After months of searching, Robert Hoag finally located a rare left hand threaded fibble-flabble for his MGB. The seller, a clever gent, insisted that the rest of not one but two cars, accompany the sale. This was of course, a cheap shot at getting his yard cleared of the decades old car clutter. Not one to say no to a friend in need, I went along to help on Saturday. The first car was in a garage and was little trouble to move. The two trailers full of parts was another story as was the separate engine and gearbox (complete with overdrive!). These where all manhandled into (then out of) the trailer. Sunday was a beautiful day and under blue skies with balmy temperatures we pushed, pulled, ratcheted (and kicked) the other car from its hole in the ground. Astute viewers will note the strap around the middle of the car. This was to keep the doors closed as they were structurally integral to the car. We had discovered that while jacking the car up, only the front part moved. We also found a rear wheel with seized brakes. Eventually both cars where deposited in the Hoag's garage where they will be stripped. After all this, we still had time to take our respective LBCs for a drive in the unusually warm November sunshine.
Bob Earl
Photos are here
3 comments:
Ah the dreaded Vise Grip of death on the steering wheel.
They look like ours only rustier. where are the pics of the parts???
I think I have 3 transmissions and 3 extra motors along with a Banjo rear end. Not a bad find as long as the price was reasonable.
Ahhh the joys of barn finds or in this case subterranian field finds.
Robert I had a whole box of NOS of left hand threaded fibble-flabble That I would have easily parted with for a vial of Lucas Smoke. But seriously if there is no interest in the Overdrive and it has a chance to fit my MGA 1600 would you part with it?
Ralph Holyoke in Saint John672 7255
The desire to preserve British automotive history is awe inspiring;
and oh yes, do you want to sell the overdrive unit?
Dwight
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