New Project

[petewolff]

Picking up a 77 MGB this week that I am going to be fitting with a Ford 302 and a T5 . Following that I will do a chrome bumper conversion. Also going to lower the car.

I have already spoken with Pete Mantell and will be using one of his kits for the engine swap . What a nice guy , took a lot of time on the phone with me to explain the process and emailed me a bunch of reference material .
People like him are why I enjoy this hobby so much.

Now my question , this car has a very nice running engine that according to the seller has been rebuilt in the past 4000 miles. It also has an overdrive transmission .

I have a friend that is interested in both the engine and transmission . What would be a fair price for both ? We're talking crank pulley to tailshaft and everything in between .

Appreciate any input.

Pete

[petewolff]

I have the engine and transmission sold on a handshake deal.

Next questions , is there a "Stow Away Top" available for a 1977 MGB ?

And has anyone used an aftermarket kit to rewire their MGB vs stock type replacement wiring ?
Since I am using a non stock engine and gauges I'm thinking that the universal kit should work just as well .

Any thoughts appreciated

Pete

[MGBV8]

With the correct frame, you can use any of the three tops.

Any chance you were in the J. Geils Band?  I loved their bluesier numbers.

[petewolff]

Funny you should mention that .
I grew up in Greenwich CT and while I am not That Peter Wolff the J. Geils Band did play in the student center of my high school in the early 70's before they hit it big .

So what is the correct frame for a 77 with a Stow Away top ?

Also I tripped over Advance Auto Wire while searching around the web . They make a kit specifically for the conversion that I am doing and although it's expensive it seems like the perfect option for me .

[MGBV8]

I believe all the stowaway frames are the same.

There is a scissors frame, stowaway/packaway frame, & the Micholetti frame.  They will all fit any year MGB.  They do require the correct top for each.

[petewolff]

What is the name of the company that sells the frames and tops ?

Is that a Moss item ?

[MGBV8]

Robbins, Prestige, Coventry & maybe more are manufacturers.  They can be purchased thru Moss or at a discount thru Moss resellers at a discount. Buying during Moss sales via Little British Car Co. will save some bucks.

I think Rimmer Bros. in the UK still sells some frames.

[petewolff]

Thank you for that information.