Ain Vale wrote:
> Last night I had the opportunity to examine an MGA 1500 that
> had been fitted with a Ford 302.
Argggh .... 8^(
> Needless to say, it was a pretty sad little machine. The
> installation isn't complete; that is, the car is a rough project and
> utterly non-functional. I am wondering if it is a viable restoration
> candidate, and would love more opinions on the subject.
> ... [snip ...
> My budget is limited, and I will be doing all the work myself (I have
> a reasonably complete and spacious workshop, and a few years'
> tinkering experience). So my questions are: should I go for this
> car, and what price should I shoot for?
Well ... it certainly would be a *challenge*. The bulkhead and wheel
wheels are available, but expensive ... given the *DPO* mods, it has
little value ... how much is he asking?
> Information on the interchangeability of A and B parts would also
> be welcome.
You should be able to find the 'A' bits that you need at a reasonable
price ... but, the 'B" engine can be used without a problem ... the 'B'
3-synchro tranny requires modifications to allow for clearance of the
starter ... the 'B' 4-synchro tranny requries modifications to the
tunnel/frame.
Safety Fast! ... larry.g.unger@lmco.com
'61 MGA 1600 MkII
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