Unless they cut the frame, inner fenders or firewall, or modified the
driveshaft or rear axle, the only downside in value I could see would be
the expense of replacing the drive train. It would probably go better
with the Volvo, which was a very sturdy engine and tranny.
Good luck!
Bill McLeod
Slightly Classics
Tucson, AZ
William T Snyder wrote:
>I am looking at purchasing a 1958 MGA that is in really good condition.
>The down side is that the engine and tranny have been replaced with an
>early 1960's 1800cc Volvo drivetrain. Other than the obvious decrease in
>worth, can anyone think of major problems with such a purchase if the
>price is right. I have an 18GA engine and 3-synchro tranny which could be
>rebuilt and installed, or I could probably also find the proper 1500 MGA
>drivetrain as well.
>
>The Volvo engine looks surprisingly similar to my MGB's engine with the
>major exception being placement of the twin SU's (passenger side) and
>spark plugs (driver's side).
>
>Can anyone venture a dollar figure guess on devaluation?
>
>Thanks to all.
>Bill Snyder
>'66 MGB
>'72 BGT
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