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Author: Mark Williams
Total 35 posts - Started on 2010-12-19
Last Post Time: 2012-02-07 18:02:35
Posted on: The MG Experience
I have bought a new fold and stow roof frame and top from Moss but there are no instructions on how to fit it !
I will post a question in the forum pages but I thought I would ask here also if anybody has any guidance they can offer?
Thanks in advance
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Author: Lou A.
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Total 40 posts - Started on 1998-01-01
Last Post Time: 2012-02-05 07:07:46
Posted on: The MG Experience
Replaced drive shaft U-Joints on the RD today - pretty straight forward (done U-Joints once before on the GT) and uneventful procedure. And yes, I made sure I viewed the "Dick Moritz Perennial Phasing Photo"
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Author: Gary Brown
Total 70 posts - Started on 2008-12-28
Last Post Time: 2012-01-31 08:47:32
Posted on: The MG Experience
Well the new carpet and headliner kit is on the way from PJM Motors in the UK. Can't wait to get started putting it in. I'll be sure to post some pics when it arrives.
Big push now to try and finish the GT in time for MG2012 in Dillard, Ga. Wanted to take the GT instead of the roadster as I want to get some things taken care of on the roadster this summer. I only have the money to work on one at a time, so the roadster is waiting now while I finish up the GT.
Major debate going on in my head now as to whether I am going to put the '65 up for sale. Being on fixed income makes it difficult to maintain 2 MG's at a high level.
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Author: George Heissenberger
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Total 158 posts - Started on 2006-04-05
Last Post Time: 2012-01-29 13:28:48
Posted on: The MG Experience
OK so its been pretty mild this winter- ideal to work in the garage. I haven't got to the heater valve replacement yet, nor pulled the radiator to fix the pin hole leak. I hope to before the end of February!
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Author: Paul Mansell
Total 28 posts - Started on 2008-06-16
Last Post Time: 2012-01-28 20:45:16
Posted on: The MG Experience
We are having many days of rain here over the winter months so I have not had the chance to take the B for a drive very much, so I thought lets do a few small jobs.
#1 on the list was the wipers that always seem a little sluggish, although I have not had to use them at all yet I wanted them to be working 100%.
So I followed a guide that was on this site and set to. Getting the motor off was very simple, undo the Acorn nut, two bolts on the saddle clamp and it was out.
Over to the bench and took the cover off and dismantled all that could be taken apart.
Well there was not as much grease in there as I thought there would be or that I have seen from other members but still it was the thick axle type and even turning the inner wheel by fingers was difficult.
A good clean up all round including the armature and I was ready to start reassembly.
Using white lithium grease and sparingly the inner wheel was far easier to turn and it all went back together easily.
I also cleaned off the cable that turns the wiper heads greased that with white lithium grease as well and was then ready to install. A quick 180 degree turn on the wiper heads first and the cable was fed back in fully. simple re bolt up and it was ready to test.
Wow definately better running now, just need to be brave and take it out in the rain and really test it.......maybe not.
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Author: Mike Madden
Total 40 posts - Started on 1998-01-01
Last Post Time: 2012-01-28 18:01:51
Posted on: The MG Experience
I removed the old tank today. It actually went very well. I had no surprises in the removal. It took almost no time at all. I removed the fuel about 2 gallons. I then removed the gas supply, evaporation line and then the fuel neck and then the bolts and that was it. The big surprise was how good the condition of the bottom of the car. There was no rust on the bottom. I was all prepared to repaint the bottom of the car, now I won't have to worry about that.
I am going to paint the new tank. The manufacturer of the tank said not to because, they put a protective oil and they say that's all is needed. I'm not buying it.
Part 2: I went back over today and started painting the tank. I didn't use my typical POR method I couldn't find the etching bottle so I used self etching primer and then put the top coat on half the tank. I am going to try and go over to the shop this week and finish painting so I can install it on Saturday.
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Author: Steve Lyle
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Total 44 posts - Started on 2008-03-23
Last Post Time: 2012-01-24 10:07:19
Posted on: The MG Experience
When it comes down to it, the key factor in an MGB body restoration are the doors. Basically, you assemble the side body panels around the doors, and if they're not right, if they don't fit correctly, if the surrounding panels (front and rear fenders and the outer sill) don't match up correctly, then the entire body will look out of sorts. Maybe even more than that, the doors are the part of the structure that the occupants physically come in contact with most often - how they fit, how they move, how they function will be a major factor in how the car is perceived.
So for the benefit of those coming behind me, here's what I've learned about MGB doors:
1) Understand the anatomy
Like anything else on the car, you need to understand the parts, how they function, how they're built, how they connect to the structure, etc..
