Mgb GT V8 PT/track car

[aussiebj]

I picked up a 74 Mgb Gt for my next project .. Plans are to fit the boby with the Sebring flared fenders , 10 inch wide wheels..modified suspension setup.. take out the 4 banger and install my ford 347 aluminium headded stroker motor, backed by a TKO 600 RR tranny with a shortened 8.8 ford disc brake rear.. Full roll cage installed as well ..... should be a fun little car...Below is a couple of pics of the look im going for..
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/SebringBodyKit-1_zps2b24a281.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/SebringBodyKit-1_zps2b24a281.jpg.html)
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/redmgbgt_zps6e51111e.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/redmgbgt_zps6e51111e.jpg.html)

[Rick D]

Very cool, let see some pictures of the car??

[WSSix]

That's going to look great, Barry. Keep us updated on your progress please.

[70 tt rustang]

Interesting I think that 347 power plant would like to stay where it is and raced!!
:gitrdun:

[ArisESQ]

Looking forward to seeing this come together - very cool car

[Flash68]

bad ass!

[TheWraith]

Just picked up a 73' B, can't wait to watch your build.

[FETorino]

bad ass!

I have to agree 100%

BAD ASS for sure:thumbsup:

[chr2002ca]

Wow, haven't seen an MGB decked out like that before. Pretty sick. Talk about power-to-weight. I look forward to following this build. Thanks for posting.

[MSTSFabbed]

Sick! That's gonna be awesome!

What happened to Project 57??? Is that done now? That thing was sweet!

[aussiebj]

I just ordered a set of 15 x 10 wheels and 275x 35x 15 tires for mock up, when they get here ill post some starting point pics fo the GT...

[aussiebj]

Sick! That's gonna be awesome!

What happened to Project 57??? Is that done now? That thing was sweet!
I was done with my part of the build and the car went back to its owner for interior and sterio work .. and never got finished its still sitting in his garage.. one day it will be done i hope..thanks for the comment, that car was a labor of love and 3 years for me..

[MSTSFabbed]

I was done with my part of the build and the car went back to its owner for interior and sterio work .. and never got finished its still sitting in his garage.. one day it will be done i hope..thanks for the comment, that car was a labor of love and 3 years for me..

Ohhh ok. I never realized it was a customer build. That's sad. If he ever gets it together post some pictures of it!

[aussiebj]

Ok my wheels and mock up tires arrived .. I set them under the car.. yes they stick out a bit but remember they will move in about 2 inches when they sit on the hub right now they are up against the old lugs... you can also see my starting point for my gt..
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/MGBnewwheels1_zps0aa5f22f.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/MGBnewwheels1_zps0aa5f22f.jpg.html)
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/MGBnewwheels2_zps43a5c433.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/MGBnewwheels2_zps43a5c433.jpg.html)
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/MGBnewwheels3_zpsa2d2476f.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/MGBnewwheels3_zpsa2d2476f.jpg.html)
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/MGBnewwheels4_zps194a6b81.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/MGBnewwheels4_zps194a6b81.jpg.html)

[aussiebj]

I know I will need big flares but look at what they look like on the car here are some examples im thinking about... what do the masses think looks the best...
Modified Sebring Flares
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/backshotbluemgbgt_zps4db6a27b.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/backshotbluemgbgt_zps4db6a27b.jpg.html)
Custom Flares...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/badmgbgt_zpse3a438b8.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/badmgbgt_zpse3a438b8.jpg.html)
SpinWerks I belive ..more of a squared fender look....
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/widebodymgb-side_zpsc38da31c.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/widebodymgb-side_zpsc38da31c.jpg.html)
These are 240Z flares but they come in 3 inch wide version...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/mgbgtbackflares_zps127dc596.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/mgbgtbackflares_zps127dc596.jpg.html)

[preston]

The Sebring or custom photos look good.

Have you seen the guy that split his MG down the middle and widened it 7" ? That is another good way to go but quite a bit more work.

The Z flares might work but they aren't that attractive in that particular photo, I don't think they could cover nearly as much tire properly either.

[MSTSFabbed]

I like the sebring flares in both pics of the first post on this thread! They seem a little more integrated than the last options.

[gnx7]

widened Sebring flares!

That will be a fun little rocketship.....

[aussiebj]

Yea I think the Sebring look is the winner.. now to find the rear flares first....

