RobSheffield Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 My dad finally finished fitting the engine (and tubualar mainifolds) into his original factory 1973 MGB GT V8. Thought id share some pictures. also, here are other pics of his other cars (left to right) 1974 Triumph Spitfire 1500, 1952 MG TD (now sold) and a 1973 MGB Roadster this is the MG TD since on its own since its slightly less well known. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 The TD looks like a very clean example very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 Yes, all are VERY clean All were meticulously restored 'nut and bolt' by my dad, he paints them, he panelbeats, he welds, he even makess his own leather trim. he is pretty darn clever!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I love that TD!! always wanted to restore something like that! It's just the time and money involved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Funny...I was working on a V8 MGB Roadster on Sunday. Finishing bits of trim. That was a conversion too. Had to replace for an LSD as the other one died very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 cool. my dads rebuilding a MGB GT witha V8 at moment. he also owns a UK spec MGRV8! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 How come the number plate on the TF changes!!! Lovely cars though - good collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 13, 2006 Author Share Posted February 13, 2006 How come the number plate on the TF changes!!! good spotting car now running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 13, 2006 Author Share Posted February 13, 2006 cool. my dads rebuilding a MGB GT witha V8 at moment. he also owns a UK spec MGRV8! cool, my uncle has an RV8, and im pretty sure its UK spec my dad and uncle belong to an owners club with 3 RV8s and now 2 B V8s in - if your dad or uncle need help chuck me a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 cool, my uncle has an RV8, and im pretty sure its UK spec my dad and uncle belong to an owners club with 3 RV8s and now 2 B V8s in - if your dad or uncle need help chuck me a PM do you think its a mid-life crisis thing? to have a UK built classic car, and stick a stupid sized engine in it. only to drive at 40mph EVERYWHERE anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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