Be the winning bidder on this customized 1965 MGB roadster going up on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, and you…
How to Increase the Lifespan of Your Classic Car
Some classic car types are still active on the roads and were made in the 50’s and 60’s. This means…
make a note in your diary ……
Happy Toosh, Happy Drive :)
This is useful information for a job I need to do on my MGB …… My immediate containment action was…
Replacing MGB Front Lever Shocks – What they don’t tell you…
Others said get a bigger hammer. I tried that to no avail. In fact, I tried tapping, smacking, hammering to…
Tips on Modernising Your Classic Car
At Powerspark we understand that some classic car users wish to step into the modern world whilst still having that…
Overdrive not working – first check …..
Under the car you’ll see a wire coming out the gearbox next to a 59mm square metal plate. Disconnect this…
MGB Defrost – Simple Repair, eh?
Remove a few screws to release the under cover and then reach up under the dash and reconnect the hose.…
Why Are Classic Cars So Popular?
There are many reasons as to why classic cars are so popular, it could be due to the vintage look…
MGB engine bay back to standard
I had collected the parts over a period of time so i thought i would have a go at fitting…
MGB Register Sticker
Now clearly displayed on the rear window my aquisition from the MGB Register stand whilst at the Crich gathering of…
MGB Register | Crich Tramway Museum | August 2021
A great day out at the Crich Tramway Museum organised by the MGB Register and the Crich Museum. Arrived about…
MGOC Badge
I went to a recent car show with a pal and whilst looking through one of the auto-jumble stalls i…
Classic Car & Motorbike Show | Hurt Arms Ambergate | Derbyshire | 1st July
Our classic and vintage show has moved from our sister venue the White Hart Inn to The Hurt Arms! There…
A distorted rocker cover
I have the original type of rocker cover which i had spent a lot of time stripping and repainting it…
Classic cars could be 'scrapped' ahead of Sadiq Khan's ULEZ expansion
CLASSIC CAR enthusiasts have warned a lot of historic cars could be “scrapped” under Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ expansion proposals. Read…
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…
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…
Stubborn Oil Seal Removal
Looks a bit crude but works. Better than levering them out and risking damaging to contact surface of the component.…
MGB / K&N air filter mod
I really want to enjoy the benefits of a K&N air filter but at the same time keep the engine…
A Peak District holiday cottage with off road gated car parking
Explore the Derbyshire Peak District in your classic car whilst staying at Smithys Cottage. A holiday cottage located in Buxton…
MGB Racer
MGB MGB I like the colour scheme – think a white hard top definitely the best colour for a red…
Visit Crich Tramway
The event is open to MG Car Club members and non-members, and gives discounted entry with the first entrants able…
Some useful info at ……. https://www.mginfo.co.uk/upgrades4mgs/files/MG_Engine_numbers.pdf
Socket Set: Maintaining your car’s ignition system | Hagerty UK
If you own a classic made much before 1980, the likelihood is that it’ll have an old-school ignition system rather…
MGB Boot Rack
A popular accessory but I’m not so sure. Made from aluminium it is very light and does not affect the…
Cars Made In Britain | AA
Originally posted on MG ZT info mods and maintenance:
More than 70 different models are built in the UK by more than 30 manufacturers. https://www.theaa.com/car-buying/cars-made-in-britain
Should I Buy a Classic Car?
Onboard the GT4 with Archie, we discuss the merits of buying a classic car. Of course I own my 2001…
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…
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…
How To Wire Driving/Fog Lights – Moss Motoring
Driving lights and fog lights came about as car owners navigated the twisting turning by-ways of misty England. Powerful lighting…
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…
Adjusting MGB Indicator Cancellation
Looking down the steering column once the steering wheel is removed you can see the 2 indicator cancel triggers (marked…
Removing the MGB Steering Wheel
After fitting new track rod ends I realised I would need to have the tracking reset. So before that I…
MGB Blog : 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…
Track rod Ends with Grease Nipple!
I recently was making some adjustments to the tracking after fitting some castor correction wedges and noticed that on one…
Classic Car & Restoration Show – 2021 to 2022
More info at …… https://www.necrestorationshow.com/
Electric Fan Installation
Bouyed up by the recent breakthrough on the brakes, I today installed the electric fan from Revotec. I am expecting…
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…
MGB Hood Bracket Repair
When I removed the soft top and frame to put the hardtop on for the winter months I noticed that…
Converting “Toe In” mm to deg
A handy chart to convert degrees and mm for toe in readings. All the MGB measurements I could find were…
RBW Roadster: taking classic to the future
The idea looks as simple as cool, taking an ultra classic british car and transforming it in a sophisticated and…
How to tune your MGB – Classic Car How To Guides and Articles | Classic Motoring Magazine
The MGB may be the most popular classic sports car ever made, but for some people that only serves to…
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…
Gunsons Trakrite
It’s years since I bought this Trakrite – must be in the 80s or 90s and so out it came…
MGB Hardtop Tidy Up
I renovated a hardtop I bought a couple of years ago (see previous posts) but the gutters never looked too…
MGB Castor Correction Kit – Part 2
The half nuts arrived so i could continue with the job. After fitting them a few threads i dropped the…
More info …… http://mgandtriumphsparesday.co.uk/home/4594427214
MGB Coolant Drains Discovered
I recently removed the radiator to do another job so had to drain it down. The first time I did…
MGB Castor Correction Kit – Part 1
I have read mixed reports on the effectiveness of these castor correction wedges but I decided that seeing as I…
Spare Wheel Valve Extension
To improve the accessibility to be able to check the tyre pressure of your spare wheel The spare wheel of…
Red Rubber Grease
I’ve had the radiator out the car whilst doing another job and although the last time i took it off…
MGB Stainless Steel Fuel Tank Fitted
Job done and tank fitted back under the car. It looks good from under the car and also from the…
MGB Timing Cover Reinforcing Straps
Had the radiator off today to get ready to do another job which made an ideal opportunity to check how…
Cars Made In Britain | AA
Originally posted on MG ZT info mods and maintenance:
Our automotive industry turned over more than £71 billion pre covid and employs more than 800,000…
MGB Spare Wheel Storage
The standard method of clamping the spare wheel onto the boot floor leaves little scope of storing items within the…
FBHVC National Historic Vehicle Survey reveals significant contribution to UK economy
The results of the 2020 National Historic Vehicle Survey have been announced by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs.…
Historic Vehicles Survey 2020
Some interesting results – looks like the demand for classics is expanding. See …… https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:7e1b309e-ce3e-4641-babe-72ca52f1332a
Clutch Pedal Slop
After some suggestions on the MGOC forum as to my the clutch bite point seems very close to the floor…
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…
MGB tips mods and maintenance 