Things I have to buy:
- New speedo cable
- Light Switch
- Blower switch
- Wiper switch
- Four way fuse box
- Electric cooling fan
- Fan belt
- Fluids (brake, clutch, engine oil, gearbox oil, coolant, screen wash)
- Door glass
- 2 x door handles
- Carpet adhesive
- Screen wash bottle (and motor)
- Oil pressure feeder pipe
- Earthing strap – not required
- New battery cables (12v)
- Rear hatch seals (top and bottom)
- Bonnet seals (top and bottom)
- Rear window seals
- New nuts and bolts (MGB Hive?)
Things I have to check:
- Front and rear brake operation – check the operation of front calipers and rears shoes. Consider replacement of pads and shoes
- Have the bonnet realigned – partially done
- Modify the bonnet safety catch to operate correctly
Jobs to do:
Engine
- Complete all bolts on engine mounts
- Fit the earthing strap – ensure bare metal contact
- Check on how to fit the front pulley correctly
- Fit alternator
- Fit fan belt
Cooling System
- Install radiator shroud
- Install radiator and hoses
- Install oil cooler and hoses
Fuel and Exhaust System
- Fit fuel pump and complete pipework
- Fit carburettors
- Fit throttle cable
- Fit air filters
- Fit exhaust manifold and system
Ignition system
- Fit coil and connect to wiring loom
- Fit distributor and set timing – connect to wiring loom
- Fit new spark plugs (set gap)
- Charge battery or replace with new – fit battery cover to interior
- Fit new battery cables
Gearbox
- Fit gear lever
- Fit gearlever surround
- Fit cross-member correctly
- Fit speedometer cable to gearbox
Clutch
- Charge with fluid, bleed system and check operation
Braking System
- Charge with fluid, bleed system and check operation
Electrical System
- Connect wiring loom to all remaining components including dash
Interior
- Fit the wiper motor, wipers and washers
- Install new door glass and winder (remove quarter lights, fit chrome/ rubber sealing strip)
- Install new exterior door handles
- Fit heating system – hoses, grilles, control cables, control knobs
- Fit the dash (loose fit initially)
- Check on all interior trim and do an inventory to understand what new trim needs to be bought
- Fit the new carpets
- Fit replacement temp/oil gauge
- Fit new switches
- Fit seat belts (consider new)
- Find all seat runner components, replace bolts and fit seats
Bodywork
- Rear hatch seals
- Chrome side strips
- Chrome gutter trims
- Chrome rear window trims (remove windows) and seals
- Consider fitting the rear bumper
- New front number plate (decal type) https://www.classicplatesonline.co.uk/plates.asp