Patioboater

After just six straight months of repairs, my MGB is finally ready for the start of the summertime driving season here in Michigan.

(It’s a long story featuring me, the world’s slowest mechanic.)

White Lake, Michigan. October 22, 2023.

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Show threadPatioboaterOct 23, 2023

Why have I, the world’s slowest mechanic, been working on my MGB all year instead of driving it? Because my old mechanic retired a couple of years ago, and none of the nearby shops want to work on a 50-year-old British sports car.

Fortunately the MG and old British car communities are supportive and knowledgeable. With the help of friends, club members, and online sources I’ve been able to do a ton of work on this car this year. It’s now better than ever, and I learned a lot along the way.

Show threadSteptoe EdwallOct 23, 2023
@patioboater I feel your pain, here is our 79 midget
Show threadPatioboaterOct 23, 2023
@steptoeedwall Nice. Very pretty. Looks sharp!
Show threadSteptoe EdwallOct 23, 2023
@patioboater but as you know, it’s British. The Britts made them sexy not reliable. It keeps me on my toes.
Show threadPatioboaterOct 23, 2023

@steptoeedwall I don’t know that they’re any less reliable than other 50-year -old cars, but they have quirks and most of them have had some dubious repairs by dread previous owners (DPOs.) Mine had some real lulus when I got it, but since I’ve owned it for more than 10 years at this point I’m mostly my own DPO.

This is how I ended up with three old British cars. That way at least one of them is usually running. (The others are an MG TD and a ‘99 Jaguar sedan.)