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I see that at junkyards all over the place and it's never really seemed like the most efficient option to me. But guess that depends on
How many Diablo blades you are willing to use lol
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How many Diablo blades you are willing to use lol
Finally with the warmer weather I’m able to paint my Summit Cruisers swing out tire carrier. I should have the painting done today, Friday. And quite possibly installed on my 80 this weekend.
I’m also more or less working on my MG at the same time. First time running in 4yrs.
I’m also more or less working on my MG at the same time. First time running in 4yrs.
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Is the MG a “B?” I had a couple of those years ago. Triumphs too. Fun little cars. Working on LBC’s was therapy for me 20 years ago, much the same as wrenching on LC’s is for me now.
Yessir. 1968 MGB GT. Just figured out why I wasn’t getting fuel up to the carbs the pickup tube in the fuel tank is rotted and sucking in air which I was able to confirm by getting it running with some hose and a fuel can
Fiddled with my share of MG fuel problems...most of them were related to the SU fuel pump and the points getting rusty. Most folks have no idea the insanity that comes with these cars. Lucas electrical system. Fuel pump has points. Topping off the oil in the carbs. Syncing carbs. Lever shocks. Knock-off spoke wheels and splines. Heck, the engine in my TR6 had wedges of ash wood as part of the front seal...a factory part no less! Those cars are fun little projects once you wrap your head around their wonky engineering. Nice BGT by the way. Love it!
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Lucas, King of Darkness!
I had a 69 Austin Healy Sprite that would electrically die on occasion when hitting a good bump in the road. It was the fuse block which was on the fire wall, passenger side. When it died I would stand up, lean over the windshield an pound on the cowl on the passenger side, poof back up and running. I went through and tightened up all connections it stopped for a while.............
The TR6 hood (bonnet) tilts forward, so the hood latch is on the firewall, directly above the positive battery terminal. Once the hood latch cable snaps (they always do), you are forced to go up under the dash with a coat hanger and blindly attempt to unlatch the hood through the firewall without electrocuting yourself, or welding the coat hanger to the car, or burning the car to the ground. Fun times.
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British Leyland stuff was mechanically, electrically sketchy but sooooooo much fun to drive. Just had to know the right spare parts to carry.
The Triumph GT6 used rubber u-joints called Rotoflex joints on the rear stub shafts...essentially the same thing as a conventional steering rag joint, except that their main job was to keep the rear wheels from leaving the chat at highway speeds. Rubber doughnut u-joints on the drive axles...seems like a good idea, right? British Leyland thought so.
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Haha everything you just mentioned I’ve been struggling with since I got the car. I drove it home after buying it and shortly there after the points crapped out. Then condenser. Then crank pulley separated. Had it running great but when under load it would fall flat on its face. Had the carbs rebuilt back in Denver around ‘22 and I just recently found the time to install them. Then I ran into the fuel tank issues. So two night ago I ordered up a new tank all the gaskets and distributor vacuum advance piping all for $330 from Moss. So fingers crossed I’m Finally heading in the right direction of being able to drive it again.
Both of your cars look beautiful! A TR6 would have been sweet. But there’s a bit of sentimental value with the gt for me. I had unholy grandfathers ‘68 gt which there’s a pic of me in the drivers seat at 6months old back in ‘86. But it was a New England car and it was going to need $10k+ of just rust repair. I found this 68 gt for a great deal esssentially rust free with a title so it was a no brainer to pick up and turn my grandfathers into a parts car.
Can’t wait to get my turn. One day.
Finding a rust-free BGT is quite an accomplishment. I always wanted a BGT. Beautiful Pininfarina-designed bodies on those. They are hard to find...especially in as good of shape as yours. Keep up the good work. You'll get there eventually.
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It will come, generally in it's own time.
Have your read Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance?
I read it at 19 and then again in late 50s. Two different books
I had a set of true spokes like these on a Healy. Checking them out for true is recommended. A shop local to me had a balancing rig, like a bike rig on steroids. I eventually broke enough spokes that I went to solid rims though. With lug nuts instead of knock offs. I benefitted from the deep knowledge and parts of a local guy the raced Healys. I bought quite a bit of his race used parts as he continually upgraded his cars.
I’m still here if you decide to part with it!
My dad drove a MGBGT for 25 years and he put a rover v8 in it and drove it that way for 15 years. Put over 700k miles on the car under his ownership. Lots of memories in that car for me as a kid! He eventually sold it to a guy who stroked it and it was making 400hp and did a full refresh on it with modern suspension and everything. He ended up using it for driving rallies across the country.
I think memories are a big part of the reason I am drawn to the shop even when I am trying to take time off. That and DNA. Engineers on Mom's side and Dad's along with enough gear heads to form a club. My Uncle Ernie was a design engineer for Cadillac after the war and restored Caddies for years. He had a pretty good line on parts.
Growing up, my step-dad had a couple of MG's and then a buddy of mine in college had one. Had soooo much fun cruisin' around on country roads in that car.
Not sure I could fit my left butt cheek in one now, but back in the day.......it was a blast!
Not sure I could fit my left butt cheek in one now, but back in the day.......it was a blast!
I still haven’t forgotten about youI’m still here if you decide to part with it!
My dad drove a MGBGT for 25 years and he put a rover v8 in it and drove it that way for 15 years. Put over 700k miles on the car under his ownership. Lots of memories in that car for me as a kid! He eventually sold it to a guy who stroked it and it was making 400hp and did a full refresh on it with modern suspension and everything. He ended up using it for driving rallies across the country.
that’s an awesome story though! I’m so torn cuz I’ve wanted to drive this car myself since I was 16. 39 now and so close. But might be moving to the Charolette area this summer.
An MG has been a dream car for years but they don't make tall sized versions. Guy I worked.with years ago had a GN motor in it with an aftermarket aluminum block frigging monster. Personally a 5sgte would be my choice of swap.