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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #581
dennis1978redo dennis pierce port orchard, wash., USA 1979 MG MGB ""LIPS""	Posted: April 16, 2012 02:28PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 157

If your haz light switch is bad ,well that can take out other things!

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #582
johck Jon Hauck Hilton Head, SC, USA 1963 MG MGB "The Project"	Posted: April 16, 2012 03:00PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 82

Norm, have you used Hushmat? I hear great things about Dynamat, but it is pricy......

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #583
hookdriver Norm Nolde Fayetteville, GA, USA 1977 MG MGB	Posted: April 16, 2012 03:43PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 61

I did the entire interior less the door panels in Hushmat. I used Dynamat on the bulkhead between the cabin and the trunk because it was heavier and I ran out of Hushmat. Dynamat is a little heavier than Hushmat, and once it sticks to a surface it is much harder to replace if you goof the first time. Hushmat cuts easier, and it's easier to work with. I ordered the Hushmat from Amazon - cheaper than Moss. Hope this helps.

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #584
Ncsinct N. Craig Smith Connecticut, USA	Posted: April 16, 2012 03:55PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 7

Waited...just waited for the UPS truck! It's got my rebuilt lever shocks and I want them! Swivel axles all redone with new king pins, whole front suspension painted up nice. UPS dispatch is less than 5 miles from my house and the truck was loaded at 5:30 this AM and it's just about 5 PM now! Still waiting...WAAAA! They must know I'm on vacation this week so I can always do it tomorrow but I want to drive it!

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #585
johck Jon Hauck Hilton Head, SC, USA 1963 MG MGB "The Project"	Posted: April 16, 2012 04:56PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 82

Thanks!!!

I ordered dynamat from amazon so will try that and see. Not doing the doors right now, so just the floor, engine all, and rear seat area.

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #586
rundjk David Kinsey Virginia Beach, USA 1980 MG MGB "Runaway"	Posted: April 16, 2012 04:57PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 1,476

Windshield. Ugh. Still coping with door closing issues, but it's in and looks great. Took 7.5 straight hours of the glass shop owner and my help.

David J. Kinsey
Virginia Beach
Tidewater MG Classics
1980 MGB "Runaway"

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #587
vettefinatic James Nininger Myrtle Beach, SC, USA 1977 MG MGB MkIV	Posted: April 16, 2012 05:30PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 4

Just bought my 77 MGB. Haven't even gotten it home yet. Thought it only needed a little brake bleeding. NOPE! Wheel Cylinders and brakes. Oh well. Maybe it will be pretty this weekend to drive. winking smiley

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #588
hookdriver Norm Nolde Fayetteville, GA, USA 1977 MG MGB	Posted: April 16, 2012 05:53PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 61

I used Hushmat under every piece of carpet to include the outside kick panels. You can always do the doors later, but this is your last best chance to do the rest. Have fun, and get some knee pads.

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #589
rundjk David Kinsey Virginia Beach, USA 1980 MG MGB "Runaway"	Posted: April 16, 2012 06:17PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 1,476

You're never done, Marco! That's half the fun! smileys with beer

David J. Kinsey
Virginia Beach
Tidewater MG Classics
1980 MGB "Runaway"

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #590
speedy Michael Terrell Oregon, USA 1975 MG MGB "The Little Engine That Tried" 1995 Jeep Wrangler "Little Engine That Could" 2010 Jeep Commander "People Hauler"	Posted: April 16, 2012 06:23PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 674

In reply to # 2042109 by hookdriver I used Hushmat under every piece of carpet to include the outside kick panels. You can always do the doors later, but this is your last best chance to do the rest. Have fun, and get some knee pads.

For me I never found these cars to be too loud. Then again most my cars are stripped down to little or no interior.

1975 MGB
Weber Down draft
Electric ignition
4 speed non O.D.
Soft Suspension
Tight Steering somehow
New Brake lines
New Clutch Master/Slave
SEAFOAM!!!

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #591
Dez Geoff Beyer Quincy, MA, USA 1973 MG MGB "Green Car"	Posted: April 16, 2012 06:31PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 136

I removed a few things from the inside. Seats, carpet, panels, etc. Someone before me used a 4" bolt to hold the drivers side front left of the seat to the floor pan. Too long you say, don't worry they smashed the excess with a hammer to make an L shape to make sure it didn't hit the ground. angry smiley

It's amazing how much trouble some people will go through to do something wrong.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/16/2012 06:35PM by Dez.

