Member Page: Bob Atkinson
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Bob AtkinsonMember ID: PlainsMG
Status: Free MemberWichita, KS, USA 
Last Login: 2026-04-17 07:40
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Build Status
Posted on: Sunday September 13, 2015
I had a 65 B in high school and helped get another one, as my sons first car. It's a 76 that he drove every day for 3 years and he really did no maintenance. I bought it about 3 years ago with the idea of rebuilding it and replacing the motor with a Chevy V6. I had no idea how much work that would take! June 23 2012 was the last day it was driven as a stock MG- so I'm 3 years into this project. What I've done: Removed the old engine and transmission. Purchased a Ford V6 and "tried" to...
Almost Ready To Paint
Posted on: Wednesday May 27, 2015
This is my first "real" paint job. I've done a couple race cars but they only needed to look good from the track. Im changing the color from BRG to Rosso Corsa Red.
Start Of The Body Work
Posted on: Thursday August 28, 2014
The engine is rebuilt and back in the car. I think all thats left besides the body work is finishing the fan supports and replacing the ring and pinion, oh, and a new interior.....These jobs take on a life of their own. I think I'm going to like the Rabbit flares but the whole weld and grind and fill and sand and paint is not my favorite part.
First Drive Today
Posted on: Sunday July 7, 2013
The car is ready for a test drive. I took it off the jack stands last night and will make some final checks and installs for a short drive. All electrics work except turn signals and heater circuit ( a bit more work there). The body needs attention so I plan to drive long enough to validate the installation is fine then do a tear down for freshening.
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