MGB Base Tdr on Ebay

[John Black]

Hi Guys.

There is a TDr hot rod (so it says) on Ebay. Stated to be MGB based with a FF body. Could this be a Victor ?  Paul any ideas? Priced at $1500……

John the Brit

[Paul Mossberg]

What is the auction id?

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[John Black]

Hi Guys.

This is the link to the MGB based car on Ebay. Looks like its in Banning California. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MG-TD-Project-/171834189257?hash=item28021da5c9&vxp=mtr#shpCntId

John the Brit

[edward ericson]

Looks like a valiant attempt to mate a VW-based Fiberfab kit to an MGB chassis. Not for the faint of heart, I’d think.edsnova2015-06-23 13:49:36

[Paul Mossberg]

What Ed said!

 

If that body is already mounted to the frame, it will NEVER look right.

 

Based on the cuts made to the rear fenders, I suspect the body has been mounted to the frame too far forward.

 

Either that, or the frame is too short.

 

Save your money (or your fishing boat!)

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[John Black]

Hi Guys

The concept of using MGB running gear is I think a decent one. The concept of using the MGB frame is flawed. The MGs rocker panels are structural in a big way. Get that wrong and you have a problem waiting to bite you  in the nether regions!  He should have used a custom or even a small truck frame and just used the B running gear, in my humble opinion anyway. $1500 to rich for my blood. It will be interesting to see where this thing ends up.

Regards John the Brit

[Court Wizard]

re-listed at $950. not too far from me.

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[Rich Kallenberger]

Seems worth it for the body alone if you have a place to store it till needed. 
U-store rates might be low in Banning.

Sorry to be the voice of temptation.

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