Aaron,
First, let me say that I do not think you are insane. I've been
considering converting to chrome bumpers since I got my '78 MGB four
years ago.
There is a UK web-site with good descriptions and pictures of a
complete rubber bumper conversion. I will send you the link when I get
home. The car has NOT been lowered and I think it looks fine.
(Although the owner in the article was planning on a future lowering).
Remember, the MGB, MGB-GT and MGC underwent subtle suspension changes,
wheel combinations and ride height adjustments throughout their
production lifetimes. Personally, I don't think an inch or so makes
that much of a difference in the appearance of the car.
Good luck with the rebuild!
Donny V
78 MGB
>>> Aaron Whiteman aaronw@wsu.edu> 6/24/2004 12:46:47 AM >>
...since this is a '75, it sits a little tall. Will the car look
absurd with chrome without dropping it to pre-75 heights? The
before-and-after images in British Motoring is at such an angle as to
make it hard to tell (which I guess is a good sign). I eventually do
plan on acquiring an earlier front suspension to drop the ride height,
but would like to wait until after I pay off the near-term work.
With all this work, I really ought to just sell this car and buy an
actual '68 or so B. Everything would be done then... However, this is
my first and only car; some insanity is allowed, right?
--
Aaron Whiteman -- http://www.wsu.edu/~aaronpw/MG/
'75 B (red for now), HIF4 carbs
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