MGB-GT The wife lost a bet... or WTB GT Rolling Resto

[mgb4tim]

So, I get to look for a "rolling restoration" or a "product development car".

The deal was I could spend $800, but I can always find a couple hundred in my pockets.

I'd like to find something that runs, doesn't have to be pretty, but could become a driver with new tires, brakes and a tune up. I'd like a GT, especially a RB (like Tony had that I missed).

Don't mind some sill or floor rot. Just looking for something to drive until I can finish my current project.

I'm in Pittsburgh, so west coast or southern cars aren't really an option. She's including the transportation costs in the "$800". She's tough.

Thanks!
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[tony barnhill]

ROAD TRIP!!!

 

[mgb4tim]

got one? I know I missed the old one....

Actually, I'm already on a road trip right now. Arrived safely in Kennesaw at 4:16.

 

[kennypinkerton]

You finally stripped the 74.5 GT Tony? Arrrgh! When did that happen?

 

[tony barnhill]

Started stripping it over the summer - nothing off it that can't be put back as I've not taken any '74-1/2 GT specific stuff.

 

[kennypinkerton]

Aaaaahhhhh Thank You!

 

[tony barnhill]

But next summer she comes completely apart & the shell goes to crusher!

 

[kennypinkerton]

Is it rusting through?

 

[mgb4tim]

I thought it already went to the crusher! Put it back together!!!!!! What's your price? Aren't you having a "Heading out of the country" sale?

 

[Howard_The_Duck]

You know you want to sell me a fender Tony... LOL

 

[tony barnhill]

Only real rust is in passenger floor where kids in the PO's neighborhood shot the door glass & windshield....easy fix....hey, it was on my site for years at $750 - I lowered it to $500 & it was too ugly/too much work for anybody...so......

Zack - the driver fender was the one damaged in the accident - do you need a passenger one?

 

[mgb4tim]

Holy floor, a bused window, and a bashed fender... So, have pictures, and does/did it run? PM me if you like.

 

[tony barnhill]

Doesn't run - hasn't run since it was in fender bender in '84.

 

[mgb4tim]

still have pictures on your site?

Nope, just checked....

 

[tony barnhill]

Took 'em down years ago, Tim

 

[mgb4tim]

ok.

Really looking for something like this, but a little closer, but RB makes me drive further.

https://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-MGB-...1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Bruce74B]

"There is significant rust to the inner rocker panels." is enought to scare me away from that one.

Tim, I will look around in Harrisburg area for you, if this is not too far for you to go. I think I know of a RB GT that might be for sale, but it hasn't been driven in years.

Bruce /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif

 

[Scott_Hower]

And I'll keep my eyes open from Harrisburg to Phillipsburg, NJ (Lehigh Valley area). $800 should get you a GT with a $1250 asking price

Have you checked Craigslist?

 

[mgb4tim]

Bruce and Scott,

Harrisburg is nothing of a road trip! I checked Craigslist in Pittsburgh, but nothing.

I appreciate the help from both of you!

 

[vping]

That CT GT does not seem bad even for the buy it now price.