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Finally Back On The Road

Emil Wojcik — Posted on The MG Experience
Wednesday November 12, 2014 5:59 PM

After being in storage for 19 years and than spending another six years restoring/customizing it, it's finally back on the road.

I still have some minor things to do but nothing that will get in the way of enjoying the car again after taking it off the road for minor repairs back in 1989.

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Member Comments on Journal Entry: Finally Back On The Road ↵

Rated 8 out of 10 based on 1 ratings

2014-11-12 23:29:49 # 21602

Comment by Reg Foster

Rating: 8/10

Sweet, good job Emil, congratulations for getting it on the road after all that time.

2014-11-13 05:54:35 # 21603

Comment by Chris G

Great job with your custom touches, enjoy that beautiful car.

2014-11-13 11:49:34 # 21609

Comment by Emil Wojcik

Thanks, Reg and Chris. I had forgotten how much fun the car was and although I actually enjoyed working on it these past few years, it's about time it's finally driving again.

2016-01-11 15:21:52 # 31474

Comment by Shaun Johnson

Beautifully done, I am impressed with the fairing. How does it attach? I am assuming that it needs to be removed before the boot can be opened.Thanks for sharing!Cheers-Shaunsjohnson@johnsonlabs.biz

2016-01-11 15:34:12 # 31475

Comment by Emil Wojcik

Thanks, Shaun. The fairing's hinged at the front corners so it tilts forward to open the boot. No need to remove it. When it's down, it's held in place in the back with two pins that just pull out.

2016-02-21 21:51:53 # 32306

Comment by Richard Lawrence

Hi Emil,I have just rejoined the MGB fold after 30 odd years and bought a 77 B roadster to restore and modify. I joined the forum to look for some guidance on ideas that I have been considering, like chrome bumpers, IFS, lowering the screen and building some sort of headrest on the lines of the Jaguar D-type of the fifties as well as a mild engine tune. Your stunning red B has inspired me to go down the the same road as you have. I know it has been a few years since your posings on the head rest and I wonder if you had been producing them to order for enthusiasts? Do or would you consider making up one for me? Whatever the cost, it looks so much better than the Moss effort. I would be happy to pay your price plus shipment to me in New Zealand.thanks and all the best,Richard Lawrence.

2016-02-22 09:07:36 # 32313

Comment by Emil Wojcik

Hi, Richard. Thanks for the comments! Quite a few members have asked if I make the fairing for sale. Unfortunately, this is a one-off. Never made a mold for it and time won't allow for such a venture. Plus there would be fit issues from one car to another due to how I chose to design it--every car would have just enough difference in measurements to cause significant fit problems. But, if you need any guidance in making one of your own I'd be glad to advise in the methods I used.As far as the chrome bumper conversion, check out this link to the Moss kit. It shows every step needed for the conversion. Even if you don't want to use their kit, you'll see what's involved to complete the project:The kit:http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=43218The instructions:http://www.mossmotors.com/graphics/Products/Instructions/453-878-888.pdfI made the cut down windscreen myself out of Plexiglas. If you need advice on that just ask. It's not difficult but I can't imagine it would street legal for a

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1978 MGB

Emil Wojcik — Posted on The MG Experience
Thursday December 4, 2008 8:58 AM

This car was my daily driver in the '80's but has since spent too many years just sitting in the garage. So in mid 2008 I started what will be a driver-level restoration/customization. The finished car will be used just for fun and local shows.

The engine was rebuilt in 1986, converting to duel SU's with header mated to a TR6 exhaust, bored .080 over, .398 lift - 248* duration cam and 10:1 compression. There's now about 50K miles on the rebuild but it still runs strong.

I've lowered the suspension 2" in the front and about 2 1/4" in the back.

The car's currently primer grey and I cut down a Lexan windscreen and I'm in the process of custom making a fairing for behind the driver's seat. I've completed most of the conversion to chrome but I still have to finish the body work to match the conversion.

Fairing as it is to-date. This is actually only the mock-up. A mold will be pulled from this and the final will be made in fiberglass.

The fairing will have a custom made headrest mounted to it. It will be made out of the covers of the original headrest so it will match the new uphostery.

The engine compartment's pretty much done. The engine has about 50K miles on it since it's last rebuild, but it cleaned up well.

Member Comments on Journal Entry: 1978 MGB ↵

Rated 7 out of 10 based on 1 ratings

2008-12-06 19:23:09 # 1194

Comment by Adam Lambert

Rating: 7/10

Your car looks great. I'm doing similar changes to my 78' do the new chrome bumpers fit on easily? I see
you need to add some metal below the tail lights, but other than that any problems?

2012-11-18 09:26:40 # 8175

Comment by Dave Brown

It takes an accepting individual to love a '78. What happened to the black bumpers? The car
looks better for having you as an owner.

2012-11-18 09:27:23 # 8176

Comment by Dave Brown

It takes an accepting individual to love a '78. What happened to the black bumpers? The car
looks better for having you as an owner.

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