It’s two years today since I took delivery of the MGB and commenced the restoration! Its been an interesting journey…at the time I did not know how long it would take, but probably didn’t expect it to take this long. However, as I look at the car today, I can see my way through to the finish line, not that I think these projects are ever really finished…
I have learned a lot and spent a lot! I have enjoyed the help of lots of friends and I have had great service from lots of suppliers.
This is where it all started 
First start up 
At Austin’s for welding 
Garage selfie 
Stripping the dash 
Another cup of coffee 
Phil has owned three MGBs so his insight was invaluable 
Inspecting Gavin’s work 
MG in the paint shop 
That satisfied feeling when you’ve done a good job 
Sunshine on the new paint 
Dad ‘helping’ 
John helping install the gas struts 
Andy fitting the rear screen 
Paul fixing the headlamps 
Andrew bled the clutch while I sat in the car pumping the pedal
Enough celebrating, I still have lots to do. As a treat today, I did what I thought would be a nice easy ‘glory’ job – fitting the exhaust manifold, inlet manifold and carburettors. In the event it turned out to be a knuckle-scraping pain in the ass because of the unique way the MG is designed. The heat shield, which the carbs are mounted to is dual function – first to shield the carbs from heat, secondly to cut and scrape the hands of innocent mechanics with its sharp edges. ‘Wear gloves’ I hear you say, but unfortunately its all a bit intricate so gloves dont really work. Anyway, got it all done and doesn’t it look great!
Look at those gorgeous carbs… 
…and shiny tubular exhaust manifold
Classic car events and fettling 
Some nice work when all the pretty but essential bits go on. 👍👍
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You’ve achieved so much in the 2 years, it’s such a good looking car. And that tubular manifold looks great and is going to help the car fly! 2020 will be a good year.
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