MGB Roadster - Stowing the Hood

Here you can learn the essential steps for properly storing the hood of your MGB Roadster in this easy to follow tutorial.
As a classic car enthusiast, I understand the importance of preserving the beauty and functionality of these vintage daily drivers.
Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or new to the world of retro rides, this guide may provide you with an alternate method, as these vary between owners.
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[@bluetransformer1]

clear and concise. Excellent instructions

[@c.brionkidder9232]

Thanks for the video. Portland Oregon USA here. When the rain stops, the tops drop!

[@johnlocke3481]

We’re still talking about cars, right?

[@johnwinter9722]

On my ‘65 I have hoodsticks. Did not see any on your car. I like the fold it into the storage area approach. Suppose the hoodsticks could go into the boot, where I typically have stowed the hood for 47 years. Thanks for the tip.

[@CharltonsClassics]

Yeah I think they look good but I think it’s probably less hassle without them. And there isn’t much boot space so just something else to have to store 😊

[@MGB-learning]

Great video. From California USA

[@upscalebohemian5372]

No tonneau cover? Not all MGBs have this type of folding top. Generally they were an erector set kind of non-folding situation. My 1969 MGB came with that kind of take apart frame. It didn't fold down. I bought a folding down mechanism from a wrecking yard from a junked later MGB and I found that I needed to retain the top metal part that is on the hood that gets clipped to the top of the windshield, but other than that the folding mechanism just bolted right in and it was so much more convenient to use.

[@CharltonsClassics]

@@upscalebohemian5372 Yeah I’m not a great fan of the tonneau cover. I don’t really see the point and my hood folds away quite nicely so you can then see all of the lines of the back of the car. I can imagine the non folding hoods being a pain in the arse, especially if you get caught out in the rain. It may not be the most practical mechanism in the world, but I can put it up in less than a minute so it’s not too bad. Enjoy your MGB. Im sure it’s a lovely car 😊

[@upscalebohemian5372]

@@CharltonsClassics it was. Now it's a motel at my father's barn for a family of my living in the trunk (or it was the last time I looked). :-) Here in California the cover made perfect sense. It kept farm land dust from getting on the top and then folded in and scratching the plastic windows.

[@CharltonsClassics]

@@upscalebohemian5372 ​​⁠ haha oh no. Sounds like the perfect winter project to have it ready for next year 😝

[@hswantee]

Where did you get that roll-over bar?? Seems to fit well together!?

[@CharltonsClassics]

The roll-bar was purchased from the MG Owners Club many years ago. I have just checked the website and they still sell these. You are right though, the bar fits nicely within the hood setup, and the mesh wind screen actually fits snugly within the roll bar frame; doing away with the untidy fitting kit...

[@penguinpeter6912]

Hi again, fantastic content of your vlogs mate, Rather than classic car shows,im more interested in the car journey you go on, so any information would be much appreciated mate, also can i borrow grandad lol. Om based in bewdley Worcester. Thanks for any help. Cheers Anthony

[@CharltonsClassics]

So to date I’ve done the Jorvik run and the Morecambe to Whitby coast to coast run. There’s the Hope Classic Rally in Hampshire next month which looks good, and the Lancashire Vehicle Club Rally in July (found on Google). They are a great day out and much more entertaining than just looking around a field of cars. You get the best of both worlds. Ha be careful what you wish for 😂. I’m sure he’d be open to being loaned out on a short term basis. I remember when I was a boy and used to navigate for him. Great family event potentially ☺️

[@siavashshaghighi2655]

Lovely car. I hope you know how to drive it?

[@CharltonsClassics]

Ha thanks! Erm she gets an easy life for the most part, but now and again she gets a good working out. To be honest, I find her more fun to drive slow than fast. Just love cruising around in her 😊

[@c.brionkidder9232]

divaneh

[@splodge5714]

Lovely car. Shame its not the electric retractable hard top model.

[@CharltonsClassics]

Haha that would be very handy when the rain showers catch me off guard!

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

I love the MGB but the hood process is cumbersome. They should have just copied Alfa Romeo ...unlatch it and flip it back.

[@CharltonsClassics]

Yeah I know what you mean, especially if you get caught out and have to pull in to sort it. But I do think it looks quite neat when folded up, and doesn't take up too much space either :)

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

@@CharltonsClassics It does, but I had both cars and the MGB hood makes no sense whatsoever. Just make it flip back. Period. End of story.

[@c.brionkidder9232]

It could be the typical MGB owner likes to be able to interact with the car in this way, carefully folding the top and buttoning it into place.

[@upscalebohemian5372]

I like everything quirky about the MGB, right down to the three windshield wipers. So I didn't mind. On my 1989 Alfa Romeo it was definitely easier and quicker but I don't like one better than the other.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

@@upscalebohemian5372 I do. Especially when it starts to rain.