Everything was removed from the body shell, labeled and stored away.

The first step was to take pictures of everything. Although the engine compartment would change significantly it still helps to know where things were and how things like brake lines were routed etc.

I bought this 1977 MGB from "The Autoist" in June 2005. It ran, had decent brakes, and the body was almost rust free, but the original 4 cyl engine burned oil, and the suspension needed a complete overhaul.
In the entries to come, I'll document the tear-down and conversion to a 3.9L Rover V8.

3.9L Rover V8 (92 Range Rover Classic with a Buick 215 front cover and high output oil pump). Lightened flywheel, and distributor from Glen Towery. Remote oil filter, air intake drop base, 14” K&N air filter and Summit Powerlid. Gear reduction starter.

Pertronix ignition, flame-thrower coil, Magnecor plug wires, Summit ignition relay

Edelbrock Performer intake (#2198) and Edelbrock 500 CFM carburetor (#1404), Holly red label electric fuel pump.

Engine: 3.9L Rover V8 (92 Range Rover Classic with a Buick 215 front cover and high output oil pump). Lightened flywheel, and distributor from Glen Towery. Remote oil filter, air intake drop base, 14” K&N air filter and Summit Powerlid. Gear reduction starter.Edelbrock Performer intake (#2198) and Edelbrock 500 CFM carburetor (#1404) tuned 1 stage lean, Holly red label electric fuel pump. Pertronix ignition, flame-thrower coil, Magnecor plug wires, Summit ignition relay

Exhaust: Rover V8 style Jet Hot ceramic coated headers (through the fender), stainless steel duel exhaust with Magnaflow duel in duel out true-X design muffler.

Cooliing: Stock 1977 MGB radiator with modified 1.5” inlet and outlet, engine mounted Triumph TR7 cooling fan pulley and hub with low profile water pump (Glen Towery), stock 1977 MGB electric cooling fans, Earl’s performance oil cooler

Transmission: Borg Warner WC T5 from a 1991 Camaro with a 0.63:1 OD ratio, stock Camaro shift lever modified to fit the hole in the transmission tunnel, 1963 Buick 215 bell housing, modified MGB transmission cross member

Wheels & tires: Super lite 15X6 with Bridgestone RE960AS 205/65/15 tires

Instruments: Auto Meter Antique Beige (Electronic Tachometer and Speedometer)

Electrical: Powermaster 100 Amp GM style alternator (two wire system) with D&D mounting hardware, custom wiring, stock fuse box, relays on all major components, low oil pressure fuel pump cut-off switch, override switch for electric fans, stock battery.

Suspension etc: Koni tube shock conversion, Stock 1977 stabilizer bar, Glen Towery adjustable anti-tramp bars

Brakes: Stock 1977 MGB with Mintex V8 brake pads

Misc: Mazda Miata leather seats, roll bar, truck bed liner under coating, slightly flared rear fenders, Superfrost AC (D&D compressor mounting hardware), engine hot air vents cut at back of hood (either side of interior fresh air vent)

With 0.63 OD gearing on transmission, 15" rims with 205/65R15 tires and stock rear end the engine turns 2,200 RPM at 70mph.