Registry: 1970 MG MGB GT
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Tom Rymes's
 1970 MG MGB GT |
A beyond terminally rusty parts car I bought for its hood, overdrive transmission and possibly engine (though that's a stretch).
The engine number appears at first glance to be a 3-main 18G engine, but the RWE in the number should be from a later engine, indicating that the car would have come with an overdrive (which this car has). There's an H in the number later, and I think 1970 is too early for a distinction between high and low compression, so perhaps the "H" from the "18GH" got misplaced? I've no idea.
EDIT: It's an 18GJ engine, which is an 18GH engine with California Emissions, apparently. After closer inspection of the engine tag, there's a "J" stamped far below the rest of the numbers and sideways.
The engine number appears at first glance to be a 3-main 18G engine, but the RWE in the number should be from a later engine, indicating that the car would have come with an overdrive (which this car has). There's an H in the number later, and I think 1970 is too early for a distinction between high and low compression, so perhaps the "H" from the "18GH" got misplaced? I've no idea.
EDIT: It's an 18GJ engine, which is an 18GH engine with California Emissions, apparently. After closer inspection of the engine tag, there's a "J" stamped far below the rest of the numbers and sideways.
Vehicle Information
| Owner: |
Tom Rymes [trymes]
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| Location: |
Concord, NH, USA  |
| Status: | Terminal or parted out |
| VIN: | GHD5UA209235G |
| Model Year: | 1970 |
| Build Date: | 1970-07-01 |
| Current Colour: | Blue |
| Body Code: | GBUD515684 |
| Engine Type: | 1.8L 4 Cyl 5 Main B-Series |
| Engine Code: | 18GJ-RWE-H38863 |
| Transmission: | 4 Sync 4 Speed Overdrive |
| Last Updated: | 2024-04-24 11:55:49 |
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GHD5UA209235G
Factory: Abingdon, England Make: MG Engine: B-Series (1.2-2.4L) 4cyl Body Type: GT or Coupe Series: MGB MkIII (1970-1979) Market: USA, Left-Hand Drive Model Year: 1969 to 1970 Car Number: 209235 Engine Size: 1798cc Engine Type: MG Code J: 'J' Unknown! These are "best guesses" based only on the VIN, completeness & accuracy are not guaranteed. Information entered by the owner should take precedence.
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Vehicle History
This vehicle's information was last updated on 2024-04-24 11:55:49
- Changes from 2024-04-24 11:55:49 to previous 2024-04-24 08:35:26
- Body Code added GBUD515684
- Engine Type added 1.8L 4 Cyl 5 Main B-Series
- Engine Code 18G-RWE-H38863 → 18GJ-RWE-H38863
Ownership History
| Date | Owner ID | Notes |
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| Apr 23, 2024 | Tom Rymes |
Added to Registry (ID 63541) |
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