PAINTING the engine bay! LET'S SEE THAT PURPLE! -- MGB Resto Part 17 --

I do some cleaning and finally get a coat of paint put on the MGBs engine bay, and make a start on removing some of the underseal in the inner wings.

[@donthuis]

You are definitely a master in painting with a rattle can to real shine, something on which I failed ages ago standing at the kerb (had my B resprayed professionally a few years later because of this failure of mine). Lot of hard work and what a patience with this very long job starting on what many would consider a basket case in the 1st place! 😍

[@paullangford7078]

Interesting to see how its coming along

[@Mickyrst43]

I'm enjoying these long video's,plenty of detail,show's the hard work you've put in and a superb result at the end. Top class!!

[@Endfloat]

Cheers Mick! It'll be a while before this one is on the road. The beetle is coming along nicely though! I'll have it back for spring, and I'll take a run over to you. Hope all's well with you!

[@alanmcculloch3435]

Have to love the British 60's and 70's cars. Basic engineering but wiring is always a hornets nest. Re-doing a 75 MGB into Chrome Bumber model. Changed the color to Silver with Antique Red Interior and top. Have reviewed these videos for easier ways to complete the task and you have good ideas. for the average person the Cordless Impact is the only way. Son is now helping to get this car back on the road for almost 5 years as the body was in a sorry state with new floors sills and boot. Engine was swapped out for a 73 engine twin Carb set up. Stainless Exhuast front to back, new mini lite rims, complete brake replacesment. Still time left this year to get it on the road and have some fun. Keep the Uploads coming on your "Fleet" of vehicles and look forward to seeing more.

[@Endfloat]

Sounds like your project is coming along nicely. It's good to have the help. My eldest son is 3 so of limited help at this stage, though his interest is there which is great! I'm glad you're enjoying my videos. Thanks! 😎

[@alanmcculloch3435]

@@Endfloat the hard part has been the electical and bumper conversion. The electrical is a bit of a problem when engines have been swapped for older model engine and spare wires to trace. Your videos have been showing some of the same issues that i have had and have helped immensely.

[@ronanmc2112]

Cat walking in acid gave me a good chuckle! Very rewarding to finally put some paint on, it's looking very good. You've probably most of the underseal stripped now but my mate had good results with an oscillating multi tool and various attachments on his car.

[@Endfloat]

Thanks. I'm a long way off having the underseal stripped off. I've heard that about the oscillating multi tool actually. Might be something to look into. If Lidl are selling one I might pick it up.

[@clashcityrocker1367]

Lovely job Ross, refreshing to see someone doing a grand job without all the latest gadgets!

[@Endfloat]

Thanks very much! That's what I'm all about. I'm just the everyman, have a go hero. I don't always get it right but I give it a go.

[@scottheadz]

Looks great can’t wait to see it all finished

[@darrenobrien7179]

Great job Ross and I can say that it looks even better in the flesh.

[@Endfloat]

Thanks! Yeah it's definitely a great colour!

[@MGB-learning]

Outstanding video and presentation. You should get your friend in the back of the shop to give you a hand. :)

[@Endfloat]

Thanks! Yeah your man in the background doesn't have a head for this stuff!

[@MGB-learning]

@@Endfloat I'd have him at least clean parts.

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Liking the music in the videos Ross and the engine bay looks amazing in that purple, making great progress.

[@Endfloat]

Glad the music is going down well! I'm trying to up my game from a production standpoint but I'm trying to be careful about not doing anything that will annoy people.

[@glennhemmings4830]

looking good

[@Endfloat]

Thanks!

[@alfaromeoalfettarestoratio7817]

Having watched these excellent videos I so wish I'd done more vids of my roadster. Great job with the filming and editing.

[@Endfloat]

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying them. It is nice to have the process documented like this.

[@poppydogz]

Good progress fella, it looks 1000% better in that engine bay.. I've been laid on my back all day under the arse end of my GT wire wheeling the axle, springs and anything else I can get to, what a pig of a job that was.. The new editing looks great, cheers..

[@Endfloat]

Thanks. That sounds like great fun altogether. I found the wire wheel wasn't great at removing the underseal and just smeared it around because it heated it. The wood chisel does the trick but it's hard work.

[@timsiggs7993]

Great progress really taking shape. Keep the videos coming!

[@Endfloat]

Thanks! I certainly will!

[@mwludlow]

I’m really enjoying seeing the progress on this, it’s helping me plan my own project. On the subject of the original colour, I obtained a heritage certificate for my MGB that confirmed the factory paint and trim colours as well as the options fitted when built.

