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Great car!

Fantastic job on the car. I, too, am looking to do a conversion on my Stag sometime next year and appreciate all of the work you have done documenting your car. I look forward to the updates and have gotten great joy out of watching this build.
Shane R., March 5, 2010
Reply: Thanks Shane! I have to admit this documentation is as much for my own benefit as anyone else, but it's good to hear other people enjoy it!

Wiring

Hi Keith. When I was dreaming about a TR6 I found this place that specializes in modern wiring harnesses for old british sportscars. good luck!

http://www.advanceautowire.com/
Kelly, February 11, 2010
Reply: Thanks for the link! Right now, I'm looking at the wiring for the engine. The wiring in the rest of the car for lights, etc seems to be in pretty good shape.

On the road this spring???

I have your books on Miata and a few stock Miatas and MGBs . Enjoyed this build up , second guessing rear end set up ... how would the stock Camaro rear link suspension work ? As an aside later model Blazer and S10 4x4 had rear discs . Looking forward to the driver .
Paul, February 6, 2010
Reply: I decided to go with the three link because I had some good references on how to fit it in the MG and it's less prone to binding from what I understand. A custom four link might have packaged better - I was just about to post something along those lines.
The rear axle I used originally had rear discs. However, that meant I would have been stuck with the GM bolt pattern and rear caliper. I wanted Miata parts.

Go Find Moss Motors

Great Car! Horrible Treatment of it!

Take the time and invest the money, and make this the car it should be. Moss MOtors and Roadster Factory (www.theroadsterfactory.com) have every single part you would ever need to rebuild this to it's glory.

We have done a luscious 1972 TR6 as a restoration/race mod this way. Total sleeper - all restored exterior, nasty suspension, motor, brakes and rear end. It's a ball to drive, and a total head turner, just like the BGT.

Good Luck, and don;t believe the rumors about Lucas or Strombergs or SU's. Solder the connectors, tune the carbs, and they run fine!
www.mossmotors.com
Jeff Baker, January 7, 2010
Reply: Thanks for the suggestion. I've dealt with Moss in the past, and I think I have sourced a couple of parts from them for this car.
However, I'm not sure how far you've read through the site. The car's getting a Miata front suspension, a custom three-link rear and a 350 hp all-aluminum Chevy LS1 engine. Moss is a little thin on parts for those for some reason.

Hope this one becomes a book, too!

Dang Keith, you're everywhere. Been running into your projects on the web since I was a young Miata modder back in the late '90's and here we are again. I'm thinking about a project I'd like to tackle, do a little research, and like the fifth link I hit, guess what: You're already way ahead of me.

Hope you can make this one into a book too. I've enjoyed the heck out of your others. And thanks for always answering the random questions I've emailed over the years, you're a class act.

Cheers.
Mike H, October 1, 2009
Reply: I don't know how big the market is for a book that starts with "cut your frame rails off at the firewall", but you never know :) Thanks for the kind words.
In a few weeks, I'll be back on the project and we'll start to see something happening again!

nice!

That's a fine looking MGB GT - look forward to seeing some update photos to see how she's progressing
http://www.bootracks.co.uk
bootrack, March 30, 2009
Reply: Soon!

dude

dude whats with the lack of updates man you okay? just hope everything is cool in the tanner camp.
curtis, March 24, 2009
Reply: Everything's cool, I just got sidetracked by Real Life for a while there.

Yes, you have to... You shouldn't need to ask. Really.
Cruise Control
Chris, January 27, 2009
Reply: Oh, it'll happen! I just have to figure out how to make it disappear from sight.

asphalt sound deadening

If I remember correctly the easy way to remove asphalt sound deadening from the floorboards is dryice. I think freezing it makes it brittle and come off real easy.
I can't remember which build site I saw that on...I guess it could even have been one of yours :-P
Michael Neisius, January 16, 2009
Reply: Wasn't mine, but it sounds plausible. Thanks for the tip! I picked up an air hammer today for $4.50, I figure it's worth trying. If it doesn't work, I'll try the dry ice.

Chevy V8 Flag Badge

The V8 badge you have was used on late 60's Chevy cars from the Nova to the Impala. To denote the bigger sizes, they would put the size just above (i.e. 283, 327 or 350).
Eric Vance, November 5, 2008
Reply: Thanks Eric. It seemed appropriate for the age of the car, even the engine will be a lot more modern. I guess I'll have to find a 346 badge now!

Why do I do this to myself?

You did it to me again! I'm just glad I only missed the first 60 entries, as opposed to the first 5000 for the Seven, and the first 450 of the Targa. All joking aside Bon Chance, and I look forward to following along on this one as well.
Jason (or treadhead1944, you pick), June 6, 2008
Reply: This one's going to be a slower build. Hopefully. Unless the obsession kicks in.
Thanks for the note!

Ford 302

Are there plans to modify the 302 motor in some way or is it just going to be bone stock? Either way, that is some serious muscle in a small car. I should expect the MGB GT to a wild ride when completed. I am going to enjoy watching this build...
Chris, May 31, 2008
Reply: I don't have any plans to modify the 302 at the outset. There will be enough of a challenge just getting everything working.
Who knows what will happen down the road though! I'd like to get a set of aluminum heads for it someday to shave off a bit of weight, but since this is primarily meant to be a cruiser that's not critical.

The Mongrel

Keith and Janel;
The Ronal wheels, the black badge, the black grille: they all look great. With the changes though, your GT is going to end up a mongrel, but in a very nice way. The changes while subtle, reveal a keen aesthetic sense. Nicely done!
Mark Blusiewicz, May 19, 2008
Reply: Thanks Mark!

Congrats on the new addition!

Janel picked a good one! It's fun seeing you approach the initial sorting. Can't wait to see what happens with some V8 power!
bluej, May 15, 2008
Reply: I expect many trials and tribulations - but it's going to be a very cool car when it's done. Thanks for the note!