Awesome video mate, thanks again for having us down and sharing our channel. You guys can probably tell all 3 of us were knackered by the end of this, took us 3 days to recover 😂 Thanks again everyone who watches amd supports both channels me, Charlie and James really appreciate it.
MG looks great James, it gives it a nice modern look without losing the character. Personally, I'd go throttle body conversion on the MX5 engine, they sound fantastic
Love it James ,i think the arches will look mint once you've filled them with bigger wheels . Im doing a spitfire 1500 up at the moment and im hoing to paint it next year . Its white at the moment and was toying with the idea of painting it nardo grey ,now im really tempted
Love the colour, but personally I like the windscreen chromes fitted. N reg is the cross over date from Chrome to rubber bumper. Rubber bumper cars have the same inner wings as the V8 making conversions easier. I had a factory V8 for 15 years and a V8 BGT conversion. Currently running a MGC GT you may see it about local to Barnstaple.
Small correction, that's not a cold air intake because it's sucking the warm air of the engine compartment, especially so since it's right above the exhaust manifold. Re-route it so the filter is forward of the compartment and THEN it'll be intaking cold air. :)
I'd not bother with fibre glass panels mate, adding lightness (as Colin Chapman said) will make it stand high, you'll be messing about with spring rates, also Mx5 engine is probably a fair bit lighter anyway.
That looks like the Mk1 MX 5 1.6 engine to me. The most obvious feature of this 1.6 v the later 1.8 engine is the position of the thermostat housing which sits horizontally rather than vertical on the 1.8's. Power was 115 BHP but was then reduced to 89 BHP in 1994 when the 1.8 was introduced. I think that I really need to get a life! 😆
@@ChopsGarage can be done in a day bud, expensive tho, needs a stand alone ecu, maybe 600 quid plus, so 2k min really, but 280 bhp would be awesome, dangerous tho in a b I'd have thought, I run a nb 1.8 sport Mx5 and it's great. 143 bhp I think.
Beautifully done - if you decide to raffle it off for i’m in! lol you’re going to need a third unit there at the rate you’re going - showroom - service bay - toy department. 👍🏻
My 1975 GT will need a respray at some point in the next year or two… I’m currently considering putting it back to it’s original Tundra Green (previous owners did a very quick respray in Brookland Green 😢) with blacked Chrome and a Sebring body kit on it. Seeing how this one looks is making me excited to start the project in the new year! Love the Nardo Grey and blacked trim 😍
Seems to be a great friendship there.Fair dues to all three of ye for the effort,personally not that shade of grey for me but not my car,looks great overall.
According to the number plate it’s 1974/75 vintage. Back in the 1970’s I went out in a V8 newish at the time. It didn’t impress me at all whereas the SD1 did impress me,
My dad had loads of MG's on which I spen many a long day working so I have a deep seated affection for the brand. Yours looks great in Audi grey with the exception of the black arches. In my opinion they would of looked much better in grey. Overall a fantastic job.
@@ChopsGarage you might be right - my Early Mk1 Eunos V Spec was much quicker, more reliable, and comfortable, but not as entertaining as the Mk IV Midget RWA I had at the same time. There's a time in one's life when 46 bhp on a wet roundabout on cart springs and lever arm dampers can make you feel like Tony Pond, if you can handle being blown away at the lights by Mrs Bouquet in her Nissan Micra.
Interesting that James....Now get the Sebring done!....😂😂....The Mk1 1.6 wasn't much down on power compared to the 1.8 but the Mk2 1.6 is around 90 BHP....The later Mk2.5 1.8 is around 148 bhp (and capable of handling a turbo without internal work) so would be good in the Sebring, but as you say with some suspension work!....And at least it will be reliable!
