A while ago i noted that the accelerater pedal had no rubber cover on it a while ago – i … More
Category: Body
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
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/
MGB Boot Release Spring
I rigged up a remote boot opener as described in a previous post – see https://mgbtips.wordpress.com/2019/03/17/remote-boot-opener I was struggling with … More
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
Spare wheel cover – MGB
Fitted my latest purchase from eBay got for about half new price – good condition apart from a small tear … 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
MGB Works Hardtop Repainted
After a lot of wet and dry rubbing down and now having a pretty smooth surface I reckon it is … 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
Boot Lid Tidy Up
There was a bit of paint lifting along the edges of the boot lid which I have delayed doing until … 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 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
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
MG Hood Fixings Bracket
When I removed the 2 fixings that hold the rear of the hood and hardtop I was surprised to see … 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
How to Adjust Car Headlights
How to Adjust Car Headlights: 9 Steps (with Pictures) – wikiHow https://www.wikihow.com/Adjust-Car-Headlights
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
MGB hardtop renovation
The inside surfaces of the top were pretty grim but a scrubbing brush to get right into the dimple effect … 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
OEM Tonneau Cover ID
I bought a used full tonneau cover earlier this year and after a bit of internet research i found 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
Tonneau Cover Straps
Why is it that these tonneau cover straps don’t always line up. Guess over the years there have been many … More
Whats in your boot – an interesting article
Whats in your boot.pdf How to make the most of the storage space available in your MGB and what you … More
Tonneau Cover Extender Clips
As per my previous post most tonneau covers that have not been used for many years will have shrunk. I … More
Tonneau cover stretching
I couldn’t get the tonneau cover to fit when i tried earlier this year – it had been in storage … 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
Soft-top folding protection
I use a length of pipe insulation to roll up into the hood when i roll it up to pack … More
Dating Triplex Glass
I have been working on a works hardtop i bought a few months back which is fitted with a glass … 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
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
Folding MGB Hood
This is the way i did the hood – quotes long winded process but minimises the risk of any damage … 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
Max Torque Marker
I remember being taught at college when i was an engineer apprentice in the merchant navy that an engine is … 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
Spare wheel cover and storage
There is not a lot of space in the boot of the MGB so you need to maximise all the … More
Modified Boot Carpet
The boot carpet that came with the car was just draped over the fuel pump cover and never laid neat … 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
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