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77 MGB Project

Ga Midget Thomas — Posted on The MG Experience
Monday December 30, 2013 8:24 PM

My brother dropped off his MGB today. He decided it wasn't for him. Thanks bro! I want to take this car to a whole new level of respect. Thinking 3.4 and T5...

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Dash Modification

Ga Midget Thomas — Posted on The MG Experience
Sunday May 12, 2013 7:04 PM

Modified the dash and trans tunnel. The s10 gauge cluster is in. Remember this is a budget build. All parts that can be used from the donor car saves me $.

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Exhaust Fabrication

Ga Midget Thomas — Posted on The MG Experience
Saturday April 27, 2013 11:00 AM

On the 2.5 Chevy installation... the exhaust needed to be rerouted to the front and down through the original location. I welded in a flange for ease of removal. These pictures show the welds before clean up.

I have been side tracked by getting our swimming pool and camper ready. Not to mention being "on-call 24 hours" until I get 2 new hires trained. So I can only tinker on this here and there as time permits.

Exhaust manifold

Exhausted

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Motor Is In!!

Ga Midget Thomas — Posted on The MG Experience
Thursday April 11, 2013 7:31 PM

I had to cut the foot well side walls. Relocate frame rails. Cut out the transmission tunnel. And weld in new panels. In addition to making new motor and trans mounts. Alot of fabrication to fit a Chevy 2.5 "iron duke" motor. I also added the brake2 master cylinder and clutch master cylinder from the S10 donor vehicle. Had to fabricate mounts and linkage. I will be using the S10 radiator as well. I need to have it narrowed 4.5" to clear tires. And run an electric fan. The to do list goes on but alot of work is completed. Stay tuned...

Below hood line!

Sheetmetal changes

Tunnel

Master cylinders

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Motor Swap Time

Ga Midget Thomas — Posted on The MG Experience
Thursday March 28, 2013 7:59 PM

I have the 2.5 and 5 speed now. Its a tbi fuel injected 4 cylinder. Alot of fabrication and welding will be required
but that was expected. I'm going to document this journey.

I will keep updates on the progress IF I get some genuine interest from fellow members. So is anyone interested in this build?

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2013-03-28 21:10:55 # 9739

Comment by Royce Burnett

What's the motor out of?

2013-03-29 06:08:17 # 9743

Comment by Ga Midget Thomas

Hey Royce,
Its from a 1991 Chevy S-10.

2013-04-12 09:21:39 # 9941

Comment by Norman Maas

Was this something you had already, or were you looking for this in particular?

2013-04-12 09:45:48 # 9943

Comment by Ga Midget Thomas

I already had this sitting around. I think Bills 2.8 v6 swap is much better
for horsepower. I just didnt want to cut my hood to make a 2.8 fit.

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Side Shot Of 1962 Austin Healey

Ga Midget Thomas — Posted on The MG Experience
Wednesday July 14, 2010 7:18 PM

Just a simple side shot. Not completely finished...are we ever?

Notice the rounded rear wheel openings? I like it better that way. I think it looks better than the factory flat top look.

1962 Austin Healey Sprite

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