Bob, Don't retire your GT!!!
Once you have fixed it up you'll fall in love with it all over again and
wonder how you could have possibly contemplated retiring it!
Why don't you just think about one job at a time - make a master plan
with a sequencing chart. Concentrate on one thing at a time and don't
try and do too much (or think about too much!) at a atime.
My suggestion is
1) suspension/tyres/shocks - so the car *feels* great to drive. This will
perk you up I'm sure. Don't compromise here if you can help it.
2) gearbox - because there is no point putting a strong motor on a suspect
gearbox.
3) engine. Could be everything from a stock rebuild to a bit more grunt.
Personally, I'd definately upgrade the cam a little (more duration and
more lift) - the motor is certainly capable of using it. This is a low
cost
option and gives good HP/Torque for low $$$. I'd also put a nice set
of headers on and optionally a Weber. With those few changes, you'll
have a very strong motor and won't have compromised normal use.
From there the choice is unlimited....
4) paint - exterior only. Any rust repairs that may be needed at the same
time.
5) interior
6) engine bay, minor trim etc.
You could spread this out over a few years and still have an enjoyable car
to
drive all the way through. You'd end up with a beautiful car as well!
Don't fall into the trap of trying to do everything at once - too many of
these
projects start, not enough finish and another LBC will likely disappear
forever.
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: Pat Bailey <pbailey@qnet.com>
To: bob nogueira <nogera1@juno.com>
Cc: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 1998 5:04 PM
Subject: Re: A Daily Driver Falling off the Wagon
>> Just my.02 worth
>
>Your GT has been a good friend it DESERVES to be kept on the road!!Plus I
>don't see that many MGBs running around much less GTs!Keep 'er running and
>spread the LBC cheer!
>Pat
>
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>> !
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