Don't try this at home......
While I am extremely proud of how my 68BGT survived it is not recommended
that this stunt be attempted..even by professionals...
The story goes...
While on my way to work/school early in the morning last November 17 a
1980 ElCamino decided to brake hard coming off a newly installed
traffic light.(less than 3 wks old). Needless to say my BGT took it
on the nose. ###!!! (appropriate words to small town drivers). The
estimate on the Chevy (Built like a rock..I don't think so) was $1200
plus... The MGBGT, being a scrappy little fighter, required a new
bumper kit (Moss @ $160), a new Grill(Moss @ $140), $100 of sheet
metal work(from a friend), and $250 to paint and misc. Hurrah for the
underdog...
Moral: I am even more convinced that even with all it's faults the MG is still
a better
vechicle than alot of the things that call themselves cars.....
My 68BGT for the record was well cared for by the previous owners.....
I purchased it on a whim last June for $2000 even...
After first looking at it and noting that the rear carb leaked like a
sieve I convinced my wife I could install two carb kits for thirty
dollars and turn it over for a quick 500 profit. Having owned a 59A
fifteen years ago while in school I knew all the ins and outs of
ownership of a LBC(Yes I drove in the Washington State winters with
the top down and loved it). Well needless to say.....The virus bit
the first time I drove it after the carb rebuild and after the sales
job of my life the garage is now graced with a pretty little red
MGB-GT. The PO's have installed an electric fan (no thermostate) in
front of the radiator, an electronic ignition, a single 12V battery.
I also discovered a fuel pump cutout switch under the dash. She is
not a show quality, but more of a daily driver. Which is exactly what
I wanted...Someone also tried to fix the horn by installing a button
under the dash. I don't know if they couldn't find the button on the
turn signal or just thought it was bad. I found the problem to be a
blown fuse. Any way I had to unburden myself to people who understand
the addiction.
Thanks for the listen.....
Michael Boley
mdboley@hpbs1117.boi.hp.com
'68 MGB-GT (true testimonial)
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