Free MGB sitting for 10 years, will it run?

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[@gfurstnsu]

Car was originally Teal Blue. This car has the desirables carbs. Really great car. I paid $3,500 for my 1973 B back in January 1990. Still own it and drive it all year around.

[@weldhutch2857]

Loads of these still running around the UK. Great little cars

[@superlukage]

Let me know if you have any MGB questions, I've been working on them since I was 12. I'm also a mod at the littlebritishcars subreddit. -The wood seat strips are original! -Yes the carb pistons are doing what they should but the dashpots should have the oil topped up. -There is no clutch safety switch, and they like to start in neutral with no clutch because the crankshaft thrust bearings aren't the best.

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Awesome! Thanks for the comment!

[@jessicajones119]

Hi. Where are you located? I am in California. I have tons of questions. My mom needs her 1976 restored and we were wondering if we should put completely new, more efficient parts in it. Do you know of any good, affordable restoration mechanics in Southern California?

[@michaelstoliker971]

No matter what color it starts out as, every British sports car eventually becomes red.

[@tomswift26]

Nice score(s). Glad you like the yellow one better 'cause that red one's spoken for for sure. She seems like a good sport though so you're ahead. I almost fell off the couch laughing about *all that rust*. LOL Good luck looks like a good set of projects.

[@tomswift26]

Btw, brake cleaner isn't a replacment for starting fluid

[@bobm2331]

Very clear video with defined goals. No drama. I have a similar model, 78. Will be fun to follow your work. 👍

[@duncanwilson9020]

What a beautiful pair of cars. I am also fortunate enough to have a project mgb, mine's a '70 gt in flame red (repainted)

[@tomsogden]

cant believe this only has 600 views i love videos like this

[@JohnCorrUK]

Brilliant video, excited to follow your restoration progress . Good luck 🤞👍

[@ddguitars1969]

I was willing it to turn over.. Definitely shared your elation when it did. Brilliant video

[@coastallad1010]

Don't you have "Start ya bastard" in the states?. Best aerosol product ever for starting engines.

[@the_realJP_]

Why would they leave a giant hole in the trunk?? That seems sketchy. Nice work though 👍

[@gfurstnsu]

Wood spacers on the sear rails are stock. I took the roll bar off because I’m tall and could not push seats back far with it on.

[@richardarmstrong3751]

Bean working on theses cars for over fifty years great engine s I would always remove the cylinder head and you can have a better look at the valves and boars 😊

[@ericcriteser4001]

Of course they'll run. Now, how long will the body last?

[@jamesball8966]

I would have kept the roll cage for safety. I have just got a MGBGT myself good luck to both of you

[@ArthurTaylorW]

I suspect the dash pad looks so nice because it's a replacement, as the glove box is missing and the opening in the pad for it has not been cut.

[@MotherlodeMotors]

That is a great guess. I’ll look for some more clues to support that. They must have all had glove boxes?

[@ArthurTaylorW]

@@MotherlodeMotors The years of 68-71 didn't have gloveboxes, having the "Abingdon Pillow" instead, but your car certainly has the 72-76 dash, which has a glovebox, not heard of one without. You can buy a new vinyl front with foam and replace it. Looking at the video, I'm impressed at the replacement job! I've done it, it's not easy, and the replacements need some "massaging" to get to fit correctly.

[@MotherlodeMotors]

@@ArthurTaylorW Awesome, thanks for letting me know. I’ll keep an eye out for a glovebox!

[@edstenson7764]

Black leather only. Clean and keep the doorcards.

[@mgbsandotherstuff2982]

Very interesting, good luck with them.

[@mikes6961]

Sell them for anything you can get and buy ones that's already been gone over. You'll put more into it to make it worthwhile than they sell for. I Know, been there done that. Got one totally restored for 5 grand 4 months ago I get it, no fun getting one done already. Front end rebuild, rot mediation and interior replacement is gonna be a bit.

[@MotherlodeMotors]

You're totally right, it would be cheaper and less fun. :)

[@michaelstoliker971]

Or British Racing Green.

[@johndiaz7240]

Great project , good for you, I had a early B in the 60’s non syncro 1st gear with wire wheels. Great car living in Santa Monica. Look forward to progress.

[@MikeAarset]

Dang you scored! What a find for sure. Burgundy one looks nice and stock. I'm near Sacramento and it's nice to see others get into English Sports cars too.

[@RedDawg2k]

I hope you changed the oil before test starting the engine. The roll bar will keep you and the missus alive should it flip going too hard around a curve. More than one MGB driver has found this out the hard way.

[@mikes6961]

Points and condenser sir. Static timing adjustment. Aside from those crusty su's

[@jmtubbs1639]

The floor fittings are as standard.

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Thanks!

[@fredy.aleksander]

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