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MG MGB Technical - Period AC system for sale on eBay!


Anyone state-side interested in a Period Air Conditioning set up for their pre-74 MGB/ MGBGT?

Listing on ebay ends in 3 days or so....

MG MGB GT Original Period Air Condition Sys
Item number: 2448806236

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=34197&item=2448806236

bart
bart

"Now you can have the same inefficient OE A/C system as added by local dealers when your car was new..." ;-)
Bob Muenchausen

Bart,

Your rear bumper needs serious adjustment.
Paul Hanley

Just thinking that with all the new advances small electronics someone should be able to come up with an all elecdtronic air conditioner that would at least cool a little MGB with say one extra battery!!!
I think one of the new cars is cooled that way, maybe one of the felec/gas hybreds.
Bob R.

Paul,

...maybe MY rear end needs adjustment ;)...

but the B's is perfect, just on a funky angle on a slopping driveway...

Better pictures available below:


http://www.littlebritishsportscars.freeservers.com/page2.html

Happy Holidays!

Bart
Bart

Bart,

I was hoping that your bumper was the result of that funky angle (I know what you mean) and that you didn't think I was flaming your car. Frankly, I was hoping you would show us more pics. You may get flamed for posting a classified here though, it's verbotten.

Would you post a picture or 2 of the engine compartment? Have you considered the NAMGBR concours nationals. Your car should be there. This year in New Jersey.

Nice car.

Paul
Paul Hanley

paul,

sure... have to clean up from the removal of the AC unit and reinstall of the emissions this weekend.. then will post a slew of pics...

Bart
bart

This is the first time I've seen a guy getting a pat on the back for selling his parts on the BBS. I was expecting a flaming.

Nice car, though.
Bill

I do apologize for the listing... haven't used this forum in years and did not mean to disrupt anything.

I do believe that it is an unique item and would like it to go to someone who can benefit from it. Unfortunately, for the level of AACA competitions I now participate in, I have to have the car complete with factory emissions. The two systems can not be installed together without lowering the inside fender.

Again, please accept my apologies.

Bart
bart

"NAMGBR concours nationals" in NJ - where and when? Can someone let me have some information or a link?
AndyT

Bart,
I'm surprised that the AACA would let such a lowly car as an MGB near one of their competitions. I looked at a couple of lists of their recognized classics and veterans (terms are probably wrong, not really my thing anyway) and they didn't include a lot of cars that IMO should have been. Good luck on selling your AC unit and Happy Holidays.
Wade Keene

Andy,

For info on NAMGBR Annual Convention and concours event try
http://www.namgbr.org/namgbr/concours.htm
or
www.MG2004.com

Wade,

I think certain vehicles have a class, Corvettes, T Birds, Mustangs, Jags, and many many others. It also goes by year, so for instance, my 63 might be in the same event as a 63 Ford Falcon convertible. Even then, you don't really compete with the Falcon, you compete for points, so basically, your competeing against yourself. This is my very limited understanding after browsing their websites. Perhaps Bart might shed some light when he shows those engine shots!

Paul
Paul Hanley

Certain types of items seem to get passed the flamers and this is one of them. If it's a very rare and desirable part then everyone is interested and noone complains about having it brought to their attention.
Steve Simmons

'I think certain vehicles have a class, Corvettes, T Birds, Mustangs, Jags, and many many others. It also goes by year, so for instance, my 63 might be in the same event as a 63 Ford Falcon convertible. Even then, you don't really compete with the Falcon, you compete for points, so basically, your competeing against yourself."

Pretty close, Paul. AACA is set up by multiple categories. Major US cars, such as T-Birds & 'vettes, compete only amongst themselves, sub-divided by years. Other cars, except for foreign sports cars and exotics, compete against all other sedan marques sub-divided by years. For example, my 1965 Morris Mini competes against a '65 Ford Falcon, etc. Foreign sports cars and exotic sports cars all compete in the same category; example 1955 mgtf vs. 1947 Mercedes vs. 1971 MGB vs Ferrari, vs maseratti... tough category!

Juding is done by a team of 5 judges & is overseen by a Team captain. Each judge focus is one area; such as engine bay, interior, undercarriage, exterior body, tires/wheel wells/boot. Only the captain can speak with the owner. All cars start with 400 points, points are deducted based upon quality and whether the car is as it came out of the factory. Example, you lose 1 point for each incorrect engine bay clamp; 10 points each for Halogen instead of original headlanps; 4 points for incorrect valve stems... etc.

To place 1st Junior, you need to have at least 385 points remaining and be within 10 points of the highest scoring car in your category. After winning first junior, you go for Senior National Winner & must have 390 points and be within 5 points of the highest winning car. If there is a 400 point car in the category you have to have 395 or better to take a first. There can me multiple first place winners. In the Senior Nationals, there are only 1st Place winners... no other places and you can only take a first place once. After that it's a Preservation Award or, in my case, Senior Grand National winner competition.

What's nice about this is that you know what you have to do to win... if you chose to do something different, it's your own fault. Very little subjectivity and no issues with "club member's cars" winning. Not at all a popularity contest, just cold, hard facts... and work.

pS.. ac SOLD to a guy in Tennessee on eBay for just $400... will finish preping the engine bay Saturday and post pics Sunday... cheers!

bart
bart

Great info, Bart. I thought the required point numbers were a little lower, like 350 or so. Thank heaven NAMBGR judges didn't notice my chrome valve stem covers! Or they let me slide if they did! But I figured heck, every girl deserves a little jewery and Belle had hers on for the ball. It's strange you should mention valve stems.

I think you'll find NAMBGR scoring similar in many respects. You start with a thousand points and deduct. A team of six judges evaluates various aspects of the car as you describe in AACA. However, I feel it can be a bit more challanging in other ways. You must mechanically demonstrate all systems of the car, including slow idle at spec. The AACA judges I hear are top notch and versed in many aspects of car show judging so not to take anything away from them but the NAMGBR event is judged by experts who know the MGB in many of her variations and nuances. Just my 2 bits.
I think all of it is great. I've had a lot of fun at shows this year and have thought about doing a AACA junior try.

One last though. Some people should consider concours that don't because of some minor modification they've done. I say so what! You've got a great car but the boot is carpeted and it has a realy cool aftermarket steering wheel. Take the points. Start at 990 or whatever. You're still showing people who are interested, how it came from the factory and thus in some small way, aiding to preserve the breed for the long run.

I'll miss my fellow concours guy, Bob Chezem.

Bart, hope you'll bring that car to NJ any way you can. Happy Holidays,

Paul
Paul Hanley

Paul,
Pictures on the site are dated.
Boot waS PAINTEDlast year, steering wheel and knob were replaced in 2002 now original.
Amco console is verified as original equipment as per '71 brouchure,.
Radio, though dealer original, is being removed tomorrow and hole for antenna removed middle of January at Body shop.
look at the pics I zipped to you earlier.
Other than radio & dealer AC, which cost me 4 points car was original when last judges. Estimated 396 points and top score at AACA Nationals in category in 2003.
Bart
bart

So the Amco console, an aftermarket accessory available at the dealership, is ok but the dealer installed radio is not ok with AACA? Do I understand that right?
Wade Keene

radio is shown only as a dealer option, while amco console is listed as a factory option in the sales brouchure.

radio's in do not function in US, while the clock/console work universally, hence they could be included as an option in factory booklet.

BTS
bart

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