The key aspects of the hinges: Two per door (duh), 5 fasteners for each hinge to the body, 3 for each hinge arm to the door. The body fasteners are four #4 Pozidrive machine screws on the hinge face to two threaded bars 'floating and captured' in the a-pillar, and one nut on the front face of the a-pillar that attaches to a stud on the front face of the hinge. Thus the hinges 'bridge' the a-pillar, and are fastened fore and aft, and really locked into position.
The 3 fasteners for each hinge to the door are also #4 Pozidrive machine screws, that pass through holes in the door inner panel (the steel panel under the vinyl door pad), through t...
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Author: Roland Gotzke
Total 80 posts - Started on 1999-04-21
Last Post Time: 2012-01-18 06:41:40
Posted on: The MG Experience
Both MGs are tucked in. It's been a balmy winter until this last weekend. The mercury dropped out of the thermometer to a -30 C for the daytime high. I need to pick up a battery tender for the midget. She's having heart tremors. Poor thing...
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Author: Simon Dix
Total 59 posts - Started on 2005-11-27
Last Post Time: 2011-12-18 19:35:32
Posted on: The MG Experience
Just keeping track of the mileage due to a speedo swap.
Removing speedo reading 51,443 and replacing with 50,541
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Author: Chris W
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Total 149 posts - Started on 2006-06-18
Last Post Time: 2011-12-08 04:28:24
Posted on: The MG Experience
Took the tail section off again yesterday and took a few pictures.
Below is what the magnetic drain plug looked like.
And here are a few pics of the reverse idler gear. You can clearly see massive damage to a series of teeth with one having been broken off.
If you look closely it appears to have been run with the gear not fully engaged.
The large straight cut gear that the idler engages with shows some wear on the lower edge of the teeth but I think it's serviceable - given that it is only reverse and won't get a huge amount of use with me.
I also priced one of the bearings at about $9.50 so to replace the main bearings is not a big cost - even though they seem ok.
My plan is to take it apart enough to get the bearings off and the reverse idler. Then give it a good clean to remove any 'shrapnel' and then reassemble with the new gear and bearing.
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Author: Steve Sargent
Total 56 posts - Started on 2010-06-05
Last Post Time: 2011-12-04 08:32:30
Posted on: The MG Experience
After fitting the upper shock mounts, we noticed that the upper control arm adjusters were too close to the frame. I'll probably round over the sharp edges on the lathe. Next on the list is to replace the bent hub on the drivers side so I can clearance the fender.
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Author: Joan Trejo
Total 41 posts - Started on 2010-03-31
Last Post Time: 2011-11-11 14:25:31
Posted on: The MG Experience
I spent 4hrs removing paint with a 80 grit sandpaper on my black and decker orbital hand sander, when my hands were tired switched to an electric hand drill with a paint remover disc pad. I did run into some bondo on the passenger side rear quarter panel, I knew it was already there when I bought the car. Removed old bondo, might try alittle more body work to the area. I also removed the boot lock and removed quite abit of paint on the boot lid. I like sanding its kinda a relaxing thing to do, made sure to use dust mask and other protections. I then spent the last hour cleaning up my mess I made after stopping for the day.
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Author: egbert hascher
Total 44 posts - Started on 2006-10-01
Last Post Time: 2011-10-17 00:47:21
Posted on: The MG Experience
Nice autumn ride. My brother and I, each with his MGB. Late night back home. Perhaps one of the last 'open' rides this year.
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Author: Mike Ruane
Total 43 posts - Started on 2006-06-05
Last Post Time: 2011-09-06 12:44:39
Posted on: The MG Experience
This past weekend we started putting pieces back *on* the GT. After I had bent some replacement brake lines, my son Tim and I installed the rear rain gutter trim, rear quarter windows bottom trim, rubber seals, and the glass and finishers. I did the passenger side, Tim did the driver. Jeremy ended up connecting the gas tank filler tube.
Wiring harness and hydraulics are next...
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Author: Mike Nyholm
Total 68 posts - Started on 2007-09-06
Last Post Time: 2011-08-05 08:23:28
Posted on: The MG Experience
This winter I would like to have the gearbox gone through so we pulled the engine and box out of the parts car so any needed parts could be salvaged. Engine was pulled the farmer way...borrow one wheel tractor and lift it out with the bucket. Total job took less than 3 hrs.
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Author: Jeff and Brittany Brackenridge
Total 30 posts - Started on 2009-12-03
Last Post Time: 2011-07-09 20:11:05
Posted on: The MG Experience
Same thing, different car.
