The following chart gives comprehensive information on
what each book contains
along with number of pages, dimensions, and author info and chapter contents.
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Book Part Number: |
B-55 |
Title: |
MGB | ||||
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Secondary Title: |
Purchase and Restoration Guide | ||||||
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Author: |
Lindsay Porter | ||||||
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Book Dimensions: |
8.5"x 11" |
# Pages: |
352 |
Cover: |
Hard |
Text/Pictures: |
B/W |
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| Intro/Foreword |
Foreword by Roche Bentley - (p5-8) |
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Chapter 1: |
Heritage
- (p7-20) In the Beginning, MGB Parentage, First Born, Put to the Test, Adolescence, The Final Facelift, Ten Years On |
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Chapter 2: |
Buying
- (p21-37) Take Your Pick, Where to Look, B-ing Sure, Safety, Using the Checklist, Stage A- First Impressions, Stage B- Clean Hands, Bodywork - Checklist, Interior, Mechanical, Road Test, Boot/Trunk Inspection, Stage C- Dirty Hands, Notes for Purchasers in America by John Twist, Buying an MGC by Pearl McGlen, University Motors, Specials: How to Spot One, Buying an MGB GT V8 by Peter Laidler, The Bodywork, The Interior, The Engine, The Running Gear, The Exhaust Manifolds, The Wheels, Summing up, Buying - In Conclusion |
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| Chapter 3: | Bodywork
1: Restoration - (p38-76) Bodyshell - Restore or Replace?, Tools and Equipment, Chrome Bumper Removal, Rubber Bumper Removal, Roadster Screen Removal, GT Screen Removal and Replacement, Door Stripdown, Door Repairs, GT Tailgate and Mechanism, GT Rear Quarterlight, Boot and Tailgate Locks, Front Wing Removal, Front Inner Wing Repair, Front Valance Replacement, Radiator Duct Panel, Rear Wing Repair and Replacement, Sill Replacement, Floor Repair, Boot Floor Repair, Chassis Member Repairs |
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| Chapter 4: | Bodywork
2: The Heritage Shell - (p77-118) Building-up the Bodyshell, Donor Car Stripdown, Putting on the Paint, Rust Prevention, Roadster Screen: Rebuilding and Refitting, Quarterlights: Repair and Refit, Door locks, Latches and Alignment, Door Glass Channels and Window Winder, Fitting Electric Windows, Front and Rear Bumpers, Bonnet and Boot: Fixtures and Fittings, Radiator and Ventilator Grilles, Chrome Trims and Badges, Door Mirrors, Number Plates |
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| Chapter 5: | Interior
and Trim - (p119-162) Introduction, Dash Top Trim and Vents, Dashboard - Standard, Glove Box Fitting, Dashboard - Wooden Trim, Heater Components, Footwell Vents, Steering Wheel: Removal and Replacement, Sound-proofing, Carpets, Centre Console, Door Trims and Seals, Seat Removal and Replacement, Seat Re-covering, Seat Webbing Replacement, Soft-top Replacement and Tonneaux, Boot Carpet, Seat Belts |
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| Chapter 6: | Mechanical
- (p163-272) Introduction, Fitting the Crossmember, Kingpin and Front Suspension, Steering Rack and Column, Front Suspension Conversion, Anti-roll Bar, Front Hub, Disc and Backplate, Halfshafts and Rear Hubs, Differential Mini-Overhaul, Propshaft and Gearbox Drive Flange, Wire Wheel Conversion, Rear Springs, Shock Absorbers and Bump Stops, Telescopic Front Shock, Absorber Conversion, Telescopic Rear Shock, Absorber Conversion, Front Brakes, Rear Brakes and Backplate, Handbrake Mechanism, Brake Lines and Hoses, Master Cylinders, Pedals, and Servo, Engine Removal, Engine Strip, Cylinder Head Removal, Engine Block Stripdown, Engine Faults, Reconditioning and Bib Bore Work, Engine Reassembly, Cylinder Head Rebuild and Improvement, SU Carburettor Overhaul, Distributor Overhaul, Engine Bay Detailing, Gearbox and Clutch - Preparing for Installation, Engine - Preparation and Installation, Wheels and Tyres, Exhaust System, Fitting SU Carburettors and Associated Components, Fuel Pump Replacement, Fuel Tank Replacement, Oil Cooler and Pipework, Cooling Systems, Electric Cooling Fan Conversion |
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| Chapter 7: | Electrical
- (p273-296) Electrical Components and Loom, Dashboard and Switch Layouts, Instruments and Gauges, Indicator Switch, Windscreen Wiper, Mechanism, Windscreen Washers, Light Units, Alarm Unit, Sound System |
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| Chapter 8: | Modifications
- (p297-314) Introduction, Unleaded Conversion, Unleaded Fuel, Engine Tuning, Standard Performance, Figures, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, Appetisers, Building a 2-Litre 'B, V8 Engine Conversion Overview, 'De-Toxing' US Cars, Converting to Negative Earth, Procedure, Conclusion, Fitting Contactless Electronic Ignition |
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| Appendix 1: | Workshop Procedures and Safety First - (p315-318) | ||||||
| Appendix 2: | Tools and Working Facilities - (p319-322) | ||||||
| Appendix 3: | MGB's Specification - (p323-324) | ||||||
| Appendix 4: | Production Modifications and Totals - (p325-335) | ||||||
| Appendix 5: | Performance Figures - (p337) | ||||||
| Appendix 6: | Colour Schemes - (p338-345) | ||||||
| Appendix 7: | British and American Thread Systems - (p346-347) | ||||||
| Appendix 8: | British and American Technical Terms - (p348) | ||||||
| Appendix 9: | Specialists and Clubs - (p349) | ||||||
| Publisher details: | J. H. Haynes & Co, Ltd. First Published 1992, Reprinted 1994,1995,1996,1997 | ||||||