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Matt Ruch Medical Lake, Washington, USA 1972 MG MGB MkIII 1976 MG MGB MkIV "Donzi"	Posted: May 15, 2012 10:23PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 920

The GT was delivered today. Dusty....one wheel trim ring dented....and a non-functioning rev counter are the only apparent casualties.

A quick wash, tyre and oil check and I blasted into Airway Heights to fill with some fresh hi test petrol.

It was a bit surreal...driving a UK spec car on the wide US roads (on the "wrong" side), but nonetheless an absolutely brilliant experience. I was intimately familiar with the car and found myself re-discovering it in a short drive in the Pacific Northwest.

On a related topic...One of our esteemed members, Brad Pace, lives near me. His generosity, knowledge and hospitality knows no bounds. A special thanks to him.

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Matt Ruch Medical Lake, Washington, USA 1972 MG MGB MkIII 1976 MG MGB MkIV "Donzi"	Posted: May 15, 2012 10:28PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 920

A few more.

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bleteaches6 lee orphan Sumner, WA, USA 1956 MG MGA 1500 1979 MG MGB Limited Edition (LE) 1979 MG Midget 1500	Posted: May 15, 2012 10:35PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 6,954

Looks good Matt. We'll look forward to seeing you on the road.

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forestghost07 Marco Sinai Florida, USA 1972 MG MGB GT "Viajero" 1999 Chevrolet Blazer "Works For Gas"	Posted: May 15, 2012 10:35PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 2,225

Wow Matt what a pristine looking GT! smileys with beer

Was it tricky importing a non-USA spec one; I'm ignorant of the subject and mad curious now. May you enjoy it in good health - cheers!

~ Marco and Viajero ~

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Starbuck Monte johnjulio Greensboro, North Carolina, USA 1967 MG MGB GT "Toaster" 1974 MG MGB "The B" 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 "Shitfire"	Posted: May 15, 2012 10:43PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 3,316

Steering wheel is on the wrong side
thumbs up smiley

Car looks great!

"...They say that a man with two restoration projects is a poor man...I now have three...WTF was I thinking!?!?!?!?!?!?!" UPDATE---I now have four projects!

1967 MGB-GT, 1974 MGB Roadster, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1, 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, 2010 Mini Cooper Convertible (Wifey's)

My 1974 MGB restoration at: http://mgbproject.blogspot.com/
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British Classics Brad Pace Deep Creek, Wa., USA	Posted: May 15, 2012 10:43PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 422

Thanks for the kind words, Matt, I can't wait for you to take me for a ride. For those members not familiar with this area the buildings behind Matt's GT is the Fairchild AFB Hospital. The road to Matt's place used to be the base west entrance but has been closed for many years. He has a great place with a most wonderfully spacious shop. Is your trim ring chrome or SS? I may have a spare one someplace on a shelf?

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the omega man phil wilkins staffordshire, United Kingdom 1973 MG MGB GT	Posted: May 15, 2012 11:45PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 1,688

Great colour thumbs up

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purdysmg John Harrison oslo, Norway 1975 MG MGB GT Jubilee "Tardis" 1975 MG MGB GT Jubilee "Salad Days" 1978 MG MGB "Topless Go Go Girl"	Posted: May 16, 2012 03:17AM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 933

Looks good Matt! Love the colour. With these old British cars flipping back and forth between the USA, England, Europe and the rest of the world they need to set up a passport system much like they do with dogs now. cool smiley

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stuart sinclair honiton, United Kingdom 1979 MG MGB GT 1998 MG F "RITA"	Posted: May 16, 2012 05:02AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 615

Don't forget they go around the round abouts the wrong way !! it's getting used to the opposite lurch that fun !!

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jimmididrjim Jim & Maureen Wilkas CT, USA 1960 MG MGA 1600 "Miss Daisy"	Posted: May 16, 2012 05:36AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 18

Your GT looks to be BRAND NEW! Beautiful...enjoy her thoroughly!

