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Sep 05, 2010 15:08:11
Rgpracer

Good evening Gentlemen.
I am getting ready to dive head first into a floor and crossmember replacement on my 71 MGB. I have restored one car in my life, but it was a 69 SS Camaro (far different, but similar). I always like to load my gun with bullets before going into a battle.
If I was to buy one or two books or read one or two articles on floor/crossember replacement, what would they be? Is there a good body shop book that shows (I like pictures/illustrations) how it's done, or tricks that you guys have applied? I am NOT restoring this car, just want to make it sound and fun to drive and just plain "do it the right way"
Thnaks in advance. After reading some of your articles, I know that there is a wealth of information out there.
LTR
HAGD
Ray

Sep 05, 2010 17:24:21
Sebring222

Ray- Go to youtube and enter "An MG is Born". This is a great series that details the complete restoration of a B including the replacement of the floors.





Sep 05, 2010 19:32:50
Steve Lyle

Here's a coupod of sites that cover floor replacement:

http://www.middlebank.co.uk/Coachwork/floorpan.html
http://www.miller-garage.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=11

Re: books - Lindsay Porter has a couple of MG restoration manuals, but really, the info on the web is generally better - the books skim over most/all the details.

I'm not aware of a good resource of info for the cross-member. The outer ends rust out fairly frequently, and replacements ends are available if that's all you need.

Sep 06, 2010 06:48:19
kevin58

I believe the entire MGB is Born series is on this page... http://www.streetfire.net/video/an-mg-is-born-episode-1_728220.htm

You might also search youtube for "Terrys MGB". I believe episode 20 (or there abouts) is where he points out some fitting issues with the cross member.

Kevin

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