I have the original type of rocker cover which i had spent a lot of time stripping and repainting it … More
Author: steve livesley
Updating my blogs gives me something to do whilst my wife watches endless soaps in the evenings
…. they are :-
mymotorhomemods.online for the improvements I do on our motorhome
uksites.wordpress.com for the places we go and stay in our motorhome
campsites.online a directory of campsites that we update and use for our travels
mgb.tips for the repairs and servicing I do on my 1975 MGB Roadster
mgzt.info for the work I do or have done to keep my MG ZT 260 on the road
Classic cars could be 'scrapped' ahead of Sadiq Khan's ULEZ expansion
CLASSIC CAR enthusiasts have warned a lot of historic cars could be “scrapped” under Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ expansion proposals. Read … More
Super rare 1981 MGB GT V8 Special Edition heads to auction – 2020
Classic car auctioneer, The Market, is offering an extremely rare 1981 MGB GT V8 SEC this month, one of just … More
MGB Door Cards – making the speaker hole
Having bought some new door cards I needed to fit the speakers. The cards came with an outline on the … More
Stubborn Oil Seal Removal
Looks a bit crude but works. Better than levering them out and risking damaging to contact surface of the component. … More
MGB / K&N air filter mod
I really want to enjoy the benefits of a K&N air filter but at the same time keep the engine … More
A Peak District holiday cottage with off road gated car parking
Explore the Derbyshire Peak District in your classic car whilst staying at Smithys Cottage. A holiday cottage located in Buxton … More
MGB Racer
MGB MGB I like the colour scheme – think a white hard top definitely the best colour for a red … More
Visit Crich Tramway
The event is open to MG Car Club members and non-members, and gives discounted entry with the first entrants able … More
Some useful info at ……. https://www.mginfo.co.uk/upgrades4mgs/files/MG_Engine_numbers.pdf
Socket Set: Maintaining your car’s ignition system | Hagerty UK
If you own a classic made much before 1980, the likelihood is that it’ll have an old-school ignition system rather … More
MGB Boot Rack
A popular accessory but I’m not so sure. Made from aluminium it is very light and does not affect the … More
Cars Made In Britain | AA
Originally posted on MG ZT info mods and maintenance:
More than 70 different models are built in the UK by more than 30 manufacturers. https://www.theaa.com/car-buying/cars-made-in-britain
MGB Sill Repair and Replacement : The MG Experience
If you own an MGB that hasn’t had its sills replaced, there’s a good chance that it either needs them … More
Should I Buy a Classic Car?
Onboard the GT4 with Archie, we discuss the merits of buying a classic car. Of course I own my 2001 … More
Classic Car Corrosion Protection | the DINITROL Treatment
The professional rust proofing technicians at DINITROL UK headquarters were recently left speechless after receiving an email. When Simon the … More
How To Wire Driving/Fog Lights – Moss Motoring
Driving lights and fog lights came about as car owners navigated the twisting turning by-ways of misty England. Powerful lighting … More
The MGB Sees the Road!
Well, this update has been a long time coming! But, like many a BL worker, I figured I’d have a … More
Adjusting MGB Indicator Cancellation
Looking down the steering column once the steering wheel is removed you can see the 2 indicator cancel triggers (marked … More
Removing the MGB Steering Wheel
After fitting new track rod ends I realised I would need to have the tracking reset. So before that I … More
MGB Blog : What’s so bad about rubber bumpers?
I’ve been pondering this very issue for some time. It seems that a fair number of MG enthusiasts have taken … More
Track rod Ends with Grease Nipple!
I recently was making some adjustments to the tracking after fitting some castor correction wedges and noticed that on one … More
Classic Car & Restoration Show – 2021 to 2022
More info at …… https://www.necrestorationshow.com/
Electric Fan Installation
Bouyed up by the recent breakthrough on the brakes, I today installed the electric fan from Revotec. I am expecting … More
A tale of two bolts
It’s a story with a happy ending today as I have just witnessed big Mark releasing the two calliper bolts … More
MGB Hood Bracket Repair
When I removed the soft top and frame to put the hardtop on for the winter months I noticed that … More
Converting “Toe In” mm to deg
A handy chart to convert degrees and mm for toe in readings. All the MGB measurements I could find were … More
RBW Roadster: taking classic to the future
The idea looks as simple as cool, taking an ultra classic british car and transforming it in a sophisticated and … More
How to tune your MGB – Classic Car How To Guides and Articles | Classic Motoring Magazine
The MGB may be the most popular classic sports car ever made, but for some people that only serves to … More
The Final Curtain : MGB Sebring is No More
So, where was I last time? Ah yes! Speaking about the MGB and the chassis changes I had done. What … More
