Barrie, there is one North America version, factory, LHD, MGB V8 that I saw
at University Motors. John Twist told me that MG sent eight of them over to
see how they would fly here. (Like that would be a question.) Out of the
eight, seven were shipped back. One remains here. As I recall, it is owned
by a gent in either Indiana or Ohio. Sorry, I don't remember exactly where
it calls home. You could email or call John for more info, but I do believe
that means there is one quasi-official, NA version, V8, MGB in existence
and in-country as we speak.
Don't argue this point with me as all of my info came from John Twist. All
who wish to tell John that he doesn't know MGBs may argue with him. Good
luck.
Larry Daniels
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From: "Barrie Robinson" <barrie@look.ca>
Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 5:21 PM
To: "Phil Marcell" <mg1948@verizon.net>; "James Schulte"
<schultejim@msn.com>; "Mgs@autox.team.net" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Rebuild V8 tranny
I believe there were none officially imported but obviously some
people have brought them in. There are at least two in this area
(south Ontario). I think I am right in saying that you will never
find one with a left hand drive dash 'cos the factory did not make
any - but more knowledgeable bods may contribute more.
At 04:35 PM 3/21/2010, Phil Marcell wrote:
>How many factory V8's are there in the US? I just acquired one.
>
>Phil
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Barrie Robinson" <barrie@look.ca>
>To: "James Schulte" <schultejim@msn.com>; "Mgs@autox.team.net"
><mgs@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 1:01 PM
>Subject: Re: [Mgs] Rebuild V8 tranny
>
>
>>James,
>>
>>The only part I did not refurbish for mt MGB GT V8 was my SD1
>>gearbox and it expired (very gently) while holding an intense
>>conversation with a Jaguar. I was able to get a rebuilt gearbox
>>from Ted Schumacher at a very reasonable $800 (maybe it was
>>$850). He has a good reputation and is certainly very helpful - Details
>>below
>>Of course I could sell you a very noisy replacement !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>>
>>Ted Schumacher
>>tedtsimx@bright.net
>>http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com
>>108 S. Jefferson St.
>>Pandora, Ohio,
>>45877
>> USA
>> 800-543-6648
>> fax 419-384-3272
>> tech 419-384-3022
>>
>>
>>At 02:23 PM 3/21/2010, James Schulte wrote:
>>>Folks,
>>>Who would you recommend to rebuild an original mgb V8 tranny on
>>>the East Coast
>>>Middle Atlantic area?
>>>
>>>Jim Schulte
>>>Aquatic Coordinator Souderton Area S.D.
>>>VP Bux Mont Swim Officials
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>>Regards
>>
>>Barrie
>>barrie@look.ca
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