MGB GT - Story so far, plans and channel update!

I've had my MGB GT for approaching 7 years now and I'm conscious I haven't gone into much detail about my ownership of the MG in the time I've had it prior to when I started doing YouTube videos. Hopefully this give people an insight into some of the things that can go wrong and my experience with the car.
Looking ahead I want to get the car running in good/excellent running order so I can do longer trips in it with confidence, it won't quite be 'Harry's Garage' level road trips yet but we have to start somewhere and a trip in May to Devon might be doable!
I hope you enjoy the video, please let me know if there is anything else about the MG you would like to know or indeed any suggestions on where I should take it (except scrap yard :-))

[benreadings]

Hey just found your videos after a newfound MGB GT obsession has taken hold. Really enjoying what I've seen of them so far. I was shocked to see your car right need Cockfosters tube station in that photo. I'm only in Hertfordshire so not a million miles away. I've been wanting to meet people who know MGs who are close to me to see what events and meets might happen. I'm all about the old Vespa's and Lambretta's, want an MGB GT to have as a daily instead of my far too reliable modern car, haha.

[oldhippy]

Great work on your car, I'm very impressed that you did the work yourself. As you say the car is now 50 years old so problems are to be expected, but your wife must be very understanding! Thanks for the videos, as an ex owner of some MGBs your videos bring back memories.

[sydney]

Great video again. I had similar problem on receiving my restored MGA . It rained on the way home and with lights and wipers the ignition light was on. I managed to get home and only had to replace the dynamo bushes. The other issue I had was the car would go for 7 miles and then die. After changing all the coil, condenser, leads distributor cap and a couple of years later I discovered it was the rotor arm. But this is Classic car motoring fun.
You've done a lot of work on this car, but now it looks brilliant. They are a solid vehicle. Very safe in a high speed collision as I can confirm.

[johnalmason]

Another fascinating video. Subscribed. It's always interesting to hear about the issues and experiences that other MGB and BGT owners have. I see that you were out in your BGT on a day of wet roads. Generally speaking my 1976 MGB Tourer is a dry day car only (of course there are times when you get caught out). But on the whole mine's a fair weather friend.

I need to sort out the motor unit for the windscreen wipers (it runs them VERY slowly) and look into an annoying 'bump' sound I'm getting from the rear of the car when I come off roundabouts or change direction quickly. I also managed to scratch the three quarter windows on my hood on the Seat Belt Reels. Not sure if they can be repaired. A boat trimmer may be able to help.

Apart from that looking forward to the Summer and hoping that we get some decent weather days. Need to plan some scenic routes in and around the home counties. Keep up the good work!

[bobspeller]

Your plans for the future sound great, I'm hoping to take my Stag on a trip around Devon. I look forward to seeing your video.keep safe Bob

[stuartlever]

Great video and history of your ownership.

[frederickhauser]

Very Interesting, Like your ideas for future videos

[timbosinius]

excellent summary and so similar to my experiences with a Mk I MGB GT. My car is currently back at Frontline Development with are a great address if you want some upgrades ;)

[sydney]

Your clunk could be the prop shaft UJ. When I had an MGB I had a UJ needed replacement as the car is heavy and does put some load on the UJ's, possible more than the diff.
I would check the prop shaft joints before the diff. I must watch the Harry's garage RR to Arctic circle, that is one video I missed.

[tomruss]

As the owner of 4 British cars, plus having made my living keeping them going, I must say I really enjoy your videos. Look fwd to some of your road trip vids...and you're right, Harry's Garage is awesome! Keep up the great work! I've got to say though, in this video I just couldn't look away from those 'way-too-long' bolts holding the strg wheel and hub together! Pls fix them or move the camera angle...😂

[ccrobinpeg]

The batteries went flat on you way home and it didn't occur to you that the alternator wasn't charging them?

[lordbenny]

Can you please get shorter bolts for your steering wheel!

[malevolenceXXXensues]

I think the first time I ever saw an MGB it was a stripped down parts car for this small repair shop in my home town.

[saftevand]

Nice vid, do have any video of your restoration work? And is the green sound deadening stuff under your carpets effective (I'm considering ordering a similar kit for my Merc Pagoda)? :-)

[oskarniessen]

Great video mate, always had a soft spot for GTs and your's looks great. Finally old enough to get insured on my dad's 100-4 with a newly rebuilt engine (by necessity), should be an absolute blast this summer. Keep up the videos, you're a natural on camera.

[phatlaz]

Awesome car. Love the old English white and red. Thanks for sharing