Jeff Wilkins's Journal

Prior to going on vacation I met with John McAnany who finished a similar project in 2003 on a 1976 MGB. John helped me get my bearings on how big the project is. John provided a lot of knowledge and shared tools manuals and a lot of encouragement. I spent many late nights on the internet learning about MGbs and searching for parts. While on vacation I combed through Moss and Victoria British catalogs searching and pricing parts. I learn that e-bay is a great place for bargains but also learn to be patient and not buy everything in sight. Some key part purchased early in the search are as follows:

Starter, Alternator(needs rebuild), Rear Rubber Bumper, Brake master cylinder(needs rebuild), Clutch Master Cylinder(needs rebuild), Clutch Slave(needs rebuild), dip stick(needs paint job), and stick shifter

Purchased 1977 MGB. The prior owner was in the process of rebuilding the car from the ground up but the project stopped due to the builder becoming ill. The work completed so far are as follows:

Body shell and all body components painted Brooklins Green. Front suspension and and brake hardware all replaced. Engine rebuilt but none of the external parts have been installed. Transmission rebuilt. Rear axle rebuilt. None of the brake lines or rear brake hardware have been installed. Time to do an inventory of parts to be purchased.