Apparently the trick to getting the chrome strips in the rubber seal is to put them in first after putting the seal on the glass and before putting the glass in the vehicle. You use an appropriate lube and rope to fit the glass in the vehicle
Didn't realise you were such an MGB fan, a man after my own heart, my last was to "clubman" spec. My MK1 AH Sprite was similar to Sebring tuning, without the supercharger (they eat A Series - even if you could get one). Always wanted a B with Mazda 1.8 running gear. Your grey version looks great. My dad had a V8, that was a fun drive✌️😲💜😊
HP is a function of RPM, so if the engine revs to 6k, it's going to make more HP, all other things being equal. I'd argue that the B series engine is a lot more drivable, although heavier. And I didn't think it sounds the same at all.
There was mg restored on the discovery channel years ago with that color of grey bodywork and a red interior it look smart if im honest .love your mg mate its stunning car.the home built guys done great job
Wow! That car has had some transformation and looks out this world! It's almost too nice to drive lol. I'd have gone for a steel exhaust as that colour goes a bit better than copper but that's also not a bad choice
The screen seal filler strip is easy to fit with the correct tool. Put some heat shielding around the air filter and either fit some much wider wheels or lose the arches. Other than that, very nice !
Great paint job , the only thing for me is those wheel arch flares . If your going to fill them with wider wheels and tyres fare enough but they are not a good look with stock wheels and tyres and the original MG appearance is gone for good :-)
A full Sebring silhouette would be nicer, proper bubble flared arches and perspex headlight covers. The B-series engine produced 95 bhp peaking at 5400 rpm and redlining at 6000 rpm
A mk2 1.8i Sport donor car would have the SVT 146bhp engine and possibly the 6 speed box and LSD too! I’ve often wondered about the old Auto IS200 as donor cars for something. The Irish boys have nicked all the manual cars, but the in-line 6 with either the 5 or 6 speed box from the MX-5 (think the mark 3 box was the same as the IS200 manual box). That’d be another way to 140ish bhp. Bit of a MGC clone!
Possibly 1973/1974 given the grill, the Rostyles, where the reversing lights are, the switch gear. Although an N reg is 1/8/1974 to 31/7/1975. MGBs didn't go to rubber bumpers until 1974, but perhaps this has been modded back to chrome bumpers. So this on the cusp from chrome bumpers to rubber bumpers
Its good to see the MG getting the love but I'd rather see it looking more traditional personally, each to their own though - wider wheels will make a big difference to the look.
That's the first MGB GT I really like - shame the MX5 suspension isn't a straight swap. Be careful of the stereo - They stay lit and don't switch off properly, even when wired correctly. The backlight stays on.
I do like an MGB GT and thats a great colour combination. Hows the Trans Am coming along? Ive got a 78 and an 83 T/A, perhaps i'll swing round sometime when I get them on the road (I think im only about 20 miles away.... just the other side of the M5).
That’s not a cold air intake if anything it’s a warm are intake, don’t they loose their 40yr old classic historic status ( MOT,Tax,ULEZ) exemptions when modified and in some cases may need an IVA certificate and be registered on a Q plate if it falls short of DVLA points scheme, a lot to consider.
Awesome video mate, thanks again for having us down and sharing our channel.
You guys can probably tell all 3 of us were knackered by the end of this, took us 3 days to recover 😂
Thanks again everyone who watches amd supports both channels me, Charlie and James really appreciate it.
cheers bud
WOW fantastic James, great video again, and well done Home Built, another great channel
MG looks great James, it gives it a nice modern look without losing the character. Personally, I'd go throttle body conversion on the MX5 engine, they sound fantastic
What a transformation, the MX5 power pack makes the car more usable. Well done to Steve and Charlie for great paintwork. Not forgetting you James.
Lol, cheers
Love the new look of this MGB, grey and black really suit it. Hope to see more of this one
Absolutely stunning finish, brilliant video
thanks
Love it James ,i think the arches will look mint once you've filled them with bigger wheels . Im doing a spitfire 1500 up at the moment and im hoing to paint it next year . Its white at the moment and was toying with the idea of painting it nardo grey ,now im really tempted
Love the colour, but personally I like the windscreen chromes fitted. N reg is the cross over date from Chrome to rubber bumper. Rubber bumper cars have the same inner wings as the V8 making conversions easier. I had a factory V8 for 15 years and a V8 BGT conversion. Currently running a MGC GT you may see it about local to Barnstaple.
thankyou James,a cracking job youve all done on this,,brilliant teamwork ,,
Steven and Charlie are outstanding in all they take on,well done boys,👏👏👍
Glad you enjoyed it
That looks awesome. The colour really modernises it. Interested to see what wheels you put on it. Top job!
