1967 MGB: Project get the old man's car going...

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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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1967 MGB: Project get the old man's car going...

Unearthed the beast today. Dad's old 1967 MGB. First sun she's seen since 1993. LOTS of work to do when it gets to my house...

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I'll update when stuff is done.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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Wow - doesn't look like it needs THAT much work, it actually looks pretty clean and VERY well cared for!
 
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 07:33 PM
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Yeah it mainly needs mechanical work. One wheel is locked up. I'm sure the entire fuel system from tank to carbs needs to be gone through. Brake and clutch cylinders rebuilt. Brake system and brakes. A little rust on the bottom edges of the doors. Nothing too serious.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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Nice !
 
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 09:31 PM
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Have fun!

You know the British national pastime is fixing cars every Sunday?

You know why the Brits drink warm beer? Because Lucas also makes refrigerators.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 09:43 PM
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My old man always told me not to drive the car any farther than I wanted to push it. Sound advice! lol



Looks like I have my work cut out for myself...

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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 10:02 PM
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Guess you're gonna have to call a tow truck to get it to your house right? You know since lowered trucks are useless
 
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 10:05 PM
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I need a flatbed tow truck to get it up the sloped driveway and in the garage since it doesn't run.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 12:17 AM
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Such a beautiful car.. She's soo clean too.. I'd be very proud to own it..
 
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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Nice car...bet the gas monkey's can get it runnin'!
 
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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Nice car!

Don't see them around anymore, and if you do see one, it's from the '70's with the 5 mph bumpers.

Can't wait for the update so you can tell us how she drives.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 11:20 PM
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My first car was a '65 Austin Healey Sprite which in that year was identical to a MG Midget ... a scaled down version of what you have there. I wrenched on that car a lot

Yours looks real nice! Post a pic of under the hood and the interior, if you have them.
 

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