If you are considering an MGB in your near future, watch this first. Check out the list of work I … More
Category: Reblog
Being There [Part One]
Symphony in B. Image: caradisiac National Treasure is a term which gets bandied about rather a lot in the media … More
Day 99 – Nearly…
So nearly 100 days into the strip down and some real progress. Nearly ready to remove the engine and gearbox. … More
2 April 2022 Horn of plenty
A clear, bright, cold April morning was rapidly warming up as I pushed the MGB out onto the driveway. Today … More
20 March 2022 Oil in the wrong places
Oil is vital stuff, finding its way between all those rapidly moving metal bits that make the engine go vroom … More
Day 64 – Fuel & Air
Fuel & air, both critical components in making the car work, and areas I’ve made some more progress on in … More
4 March 2022 Batch Day #3
Shopping: The last of my three days dedicated to completing a batch of jobs on the MG started with an … 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
2 March 2022 Batch Day #1
I booked three days off from work, and a friend (Ashley) to help me tackle a batch of jobs on … More
Super rare 1981 MGB GT V8 Special Edition heads to auction – 2020
Classic car auctioneer, The Market, is offering an extremely rare 1981 MGB GT V8 SEC this month, one of just … More
The MGB Sees the Road!
Well, this update has been a long time coming! But, like many a BL worker, I figured I’d have a … More
Electric Fan Installation
Bouyed up by the recent breakthrough on the brakes, I today installed the electric fan from Revotec. I am expecting … More
A tale of two bolts
It’s a story with a happy ending today as I have just witnessed big Mark releasing the two calliper bolts … More
The Final Curtain : MGB Sebring is No More
So, where was I last time? Ah yes! Speaking about the MGB and the chassis changes I had done. What … More
What’s so bad about rubber bumpers?
I’ve been pondering this very issue for some time. It seems that a fair number of MG enthusiasts have taken … More
Scalextric MGB Slot Cars
I happened to be looking through a few of my slot cars from way back in the 60’s and 70’s … 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
Rewiring the 1967 MGB GT
Occasionally you wonder whether a job should have been tackled in another way. Rewiring my 1967 MGB GT is one … More
Can You Mix Different Anti-Freeze with Each Other? – Mechanic Base
Many drivers are unsure about mixing the two brands because the ingredients are different. Most antifreeze products use ethylene glycol … More
MG Gallery – American MGB Association
’64 Midget of Antosz family from Glendale Heights, Illinois ’67 B of Hao Anh Do from Seattle, Washington ’74 B … More
Your Classic Magazine – Get the most out of your B
Your Classic magazine – Get the most out of your B – we show you how From February 1994, Your … More
New fuses and relays for the MGB
Since winter has come I’ve decided to upgrade the fuse box in my MGB GT. The original car had a … More
Fix those noisy tappets! – MG Parts
Excessive tappet noise is an indication that something needs attending to. Even the B series engine, renowned for tappet noise, … More
Setting up ignition timing for modified engines – Compression Ratios
Standard MGB is in the range of 170 – 180psi (hot engine, open throttle). Modified engines may be quite a … More
Octane and Power
It’s a common misconception amongst car enthusiasts that higher octane = more power. False. Its not black and white. The … More
Tip – Refitting MGB Overdrive
Originally posted on MGB tips mods and maintenance:
The Haynes manual simply says to refit as removal which is absolutely useless. It is a…
Donington Park Test
Found a blog with some good pictures of MGBs around Donnington Park – reminded me of the MGOT track day … More
What’s your Poison?
Is alcohol in your fuel going to make your car sick? What’s your Poison?
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
’78 B of Barry Barnes
An American MGb Association Queen B is the ’78 B of Barry Barnes. Here is his story with photos: Someone … 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
Temperature Probe Sealing Copper Washer | Brit Car Fixes
The little sealing copper washer is crucial to sealing the temperature probe fitting in the head. If it is missing, … More
Here’s Why You Should Invest In An MG TF Whilst You Still Can!
With people wanting to know what cars will become ‘Modern Classics’, I look into and explain why the 2002-2005 MG … More
Which classic car is the best investment? | David Manners Group
When it comes to deciding which classic car is the best investment we know which we’d choose. You need to do your research … More
MG Showcases Heritage And Legacy At 21 Gun Salute Rally – India
MG Motor India showcased several classic cars, owned by enthusiasts at the 21 Gun Salute Classic Car And Bike Rally … More
My MGB GT goes to a car show
For the first time in over 20 years my MGB GT went to a car show. Possibly calling the event … More
MG A 1600 MK II—ABINGDON’S MULTITUDE OF A’S
OLD CAR ENTHUSIASTS (these first two words with or without a hyphen) associate the name MG with classic sports cars, … More
Rare MG Metro Turbo visits Powerspark
Well this was a little treat! This lovely MG Metro Turbo popped by for a new distributor and ignition module. … 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
My little primrose yellow MGB GT – …der Weg ist das Ziel!
Honestly, I had pushed this moment long before me because I was really afraid of what was coming to me; … More
’65 Midget of Steve Strublic from Peoria, Arizona – a great story.
I have had my Midget Mk II since I was three years old (well, my dad owned her) in 1975. … More
Lights and looms — The MGB Project 2019
Another week gone by and I have started the rebuild. First up was mounting all the lights and placing in … More
Releasing the carbs …. MGB-GT Restoration
Having established at the weekend, with Matt’s help, that the carburettors were blocked, and having consulted the ‘MG helpline’, A.K.A. … More
And she starts — The MGB Project 2019
Reblogged from ……. The MGB Project 2019 Finally got the drivetrain in , finished the interior, doors and mounted the … More
We have oil pressure in the MGB GT — 1967 MGB GT
This turned out to be a very cool day. Donald Trump said a lot of stupid s**t about Covid-19 as … More
I’ll save you some grief when you install your MGB oil pump — 1967 MGB GT
You have finally put together your rebuilt MGB engine and the day has come to fire it up for the … More
Fitting a Lucas LUHN007 Car Horn to an MGB — Powerspark Ignition
Staffer Jon spent his lunch break improving the horn on his MGB. The Lucas LUHN007 is a brand new genuine … More
MGB GT has an IV filled with oil — 1967 MGB GT
Filling the MGB transmission with oil on the earlier 4 syncho gearboxes is done through a hole on top of … More
Which dynamator suits my #MGB? — Powerspark Ignition
A dynamator is a replacement for your dynamo, that looks like a dynamo but functions like an alternator. You can … More
New fuel sender unit for the MGB GT gas tank — 1967 MGB GT
I previously tossed out my 1967 MGB GT gas tank as it had many small pinholes on the top. Attempting … More
Why you should always carry spare parts for your classic car — Powerspark Ignition – BLOG
Here’s a little note sent in by a customer, and a useful reminder as to why it pays to carry … More
Nürburgring Classic 2019, MGB GT V8 hits 210 KM/H
Refreshing the MGB GT Armstrong hydraulic lever shocks – MGB1967.com
“The MGB Armstrong hydraulic lever shocks are one part that I imagine doesn’t tend to get the maintenance they really … More
Diary of an MGB
An interesting – but now abandoned – blog about the trials and tribulations of a 1971 MGB in Dubai. It … More
Installing the MGB GT exhaust system – MGB1967.com
Reblogged from MGB1967.com:- What a PITA! There are a few things that are almost impossible to do on a small … More
MG Oil Leak Inspection Sheet – MGB1967.com
Official British Leyland Inspection Sheet see original at ….. MG Inspection Sheet — 1967 MGB GT
MGB tips mods and maintenance 