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General Category => MG Sports Cars => Topic started by: 88v8 on January 23, 2023, 05:39:29 AM

Title: MGB + 302/T5
Post by: 88v8 on January 23, 2023, 05:39:29 AM
On Bat, where I can't snaffle the pics, a yellow 79 rubber-bumper roadster.
All done some years ago, ready to roll.

Bit of nitpicking going on, seller awol so far. Auction ends in four days.

In Alabama (https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979-mg-mgb-78/)

Ivor.
Title: Re: MGB + 302/T5
Post by: Moderator on January 23, 2023, 04:48:08 PM
I don't understand why people have such a difficult time tidying up wiring.  People install a V8 and just drape extra wires here, there, and everywhere. At best, the car looks unfinished. First impressions matter, and my first impression tells me to not look too hard at this car because it's probably a slapdash build throughout.
Title: Re: MGB + 302/T5
Post by: Scott Costanzo on January 23, 2023, 06:23:58 PM
QuoteI don't understand why people have such a difficult time tidying up wiring. People install a V8 and just drape extra wires here, there, and everywhere. At best, the car looks unfinished. First impressions matter, and my first impression tells me to not look too hard at this car because it's probably a slapdash build throughout.

I agree Curtis. It isn't that hard to do.

Hope things have been good with you. Long time no talk to.

Scott
Title: Re: MGB + 302/T5
Post by: kstevusa on January 24, 2023, 07:17:46 AM
My thoughts are similar.
Title: Re: MGB + 302/T5
Post by: 88v8 on January 24, 2023, 09:52:07 AM
Ha, yes, I misread that, thought it was done some years ago and refreshed by the seller.

Well, now we know what it costs for a quick and dirty V8 swap.... pics 67,68... four months, forty hours plus subbed out work.

I can see the appeal of that route if you're not wanting to spend months in the garage and able to tidy up the loose ends yourself.

Ivor
Title: Re: MGB + 302/T5
Post by: 88v8 on January 28, 2023, 04:24:18 AM
Sold for $10,700... rather unloved and seller largely absent.