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kaduku Dakine Bruddah San Francisco Bay Area, USA 1971 MG MGB "Kaduku"	Posted: May 16, 2012 07:16AM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 685

Nice GT!

So who is the hot chick on your avatar?

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malski Peter Malkin Bright, N.E.Victoria, Australia	Posted: May 16, 2012 07:18AM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 261

Phil
Reverse your park/indicator lights please.

Peter Malkin
NE Victoria
Australia
MGBGTV8 (1977)
MGB Roadster (1967)
MGBGT (1973)
MGTC (1949)
MGB (under resto)(1967)

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Morty-79 Hadi Mortada Ottawa, Ontario, Canada	Posted: May 16, 2012 07:24AM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 30

What a great looking car. Congratulation! I just finished restoring my 79 Midget and it is a blast to drive.
I have a question for you,how and who did you ship it with? I want to ship a Mini from the UK. I don't know where to start, I am in going to be in the UK in November attending our nephews wedding and wanted to look for an older good looking Mini to ship back to Canada.
Thanks

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the omega man phil wilkins staffordshire, United Kingdom 1973 MG MGB GT	Posted: May 16, 2012 07:51AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 1,688

Peter I think they are on the right way.
What does anyone else think.

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sws615 Stephen Struck Grand Haven, MI, USA 1967 MG MGB GT 1975 MG MGB "Commission # G23N124120" 2007 Acura TL Type-S	Posted: May 16, 2012 08:00AM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 3,550

Matt,

Nice car. Ignore those "wrong side" folks; they're just jealous. Speaking of jealous, I'm desparately hoping that your avatar involves a close personal friend and is not photoshopped.......

Steve

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MallardMike72 Mike B. Black Mountain, NC, USA 1972 MG MGB "Morris"	Posted: May 16, 2012 03:14PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 318

Matt,

Welcome back to you and your car. What a great workshop and garage.
Say hello to Donna as well.

Take care

Mike

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MG Unlimited Lou Medeiros Londonderry, NH, USA 1980 MG MGB Limited Edition (LE) "Black Betty"	Posted: May 16, 2012 03:23PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 855

That's nice and all but i miss the other half of the GT that is in your avatar.

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ErnieY Ernie Y Nr Cahors, France 1970 MG MGB 1976 MG MGB GT 1978 MG MGB	Posted: May 16, 2012 03:34PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 2,824

In reply to # 2069167 by the omega man Peter I think they are on the right way.
What does anyone else think.

Yep, wrong way round.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/16/2012 03:35PM by ErnieY.

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Dr Casti Elias Casti St, Dominican Republic 1969 Ford F-250 1973 MG MGB GT 1978 MG MGB "-Sold-"	Posted: May 16, 2012 04:05PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 126

Nice car! Beautiful color and best of all it has sunroof...great, man!!!

BTW, is this a 74 year model, right? I think so because of the different rear view mirrors. Mine is a 73 year and the mirrors are different than yours.

Please, post up more pictures of the engine bay and the interior....lovely car!

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johnny mango john cooke loxahatchee, florida, USA 1971 MG MGB ""IRIS"" 1978 MG MGB "EMMA" 1979 MG MGB Limited Edition (LE)	Posted: May 16, 2012 04:10PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 1,752

enjoy that 'lil beauty! great fun driving a rhd car here in the states. back in'67 my wife & i went to england and scotland , one purpose was to look for a p series mg. found only one, and it wasn't right. in edinburgh, tho, i found a 36 ta. after a pint or 2 of the owners home brew beer i bought the car.it wasnt right either but the price was.

here's the part thats probably a bit different different from your deal, i'll bet....... the car cost $200 as did the shipping which the po arranged. the car came into port elizabeth, nj, and i drove her home to stratford ct....about 100 miles. what a drive! i hope you end up with as many great memories, smiles & stories as i did.......

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