A Sleeping MGB is About to Wake Up

Many of you long-time SABCC members know my brother (and fellow SABCC member) Alan. Most of you know that he owns a '76 MGB. Those of you that became SABCC'ers recently have not seen either Alan or his MGB. Wait no more - here it is. Alan's car is a late '76 in vermillion (orange to you and me) - mine is an early '76 in chartreuse (that would be yellow).

Due to a minor electrical issue, family and work obligations, Alan parked his 'B some years ago snugly in his west Mobile garage with every intention of making it right and driving it soon. More years than was planned passed and the old girl now needs more than just a quick fettling to get her roadworthy.

The ever-generous Richard Cunningham heard that Alan was about to begin work on the car and offered to house the 'B in his spacious Daphne garage. Since Richard found a gentleman to adopt his mid-30's Chevy pickup-hot rod project, there was more than enough room for an MG-sized car in his man-cave. Alan took him up on his offer and the rollback was dispatched with the slumbering MGB aboard.

The MG was dropped off today and a quick inspection revealed that the 'B is in better condition than originally thought. The clutch is free, the hydraulics seem to be fine and the engine turns. What fuel was in the tank has long since done its part for global warming - no sloshing was heard.

Alan is planning to mount a new set of tires (the ones on the car are at least 15 years old), install a new battery, fresh oil, coolant and hydraulic fluid. The fuel tank will likely come off to determine its ability to hold fuel. A new tank may be in the cards. Alan, Richard and I will do the work and I for one can't wait to see the car back on the road.