Thanks! 👍
Reminds me a little of BMC Grampian Grey.
Small correction, that's not a cold air intake because it's sucking the warm air of the engine compartment, especially so since it's right above the exhaust manifold. Re-route it so the filter is forward of the compartment and THEN it'll be intaking cold air. :)
Love the grey and black, but personally the wing extension spoil the sleek look as they are.
cheers
I agree looks good but wheel arches look cheap and tacky
I love the arches there for bigger wheels
black on grey looks great. Drop. The wheel arches though.....
I love the wheel archers. I think they make the car
It is an incredible job, and car looks brilliant. Well done home built 👍👍👍👍👍
Glad you like it!
That's a really nicely done conversion
The repaint is the icing on the cake
Thanks!
The grey colour is great, the blacked chrome is great, the MGC bonnet is great, the arches not so much.
Looking forward to seeing it with the wheels on! Looks good in the grey.
Supercharging rather than turbo would suit the MG much better. No lag 👍
Where is the turboed MX5 for sale?
That is an amazing job and very cool MG
I'd not bother with fibre glass panels mate, adding lightness (as Colin Chapman said) will make it stand high, you'll be messing about with spring rates, also Mx5 engine is probably a fair bit lighter anyway.
Nice one James . Huge transformation, well done👍👍 Shame there's no 8 track stereo 😁😁
Thanks 👍
That looks like the Mk1 MX 5 1.6 engine to me. The most obvious feature of this 1.6 v the later 1.8 engine is the position of the thermostat housing which sits horizontally rather than vertical on the 1.8's. Power was 115 BHP but was then reduced to 89 BHP in 1994 when the 1.8 was introduced. I think that I really need to get a life! 😆
LOL, good info though
@@ChopsGaragethe 1.6 is the best to turbo apparently.
@@roystonvehicles9129 yep
@@ChopsGarage can be done in a day bud, expensive tho, needs a stand alone ecu, maybe 600 quid plus, so 2k min really, but 280 bhp would be awesome, dangerous tho in a b I'd have thought, I run a nb 1.8 sport Mx5 and it's great. 143 bhp I think.
Really nice job. I really like that it's restored but modified. Great compromise.
Thank you very much!
Look forward to more MGB fun. Those cars make me smile and remind me of the world when it was a better place
Beautifully done - if you decide to raffle it off for i’m in! lol you’re going to need a third unit there at the rate you’re going - showroom - service bay - toy department. 👍🏻
What a transformation, and what a great bunch of men to get that done!!!!?
I did read, a long time ago, that when designing the MX5, Mazda had an MG in the studio - and tuned their exhaust to match. Nice story if true.
Yes they did, copied the lotus elan as well
Those arches! 😩😩. Looks brilliant otherwise - pass me the screwdriver!! 🤣🤣. Terrific effort to turn the car around so quickly though by one and all 👍👍
Love it mate and looks great , exhaust looks cool
Thanks 👍
That modern colour looks well on an old shape, good choice! Amazing work in such a short time.
Thank you! Cheers!
My 1975 GT will need a respray at some point in the next year or two… I’m currently considering putting it back to it’s original Tundra Green (previous owners did a very quick respray in Brookland Green 😢) with blacked Chrome and a Sebring body kit on it.
Seeing how this one looks is making me excited to start the project in the new year! Love the Nardo Grey and blacked trim 😍
Seems to be a great friendship there.Fair dues to all three of ye for the effort,personally not that shade of grey for me but not my car,looks great overall.
According to the number plate it’s 1974/75 vintage.
Back in the 1970’s I went out in a V8 newish at the time. It didn’t impress me at all whereas the SD1 did impress me,
A really nice job of the grey primer! Be great when the top colour goes on!😁
oh dear
Omg I love the colour great paint job considering the amount of time it took
cheers
Which product did you for your fender lates (bubbles) use? Would like them for my Spitfire...
