Adam's MGB Restoration

Friday, January 1, 2021

Floor Repair Patches, Inner Sill Replacement

Now that all the sill parts are removed, it is time to repair the floor. The first rusted part cut out, and a patch fashioned from a bit of the old inner rail.

Patch welded in. The bend in the rail made it easy to form the patch to conform to the floor ribs.

Turns out there were pin holes all along the floor, so several more patches.

Several patches later, the new inner rail is fit into place and tack welded.

This was the easiest piece to fit in the car. I did cut off about eight inches of the inner rail so that it would line up better in the car with the existing frame. It is best to leave as much of the existing car in place so that things line up better. That was probably the best advice on the internet, just because you have the entire panel does not mean you have to use it all. Cut it to the size you actually need.

Monday, December 21, 2020

Passenger Rocker Panel, Door Sill, and Inner Membrane Removal


Rocker panel removed, castle rail coming off.

Dogleg panel cut off.

Castle rail half off.

Last part of inner sill hanging by a thread.

Deconstruction complete. The floor needs a few patches, and then new parts can start going in. Luckily the driver side does not seem to be this bad, fingers crossed.

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Engine: All the little bits


New thermostat going in.

New oil pressure relief valve installed, I messed up my PAINT!

Alternator bracket, oil filter adapter, new heater control valve, and reworked distributor installed.


Pretty lifter covers fitted with new seals.


Manifolds installed with new high temperature paint.

And finally, engine mounts. This concludes engine assembly for a while. Carbs will be rebuilt before installation after engine is back in the car. On to body work now.