
Restoration of an MGBGTV8
Lorraine Noble-Thompson is having the MGBGTV8 she purchased in 2022
thoroughly restored with a change of body colour to Aconite, one she
particularly likes and feels suits the car. More
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Restoration of an MGBGTV8
David Smith is carrying out a thorough restoration of his MGBGTV8.
He has a V8BB thread running since March 2020 and also his own blog
with a series of illustrated updates. More
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V8
restoration references More
Close up photos of six areas of a concours MGBGTV8 More
Hi-res digital image of the MGBGTV8 engine bay from pub 2962/A More
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Restoration
of an MGBGTV8
David Smith's next project is a chrome bumper MGBGTV8 in Aconite with
Autumn leaf interior with a genuine 55,000 miles. He is running a
blog
with photos and comments on the progress of his rebuild. Well worth
visiting.
See a note at the start of
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MGBGTV8
Conversion in progress
Chris Bound says "I am recently retired and now indulging in
the hobby that I havent had time for until now. I have my MGBGT
in one garage and my 3.9 EFi V8 in another on a test rig. I am attending
to all the necessary brake and suspension upgrades". More
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Restoration
of an early MGBGTV8
Mike Breedon bought an early Factory MGBGTV8 (Blaze 0115) at an ACA
auction at Kings Lyn. It is in a dreadful, neglected state and a major
restoration is necessary. Mike has decided not to opt for a reshell
but extensive work on the badly corroded shell. Auction
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MGB V8 Roadster restoration
Jack Spencer
is pleased to be driving his restoration which was completed earlier
this year. More
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Restoration of reshelled MGBGTV8
Roger Powell bought this restoration project and reports " he
is "getting stuck into restarting the resto of the MGBGTV8 abandoned
in the 1980s having been rebuilt into a brand new V8 shell".
See his reports. More |

New MGBGTV8 rebuild project
Ian Frankland has a restoration project he could work on and says
"though it will be a while before I hear the V8 sound. I have
some MOTs and can see it's done well over 100,000 miles". See
his initial report. More
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Restoration of a V8 Roadster
Ralph Hardwick is carrying out a V8 Roadster Conversion with a Heritage
shell, Hoyle suspension front and rear with a 3.14 differential, an
RPI built 4.0 litre V8 engine with a Vitesse gearbox and FiTech fuel
injection. More |

Restoration of a V8 Roadster
Peter Nixon restored a V8 Roadster and got to the point where the
car is one colour throughout, with just the doors, boot and bonnet
to do. Two pack primed throughout, new panels, the underside stone
chipped, then final paint in Pageant Blue.
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Restoration of an MGBGTV8
Michael Pancheri restored his MGBGTV8 with a change of colour from
Teal Blue to Neon Blue and sent in a photo report showing the progress
of the work prior to the car going to the paint shop. More
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MGBGTV8 has a rebuild
Peter Ellis originally purchased his MGBGTV8 in 1980 and used it as
everyday transport for two years. He sold the car in 1994 when the
bodywork was starting to show signs of needing some major surgery
but repurchased it in 2008 and began a major rebuild. See his brief
report. More |

Restoration of an MGBGTV8 in Glacier White
Paul Rutherford finally got round to restoring the chrome bumpered
Factory MGBGTV8 he purchased from Barry Sidery-Smith back in May 1988.
He had never driven the car on the road as the bodyshell was very
badly rusted at that time. See his reports. More
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Early pre-prod MGBGTV8 awaiting a restoration
in Portugal
Alberto Cruz has a major restoration of an early pre-prod MGBGTV8
coming up. See a report from Victor Rodrigues. More |

Major restoration of a V8 Roadster
with step by step reports
Following a major restoration of an MGBGTV8 previously owned by Dugald
McNeil, Mike Macartney bought another MGV8 for restoration, a V8 Roadster
conversion. Mike has been sending in regular reports of the restoration
- just over 150 reports. More |

Regular photo reports on the restoration
of Damask 0450
Barrie Jones found a V8 parked behind a garden shed in April 2008
and during his restoration sent in a series of reports of the progress
as a photo record which will be of interest to many members. The series
proved fascinating for many members. More |

