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Need advise about driving 1977 MGB long distance

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Boggsy64

Boggsy64

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Hello all,
I am new to this forum and my Dad said I could have his 1977 MGB if I just come and get it. He is 78 and getting too old, the problem is he is lives in Arizona and I live in North Carolina (approx 2,000 miles).
He has kept the car garaged, it is in good shape, and recently replaced the clutch and brakes. My question is what advise would anyone here have to prep the car for a long drive in desert weather? I plan to go get it in February so it will not be terribly hot, but a long drive.
Should I have any concerns - I think it has about 80,000 miles on it.
Boggsy64
 
Welcome to ya!

If it's been kept in driving condition, you shouldn't have too many problems, if you're the adventuresome sort. How are you with wrenches and electrical tape? :jester:

There are also lots of folks in the British car community who would be available, should anything disastrous happen. I'm sorta on the way, being just north of I-40 in middle Tennessee.

If you have any specific questions about the B, post them over in the MG section; there are lots of folks there willing to lend a hand.

:cheers:
Mickey
 
My suggestion, if you can, is to plan on spending a few days with your Dad and driving the car around locally. That should quickly give you a good idea of any problems that would make a long trip troublesome (overheating, vibration, etc) and that your Dad might have overlooked.

Also check the age of the tires. If they are more than 10 years old, replace them no matter how good they look.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11
 
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