Journal: Pat Harrigan's Journal

I bought this 1975 MGB from an older gentleman who had purchased it new for his daughter when she graduated from high school. She drove it until she passed it on to her brother whom drove it until it went back to dad. Been in the same family for almost 30 years. Had a new (different year) engine installed at some time and the Stromburg taken off and a down draft Weber installed.
I had a 74 1/2 GT rust bucket that I scavagened parts off (engine, carbs, sway bar, etc.) and rebuilt the engine, set the cam timing back to pre emission standards, took off the Weber and put th twin SU's from the 74 1/2 on. I also rebuilt the front end. New MGC bushings, 1" lower springs from Moss Motors, sway bar off the 74 1/2 and any other misc parts that needed replacement.
Before I did all this work the car was a dog. Poor accleration, swayed in the corners and generally a dissapointment. Now it is like the 64 I owned back in the early 70's (wish I still had that one!!)