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MGB-GT Roadmaster MGB/GT V8 Conversion

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rick_ingram

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The Roadmaster - a 1968 MGB/GT with a Buick 455 big block and other spurious upgrades will be making an appearance at The Mitty at Road Atlanta later this month.

This is a "club project" car that began as a parking lot bet back in 2005. ("I'll bet that a Buick big block will fit in an MGB." - "I'll bet you it won't!")

Work began in earnest on this car in 2008 and is now in roadworthy condition. In addition to the Buick 455 engine, it has a BW T5 transmission, a Jaguar differential, an air bag front suspension, Fiero seats, an Advance Autowire harness, and other aftermarket upgrades.

We've been able to achieve an average of about 15.5 mpg on recent road trips in this car, which is currently residing in South Carolina.

Almost all parts and labour including paint and bodywork) has been donated to this project. BADASS (the British-American Deviant Automotive Sportscar Society) is a Not-For-Profit organization. After all who have donated time, money, effort, etc to this project have had the opportunity for some seat time, we plan on auctioning the car off and donating proceeds to charity.

The car will be participating in Hot Rod Magazine's "Power Tour" early this summer; will be going to Palestine, TX for BritishV8 2012; and should be seen at the UML Summer Party in August.

<span style="font-weight: bold">"There is no substitute for cubic inches."</span>
 

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That is an evil looking car.
 
Saw Hap drive this car at Carolina Motorsports Park. Very impressive.
 
Flash_Harry said:
Saw Hap drive this car at Carolina Motorsports Park. Very impressive.
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Hap still has the grin on his face from that drive.
 
Those headlights are interesting looking. What can you tell us about them? :smile:
 

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That's cool. But doesn't fit the stock headlight bucket? Bummer...
 
Silverghost said:
That's cool. But doesn't fit the stock headlight bucket? Bummer...
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The buckets have to be at least 4" deep and 7-3/4" ID to accomodate these HID lamps.
 
Rick, wasn't some school kids involved in this as a school project, or am I mistaken and thinking of another car? Quite a car, no doubt about it. PJ

PS, I still like your GT better! :thumbsup:
 
Seat time for all donators? if i had only known... on the other hand, probably better i didn't

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Well, now, I was wondering what I could
do with the $50 MGBGT that I bought.

I have a Chevy 350 with a 4 bolt main,
some aluminum heads,a handful of
Edelbrock parts laying around here.

This gives me great thought,
Hmmmmmmmmm.

Beautiful car BTW.

Yup, no subsitute for cubic inchs!
(with the exception of a 6/71 blower)
 
PAUL161 said:
Rick, wasn't some school kids involved in this as a school project, or am I mistaken and thinking of another car? Quite a car, no doubt about it. PJ

PS, I still like your GT better! :thumbsup:
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No school classes have been involved at this time. We are attempting to bring attention of the car to local high schools in attempt to raise the enthusiasm of our youth regarding British cars.

And thank you.
 
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