[aussiebj]

Dec 2013 update .. teardown begins... its amazing what you find once panels start to come off.. yes she needs some metal work .. I was perpared for that...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/mgbgtteardownbeginedec20132_zps86746238.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/mgbgtteardownbeginedec20132_zps86746238.jpg.html)
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/mgbgtteardownbeginedec20131_zps50a4415e.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/mgbgtteardownbeginedec20131_zps50a4415e.jpg.html)
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/racecarintstripped2_zpsc3bc7bc4.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/racecarintstripped2_zpsc3bc7bc4.jpg.html)
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/mgbgtteardownbeginedec20134_zpsb6675b97.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/mgbgtteardownbeginedec20134_zpsb6675b97.jpg.html)

[aussiebj]

Next the engine and tranny .. then the interior....
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/mgbgtteardownbeginedec20133_zpse44a91e4.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/mgbgtteardownbeginedec20133_zpse44a91e4.jpg.html)
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/mgbgtteardownbeginedec20135_zps35e41db1.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/mgbgtteardownbeginedec20135_zps35e41db1.jpg.html)

[GregWeld]

WOW..... Subscribed!

[DETON8R]

NICE!!

Love those European sports cars, and taking them to the next level with modern chassis engineering and a healthy V8.

Keep the photos coming!!!

[FETorino]

I know I will need big flares but look at what they look like on the car here are some examples im thinking about... what do the masses think looks the best...
Modified Sebring Flares
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/backshotbluemgbgt_zps4db6a27b.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/backshotbluemgbgt_zps4db6a27b.jpg.html)

SpinWerks I belive ..more of a squared fender look....
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/widebodymgb-side_zpsc38da31c.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/widebodymgb-side_zpsc38da31c.jpg.html)


Winner winner chicken dinner.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/redmgbgt_zps6e51111e.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/redmgbgt_zps6e51111e.jpg.html)

[mfain]

Winner winner chicken dinner.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/redmgbgt_zps6e51111e.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/redmgbgt_zps6e51111e.jpg.html)

Have you been following Ron Sutton's threads on suspension design in the Chassis/Suspension section? Lesson learned for me -- if I were starting from scratch, I would design my supension/tire combo first. If you go a modern high-travel, low roll set-up, it will certainly drive all of your tire clearance considerations. Then I would figure out what the flare and inside fender-well shapes would have to look like to clear the suspension travel/tire combo. Finally, I would pick the flares that gave me at least minimum clearance. I would not want to be caught having to limit my suspension options because of fender clearance issues. I am still cutting up an "almost finished" car to make room for improved technology suspension design. Love your project -- good luck.

Pappy

[aussiebj]

yes u r right thats how i start wheels i like , wheel track i want , suspension design to optimise what i want the car to do then body work to cover it up , thats the plan atleast for now..

[FETorino]

This one is a pretty cool old school build.

http://www.britishracecar.com/jamesbowler-mg-mgbgtv8.htm

[novahollic]

I can't believe I just now saw this. I have a '64.5 MGB Roadster sitting in pieces in the garage. There's something about old British cars that I just love.

I'm really looking forward to seeing how this turns out. Personally, I am going to do a turbo 4 cylinder in mine, but how can you resist a v8? Love it.

[aussiebj]

Ok quick update I have been gathering parts for the build and finishing up some other projects..I just ordered my Sebring flare kit from Preform Resources . Dave the owner is a great guy, and worked with me on some ideas i had... here is a pic of the kit installed on another MGB GT....
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/whiteMGBGTwithflares_zps51017899.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/whiteMGBGTwithflares_zps51017899.jpg.html)
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/whiteMGBGTflaresbackshot_zps7e313981.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/whiteMGBGTflaresbackshot_zps7e313981.jpg.html)

[Al Moreno]

Very cool! She getting there.

[waynieZ]

That's a nice looking kit.

[aussiebj]

Ok so here`s a March 2014 update... wile working on the first MGB GT i found out rust had invaded the rockers , so I decided to find a new shell, pa-rousing the local craigs list netted me a sweet deal on a very clean shell, she is now sitting in my garage stripped down and waiting for the flares to be installed.. which just arrived yesterday .. so pics are coming........

[zo6s10]

SpinWerks I belive ..more of a squared fender look....
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/widebodymgb-side_zpsc38da31c.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/aussiebj/media/MGB%20GT%20race%20car/widebodymgb-side_zpsc38da31c.jpg.html)

Late, I like those best but I grew up in the '80's...lol. Love that look.