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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 01:52 AM
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so i received my new project a 1977 MGB, going to build a toy out of it since i decided to get away from my 944, its redundant i already have a 928 to play with and the 944 is nothing compared to that. it was my great uncles car and needs some serious attention. ill post pic of the build as they come here are some of how i received itName:  DSC00110.jpg
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it has quite a bit of cancer on the floor pans but nothing a welder and plasma cutter wont fix, already has an upgraded long tube intake manifold, steel headers, and Weber carb but not sure what else ill know more as i start tearing into it

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bump really up for over 2 hours and no props of even flaming for taking on another huge project?
Old Apr 5, 2010 | 05:53 AM
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always liked british roadsters, i think my dad and his brothers played around with one of these back in the day. it will be a fun little car once your done, but it looks like alot of work at the moment. good luck!
Old Apr 5, 2010 | 07:47 AM
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props on taking on that beast!

reminds me of overhauling...
Old Apr 5, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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so how much did you pay for that rat's nest on wheels?
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 02:27 AM
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you saw that birdsnest in the fender wells? i paid nothing, the car is solid minus the floorboards, whick are on order for roughly 250 bucks, i already got carpet and seats to go in it, and the damn thing turned over and tried to start with a very lite tune up, im pulling the motor anyone local wanna help me do the motor swap?
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bump ordering a top tonight, sadly my junkyard skills cannot yield one
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those are a never ending project..but a fun car.... had a 944T and a 928 S4 they are fun too
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you don't need a top, just a put a tarp over it. leave it outside.
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naw i got space in garage, thinking of a bikini top or just a toneau instead
Old Apr 8, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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Wow that looks like a LOT of work, good luck with it! I see a few time and again, they always look nice. Don't forget to install some good old LUCAS electronics...
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