Photo report on rebuilding MGBGTV8, Bracken
1012
Bryan Ditchman's rebuild with the bodyshop Moonface in Hampshire and
PJ Wood in Buckinghamshire is an interesting case study. This Factory
V8 had been Bryan's everyday transport for many years and was a well
maintained high mileage car averaging around 10,000 miles a year over
its life. More |

Refurbishing the bulkhead shelf on an early
Pre-Production Development V8
Clive Wagerfield acquired a Factory Pre-Production Development V8
(Glacier White 0096) from Norman Ward in 2008 and set about refurbishing
the car. Here he provides a pictorial record of his work on the bulkhead
shelf in the engine bay. More
See Clive's reports of MGBGTV8s at risk. More |

Nut and bolt restoration of a Factory MGBGTV8
Dr Chris Ward recalls in November 2013 I was fortunate enough
to trip
over an original one owner chrome bumper V8 in Glacier White with
59,000 miles on the clock just needing some TLC but I soon decided
to carry out a nut and bolt rebuild with some minor modifications."
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MGBGTV8 rebuild nearing completion
Peter Newman says the restoration is now 80% complete with just interior
and bright bits to do. Not added up yet but think I have spent around
£9,000.00 on parts so it's becoming an expensive rebuild! The
car was used in Classic Car magazine 1998 to go up against the new
MGF see photo above. Sadly I had to change the colour from Tundra
green and Ochra interior as it just didn't work for me, so now it's
now Damask red with standard Black interior. I am trying to complete
the car by the end of May 2015 but with all restoration projects the
car is fighting with me all the way with very poor quality new parts
and nothing seems to go together straightaway. More
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Frost Body Roller or "Spit"
Frost Auto Restoration Techniques in Rochdale in Lancashire offer
a body roller which is quickly and easily fitted so the frame can
be tipped over to allow you to rustproof the underside, do steel plate
work, weld or repair mechanical parts such as suspension, brake pipes
or exhaust systems while standing upright in comfort and safety. Work
in better light - no dirt in the face or eyes while cleaning or rustproofing
and no risk of welding burns. Maximum weight 2,500 kilos. Suitable
for use with 4 and 5 stud wheels. Adaptors available for 3 stud and
knock off wheels. Frost
Other forms of "spit" are available - the device
above is used by a repair specialist in Cornwall. |

V8 Roadster in Primrose
Steve Clarke says "my car comes with a good photographic build
record too but nothing as complex as Mike Macartney's series of rebuild
reports". See more photos of this attractive V8 Roadster conversion.
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Machine Mart folding 1 tonne engine crane
is ideal for use in home workshops and garages, where space is at
a premium. The four stage extending jib offers an excellent lifting
range whilst long legs with heavy-duty castors and wheels ensure stability.
Supplied complete with a lifting hook which can be used with a wide
choice of slings (available separately) , the CFC 100 engine hoist
also boasts a top quality hydraulic pump and ram assembly with convenient
side access, great for helping you steady the load whilst raising/lowering.
They also do a load
leveller with a 500kg maximum capacity.
Engine crane |

Standard HAMER Lifting Platform
It's used for DIY vehicle repairs has been steadily developed and
refined over the past 10 years to produce a safe, simple, efficient
and reliable means by which weights of up to 2.5 tonnes (5500 lbs)
can be elevated up to 1.98m (6' 6") high - for the extended height
version, or up to 1.32m (4'4") for the standard version by a
series of manual arm movements. There are no electrical or hydraulic
components, no cables or pulleys, no running costs and an absolute
minimum of maintenance. Furthermore it is free standing, easily assembled,
powder coated for outdoor use / flood damage limitation and can even
be dismantled and stored away neatly when not in use. Hamer
car lift |

Rebuild of a damaged RV8 with a replacement
shell
Ben Demitriou has just sent in some photos of the finished
RV8 rebuild project saying, I love it! Thanks for putting me in touch
with Clive Wheatley for the possibility of a replacement shell".
It's good to see an RV8 saved through a rebuild. More
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Rebuild of a Factory MGBGTV8 in Teal Blue
This rebuild of MGBGTV8 Teal Blue 1002 formerly owned by Dr Jack Armstrong
in West Yorkshire is being undertaken by MG enthusiast Togzie Ali
in Sussex. More

MGBGTV8 "barn find" photos.
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