Look what I just bought!

[tdskip]

These guys are local, and the car is much better than it looks, and I have a motor. But this wasn't exactly planned....

Yes - is was up on eBay.

 

[jlaird]

Nice catch. Lots of room for improvement there. Will keep you out of the bars.

 

[GB1]

Nice, Tony is looking for one of them.

I always loved the door handles on the coupes.

Patrick

 

[Monark192]

sweet - I like the coupe. Just wish I had more parking room...........

 

[BOXoROCKS]

I commented on the TR forum, it looks good.I forgot to ask,the ID plate is missing,did you get it and a title,or one or the other?

 

[tony barnhill]

Where on ebay? I look every night for MGA coupes!!

 

[tdskip]

Hi Tony - it was under the MG section, MGA specifically.

 

[tdskip]

I forgot to ask, the ID plate is missing, did you get it and a title, or one or the other?

ID plate is forthcoming. Title is going to be a hassle I think.

I was warned going in - so dealer was above board.

 

[tony barnhill]

Ah, must've been beyond the distance I look...I do all my ebay searches 'distance nearest first'

 

[tdskip]

Yep - that would do it. The selling dealer is 5 miles from me, so logistics are pretty favorable.

So let me ask - any thoughts on my using a 1968 MGB-GT as a donor vehicle for engine and transmission?

 

[tony barnhill]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]any thoughts on my using a 1968 MGB-GT as a donor vehicle for engine and transmission? [/QUOTE]
<span style='font-size: 14pt'><span style="color: #FF0000"> AAARRRGGGGHHHH!!!</span> <span style="color: #006600"> &^*%$#</span><span style="color: #FF0000"> How far are you from me? </span></span>

 

[tdskip]

Maybe a Honda VTEC instead then? (just kidding)

Is putting a B motor in sacrilege?

 

[BOXoROCKS]

No sacrilege.The B motor will go in not much problem. The B trans is another thing though. I have done several of these trans plants. To late to go into it now.Its a good conversion.

 

[tony barnhill]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]No sacrilege.[/QUOTE]
In a regular MGA maybe...however, IMHO, not in a coupe, please.....

 

[tony barnhill]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]No sacrilege.[/QUOTE]
In a regular MGA maybe...however, IMHO, not in a coupe, please.....

 

[tdskip]

The original transmission seems OK, so maybe I should just be planning on the motor transplant then. Thanks for the coaching guys....

 

[BOXoROCKS]

H*lls B*lls Tony, maybe I'll build one for you and sell it cheap. Even an old dog like you can learn new tricks....maybe.

I have shown this before,I have a 5 main B at 9.5 comp 1 3/4 SUs header, 2 in exh all kinds of B upgrades 4 syncro O/D TR6 wheel/tires, monza, etc.Tony, please close your eyes,I am about to blaspheme.

 

[tony barnhill]

DROOL...&, boy, do I have lots to learn about these creatures!

Of all you did, what can't be switched back?

 

[BOXoROCKS]

Opps Im a pig,sorry forgot the engine.

Lousy photos. The car is Old English White/black/red with silver wheels

 

[Steve]

Now, that is a really pretty car. Looks good with the two-tone paint. Nice!!