Paul Belluomini's Journal

This all started when I first read about the UK company Frontline and their updated and improved versions of the MGB. At first it was the LE-50 MGBGT and then the focus of this journal, the Abingdon Edition of the MGB roadster. I really wanted one but I did not want to fork up the cost of the car. After perusing many websites and using my knowledge gained by owning and fixing many MGB through the years I decided to create my own Abingdon Edition MGB. I purchased a rust free 1977 MGB from ebay for $2500. The car was in a garage in Michigan but had spent most of it's life in Arizona. The body was great, no rust, no accidents and had never been taken apart. The interior was toast due to the sun bake of Arizona. The mechanicals were in need of repairs and updates. In other words a perfect candidate for a transformation into something restomod, my Abingdon MGB!
The MGB was purchased and trailered home to Pittsburgh where I live. It sat for two years while I completed a restoration of a TR250.
I began to formulate a plan. First, complete teardown of the car to a rolling shell. Have the car body modified to chrome bumpers and respray the car to new color. Update the front and rear suspension using Frontline MG components. Increase performance by updating the driveline to include a 5 speed and a crossflow head with dual webers. Use a backdated wiring loom to get rid of many trouble areas with the later wiring harnesses. Install updated and improved seats and interior trim. I will break each of these down in the following journal posts with pictures. It took me a few years to complete but the B turned out great, it handles well, is very quick, and is comfortable to drive.