| I think you get the idea from all the responses so far.  I think I would do
some more investigation to determine if a cam is all you really need.
As for the other tasks, I think Max put it best.  It'll definitely take
longer than you expect. I know I always fail to figure in the time it takes
to find the right tool(s), and to cleanup afterwards.
Good luck.
Safety Fast! 
Gordie Bird
'62 MGA (finally finishing a 1 year rebuild; 2 1/2 years later)
'67 MGBGT
 
> Can anyone give me an idea of how long it usually takes to do 
> the following tasks (1980 MGB, assume typical amounts of 
> rust), by someone who has never done them before:
> 
> - Replace rear springs
> - Replace rear brake shoes
> - Replace handbrake cable
> - Replace cam
> - Replace carpets
> - Replace seat foams and covers
> 
> I've got a bunch of parts waiting to go on, and a number of 
> tasks that I should do but have been holding off on buying 
> parts until I clear out the ones I've got, so I'm hoping to 
> set up a schedule to get things going.  Thanks!
> 
> --Steve (1980 MGB)
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