[@Endfloat]

Thanks! I actually ordered the cert myself yesterday. How long did yours take to arrive?

[@mwludlow]

@@Endfloat I think it was within a couple of weeks but it was a long time ago now. I parked my MGB in my garage permanently when I got married over 30 years ago… and I’m only really getting going on the restoration now the kids have come and gone! Your videos have spurred me on and I’m really appreciating them! My shell is a lot more rotten than yours though 😢

[@Endfloat]

@@mwludlow It was my dad that got me into MGs, and cars in general in fact. I was brought home from the maternity hospital in a white 71 Roadster, which he held onto until I was about 5. I'm delighted my videos are motivating you! I won't always do everything right, but I'm enjoying it, and that's the main thing.

[@fetlocks3]

Been there with the underseal, heat gun used carefully and a small flat bladed paint scraper worked for me the best bit, or worst, is when after scraping the whole chassis including around the spring hangers, i found i had perfect paintwork and no rust ! could have left it all on !. but you dont because of course its fifty years old underseal, i hope modern stuff is as good.But keep up the good work you will get there in the end.

[@Endfloat]

Well that's my thinking too. You won't know what needs attention if you don't remove it all. Most of the underseal in the front inner arches came off dry for me in the end, without the use of heat, which was nice. I do think modern products are going to be a lot better than what was around 50 years ago.

[@TheLifeTerm]

Your editing works well. I'm looking forward to more videos. I'm painting my '79 B in British Racing Green, its original color before prior owner painted it oxford white.

[@Endfloat]

Racing green is always a nice option. I had a 78 in that colour and it looked great. It had a chrome bumper conversion and mini-lite wheels.

[@simonhiggs5742]

Finally picked up my 1974 MGB! It's had the engine bay painted the same deep purple in the past 😬

[@Endfloat]

Best of luck with the new purchase! What colour is the rest of the car?

[@simonhiggs5742]

@@Endfloat it's currently in an old tatty mat black. I'll spray it eventually, red 👌 But very much a project haha

[@paulmurphy7823]

Well done. Make sure the drain in the heater box plenum is clear.

[@Endfloat]

Yeah I'm still trying to figure out how to get in at it. When I removed the dash I found there was still more crap in the bottom of it.

[@peterwilliams3776]

Very nice…

[@Endfloat]

Thanks!

[@grahamwilliams7270]

Great progress Ross..I think you're right about the beige undercoat mines a Glasier white 74 from the factory and all original under body is that beige colour..I stripped the underseal off with an old wood chisel....not a fun job.

[@Endfloat]

Thanks. That's good to know. Yeah it seems to be the primer I'm seeing.

[@sepocon]

Noticeable increase in quality, but my favourite part was all the "old Top Gear" music. I was expecting you to cut to Tiff Needell at some stage. The MG is simply class. The colour looks familiar 🤣

[@Endfloat]

Thanks! It's nice that my efforts are being appreciated! I'm just using the music when I'm doing a montage now. (What your need is a montage! 🎵 ) And yes, definitely the Cadbury purple buzz going on there!

[@David-wy9jl]

Great video and nice job. Well worth the effort. I've heard that the windscreen replacement can be tricky and the easiest way for removal is to cut the old rubber out. Try to preserve the trim pieces. Mag wheels look really super on a rubber bumper GT and would really stand out with the purple paint which is a great color. Looking forward to your next video. Thanks.

[@Endfloat]

I'm a long way off putting the new screen in. I might get the body shop that paints the car for me to put the glass in anyway. But yes, I'll be cutting the rubber, even though the screen is cracked so won't be getting reused anyway.

[@bladerunner6282]

you have to get within an inch of the surface AND with a string detergent in the water of the a pressure washer to clean that filth off sufficiently to paint. i didn't see that happening.

[@rmitch3224]

I too like the rubber bumpers. Prettiest MGB I ever saw was a non factory pearl white car with pearl while rubber bumpers. Must have used a fancy rubber paint. I know you going natural, but that painted rubber bumper was a neckturner.

[@Endfloat]

What I could do is try and pick up a spare pair of bumpers and have a painted pair and an unpainted pair and see what I prefer! Now there's an idea!

[@jerryp2433]

cool videos, but you should wear a mask when grinding.. and gunk is the best engine degreaser I've tried. I'm doing this to my 78 MGB.

[@ryanstafford7776]

Thanks for the effort with the videos. I have a 76 MGB GT myself in brooklands green.. my first car! And currently daily driving an 86 mark 2 GTI so thankful for all of your videos. Re engine colour the factory dark ox blood engine paint wouldn't clash too bad? Enjoy the bank hol!

