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Re: Parts cars for my BMH body shell

To: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
Subject: Re: Parts cars for my BMH body shell
From: Chris Thompson <chris-mg@cthompson.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 15:36:17 -0400
Dodd, Kelvin (doddk@mossmotors.com) wrote:
> Install a 63-67 dashboard and steering column into the shell, using the
> mounting flange from a rusted out junk car.  (note, this bit usually doesn't
> rust, so it is going to be available from one of the British speciality
> yards).  
> 
> To install the early dash, the section of cowl between the windshield and
> the dash must be changed.  This has to be done carefully, as the flat sheet
> metal is prone to distortion when welded.  The seam can be made under the
> windshield seal, so is covered.  The underside does need some care, as the
> center strengthening support structure is part of the section.

Tony Barnhill has a page about installing a 64 dash in a 70 BGT, not sure
if GT vs. Roadster is different enough to care, but he's got some photos...

http://www.theautoist.com/installing1964dash.htm

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1974 MGB Chrome Bumper Roadster

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