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Oct 30, 2009 23:39:42
MGB65B

Pretty close to correct, except for top entry distributor cap, garish spark plug cables, and I've still got to put a p-clip on the bonnet release cable. (Got the clip, just need to find a nut to fit the bolt!) Modern relays too, but I prefer function over originality to a degree.

Oct 30, 2009 23:41:11
MGB65B

The other side.





Oct 30, 2009 23:44:22
MGB65B

Relays are for: Headlights, low and high beam, horns and overdrive switch. (The fourth till I finally hook up my vacuum inhibitor and Lucas relay on the firewall)

Oct 30, 2009 23:47:49
MGB65B

Master cylinders refurbished, and I'm now running Silicone brake fluid. (I just could not bear to splash paint stripping brake fluid around after all this work and expense!)

Oct 30, 2009 23:48:02
Steve S

Look out Paul Hanley. :)

Oct 30, 2009 23:49:57
MGB65B

One more view.

Oct 31, 2009 00:05:18
mrbarry

very clean
very pristine
Admirable !!!

Oct 31, 2009 04:19:50
sws615

Thomas,

That's a great job. The white engine bay really sets off your work. And I like the red block the earlier cars had. I guess I'm just going to have to buy an earlier chrome bumper and make that my next project.

Steve

Oct 31, 2009 04:49:28
Naomi

Wow --- sure wish mine looked 1/10 as nice as that!! Great job Tom :) :) :)

Oct 31, 2009 05:55:34
MaineMG

Wow, beautiful!

Ren

Oct 31, 2009 06:00:40
Tophie2

Drool

Oct 31, 2009 06:56:06
mgb4gary

Absolutely beautiful!! You have reason to be very proud. Very well sorted!!

Oct 31, 2009 07:09:35
dhartlein

Nice work - that is very well done!

Oct 31, 2009 07:19:48
comart45

Great job Tom. Looks factory fresh!

Oct 31, 2009 07:32:14
ClayJ

Very nice. How did you install the footbox on the rong side? :)

Oct 31, 2009 07:38:50
GERONIMO

Beautifully done electrics. Tidy neat, STRAIGHT, and well secured. Bravo! A terrific job.

Jim B.

Oct 31, 2009 07:52:17
Montrose

Pure inspriation. I like the fact you are using the Lucas overdrive vacuum unit. I am installing an overdive in my 66, and I believe I mentioned that it took me months to find one of those. I finally found one from England.

I can't recall - this was an engine removal engine bay refurbishing?

Oct 31, 2009 08:03:47
blue64

Well done indeed! Cheers to you :beer:

Oct 31, 2009 08:17:11
jhelton1976

Loosk super nice!

Oct 31, 2009 08:17:15
chris

Besides being beautifully executed, your picture is a great reference to answer the question "What is the little tab on top of the pedal box cover for?" since LH drive cars didn't have the cable there.

Oct 31, 2009 08:23:10
Paolo

Beautiful work! Maybe it's time to start a new thread called "Under Bonnet Porn". There are so many beautiful cars out there, I for one would like to see how folks finish out the "hidden" areas...

Oct 31, 2009 08:47:37
RonJon70

Outstanding.

Oct 31, 2009 08:52:00
jaydloon

Thomas looks great!!!! Hope you don't mind, I hijacked one of your photos to ask another one of my dumb questions. Again, nice job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oct 31, 2009 09:17:32
Steve S

Exactly, the tab on the pedal box cover is for a clamp to secure the throttle cable.

Oct 31, 2009 11:37:12
MGB65B

I get a thrill looking back to see where I came from. Here's a photo of the pedal area I took for reference early on. Heaps of damage from years of spilt brake fluid.

Oct 31, 2009 11:54:12
MGB65B

Quote: "
Pure inspriation. I like the fact you are using the Lucas overdrive vacuum unit. I am installing an overdive in my 66, and I believe I mentioned that it took me months to find one of those. I finally found one from England.

I can't recall - this was an engine removal engine bay refurbishing?"


I think I looked for three or four years for one of those vacuum switches. In the end Naomi tipped me off about two new ones for sale(New old stock) after she'd mentioned here that she had one that she didn't use. By the time I'd contacted her, she'd given it away to someone else here.

Yes Robert, after trying first working around the edges, I finally bit the bullet, pulled the engine/trans. I still couldn't get into the box sections in the guards and so finally had the whole area sandblasted prior to painting.

Oct 31, 2009 12:00:18
MGB65B

That awkward corner after sand blasting.

Oct 31, 2009 12:07:56
MGB65B

and the fire wall heater section after sandblasting.

Oct 31, 2009 12:09:37
MGB65B

Re-fit after painting under way.

Oct 31, 2009 12:11:16
MGB65B

Firewall etc

Oct 31, 2009 12:12:32
MGB65B

And the other side.

Oct 31, 2009 12:40:47
gsj28

Very beautiful work Tom...!!!

Oct 31, 2009 13:45:32
DrewM

I bet a lot of us are thinking, "Yeah, that's what I'm going to do someday"! Well, that's what I'm thinking. If I ever have the time and the determination, that is.
Very nice job done exactly the way it should be done. Looks just right, not at all "garish".

Oct 31, 2009 14:17:07
sws615

Hey, you can do it! I'm a rookie in this area, but while my engine was pulled last spring I spent a month plus cleaning, scraping & sanding. The paint was brushed on, the components got sprayed, the heater box rebuilt, the harness re-taped and in 5 weeks it looked 90% better. I was by no means as thorough as Tom, but it was a significant improvement. No need to keep the hood closed at shows now.

Steve

Oct 31, 2009 14:31:21
mikem67

Very sweet, I hope mine looks 1/2 that good. (someday) :) Mike

Oct 31, 2009 15:08:29
NZMGBs

Beautiful work and so good to see one with the steering on the 'correct' side!
Paul ;-)

Oct 31, 2009 15:21:13
Naomi

Quote: "
I think I looked for three or four years for one of those vacuum switches. In the end Naomi tipped me off about two new ones for sale(New old stock) after she'd mentioned here that she had one that she didn't use. "


Well that's a first --- me actually being of help to one of you guys --- it's always been the other way around :) :)

Oct 31, 2009 18:52:06
zzzinger

Beautiful work Thomas.

Oct 31, 2009 19:33:34
Russ

Wow....very nice!

Oct 31, 2009 19:40:28
Martini

Freakin awesome!

Oct 31, 2009 19:48:19
Miser

Lookin good!

Oct 31, 2009 20:34:58
JackMG

Looks good, but your master cylinders are on the wrong side! ;)

Oct 31, 2009 20:38:59
Steve S

No, they're on the "right" side. Anything else is just improper! ;)

Oct 31, 2009 21:52:27
MCCT

Fantastic Tom,,...looks really great after all that hardwork...where did you get your new wiring loom from
that will be my next job!!

Nov 01, 2009 14:05:53
Montrose

Yes, looks like a good winter project. Need to take a lot of photographs for reference, and slowly work away at it. A good time also to change whatever pipes, etc. need renewing.

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