My dad had loads of MG's on which I spen many a long day working so I have a deep seated affection for the brand. Yours looks great in Audi grey with the exception of the black arches. In my opinion they would of looked much better in grey. Overall a fantastic job.
Just needs an MX5 body, brakes and suspension, to transplant that engine into, and you'll have a decent sports car that handles well.
But dull as dish water
@@ChopsGarage you might be right - my Early Mk1 Eunos V Spec was much quicker, more reliable, and comfortable, but not as entertaining as the Mk IV Midget RWA I had at the same time. There's a time in one's life when 46 bhp on a wet roundabout on cart springs and lever arm dampers can make you feel like Tony Pond, if you can handle being blown away at the lights by Mrs Bouquet in her Nissan Micra.
@@ChopsGaragehow very dare you 🤬
Another quality collaboration Mr Chops and I love the engine swap. I think it looks great on the original wheels too.
Many thanks!
Absolutely mega!! You boys should collaborate more often 👍🏻🚘🔥
Cheers
That mgc bonnet looks great
Amazing job guys, 👏
Great job in the time frame, but the little dings in the top of the front nearside wing spoils an overall decent Jobby
Great you guys are working together again
Interesting that James....Now get the Sebring done!....😂😂....The Mk1 1.6 wasn't much down on power compared to the 1.8 but the Mk2 1.6 is around 90 BHP....The later Mk2.5 1.8 is around 148 bhp (and capable of handling a turbo without internal work) so would be good in the Sebring, but as you say with some suspension work!....And at least it will be reliable!
We will get on it
@@ChopsGarage Look forward to it James!.. 👍
Pukka 👌🥳💯 lads, nice mowtaaa
cheers
Awesome stuff 👌👌
The MG looks amazing James 👍
cheers
Quick question, where did you get the arch flares from? Im currently looking for some for mine. Cheers.
Generic from ebay , bent to fit , added foam strip to back edge so any small gaps taken up
The Green MGB should be kept original
Any news on the MG? I’m thinking of buying one myself, yours is a massive inspiration!!
Apparently the trick to getting the chrome strips in the rubber seal is to put them in first after putting the seal on the glass and before putting the glass in the vehicle.
You use an appropriate lube and rope to fit the glass in the vehicle
Didn't realise you were such an MGB fan, a man after my own heart, my last was to "clubman" spec. My MK1 AH Sprite was similar to Sebring tuning, without the supercharger (they eat A Series - even if you could get one).
Always wanted a B with Mazda 1.8 running gear. Your grey version looks great. My dad had a V8, that was a fun drive✌️😲💜😊
New subscriber - what a car and transformation! Perfect resto daily.
Welcome aboard!
HP is a function of RPM, so if the engine revs to 6k, it's going to make more HP, all other things being equal. I'd argue that the B series engine is a lot more drivable, although heavier. And I didn't think it sounds the same at all.
There was mg restored on the discovery channel years ago with that color of grey bodywork and a red interior it look smart if im honest .love your mg mate its stunning car.the home built guys done great job
Great job James looks amazing
cheers
looks great nice colur
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice one James. You must be well pleased 😁
I am!
Awesome Video, loving the content and the car looks amazing
Glad you enjoy it!
Wow! That car has had some transformation and looks out this world! It's almost too nice to drive lol. I'd have gone for a steel exhaust as that colour goes a bit better than copper but that's also not a bad choice
Thanks!
The screen seal filler strip is easy to fit with the correct tool. Put some heat shielding around the air filter and either fit some much wider wheels or lose the arches. Other than that, very nice !
As said in vid wider wheels being sorted
@@ChopsGarageA set of nice wide Minilites should do ! I like the stereo in there. I bet that wasn't cheap.
Great paint job , the only thing for me is those wheel arch flares . If your going to fill them with wider wheels and tyres fare enough but they are not a good look with stock wheels and tyres and the original MG appearance is gone for good :-)
As said in vid mate new wheels on the way
A full Sebring silhouette would be nicer, proper bubble flared arches and perspex headlight covers.
