Initial Assessment & Punchlist Creation

Once I safely delivered the MGB home I was able to spend some weekend and evening time just getting to know the car. (haven't decided if it's he or she yet) This car is clearly a driver's car. While there are no significant mechanical issues I found a good many projects to dig into and I couldn't be happier.

General clean-up and maintenance
Even though the car had been stored and only occasionally driven there were a few things that required immediate attention. Lubrication, fluids, wheels, tires, suspension, brakes, smooth idle, and the like. After putting a few more miles on the odometer I was starting to get a sense of where I wanted to focus my time first. Brakes!

Here are the projects I have identified/completed since August 2018:

Mechanical/Electrical

• Brakes 
• Master cylinder and rear rubber line failed. Replaced.
• Suspension - all 4 shocks
• Wheels - Painted
• Air Intake - new filter 
• Replace fuel filter and hoses
• Replace horns
• Rear Differential Gasket 
• Valve Cover Gasket
• Replace Headlight Switch
• Fix Temperature Gauge
• Replace radiator hoses and clamps
• Replace Belts - alternator, water pump
• Add Electric Radiator Fan, interior switch
• Replace console/courtesy light & switch - not a very good design
• Fix hazards - replaced flasher switch
• Replace battery
• Replace Fuse block

Exterior

• Tops & Covers
• Cowl Vent Screen 
• New Windshield Wipers
• Bumpers - Cleaned
• Pulled Front Bumper, corrected mounts, painted valence
• Body & Paint -  Painted corrected and waxed
• Lights - LED replacements
• All but front indicators and headlights
• Side indicator and taillight seals replaced
• Bonnet & Boot Seals
• Replace bonnet lift with shock supports
• Passenger side window/door seal

Interior

• Steering Wheel - rewrapped
• Dash & Console - cleaned and some replacements
• Stereo - New
• Insulation (heat & sound) 
• Upholstery - cleaned up
• Add USB & 12v power

Things that are NOT DONE!

• Body Work and Paint
• Complete repaint?
• Driver side door
• Brightwork
• Clean undercarriage
• All Dash Lights
• Evaluate Frontend - frame, looks like old collision repair
• Engine mounts and other rubber & nylon fittings/bushings/spacers
• Leaf Springs - replace or adjust
• Passenger side door latch needs adjustment
• Seals: Windshield, Driver's side windows, headlights, etc.
• Heater cable needs replaced
• Replace seat belts - work, but could be better
• Replace tires
• Replace Oil Pan Gasket

Most of the projects are a matter of tightening and cleaning things up.

More projects completed. List of items and costs below. I plan to return to this entry from time to time to update info and links as appropriate.

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Resources
http://www.nosimport.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1286
https://www.mgexp.com/phorum/
https://mgclub.org/
https://mossmotors.com/mgb
https://www.northwestimportparts.com/MGB-Parts-c3.aspx
https://www.mgownersclub.co.uk/
https://www.mgb-register.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MG_MGB

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Running Total: $2,300