I did the quick fix, Gorilla Tape. Also, the strap that snaps over the frame on the passenger side, came … More
Category: Exterior bodywork
MGOC Badge
I went to a recent car show with a pal and whilst looking through one of the auto-jumble stalls i … More
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
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
Under Boot Floor
Got the diff sorted out whilst the tank was out but before putting the stainless tank in I needed to … More
Ice on Your Car: The Best Way to Get Rid of It
[wpseo_breadcrumb] The perfect condition for ice to form is a temperature around 0°C and enough water. When the temperature of … 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 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
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 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
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
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
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
#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
Replacing MGB side trim
Having bought a full set of used side trim earlier in the year and having spent many hours straightening – … More
Check MGB floor drainage points
The mgb has quite a few drainage points that drains water that collects from the inside (especially the open top … More
MGB front towing loop
I’ve thought for a while where I would attach a tow rope to the front of the car – not … More
How to remove the MGB side moulding.
https://www.mgtoronto.com/pdf/Tech/MGB_Side_Chrome_Molding.pdf I need to remove 2 of the side moulding trims to replace them with some better ones that I … More
MGB Torque Wrench Settings
A useful document which covers about every nut and bolt on the car. https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3Add9348b1-7d86-4ad8-af47-a15030c943bc The only other thing you need … More
Flatting tips & How to spray paint a car on a budget
https://www.torquecars.com/styling/spray-painting.php Here’s an article about how to get a high grade finish from diy paint spray or aerosol can paint. … More
MGB Upper Bonnet Seal
Another item that has been lost to time on most MGBs. It is a seal that is attached to the … More
My MGB Door Pillar Tidy Up
One of the parts of the body work that is often neglected is the door pillar which may be hidden … More
How to Adjust Car Headlights
How to Adjust Car Headlights: 9 Steps (with Pictures) – wikiHow https://www.wikihow.com/Adjust-Car-Headlights
Dating Triplex Glass
I have been working on a works hardtop i bought a few months back which is fitted with a glass … More
MGB Battery Box Refurb
I recently charged up the battery and noticed that the battery box under the cover was looking a bit of … More
Side trim straightening
I bought a cheap set of side trims that were quite dented so i could practice repairing them before attempting … More
How to clean your classic car, professional tips, kit and products
How to clean your classic car, professional tips, kit and products Professional advice on how to clean your classic car. … More
Door Latch Cleanup
Eventually i want to re zinc plate the door catch but for the time being it makes a big difference … More
Better Exhaust Pipe Hangers
Since buying my MGB i have always been a bit concerned how rigid (almost like solid) the exhaust pipe was … More
Dating glass markings
Pre 1972/3 the main supplier of glass was Triplex after which mainly Sicursiv. Apparently the first digit under the name … More
More racing heritage
Looks like the hard top i bought recently has had some racing heritage. I found the top on eBay and … More
Tip – Paint work protection
Protect the paint work whilst working on the engine with a couple of old towels draped over the wings and … More
Crack in MGB Steering Rack Support
I noticed a crack in the steering rack support soon after i bought the car – as can be seen … More
MG Rover Colour Codes & Paint Codes
MG Rover Colour Codes & Paint Codes My mgb is Flame Red – but i struggled to find which flame … More
Welcome to Rustbusters Blog The Rust Treatment Experts
Welcome to Rustbusters Blog The Rust Treatment Experts Are you’re looking for advice on Rust Treatment or Prevention? We regularly … More
Rubber bumper to Chrome bumper MGB conversion
A previous owner (GP of Hucknall, Nottinghamshire) converted the car in 2015 to chrome bumper. He used the proper kit … More
47 really useful cleaning hacks for your car
47 really useful cleaning hacks for your car | KiwiReport Get your car detailed is so hard and expensive, while … More
Car polish – everything you need to know
There’s more to polishing than what you think! https://a.msn.com/r/2/BBPC55O?m=en-gb&ocid=News
Tip – Underseal in a spray can
Bought this from a bargain shop for £1.99 not that its capable of under sealing any large area but for … More
Tail pipe trim
The car had a relatively new stainless steel exhaust system when i bought it but the skinniest of a tail … More
Brake fluid leak on paint work damage on my MGB
I’d already seen the damage when i bought the car caused by a master cylinder leak back in 2005 when … More
What colour is my MGB?
Although the paint work on the car is in pretty good shape there are a few little problems that need … More
MGB Gold boot and bumper badges – part 2
Got the correct badges for the 1975 MGB – a bit expensive but unique for that year. They look good. … More
Gold Boot and Bumper badges on ALL MGs made 1975!
Found this article in the Clausager Original MGB book. My MGB was manufactured 1975 and a vin that matches the … More
MGB Inner Wheel Arch Covers
Whilst replacing the front disc brake dust cover that had corroded badly i checked out the inner wings by removing … More
MGB Chrome Bumper Fillers
Although a reasonable job was done with the conversion using the kits available from MGBHIVE they do not include the … More
MGB tips mods and maintenance 