About the date, usually it's the other way around -- the car is built in one
model year but not sold or registered until the next year (sometimes by a
dealer that unscrupulously sells it as the current model -- not that that
usually made much difference with a B). I've never heard of a car being
"backdated". What's the VIN?
About the rust, well, that's really the difference between a good B and a
bad one. The other stuff -- mechanicals, interior, trim, top, tires -- is
just a matter of a little time and/or money to get right, and you can do it
bit by bit. The rust situation is something else. The only way to get it
right is to cut it all out and replace it with metal. Since that entails a
new paint job on top of all the bodywork, it doesn't take many rusted panels
before the project begins to resemble a ground-up restoration in terms of
expenditure. And frankly, unless you're planning to keep it for the rest of
your life, and really enjoy this sort of project, these cars aren't worth a
full restoration. The price difference between a really really nice B and a
funky B is only maybe $3-5K -- in my area that doesn't buy a whole lot of
body & paint. If you don't expect to do it yourself I wouldn't really
recommend this car. Better to save up for a nicer one.
IMHO, FWIW,
Max (have rust, will travel)
on 3/6/02 2:37 PM, Carter Tuggle at goutvols2@mchsi.com wrote:
> I need some help. I have found a 67 mgb for sale. This is what I found
> today. Engine seems real strong. Could not find any signs of leaking. The
> owner had painted the engine bay about four years ago an off white.
> Transmission (no OD) shifted smooth. Could not find any faults there. Gauges
> in good condition. All worked except the Temp gauge which is a combo with the
> oil pressure. Oil part did work. The PO had added a cheap aftermarket gauge
> off to the side. Interior in decent shape. Will need new panels Some of the
> carpet is worn but useable. Now the problem I have is with the RUST. I
> pulled the carpet up on the drivers side and found a couple of holes about the
> size of a dime. The quarter panels have rust along the bottom edges. The
> rockers have holes in them. And there is surface rust along the whole under
> side. I have never done any welding or body work at all. Is it feasible for
> me to buy a car with this much rust? How much would having the floor pans and
> rockers replaced cost? Is it worth it? Oh I would probably have to replace a
> door skin as well. The inside of the trunk has surface rust but couldn't find
> any holes. He tells me he put new rotors on the front and replaced all the
> brake lines. It has dual su's and a new oil cooler. It has been converted to
> 12 volt battery. All lights seem to work. Top leaks, but top frame is in
> good shape. How much do you think it is worth? Any advice is welcome.
> Something he also told me is that the title shows it is a 66 but he says he
> found that it wasn't made until 67. Is this normal? Thanks again
>
> Carter
> 79 mg midget
> 01 Tahoe
> 96 land rover
> &
> maybe 67B
>
--
Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
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