Very pleased with my Ashley Hinton vent grills. it certainly encourages a better air flow into the car than the … More
Category: Body
MGB Windscreen Rebuild | Bradley Restoration
Windshield jobs can be one of the most unpleasant jobs on an MGB, especially if it hasn’t been touched in years … More
Accessing the front trim fixing stud on the #MGB
The easiest way to remove the trim stud retaining nut is by taking out the headlight assembly. This then gives … More
#MGB Windblocker Height Adjustment
I bought the windblocker last year and used it several times and pleased with the results …… but I thought … More
#MGB Originality from Muenchausen’s Garage
“I believe that some owners either forget or are simply not aware of the fact that virtually all mass produced items … More
Original Bonnet Check
Do you have an original bonnet or has it been replaced at some time in the past? I never really … More
Build a Windblocker with the Chicagoland MG Club
The Wind Blocker is gaining acceptance in our MG community as a tool to reduce the wind buffeting inside the … More
My MGB Boot Tidy Up
I emptied the whole boot area including the spare wheel as i have an occasional knock when going over bumps. … More
Original British Leyland Radio
From the “Diary of MGB” blog ……. There was an original British Leyland twin knob one fitted but somebody had … More
LHD to RHD Conversion Parts
Applies to Rubber Bumper Cars This was a recent eBay item where all the parts to convert a LHD rubber … More
Interior Panel Refurbishing and Fitting
I peeled back the vinyl at the top of the panel where it meets the bulkhead shelf and carefully sanded … More
Replacing the MGB Hood Top Seal
Now the warmer weather is coming (hopefully) i folded the top back to expose a rather tatty top header seal. … More
Original / After Market Window Winders
Can you tell the difference? Well they do the same job and at first glance they do look the same … More
Rubber cover – accelerator pedal
A while ago i noted that the accelerater pedal had no rubber cover on it a while ago – i … More
Restoring Faded, Oxidised or scratched paintwork
Given the high cost of having your classic resprayed, it makes financial sense to restore the existing paint on your … More
MGB vehicle and part number locations
Really just a guideline as to where to find vehicle and part reference numbers. There are other places as well … More
Under Dash Classic Car Sound Insulation
I fitted this insulation a year or so back and never really tidied up the cut ends – not that … More
Handy Temperature Gauge
I had delivered a neat little gauge that I have now found a handy location. It is a 40mm temperature … More
Adjusting / re hanging the Passenger Door
Since i had the MG both doors did not close well and the gaps around the doors are very inconsistent … More
Exposing Door Adjustment Nuts and Screws
It’s quite a job to get all the bolts and screws exposed but I’ve had most the covers off before … More
MGB / Midget Jacking Points – Chicagoland MG Club
Where to position lifting jacks on your MGB or Midget. An article written many years ago but still stands true … More
Maybe a classic but still room for a USB
Originally posted on MGB tips mods and maintenance:
The car may have been about long before mobile phones and sat nav but what better…
Detailing your Classic Car
An important part of detailing is creating contrasts and definition. You want the paint, rubber, and chrome to look their … More
Which is the correct AA badge for your Classic Car
Not that out really matters but the AA badges had a few changes over the years. So this webpage identifies … More
Chicagoland MG Club:Tech Tips
An interesting little mod if you don’t trust your bonnet release cable. Suppose could apply to many cars. http://www.chicagolandmgclub.com/techtips/mgb/103.html
Fire Extinguisher Location
I’ve had a fire extinguisher rattling around inside the car for a while – just in case! Didn’t want it … More
DIY Spridget Rollover Frame
An interesting project that would be easy storage when not being used. Although designed for the spridget a similar frame … More
MGB Seat Belt Fixing Brackets
My project today was fixing in place these brackets that realign the seat belt recoilers into a horizontal plane rather … More
#MGB DRL Conversion
My MGB is a rubber bumper to chrome bumper conversion so that means I’ve got two sets of front side … More
Finished Hardtop on my #MGB
Bought the hardtop earlier in the year when it was in a pretty poor condition. After many hours of work … More
