The problem is endemic even today. The average MG owner has to push his
little 4-banger to the limits just to keep up with the Triumphs and
Austin-Healeys and as a result the engines die early and often. So when
your MG came in for an engine overhaul it was easier to swap a rebuilt
engine in and call it good. Who cared about originality when you were
missing prime driving weather? Don't be disappointed that your car has
had an organ transplant, just be glad it runs at all. It does run
doesn't it?
OK, you listers know I'm just being funny so don't so don't tie up the
Fat Chance phone line to get me booted.
Lonn (donning the Nomex as a precautionary measure...)
'70 TR6 -mine
'71 TR6 -in my garage
'70 MGB GT -ours
'89 Saab Turbo Convertible -hers
"We are but temporary custodians with an obligation of preservation."
----- Original Message -----
From: <CamaroLee@aol.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 1999 8:55 PM
Subject: vin and engine number help
>Hi all,
>
>I have been lurking in the list for about a month now, and I am glad to
see
>that the list is active and informative (for the most part) :). I
have a
>couple of questions to ask.
>
>My wife and I purchased a 1970 MGB last year for her to drive. Ended
up I
>drove it more than she did. They are a fun car to drive and looking
forward
>to getting it on the road again.
>
>I have some interesting numbers on it. Here is the car number:
>GHN5UA187207G According to the Moss Motors catalog, the 70 model
year
>numbers started with 187211. Is this something like a preproduction
'70? It
>has an aluminum bonnet and the top frame is the pull off type, not the
fold
>down type.
>
>The engine number is 18GD-WE-H22510 The 'D' in the number is
crooked, and
>has an inward relief, like someone took a stamp and hit it with a
hammer.
>What year is this motor? Is it a '63 engine that someone tried to
restamp
>for some strange reason? The Carb number is AUD 52 F
>
>Any help will be greatly appreciated
>
>Erin Lee
>Columbus, OH
>
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