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77-MGB #1004 01/23/2020 09:19 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH I put this thing in the garage to paint it 6 years ago. I am Finally able to get back at it.. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1005 01/24/2020 10:46 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH what she looked like right after I started. Hmmmm looks like my shop acquired a lot more stuff too... It all started with the clear coat flaking off the trunk. Last edited by JIM; 01/24/2020 10:48 AM. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1006 01/24/2020 11:02 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Way she looks right now.. Black side is Rust converter. Gonna do the right side next. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1007 01/24/2020 11:19 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 766 Likes: 58 east coast USA MD B bunkclimber MBN old hand bunkclimber MBN old hand B Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 766 Likes: 58 east coast USA MD so you are putting it in primer..watch your paint compatibility with your primer..availability of some of the old paints is going away like Dupont Centari acrylic and Imron polyurethane..get it now along with the reducer while you can whatever brand or line you plan to use

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1008 01/24/2020 11:29 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH I'm going to reshoot the whole car after I finish the rust reformer. I need to put the rust in check first. I purchased the paint in a KIT. Comes with everything but the primer and I got a gallon of that too. Got enough to paint the car twice just in case I suck at this. Been a LONG time since I painted a car and I'm used to acrylic enamel this is base coat clear coat.. They say it's a lot easier to get a good finish.. WE shall see.... I practiced with this urethane on the golf cart a few years ago... Didn't seem too bad. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1009 01/24/2020 06:02 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA sonny MBN veteran sonny MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA There IS a car in there!! lol! That should be nice when you get it done! I never messed with the fancy paints, hard enough time with chepo regular paint! "A machine you build yourself is a vote for a different way of life. There are things you have to earn with your hands."

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1010 01/24/2020 06:46 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 766 Likes: 58 east coast USA MD B bunkclimber MBN old hand bunkclimber MBN old hand B Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 766 Likes: 58 east coast USA MD Im used to spraying acrylic enamel quite often,the older Dupont products gave me very predictable results..but it's been behind the curve now with the base clear systems available. I have used the tractor supply majic paints with one disaster after another with that stuff..how does an alkyd enamel use an acrylic polyisocyanate hardener to harden it? the chemistry doesnt work,yet it's advertised as such. Im going back to PPG and even Napa if I have to for decent paint. There's some acyrlics available on ebay as well at decent prices I might use.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1011 01/25/2020 11:39 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Sooo…. I wanted to change the engine mounts after I paint out the engine compartment. The dang steering shaft had to be pulled to get to the nut that holds the left mount on. Now I can wet-blast the engine compartment and move forward. I guess I'll go ahead and Clean the rack & pinion assy. and paint it too I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1012 01/26/2020 08:46 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 766 Likes: 58 east coast USA MD B bunkclimber MBN old hand bunkclimber MBN old hand B Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 766 Likes: 58 east coast USA MD are the fasteners on this car all metric or a combination of met and SAE? or are they the nightmare 'wentworth' standard

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1013 01/26/2020 10:06 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Nightmare wentworth just like on the 77 Triumph Bonneville T140V I gave my son. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1014 01/26/2020 10:41 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Dragged her out yesterday & wet blasted the engine compartment. Pusher her back in and set up the salamander (GAS fired ) to dry her out. After she dried out I blew her down and vacuumed out all the abrasive stuff and sprayed out the engine compartment with rust converter. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1016 02/01/2020 07:19 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH I THINK I'M GIONG IN THE WRONG DIRECTION HERE.. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1021 02/05/2020 11:29 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH AND SO IT HAS BEGUN. I'm finally on the turn around and headed back together. Tonight I'll hit the engine compartment with clear coat then every thing will start going back in under the hood. Once that's done I'll shoot the whole car. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1022 02/05/2020 09:44 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Got some orange peel going on BUT good enough for the engine compartment. clear is on so I can start going back together. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1023 02/06/2020 01:14 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA sonny MBN veteran sonny MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA Lookin great! Love that color! "A machine you build yourself is a vote for a different way of life. There are things you have to earn with your hands."

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1027 02/07/2020 12:18 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Got the clutch and brakes back in. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1028 02/07/2020 12:23 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH started working on getting the heater box put back together too. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1029 02/07/2020 12:31 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA sonny MBN veteran sonny MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA Takes a lot of time to do that kind of work.---lookin great! "A machine you build yourself is a vote for a different way of life. There are things you have to earn with your hands."

