This is a similar problem that occurs on the MGB …. so worth a reblog. from this ………………………to this! I … More
Category: Interior / Cockpit
Replacement Door Cards
I’ve known for a while that the door cards that came with the car were wrong for the cars age. … More
MGB Center Console – Elbow Pain
A gentleman from the United States named Michael Ruckman has done something GREAT to help with this elbow pain. MGB … More
Day 7 – Belted and Floored…
So steadily onwards with more done today. Today saw the removal of the seat belts for both seats and the … More
Easy Bluetooth Mod
A simple and easy way to connect the car speakers to my phone. Very similar to the cassette that has … More
Happy Toosh, Happy Drive :)
This is useful information for a job I need to do on my MGB …… My immediate containment action was … 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
Repair Hood Fastening Screws
Getting the car ready for the hardtop I have to repair a stripped thread on one of the fastening captive … More
Redoing the interior and door cards in my MGB GT
Another winter job I’ve started working on is redoing the interior door cards and other areas that are covered in … More
DIY Vehicle Interior Repairs: How to Fix Leather Seats
Leather seats make for a comfortable ride and a luxurious looking interior. But over time leather can make your vehicle’s … More
Leather Steering Wheel Cover
The steering wheel was not very comfortable after over 40 years of use covering about 150,000 miles – the surface … More
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
#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
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 Windblocker Height Adjustment
I bought the windblocker last year and used it several times and pleased with the results …… but I thought … 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
Original British Leyland Radio
From the “Diary of MGB” blog ……. There was an original British Leyland twin knob one fitted but somebody had … 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
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
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
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
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
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
Plastic v Alloy #MGB Seat Belt Guides
My MGB came with seat belt guides already fitted. These were the guides made from plastic available from the MG … More
#MGB Fixing the Panel Dimmer
These are expensive little items. This article on the MG Experience site explains how to fix / refurbish. https://www.mgexp.com/article/dimmer.html
Painting the MGB GT trunk area | 1967 MGB GT
An interesting article from an excellent blog. https://mgb1967.com/painting-the-mgb-gt-trunk-area/
Modifying Glovebox Lock Barrel to fit another key
My car came without a key for the glove box which was locked. I thought about buying a new lock … More
MGB Air Vent Refurb
Like many other mgb’s I’ve seen at shows the silver paint edging has worn away from the edges of the … More
MG MGB BEST QUALITY BLACK ITALIAN LEATHER STEERING WHEEL COVERS
Think I might be tempted to get one of these – seems good value for money. Guess you have to … 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
Heater Knobs Swop
Been after a pair off heater knobs for a while now so when a pair came up on eBay that … More
Lower Door Seal Trim
The carpet coverings on the sills were removed to drill 20mm spy holes into the sill to inspect them and … More
Window winder screw cover
I have often wondered whether these screws were supposed to have some sort of decorative cover – the screws that … More
Door Membrane Replacement
After a recent trip in the rain thought it best to protect the door cards against damp and warping. They … More
A Louder Audible Warning for Indicators – MGB Register
A Louder Audible Warning for Indicators – MGB Register Done this to my MGB as i often had left the … More
Handy little dash clock
Often thought a clock would be handy for the MGB but the period dash mounted ones are expensive. Found this … More
Max Torque Marker
I remember being taught at college when i was an engineer apprentice in the merchant navy that an engine is … More
Steering Wheel Glove
One of the best – and cheapest – accessories I’ve bought for the car is the wrap round steering wheel … More
Chrome Tip on Indicator Stalk (MGB)
I never realised the chrome tips on the end of the steering column stalks were unscrewable. When i found out … More
MGB Foot well map pocket
The car didn’t come with a map pocket and it wasn’t standard in the roadster when new but it was … More
Maybe a classic but still room for a USB
The car may have been about long before mobile phones and sat nav but what better way to utilize a … More
My MGB Gear Stick Gaitor Surround
The previous owner removed the centre console which i think he did when he fitted the inertia seat belts – … More
MGB tips mods and maintenance 