The steering wheel was not very comfortable after over 40 years of use covering about 150,000 miles – the surface … More
Category: Body
Softtop Roof Light
It’s surprising how strong the magnetic grip on these little battery powered led lights are. Even over some of the … More
Time to reinstall my MGB GT splash panels
For some strange reason I still haven’t installed my MGB GT’s front splash panels. Well, that’s going to change. I … More
#MGB Cab Heater Recirc Mod
The MGB does not have a recirc on its heating system but during the oncoming winter months one may be … More
Installing Noico 80 mil Sound deadening mat in my MGB GT
I previously installed the Noico 80 mil Sound deadening mat in my Lotus Europa and was very impressed with the … More
MGB Walnut Dash?
My MGB was fitted with this wood effect dash which i think looks quite good. It was fitted when it … More
DIY/How-To: Wrinkle texture paint – Build Threads
Wrinkle finish, texture finish, wrinkle coat, hammer finish, crinkle finish, whatever you want to call it, it’s a fickle creature. … More
#MGB Under Wing Splash Panels : The MG Experience Forum
Removing these panels exposes a potential high risk rust areas which if these panels start to rust allows the ingress … More
Ashley Hinton #MGB Windscreen Vent
Very pleased with my Ashley Hinton vent grills. it certainly encourages a better air flow into the car than the … More
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…
