MGB & GT Forum

So once my wife got a look at the back of the car ('75 B, V6 conversion) with the rubber bumper removed she decided that was what she wanted. Can anyone point me to some pictures of the metal work involved in fabricating a rear end that looks like an MGB? Metal, I am not interested in fiberglass. I took 6 months off the project because of health and am back working on the deck lid door to cover the area behind the seats. It will look something like an early 60's vet. I want a lockable compartment. I'll get a removable hardtop for the winter. Thanks for any help. - Bob Rudolph

Its better not to tell the insurance company, it makes the quote cheaper.

And when the rear end accident occurs you'll find yourself exactly in the predicament Roger describes.

Classic scouse approach to motoring ;-)

We're certainley not scousers in southport! The nerve!!

Geeez...I didn't say there was going to be no bumper. If I can get a chrome one cheap somewhere I might mount it or some nerf bars. Those little ones from the bug eye sprite might look pretty good. Still looking for someone who has shaped the metal under the lights and the shape of the entire rear valance. This car will probably have just plpd anyway. It's a hobby car. Thanks though.....Bob Rudolph

First ignore the naysayers - if someone runs into the back of you the majority if not all is their fault - the bumper or lack thereof is immaterial. I run bumperless front and rear but I appreciate that's not what you're asking.

In my topic VW arches there's a discussion about how to convert the rear and the parts to use but again it's ultimate aim is to go bumperless -go back to #35 and read on. You might want to read this in conjunction with this and you could search out Lloyd's early posts on the subject. His posts are essentially what was being discussed in VW arches

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Mk1: CKD 11/66 first registered 8/5/67; owned since 3/77. 18GB +40 balanced. Peter Burgess BVFR head. Piper 285. 123. FidanzaFW. 4synch c/r box. Lots more as I did a nut and bolt rebuild; finished 2015. Tartan Red.

GT: December '78. VW Golf guards, flush fit front and rear valances. Torana XU1 vents, frenched indicators & Mk1 rear lights. 'Worked' Rover V8 with Monsoon ECU for EFI. GM4L60E, Lokar tiptronic & Quick4 controller. Vintage Air A/C. FC IFS. CCE 4 link rear. Salisbury with Quaife. Jaguar Storm.

hahaaaa, bloody scouse gits, only joking but Rodger has a point with the insurance companies , in the UK if you dont tell the insurance company about any modifications you may not be insured and that would mean you are also driving against the law and you could lose your licence for years,
I suggest Bob checks with his insurance company for peace of mind

If you are insured with one of the speciaty insurance companies they usually require pictures and info regarding the mods you have made so if you have an accident you would be covered. They knew in advance what you,have done to your car. If you live in a state requiring inspections you might not pass without the required "safety" equipment such as a bumper. If you have "regular" insurance and do not tell your company about your mods you may or may not be covered in the event of an accident. If the fault lies with the other party I think you would collect since in general you take your victim as you find him.

I'm not at all concerned with insurance matters. I am not trapped by what a bunch of accountants think I should do with my car. I was looking for some information on metal working. I was, however, wondering if "bloody scouse gits" is a way of preparing the grits that are so enjoyed in the Southern states. I had cheese grits and pulled pork the other night and it was unbelievably good.

Has anyone else put a door over the soft top area? It is quite an interesting project.

Sorry to hijack your post with my 'lie to the insurance comment' I just thought it might put the cat amongst the pigeons!

The was a member on here who had one of them single windscreens and humps behing the seats, covering where the softtop stows away. I dont know if he still has the car, or what his name was, but it looked quite unique - if not to everybodys taste!
-perhaps somebody else knows who I'm talking about.

Thanks for the lead on a member who covered the space for the soft top. Yes the design change is not for everybody, but it's fun to do. If I still owned the 1956 Healey 100M that I had in college I wouldn't touch the car but this is a '75 B, so who cares. Thanks - Bob Rudolph

Moss Motors sells the metal extensions for below the tail lamp assebmlies.

Oh well I guess my post was a waste of effort.

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Mk1: CKD 11/66 first registered 8/5/67; owned since 3/77. 18GB +40 balanced. Peter Burgess BVFR head. Piper 285. 123. FidanzaFW. 4synch c/r box. Lots more as I did a nut and bolt rebuild; finished 2015. Tartan Red.

GT: December '78. VW Golf guards, flush fit front and rear valances. Torana XU1 vents, frenched indicators & Mk1 rear lights. 'Worked' Rover V8 with Monsoon ECU for EFI. GM4L60E, Lokar tiptronic & Quick4 controller. Vintage Air A/C. FC IFS. CCE 4 link rear. Salisbury with Quaife. Jaguar Storm.