
1979 MGB
Tom Bruno




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Here are some photos of my recently,
completed 1979 MGB. The engine has been detoxed and
upgraded. It is bored out 40 thousandths; new parts
include: stock cam, pistons and valve train, 2 bbl Webber
downdraft carburetor, exhaust header, alternator, Petronix
ignition, radiator, valve cover, water pump, fuel pump and
gas tank.
The suspension has all new Urethane
bushings and a Monroe shock at each corner. The interior is
all new done in Autumn Leaf with ealier chrome stripped door
panels. The front tag was given to me by a patient from
England.
This car was left for trash in a backyard in Tampa Florida,
full of leaves, wasps, ants and rats had nested in the driver's
seat. It was ready to go to the junk yard. The engine was left
exposed with the spark plugs removed.
It has taken a year and a half to get it back into running
condition.
The only major work left is a little body work and a new
paint job, probably Brooklands Green. Thanks to Glenn's MG in
St. Petersburg for the engine rebuild and Victoria British and
Moss for all the parts and The Roadster factory for the interior
and carpet kits. My wife is happy that it's almost done because
I have spent many hours in the garage with my little MG. I still
sneak into the garage and rub her headlights every once in a
while just to make my wife jealous, especially now during rainy
season when we can go out for a ride.
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