I think there is some value. I remember buying an engine block about 20
years ago because I needed the crank. They can only be reground so many
times. So I am sure someone has a need. Early engine blocks (18G) may
have some value due to a limited supply, particularly the three main
bearing engines. The rear axle, if it is a banjo type, is scarce,
particularly the original wire wheel version. I could use one of those
except I am probably about 1500 miles away.
There are salvage yards that specialize in English cars that could give
you an idea of value or maybe offer some money for them. My son bartered
some of his excess MG parts to British Auto Works (Portland, OR) in
exchange for credit, disposing of parts from a 1972 MG for parts he
needs restoring a 66 B.
-----Original Message-----
From: mgs-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:mgs-bounces@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of don
Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 5:49 PM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: [Mgs] MGB engine blocks
>Now that I am retired, I am going through the car junk accumulation of
>many years. I have seven MGB blocks, all with rusty bores, some with
>cranks still in them. They were stored inside, but time takes its
>toll. Are these boat anchors? I have MGB suspension pieces, a
>complete rear end and misc. other junk. How in the world does a person
>figure out what to keep and what to discard? I have a junk man coming
>here on Monday, and I don't know whether to give 'em to him for scrap
>or not. Any advice as to what this stuff is worth, or if it's worth
>keeping?
>Several years ago I had a yard full (well, 3 actually) of early MGBs.
>I sold them for next to nothing. Now that I am older and wiser (?), I
>want an early B roadster and they are scarce and expensive. I regret
>selling them now. Will I regret throwing away old engine blocks?
Don Scott
Calistoga CA
2 MGs
1 TR
Misc. Japanese cars
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