The B-series engine produced 95 bhp peaking at 5400 rpm and redlining at 6000 rpm
That looks how I would want one, fantastic.
cheers
Nice vid, I have known about Mazda engined MGBs but is there an engine swap for a MGCs with a more modern 6 cylinder engine.
Not sure
Car looks fantastic chops 👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏👏👏
Glad you like it
i think wing liners and fitting kit should be made for these cars and other old cars
Love it . Great colour combination. What style of wheel are you looking to put on ?
Might band these ones
A mk2 1.8i Sport donor car would have the SVT 146bhp engine and possibly the 6 speed box and LSD too! I’ve often wondered about the old Auto IS200 as donor cars for something. The Irish boys have nicked all the manual cars, but the in-line 6 with either the 5 or 6 speed box from the MX-5 (think the mark 3 box was the same as the IS200 manual box). That’d be another way to 140ish bhp. Bit of a MGC clone!
I like it, something for the sebring maybe
Possibly 1973/1974 given the grill, the Rostyles, where the reversing lights are, the switch gear. Although an N reg is 1/8/1974 to 31/7/1975.
MGBs didn't go to rubber bumpers until 1974, but perhaps this has been modded back to chrome bumpers.
So this on the cusp from chrome bumpers to rubber bumpers
Brilliant video!👍
Thank you! 👍
Love those little mgs
"Cold air intake".....directly above a hot exhaust manifold. 🤔🤣
The MG looks awesome 😎
Cheers
Great job, will look great as you say when wheels on, deep dish mini lite style?
Thinking of banding the wheels on it
Nice end result 👍
Thanks 👍
Good job , that colour would look great on a capri .
cheers
Love the colour James 👍
Cheers mate
What sebring kit and grille was it. I love this and want to do mine.
Its good to see the MG getting the love but I'd rather see it looking more traditional personally, each to their own though - wider wheels will make a big difference to the look.
Absolutely killer paint IMHO. 😳
Cheers!
what paint its still in primer
That's the first MGB GT I really like - shame the MX5 suspension isn't a straight swap. Be careful of the stereo - They stay lit and don't switch off properly, even when wired correctly. The backlight stays on.
Cheers
Get them down to profit share on all your long termers, you could all make some good money.
I do like an MGB GT and thats a great colour combination. Hows the Trans Am coming along? Ive got a 78 and an 83 T/A, perhaps i'll swing round sometime when I get them on the road (I think im only about 20 miles away.... just the other side of the M5).
Unfortunately Moors have not been able to look at it but its going to another garage on Wednesday. Defo come by!!
like the bolt-on flares; sort of like a Brit version of a Rat Rod!
reminds me of the mg mark evans done on an mg is born a number of years back loved the colour of that one very similar to yours
I'm loving the de-bumpered look and colour change. Nice.
Cheers
Absolutely love this project
Cheers
Hi James an that looks amazing and a deffo one off
That’s not a cold air intake if anything it’s a warm are intake, don’t they loose their 40yr old classic historic status ( MOT,Tax,ULEZ) exemptions when modified and in some cases may need an IVA certificate and be registered on a Q plate if it falls short of DVLA points scheme, a lot to consider.
Yes could be repositioned , right name, wrong location
Hi, where did you purchase the arch flairs from? I 1:58 would love some for mine. Yours looks brilliant great blog
Really?
Easy getting the trim in the screen if you have the tool
I hear still tough with new rubbers as they don't fit the same
Looks like a MGC hood was it a MGC? If so it was probably worth more than it is now
Nice job I had a 72 GT I had painted a dark metallic grey
Gorgeous
Reminds me of a ford capri
Great job everyone 👍
cheers
I absolutely love the colours grey & black
cheers
Not my choice of colours but looks a really nice job, respect.
I've always wanted an MG for a very long time.
James, look at the Thumbnail, keep the Rostyles - they really compliment the car !
Yes going to band them
Nice job in mark evens words
A mgb GT is born