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1036 02/11/2020 10:35 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Plugging along.. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1037 02/11/2020 10:36 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1039 02/12/2020 11:15 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA sonny MBN veteran sonny MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA Lookin good! "A machine you build yourself is a vote for a different way of life. There are things you have to earn with your hands."

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1041 02/13/2020 10:54 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH I'm trying to spend at least 2 hrs a day on it. Got a little more done last night. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1042 02/13/2020 11:55 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA sonny MBN veteran sonny MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA Gaining on it! "A machine you build yourself is a vote for a different way of life. There are things you have to earn with your hands."

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1045 02/13/2020 09:59 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Pulled manifolds off to get at the side covers today. Cleaning up the side of the engine while I'm at it. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1051 02/16/2020 01:19 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH No progress today. went to start My granddaughters 4wheeler and it was hydro locked. Pulled the plug & cranked it over to blow out the water. Got it fired up & pulled it up to the shop to change the oil. Need to change it again tomorrow. after running it a while the oil looks milky again cleaned a bunch of gumballs out of the yard again. Sweet gum trees are a pain but I wouldn't have ANY shade with out them. Finally got all the crap cleared of the top of my parts cleaner so I could clean the side covers and Valve cover and my solvent has a bunch of water in it. Pumped it all into the old water jug I used for the crap gas to settle. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1066 02/18/2020 11:36 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Back in the saddle.. Got the engine almost done now. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1068 02/19/2020 01:49 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA sonny MBN veteran sonny MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA That's gonna look great when you get done with it! "A machine you build yourself is a vote for a different way of life. There are things you have to earn with your hands."

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1073 02/19/2020 07:34 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Is it just me , or does any one else think they blew it on this design? I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1076 02/20/2020 09:56 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Pulled the oil pan to renew gaskets... She's nice & clean inside. Yep Painted it too.... I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1078 02/20/2020 12:47 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA sonny MBN veteran sonny MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA Looks good! The oil filter was an "optional add on" LOL!! Ya I have seen them on equipment stuck in some odd places! I used to paint the engines when I rebuilt them. Machine shop hot tanked the parts, so without paint they rusted the first day out! Oil pans don't last long under there without some paint on them. "A machine you build yourself is a vote for a different way of life. There are things you have to earn with your hands."

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1089 02/22/2020 10:52 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Progress update.. Did this Thursday. New speed drain.. No wrench needed... I'll save the stock plug just in case. Opted to get rid of the potential for a leak here..... Made a nice blank plate to take it's place. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1090 02/22/2020 11:01 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Did this yesterday Replaced the rear main seal. Staged up for installation. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1091 02/22/2020 11:10 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH AND today I got this far. Fly wheel, Clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing and pilot bearing all replaced. AND IT'S IN...Not all bolted down yet but she's in the hole. Still need to make up the engine mounts and replace the tranny mounts. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1092 02/23/2020 11:30 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA sonny MBN veteran sonny MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA Wow! ---- looks like you had a busy day! --- Love it when things go together! Should make a nice car when you get done! "A machine you build yourself is a vote for a different way of life. There are things you have to earn with your hands."

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1093 02/23/2020 06:08 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 766 Likes: 58 east coast USA MD B bunkclimber MBN old hand bunkclimber MBN old hand B Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 766 Likes: 58 east coast USA MD looks like from the paint Jim's gone plum crazy

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1094 02/23/2020 06:38 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Nope I'm very passionate... That's passion purple... I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1100 02/24/2020 09:41 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Not much more with the car. got the engine mounts all bolted down & adjusted but when I went to put the new tranny mounts in the bolt holes didn't line up. New set on the way and a slave cylinder for the clutch... I did get the rack & pinion steering back in though. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1181 03/13/2020 07:39 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Got the rear engine mounts in (transmission mounts) and the exhaust in. New clutch slave cylinder and flex hose too. Back on the floor and back to prepping for paint. got some sanding done on the dash and found a couple small dents that need attention. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1184 03/13/2020 11:53 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA sonny MBN veteran sonny MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA startin to look like a car! "A machine you build yourself is a vote for a different way of life. There are things you have to earn with your hands."

