guff. LOL.
 
Hej John
Mine started out looking like this P1050034.jpg but even though it at first looked like just a floor job and a bit on the back panel, the bulkhead was trash. And the lower plate wasn't worth the time to repair. A new one cost $39. Much less than an hour of my time. The bulkhead was a bit more.

Well you guys always said you like pictures so here are some.
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John, I hope you can use some of them and get some inspiration.

btw, the repair panel #34, $72 from frogeyespares.co.uk
 
OUCH! That is pretty crispy! I did a complete sill replacemnt on my MGB so I certainly understand that typically once you get in there it is worse than you initally feared! Well, I hope mine isn't too bad! lol!

Nice Land Rovers! I have a Disco that I've fitted out for Trail use. THat's my daily driver.
 
Well I got them both in the garage and the wife can still park on her side. I'm not sure if that will make her any happier! lolol
 

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That's how mine are parked. I've nicked named my Sprite "scooter" because he just scoots around the garage. My daughter calls it "the rusty car".
 
Good name! I went to Harbor Freight to buy some cheap car dollies, and they were $35 for two which wasn't bad, but they had these small mover's dollies for $9.99 ea and it said they would hold upto 100#'s. For $9.99 I don't think I could buy four casters! They seem to work good and I can scoot it all over the garage!

Hey... Who is this bird sitting on the Mini? ====>>>

I might have to venture over to the Mini section and find out! NICE /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif
 
Way to go John! Congrats - I love the bugeyes and am quite jealous!

If your B is any indication as to what awaits the bugeye, she's in good hands.

Keep us posted!!
 
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