I'd be checking the early gearboxes out to make sure they are okay, then I'd
be using one of them for sure. The early gearboxes are a delight to drive,
smooth shifting, and have that just right, slightly vintage feel. Unless you
are completely ham fisted, the early gearbox is plenty strong enough. Enjoy
the car for what it was intended to be.
Rich
----- Original Message -----
From: Pete Ryner <pryner@ij.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 29, 1999 10:17 PM
Subject: '66 MGB transmission conversion
> I recently purchased a '66 MGB I want to use for a daily driver. It came
> with two '66 vintage transmissions and a complete later model transmission
> (all non-overdrive). I have heard that the later model transmissions are
> much stronger and will fit the car with some minor modifications to the
> body/drive line. Normally I'm a purist and strive to keep LBCs as
original
> as possible. However, this car already has a lot of bondo, rust, and
> requires too much work to restore to original. Anyone out there have any
> experience or suggestions on making the transition?
>
> Pete Ryner
> '66 MGB (in-work)
> '56 TR-3 (occasional driver, all original)
>
>
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