MGB, Supercharged GM Ecotec for sale

Started by dwtr6v8, September 24, 2020, 08:24:02 AM

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MGBV8

Very nice.

A 1967 B did not have a trunk light. Not sure about UK, but I doubt it.

I have never seen a fender crack in that location by the bonnet.

Fixed your title, Don.  ;)
Carl

Moderator

It certainly is a handsome car, with many very nice modifications.
 

QuoteA 1967 B did not have a trunk light.

It appears to have anti-burst pins on the doors too. Aren't those a 1977-80 (only) safety feature?
1971 MGB GT V8
Buick 215 w/ Rover heads, custom EFI & crank-fired ignition.
Custom front and rear coilover suspensions.

MGBV8

QuoteIt appears to have anti-burst pins on the doors too. Aren't those a 1977-80 (only) safety feature?

Yes.  Late RB B converted to RHD?

QuoteThis is a very unique and one of a kind, extremely detailed restoration of a 1967 right hand drive MGB with a full Sebring body kit.

Trying to pass it off as '67 restored is fraudulent.  I do like it, though.
Carl

MG four six eight

To bad they are listing it as a 67, maybe they back dated the VIN to get around the emissions laws for their state?
I have a 67 and I see quite a few differences namely the doors and trans tunnel. As for the anti-burst pins, my 73 V8 has them so they at least go back to 1973.

Interestingly enough, I'm finally getting around to starting on restoring my 68 CGT and it does not have anti-burst pins. I do have a set of GT doors that have been sitting around in the attic for about 20 years that I'm going to use and they have anti-burst pins. Not sure what year BGT the doors are from, but I believe that they quit making the GT in 1974 1/2.
Since I'm working on the doors now, I'm debating weather to weld up the anti-burst pin holes, or actually add them to the CGT. Most likely going to weld up the holes so that the doors appear more stock.

Bill

MGBV8

Either the burst pins were added to your '73 or your doors are not original, either, Bill.  ;)   It is a 77-80 only feature.

Curious who did the dropped spindles, as the upper A-arms with the adjustable camber is pretty funky.
Carl

MG four six eight

I've always assumed that the burst pin was the safety pin that is mounted on the door and engages into a receiver mounted on B-post. These were used on 73 through 1980
We must be talking about two different parts eh Carl, but then it wouldn't be the first time that I have been confused!;-)

ex-tyke

According to Clausager, burst pins were added in August 1972 to NA spec cars. I know that my original '76 has them.

MGBV8

Well, that makes 2 of you now. Interesting.

Moss Motor states 1977-80,

https://mossmotors.com/mgb/doors/door-fittings-1968-80-rd-from-c-138401-gt-from-c-139476

Lloyd Faust says burst hardware started in  model year 1973.

Not gonna argue with Lloyd or Clausager or you & Bill.  :)
Carl