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Registry: 1967 MG MGB GT V8 Conversion

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Unknown Owner's 1967 MG MGB GT V8 Conversion
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  • Deleted rear sear, autopower cage.

  • Extra cooling, seems to work

1999 Conversion by John Mangles of St. Louis, MO

Engine & Drivertrain
Buick V8 3500 cc, with Peter Burgess Heads; upgraded cam shaft and lifters and chain set (D&D Part Numbers 50229 / HT-896-16 / 3595).
Edelbrock 500 Carburettor; MSD Electronic ignition unit MSD6AL and associated distributor and coil. Aluminum Mustang radiator and electric fan, oil cooler and remote oil filter location.
Rebuilt Tremec T-5 NWC 5 Speed box (2010 install) into stock MGB Rear End

Front Suspension
Stock front shocks (2010) with HD valves, lowered springs. ½” Bar.

Rear Suspension
British Automotive Rear tube shock absorbers (2010); BA Panhard Bar, BA Traction Control Arms and BA Composite rear leaf springs

Brakes:
Front Brakes – Wildwood Calipers and vented rotors (2009); Rear Scarebird disk conversion (2012)
Wheels, Tires and Hubs:
New knock on hubs installed with conversion, ASW Mini-Lite reproduction alloy wheels 15x6”185/65x15 front and 195/65x15 rear tires

Interior:
Fiero seats, Rear seat delete. VDO gauges installed (Fuel, Tach, Speedo, Oil Pressure, Voltmeter, Water Temperature). Autopower roll cage.

Fuel Tank:
After Market 18 gallon aluminum tank with internal fuel pump, outlet and inlet plumbed to fuel pressure regulator for carburetor, filler moved to side panel.

Vehicle Information

Owner: Unknown Owner   [nobody]
Location: Not Set
Status: Running


VIN:GHD3L113460
Model Year:1967
Current Colour:Blue
Odometer:15,000 miles
Last Updated:2012-06-07 08:12:43
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GHD3L113460
Factory: Abingdon, England
Make: MG
Engine: B-Series (1.2-2.4L) 4cyl
Body Type: GT or Coupe
Series: MGB MkI (1962-1967)
Market: World, Left-Hand Drive
Model Year: 1962 to 1969
Car Number: 113460
Engine Code: Not Set

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Member Comments on Registry: 1967 MG MGB GT V8 Conversion   ↵
Rated 9 out of 10 based on 6 ratings
2011-06-20 14:28:23 # 3199
Comment by Bill Zenkus
Rating: 8/10
Nice Clean conversion!
2011-08-14 19:49:36 # 3428
Comment by Brian Dimond
/Is this MG still for sale? I have no idea what kind of price to
offer. I have a 79 MGB stock and love the GT's. A ballpark idea
would help. I am looking at purchasing a v8 MG or a similar vehicle
in the next month. Thanks
2016-01-10 22:19:52 # 31457
Comment by Phillip P
Hi NickGreat looking vehicle. Nothing overdone. Imagine it really flies.Can you tell me who makes your front spoiler? Best one I have seen.Here in Japan I have a stock 1979 RB with 33,000 gentle original kms, original paint like new, zero bumps and zero rust which I am looking to do up.BestPhillip Peatey
2016-01-11 01:24:26 # 31459
Comment by Jim Williamson
Rating: 8/10
Hi Nick, love the look, you must be delighted? Hoping to end up somewhere close with our project. Seeing your finished results keeps my enthusiasm up :-)
2016-08-06 10:33:30 # 36412
Comment by KC C
Any interest in parting with this machine....if so please let me know....or keep me in mind if you do...I am looking . thank you, Ken Chambers

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Vehicle History

This vehicle's information was last updated on 2012-06-07 08:12:43

Ownership History

Date Owner ID Notes
Apr 6, 2026 nobody Owner Transfer
Aug 1, 2006 Nick Baxter  USAGold Member Added to Registry (ID 9888)

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