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Author: Gil Dupre
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Total 95 posts - Started on 2006-11-08
Last Post Time: 2011-03-02 05:29:47
Posted on: The MG Experience
Engine is out and inspected wear of release bearing. The carbon was worn down inside the arm casting so the arm was rubbing against the outside of the clutch pressure plate operating face causing the rattle. Also one of the bearing retainer clips was not in the proper place for retaining the bearing probably causing it to wear un even.
The operating arm pivot bolt shows signs of wear so i will replace it and the bushing inside the arm. I plan on using a roller bearing throwout to eliminate the carbon wearing out.
Waiting on parts now and cleaing engine compartment and touching up the cross member and engine while it is out.
I believe I have all the parts I need to replace gaskets etc. Im replacing the pilot bearing also. Why not?
I decided after much thought and seeing a roller bearing, I decided to go back with the carbon faced throwout bearing.
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Author: Scott Hughes
Total 35 posts - Started on 2006-02-28
Last Post Time: 2011-02-25 16:23:26
Posted on: The MG Experience
A little more progress made. Motor & Trans is in. Hydraulic and gas hard lines routed. Brake Master & Clutch Master installed and plumbed. Refinished gas tank installed and steering column temporary set for moving. Final buff and initial wax completed to really gauge the paint finish. Some door hardware installed to keep doors closed while moving about. Now on to the windshield and other major body components to prepare for new interior install. Can hardly wait for the completion of that bit of work!
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Author: Sean Kivler
Total 56 posts - Started on 2009-09-13
Last Post Time: 2011-02-22 18:39:37
Posted on: The MG Experience
Due to my relocation away from SC last summer, I've elected to leave this vehicle and about $3000 in brand spanking new parts and professionally refurbed Leycock Blue Label OD. It was a dificult and painful decision, but it was necessary... Interested parties should call Bonnie Wright (803) in Rock Hill, SC. (listed under Kenneth)
This will make somebody an excellent "project car" and has a lot of the elbow grease allready invested. Paint the motorspace and the trunk and reassemble! As the wheels are not on it, and the "lump" is out on a 2 ton capacity crane with leveller, care will be necessary for transporting....! Purchase records and an Exel data base reflecting parts ordered & recieved, and from which distrubtor should also be available from Ms Wright.
My efforts and expenditures were very organized and documented; this along with the photos found on PhotoBucket.com will be helpful in the future reassembly. My journal here and many photos of my efforts are accessible through PHOTO Bucket web site under My Red Baron is Making Me Barren. You will agree that a lot of personal effort and financial was put into this car. As one will have to reassemble the vehicle, I feel that you should be able to haggle the price as you will be providing most of the labor and time.
Interested parties should know that this vehicle initially bought for $3500. The seller had some issues with standards of care and maintenance, as you will read in my journal entries. I aspired t...
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Author: John Moore
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Total 37 posts - Started on 2005-07-28
Last Post Time: 2010-12-10 09:23:40
Posted on: The MG Experience
On Nov. 9, 2010 we got a "new" 1968 MGB GT that we purchased from our friend Saul Morse in AZ. He needed to "thin the herd" and when we saw them on AZ over the summer we talked about buying the GT as a father and son project with my soon to be 14 year of son. It's a great driver, with OD and new Moss Leather seats. Saul did some rust repair on the right side lower front fender, rocker and dogleg. I'll have to do the same on the other side, but beyond that it's a very solid car! It just needs to be finished off! I've been having a great time driving it the past few weeks.
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Author: Ga Midget Thomas
Total 32 posts - Started on 2009-01-20
Last Post Time: 2010-07-14 19:18:48
Posted on: The MG Experience
Just a simple side shot. Not completely finished...are we ever?
Notice the rounded rear wheel openings? I like it better that way. I think it looks better than the factory flat top look.
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Author: Bill Greenwood
Total 41 posts - Started on 2008-08-25
Last Post Time: 2009-12-07 17:42:28
Posted on: The MG Experience
Rocker cover is a little too pitted for my liking & will take more work or a replacement to look decent.
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Author: Mark W. Jackwood
Total 53 posts - Started on 2003-09-12
Last Post Time: 2009-12-04 05:00:52
Posted on: The MG Experience
Glen Towery dropped of some parts this day and although it was a very rainy day, he took the time to drive my car. He didn't say it but it looked like he was having fun. He gave me some pointers on how to improve some things, which was greatly appreciated.
It was an honor to have Glen drive my car because he helped me so much with it.
Needless to say, it was a good day!
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Author: Wilbur Engelsma
Total 51 posts - Started on 2006-01-23
Last Post Time: 2008-11-22 19:42:22
Posted on: The MG Experience
The wheels I have now are 15" X 6", with 205/65R-15 tires. This is going to be tight in the rear wheel wells.
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