MGB GT 2.8 V6

[crabo249]

I used the same vynil to cover the seats and interior trim

Side panels

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The rear seats have had new foam inserted

Rear seats

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The drivers/passenger seats have had new foams and the frames repainted

Drivers seat

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[3xpendable]

Lovely job

[harvey]

The original alternator bracket was cut to size using an angle grinder and used to mount the alternator,all that's needed now is a custom tension bar

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You should be able to alter the alternator to bring the adjustment bolt across closer to the engine. You move it round by 120 degrees anti-clockwise as you look at that pic. The ear that has the adjuster on now becomes the bottom pivot, and the bottom pivot moves around to the top. It will be a lot neater to look at, and judging by the high standard of the rest of the work you've done, it will fit in perfectly when it's done.

[crabo249]

Harvey thanks for the advice i will try to get it done this weekend

[crabo249]

Havn't worked for a while on the car due to a bad back ( Old age ) But since September i've managed to complete a few more jobs.
The goal is to get the car running under her own power by Christmas

Stripped and painted the block and gearbox ready for new seals and gaskets

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New seals and gaskets for the engine

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New clutch added and gearbox bolted to engine

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[crabo249]

Engine bolted into place

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Exhaust bolted on

Stainless steel exhaust added

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A couple of fans added to keep things cool

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[crabo249]

I've started wiring things in and have also re-routed the brake lines through the wing of the car

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This weekends plan is to connect up the water hoses and starter motor wiring

Still a way to go but i'm making progress

[JensenProject]

Terrific job, I bet this will fly with that V6 in it . Look forward to seeing the finished car!!

[crabo249]

Hooked up the starter motor, exhaust and hoses just before Christmas and fired her up

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Ran a bit rough but not bad for the first fire up, switched off the engine and it wouldn’t start again
Had a sulk covered the car and left it till February

Traced the fault to a broken wire on the Distributor and a faulty ignition relay
Fired her up and drove her for the first time under her own power since 2010

1st drive

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Prop shaft has had to be made as my attempt at making the shaft wasn’t very good (banana shaped)
Straight through exhaust sounds great

Stainless steel exhaust

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[crabo249]

Sprayed the inside and fitted soundproofing

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Bought some wheels for refurbishing

New wheels

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Once the weather improves I’ll start on the body work
The car has picked up a few dents from being stored off site plus i sprayed the primer on to thick and after drying for a week it cracked all over

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