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1185 03/14/2020 07:52 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 766 Likes: 58 east coast USA MD B bunkclimber MBN old hand bunkclimber MBN old hand B Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 766 Likes: 58 east coast USA MD this car looks to be a lot of fun when you get it finished,Jim

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1186 03/14/2020 09:31 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Oh it's a blast to drive. Go cart on steroids I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1187 03/14/2020 01:21 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA sonny MBN veteran sonny MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA Another step closer to done! Gonna be neat when done! "A machine you build yourself is a vote for a different way of life. There are things you have to earn with your hands."

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1188 03/14/2020 05:43 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 766 Likes: 58 east coast USA MD B bunkclimber MBN old hand bunkclimber MBN old hand B Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 766 Likes: 58 east coast USA MD is that some kind of catalytic converter under the carb/part of the exhaust manifold? kinda looks to have a choke stove built into it..big round section under the intake

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1192 03/16/2020 12:14 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 249 Likes: 2 Corinth, MS GatorS MBN enthusiast GatorS MBN enthusiast Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 249 Likes: 2 Corinth, MS Looks good, a lot of work going into that Machine Builders Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153014311474457/ Report site issues on the FB page if you can't on the main site.

Re: 77-MGB bunkclimber #1195 03/16/2020 01:44 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Originally Posted by bunkclimber is that some kind of catalytic converter under the carb/part of the exhaust manifold? kinda looks to have a choke stove built into it..big round section under the intake Yep it is in fact a Catalytic converter. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1607 10/24/2020 08:20 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Got some primer on the old girl last week. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1608 10/24/2020 07:47 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA sonny MBN veteran sonny MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA You do nice work for sure!! --- I never was into painting much---used to all the time back in the 60's , now days just not enough hours in the days. "A machine you build yourself is a vote for a different way of life. There are things you have to earn with your hands."

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1637 11/03/2020 04:09 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH OK so I've never painted a car like this so I been watching you tube to see how to get the best results without spending the rest of my life doing prep work. One panel at a time...... so OFF with the doors, hood and trunk lid. Had to cover up the engine then.. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1640 11/03/2020 10:04 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA sonny MBN veteran sonny MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA WOW! --- lotts work but looks like the way to go! Last edited by sonny; 11/03/2020 10:04 PM. "A machine you build yourself is a vote for a different way of life. There are things you have to earn with your hands."

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1643 11/03/2020 11:08 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Yeah too much work but easier to paint this way. worked on the trunk tonight,... found a nice cap for the fuel fill pipe on the tank. paint can top fit perfectly.... I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1645 11/04/2020 11:41 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA sonny MBN veteran sonny MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA gotta get lucky sometimes!! "A machine you build yourself is a vote for a different way of life. There are things you have to earn with your hands."

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1653 11/05/2020 08:43 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH Worked on the hood a little before I painted the second tractor cover.... I'd like to punch the ass that sprayed the under side of the hood with undercoating. cant just sand that crap off or blast it off.. lots of scraping & I'm finding rust that should have been treaded not just covered. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1656 11/05/2020 12:18 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA sonny MBN veteran sonny MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA Now THAT is some nasty stuff to remove. --- will a rag soaked in gas help soften any of it? --- Heat with small torch followed by rag? ---just thinking here! "A machine you build yourself is a vote for a different way of life. There are things you have to earn with your hands."

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1662 11/05/2020 12:37 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH I have actually been fairly lucky the biggest part of the hood on the sheet metal part it was kind of hard probably cook from the engine heat so most of that came off without too much fuss. it's the frame around the outside that that craps sticking to terrible and of course all the irregular shaped I can't get in there with anything neat it's a pain in the butt I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1676 11/05/2020 11:23 PM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH made good progress tonight.. gotta treat the rust.... I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1682 11/06/2020 09:43 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA sonny MBN veteran sonny MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA needle scalers!!! never had one but they look handy! --lookin good there! "A machine you build yourself is a vote for a different way of life. There are things you have to earn with your hands."

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1692 11/08/2020 08:52 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH They are awesome for getting thick scale of any kind off. I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1694 11/08/2020 09:02 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH JIM OP MBN veteran OP JIM MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,306 Likes: 53 VIRGINIA BEACH AHHH that looks better..... I know a lot about a lot of things BUT I still have a lot to learn. Life is what you make of it. So, why not make a working machine to make it easier.

Re: 77-MGB JIM #1697 11/08/2020 11:08 AM Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA sonny MBN veteran sonny MBN veteran Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,407 Likes: 11 Arrowsmith, Il. USA looks like a new hood! "A machine you build yourself is a vote for a different way of life. There are things you have to earn with your hands."