A confirmation of what 'Ernest' said. A '15' on the head indicates a =
1500 or 1600 head. A '16' is a 1622, which is the same as the later =
'18' head for the 1800. There are a number of 'utility' heads with no =
numbers that were used for other vehicles, but that were interchangeable =
with the 15, 16 or 18 head. Only a measurement of the utility valves =
determines the appropriate application.
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From: Ernest[SMTP:lawref@lawref.com]
Sent: Monday, January 06, 1997 2:23 PM
To: Peter G. Gilvarry
Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: MGA Chassis Number
I think a minor correction would be in order. The 16 on the head =
probably indicates a 1622 head. The 1500 and 1600 both had 15 on the =
head (in most cases per moss).=20
Also, the chassis number can usually be found stamped on the frame cross =
member under the passenger's knees. It will be the number only without =
the GHN... letter prefix part. But the letter prefix can be =
reconstructed and a new VIN plate obtained from moss. For all US 1600's =
there were only 2 differend letter prefix combinations, one for coupe =
and one for roadster. Not so for 1500's where the original color was =
coded in it.
In every case I have looked for that stamped number on the frame I could =
not find it until I hit it with a sandblaster. Then it pops out.
The body number near the hinge is useless for identification purposes.
Ernest
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From: "Peter G. Gilvarry" <petergg@ibm.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 05, 1997 16:39 PM
To: Chris Leah <crl@iafrica.com>
Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: MGA Chassis Number
Chris,
It appears as though the number is a body number, if it is located on =
the=20
right hand side of the firewall adjacent to the hinge.
>From the Moss catalog:
MGA 1600 produced from May 59 to April 61. The cahssis number should be=20
on a plate affixed to left hand side of firewall shelf, but as that=20
appears to be missing you could be in a pickle.
The first 1600 would have been GHN68851, last GHN100351.
The engine is definitely 1600 as 16 means 1600, G means MG, A means 1600 =
series, U is center change gearbox, H means High-Compression.
Sorry I can't be more helpful, but I will try to scan the page and =
attach=20
to an Email as a file.
I am looking for a MGA but the guy I am negotiating with has now said =
his=20
wife wants to raise the price. It is a 166 MKII with wire wheels, but=20
today I found a MGTD, for a similar price, so maybe that is the way to=20
go.
Regards ...... Peter Gilvarry
petergg@ibm.net
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