[@Endfloat]

Thanks very much! I would love a GTi myself, although the 1.6 is a bit of fun in its own right!

[@smashyrashy]

Oh wow!

[@stuwhite2337]

Nice. I'm not far off painting my engine bay, but need to get the drivers side floor in and finish the drivers inner wing as it needs a couple of very small patches. I'll be changing my car from brown to black with the intention that it will end up looking something like David Russell-Wilks' car.

[@Endfloat]

Sounds like your car will be lovely. David Russell Wilks' car is very nice indeed. Tell me, with the floor pan patches, will you be butt welding or lap welding it?

[@stuwhite2337]

@@Endfloat I butt welded patches on the passenger side. On the drivers side I'm replacing the entire floor pan so will drill and puddle weld it.

[@stuwhite2337]

@@Endfloat mine won't be as nice as his except maybe from half a mile away 😅

[@douglasgreen437]

Wow, that is a great colour..🤔👍..Please get rid of the rubber bumpers...Save yourself man..😥🙏..Engine block could be Green or red with a silver painted head & a cast black & silver MG rocker cover to complete it.👌.👍

[@Endfloat]

Thanks! Nice ideas on the engine. I'll be keeping the rubber bumpers though, for 2 reasons. One is that I like them, and two is that my intention was always to keep the car original.

[@douglasgreen437]

@@Endfloat I see..🤔

[@topdogched]

Hydrate 80 says you should apply base coat after doesn't require primer???

[@kengatzemeyer3031]

Can you add a comment on which prep, primer and paint brands you used.

[@aoifetuna]

I miss your intro 🥰 Eoin wants to fix mg

[@Endfloat]

❤️ I actually forgot to put the intro in!

[@paullangford7078]

Do the engine BMC green

[@Dave_Stafford]

Looks brilliant, still remarkable how solid it is. Was going to say you've gone to another level with your editing even before you mentioned it. What software did you go with?

[@Endfloat]

Thanks! That's great you noticed the editing. I'm using Davinci Resolve now. Bit of a learning curve but I'm handy enough with computers and I do enjoy the editing.

[@Dave_Stafford]

@@Endfloat Ah yes, same thing I settled on, it's got everything! ..you're right, it's a skill in itself.

[@ThePerformanceVideo]

You have to start wearing better protective gear for your eyes, ears and lungs. I know it doesn't seem that important at your age, but take it from an old MG guy who has been working on his cars since he was your age: All those chemicals will mount up in your body and come back to haunt you a few decades from now

[@bladerunner6282]

knock the loose paint sitting on the underseal and paint over it. it's a complete waste of time to remove it. whatever is eventually put in its place won't be as effective. ya, i know whatever's been done to this car has already been done...just sayin.

[@nutzonspanners6607]

Ross, that Etch Primer is seriously dodgy for lungs, if you can smell it, it's doing damage - wear a mask, after 50 years of spraying, I know.

[@Endfloat]

Yeah you're absolutely right, and it was silly of me not to bring a mask. Rest assured I will be using one in the future. Thank you for your concern.

[@nutzonspanners6607]

@@Endfloat Hi Ross, in 1973 I owned a nearly new TR6 in red, which went up in smoke with only 4,000mls on the clock. In 1976 I bought another one, a 1970 'H' reg, and in 1980 a 1975 'P' reg, these last two I kept together until 1997. Both of these cars were in Triumph's Magenta Purple colour, which I wasn't mad on (condition is everything) which I warmed to over time. I think your GT is officially that Leyland colour. I now have a Black 1979 MGB GT with chrome RoStyles, my first MGB after all these years, and I love it........and your channel, great watch

[@Endfloat]

@@nutzonspanners6607 thanks very much! Sounds like you've had some nice cars over the years. I love the name of your channel by the way! Glad you're enjoying my channel. I think this MG will be providing me with content for some time to come!

[@nutzonspanners6607]

@@Endfloat Way too many to list, I've also got a mint Golf Mk2 GTI 16v in Tornado Red 56,000mls on the clock, Air Con, Electric Recaros everything except headlamp wash and leather, which I bought new in Nov 1987, so I'm interested in body fix's you carry out on your Mk2. Had 2nd or 3rd UK delivered Ford RS1600i in 1982 another great car. Overall that's why the channel holds my interest so much. cheers Ross

[@dougmoran3340]

You appear to have a complete disregard for your own health in the sections of the video that I watched ……… no evidence of protection in the form of gloves, eye protection and most importantly breathing masks.