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #592
oldredsel Rick Crosby South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA 1959 Ford Country Sedan "Edsel Villager Station Wagon" 1969 MG MGB GT "Emma" 1997 Dodge Neon 2003 Chevrolet S10 2011 Subaru Forester	Posted: April 16, 2012 06:41PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 1,781

It was Patriot's Day, a holiday here in MA, but I still had to work. So I took the BGT. It was a sunny day with a high temperture of 75 degrees! Passed a beautiful Series 1, E-Type coupe on the way home as it was pulling out of the (appropriately enough) New Bedford Country Club. . . And the Jag driver even waved!

Ahhh, the power of a beautiful spring day!

Cheers,

Rick

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #593
oldredsel Rick Crosby South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA 1959 Ford Country Sedan "Edsel Villager Station Wagon" 1969 MG MGB GT "Emma" 1997 Dodge Neon 2003 Chevrolet S10 2011 Subaru Forester	Posted: April 16, 2012 06:43PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 1,781

In reply to # 2042137 by Dez I removed a few things from the inside. Seats, carpet, panels, etc. Someone before me used a 4" bolt to hold the drivers side front left of the seat to the floor pan. Too long you say, don't worry they smashed the excess with a hammer to make an L shape to make sure it didn't hit the ground. angry smiley

It's amazing how much trouble some people will go through to do something wrong.

Hey Geoff,

Maybe it did hit the ground and that's why it was L shaped!

Cheers,

Rick

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #594
nellobell Paul Belluomini Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA 1975 MG MGB GT	Posted: April 16, 2012 07:55PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 69

Took out the rear axle for a complete anti-clunk and brake overhaul rebuild............

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #595
sethdude Seth Faucett St Louis, MO, USA 1974 MG MGB "Abbie" ~ For Sale ! ~	Posted: April 16, 2012 08:25PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 79

Drove it to work, got new tores afterwards, fixed the hazard flasher switch,found out the reverse lights don't work because they don't have bulbs, and took the wife out for dinner. Then, I took the long way home.

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #596
Bankerdanny Daniel Palmer Chicagoland, USA 1972 MG MGB GT "Dudley" 1977 Honda MC Gold Wing	Posted: April 16, 2012 09:18PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 1,055

Finally took my dad for a ride. He's the reason I can fix cars and motorcycles and build my own furniture and love to read (he's a retired English teacher).

Growing up he restored 2 Triumph Spitfires and an MGB Roadster (among others). He had to sell the B 8 years ago or so because his Parkinson's made it too difficult to get in and out of.

Endeavor to Persevere

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #597
pinkyponk Adrian Page Nova Scotia Canada, Canada 1971 MG MGB GT 1973 MG MGB MkIII	Posted: April 16, 2012 09:42PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 2,712

In reply to # 2042304 by Bankerdanny Finally took my dad for a ride. He's the reason I can fix cars and motorcycles and build my own furniture and love to read (he's a retired English teacher).

Growing up he restored 2 Triumph Spitfires and an MGB Roadster (among others). He had to sell the B 8 years ago or so because his Parkinson's made it too difficult to get in and out of.

Nice post.

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #598
Brentkaiser24 Brent Kaiser Catholic, USA	Posted: April 17, 2012 02:45AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 1

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #599
speedy Michael Terrell Oregon, USA 1975 MG MGB "The Little Engine That Tried" 1995 Jeep Wrangler "Little Engine That Could" 2010 Jeep Commander "People Hauler"	Posted: April 17, 2012 09:09AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 674

I drove it to work today!!!
WooHoo!!!!!

Got there without any problems.
Although I confirmed my speedo is off and odometer is off as well.
Its 10.4 miles to work the way I went. My trip meter only read 9.6 miles.
Slightly oversized tires?
Forget the size at the moment but I can check on my break.

1975 MGB
Weber Down draft
Electric ignition
4 speed non O.D.
Soft Suspension
Tight Steering somehow
New Brake lines
New Clutch Master/Slave
SEAFOAM!!!

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Re: What did you do to your MGB today? #600
ACoolRealtor Maureen C Sebring, FL, USA 1973 MG MGB "Lucky B"	Posted: April 17, 2012 11:36AM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 81

While driving down the highway this morning and past the Checkered Flag, I saw my Lucky B with her hood up sad smiley

The owner/mechanic was looking at the Lucky B and scratching his head. I hope he just had an itch.

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