Rick, I believe that these LBCs are hobby cars. So, an owner can do anything
his/her heart desires to have FUN with the car. However if one wanted to enter
the car in highly regulated "shows" to be judged then originality counts. Also
resale value can be affected. If you really want a big American V8...go for it
and enjoy. I would still like you to show up at British Car Clubs to show your
car off. Good Luck...its YOUR car. Doug 76B
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From: Rhbuxton@aol.com
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2000 9:00 PM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Oh My Gawd
Hi All,
I am a lurker and don't usually post but I have a question How much
modification is okay in your holy eyes? None? Just a little? Or only if it
is done in such a way as to maintain the purity, for example putting chrome
bumpers on a 1974 and a half, but only if you use MG parts? Can I put a
different year engine in my car and not be a heretic? How about a V8 Rover
engine in my car that came with a four cylinder? If that is okay, why not an
american V8? Oh I know, because it isn't British. But wait, we all know the
engine was designed in America and made in America before it was sold. So
where is the line? I want to put a huge Chevy V8 in my MGB, you can't tell
me that it is unexceptable because it isn't pure and you can't tell me that
it destroys the handeling because of the additional weight (the difference is
that of a passenger or less). How about a no name top or an aluminum
cylinder head? What is okay?
Running for the flame suit!
Rick
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