New 100 owner

[aero3113]

Hey guys and girls,
I recently purchased a 1956 100-4. It has a 350 with a Muncie 4 speed. The engine needed much tuning (I think I have it dialed in now),trans needed some work, new rear tires,seat belts,steering wheel,I striped the dash left it bare aluminum and I re-dyed the interior. I spent a couple of days compounding and waxing the paint, it really shines now. I purchased it from California and it now lives in Long Island NY. I use an iPad and would love to post pics but the forum says the pics are too big to post. Anyone know how to post pics with an iPad?  I use it with other forums and never had an issue.

Keith

[aero3113]

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[aero3113]

I was able to email myself the pictures and select the correct size to post the pics to the forum.

If anyone knows the car or has any info on it please let me know!

[HealeyRick]

Looks nicely done.  Should be a fun ride.

[rficalora]

Congrats Keith - looks great and I bet it's a blast to drive.

[HealeyRick]

Google "Edelbrock triangular air cleaner" and "fire" and make your own decision.

[aero3113]

Thanks guys.
Rick, I have read about positive and negative experiences  people have had with the air cleaner. There are people that have had them on their car for 10-20 years with no issues and then there are people that have had issues. I think it all depends on how well you look after your engine and keep it properly tuned.

[bayhealey]

You car looks great and most likely a close brother to mine... BN2L232090. Here's my engine bay with a SBC 400 nestled a bit farther back than yours but with the standard air cleaner. Also a shot of my car at our local car show (not photoshopped). Have tons of fun with yours!

[rficalora]

That's a great pic Janelle -- definitely puts it in perspective!

Keith - where abouts on Long Island?  Most of my family has moved, but I used to spend a lot of time in Smithtown & Brentwood.  Also had family in Queens & Roslyn.  On the air cleaner, I might be wrong, but I think the important thing is to make sure the foam insert stays properly maintained (oiled, isn't dry rotted, etc.).

[aero3113]

Thanks Bayhealey, great pic! Mine is BN2L 232045. rificalora, I used to live in Smithtown! We just moved about 2 years ago and now live in Setauket.

[aero3113]

There's one thing that bugs me with the car,the front wheels stick out a little too far. Any ideas on how I can easily bring them in an inch or two?

[BlownMGB-V8]

Might try more offset to the outside on the wheels.

Jim

[aero3113]

Thanks Jim, that's an option but I'd rather not have to replace the wheels if I don't have to. It just seems like the black hub sticks out so far from the disc.

[bayhealey]

My 100 front disks look they are off of a 3000 and still have the knock-offs but in the photo you can see where your extra spacing is coming from.

[aero3113]

Thank you for the pic. Maybe I can find a hub that sits closer to the disc? I would love to convert back to knock-offs and wire wheels one day!

[roverman]

How do MGB knock-offs compare ?

[billymgb1000]

Keith that car is awesome, some day I hope to own one myself. But for now I am enjoying my mgb. I love how yours looks, sits I just everything about it. Good luck with her.

[maxwedge5281]

i prefer bolt on wheels and it appears that you have bolt on hubs. if i were you i would change to a narrower matching bolt on  front wheel. and you can have a set of healey road wheels widened fairly inexpensively. i have stock width wheels on my bn6 and widened 7 inch wheels on the rear. might look into that as well. if you decide to revert back to knockoffs i would be interested in your front hubs. thanks

[aero3113]

Thanks for the kind words Bill! Larry, I'll keep you in mind if I switch over to knock offs.