I BOUGHT AN OLD MGB GT!
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I drive an MGB, great car. Perfectly capable as an everyday drive. The only thing it struggles with on modern roads is the potholes. These were designed before the country fell apart.
“...before the country fell apart...” well said!
doesn't need an mot, after 40 years. classed as classic exempt. any vehicle over 40 years can have black number plates.
It says Ossely .That's a modified engine .
Yes
"New starter motor" shows us the Alternator.....Calvin 🤣🤣👍👍
😂😂😂😂
If the carbs and timing are spot on you'll get 0-60 in 13 secs and a top speed of just under 100mph. That car had overdrive which you didn't mention. A well sorted MGB will easily keep up with modern traffic on our congested roads and of course no road tax or ULEZ to pay!
He struggled to figure out the heating..I'm sure he doesn't know what an overdrive is.
My MGA manages that!
We could learn so much from this car, todays cars require a degree a quantum physics to fathom out the heating, ventilation, sat nav, speed control, cruise control, radio etc, etc. I loved my BGT, had it for 5 years , my everyday car, drive it all over France, an used it for my work as a community nurse. Never missed a beat, the most reliable car I’ve ever owned, and it was 22 when I bought it.
I doesn't matter who they are or how exotic the cars they are used to, so many just love the driving experience of pure analogue cars of cars like this.
Quaterlights Calvin.
Quaterlights...
The youth of today, they know nuffin!
I suppose that's why its good being a car trader, you never know what's going to come through the door! awesome content as usual.
The choke actually 'chokes' (or restricts) the airflow through the carburettor. This makes the the air/fuel mixture richer while the engine warms up.
Choke
On some carburettors, yes you’re right. But not on the SU carbs fitted to an MGB the ‘choke’ raises the idle speed of the engine and half way through its travel it also begins to move the main jet, richening the mixture
Not on SUs. It pulls the jet down to richen the fuel mixture. No restriction like on a Weber etc.
@@cars-by-Q Only the the throttle stop screw adjustment raises the idle speed
@@SpacedOdyssey incorrect, the choke on an SU carb operates a cam which initially makes contact with the throttle linkage to raise idle speed and then begins to lower the jet hight (increasing mixture) about half way through its travel. Trust me I own and have built and set up these carbs many many times.
Great video Calvin, reminding me of all the old car terms we don't use now like 'quarter light' (small opening windows) and 'overriders' (upright chrome bumper bits) 👍😄
I love the MGB. I had one in red about 30 years ago. I think every new driver should have a drive in something like this. It really makes you respect the car and work for any reward you might get from driving it. The seatbelt is the only safety feature and no driver aids......proper old school driving. Nice to have in the garage for a weekend blast, you can ring its neck and have maximum fun without breaking any laws!
"The seatbelt is the only safety feature.." Do you have any concept of how safety features reached the stage they are at today. What do you call disc brakes and rack and pinion steering? From the B's early days they were crash tested with the best equipment available at the time. You do realise that B/L had one of the biggest crash testing programs in the world in the late 60's/ early 70's.. We only got to where we are because of the work back then. M.G. engineers developed air bags in the early 70's, rejected by B/L bosses.
@@patrickroohan7633
To be fair I do recall all the work BL did from crash safety standards and arguably made other manufacturers up their game.
@@skylined5534 Rover did it first with the P6 in 1963. I have one in the garage. No one here knows what it is.
Finally an MG now your talking my language 🤣 I'm a ex MG / Rover mechanic. Fantastic video Calvin 👏👏
I bet you made loads of money changing head gaskets
@@MrThegenral1 🤣🤣🤣 on the k series and T series 👌. But I love my old rovers and MG's and they are going up in price!!
you just can't beat the old schools cars that's how we got to where we are today
Call me an old Grandad, but I love this MG GT👍
Top video Calv, had me in stitches, when the roof dumped on you 🤣 More of these classics mate 👏
When you're in 4th gear, try flicking that big switch on the far right of the dash - it activates an overdrive unit which drops your revs down for cruising, basically giving you a 5th gear ratio :) No idea why they didn't just give it a proper 5 speed box but there you go!
I think, although I could be wrong, it works in 3rd as well.....
@@howardlake6178 That's right it should work in 3rd and 4th, however if the inhibitor switch fails, it can also technically be activated in any gear, even reverse - with devastating consequences!
There were no 5-speed RWD 'boxes made anywhere in the UK auto industry at the time. Unless I'm mistaken the first one was the the Rover LT77. My BGT here in the states is running a Nissan 5-speed. In this country, much easier to find (not to mention much lighter) than the rover 'box.
Had a couple of these. Rule of thumb is if you can see any rust on the outside there's about 3 x worse rust that's hidden. These were made in 3 sections then welded together. They rust everywhere but the worst areas are were they were joined together and in the sill area's.
I have owned two of these MGB GTs both used as a daily runners and were surprisingly reliable if looked after. So much fun and anytime parked up the amount of people of all ages who would come up to me and ask/chat about it.
You can now buy custom electric converted ones.
The one you want to take a look at was the very rare MG GT Sebring race version which has wide arches and raced in the famous Sebring 12hr race.
Great video 😉
I own two MG's. I would guess that the car is really bouncy because the shocks are empty of oil. Your riding on the springs. You have to manually add oil to each shock. Once you get the shocks squared away and go with a bigger anti-sway in the front they handle really good in the turns. Not sure why the steering is so hard. Usually these cars have pretty light steering even though they are manual.
I think the larger tyres make the steering heavier.
Actually the choke increases the fuel to air ratio not the air to fuel. It enriches the mixture with more raw fuel for starting from cold
Calvin you legend. I thought the g whiz video could not be topped but you did it. Calvin’s car comedy! Brilliant video mate
I think the B in MGB stands for basic.
Also I believe back in the day the extra window was called a quarter light?
Actually a six speed gearbox. It has overdrive on 3rd and 4th. Switch on the right marked "Overdrive" controls it
Secondary windows ? That would be quarter lights 🙏
Love old classic cars just hope we will always be able to buy petrol for them because my old 4.2 jag loves a drop of petrol 😂
love the old choke days didn't catch it right and you flooded the engine .restore it Calvin British engineering at its best would say future classic love the content
that's why you need a clotshpeg to hold it in place lmao.
My Dad's best mate Ray had quite a few of these over the years, even a couple of the V8 ones and the sebring , he loved them god rest his soul , my Dad done any work that needed doing on them , this vid has brought back some fantastic memories from my child hood , what a lovely car and great times , love it . Thank you Calvin 👍
Jesus, a Sebring! I like an MGB but they're the ultimate variant!
I’m in the US and really would love to get a MGB GT. I think they’re also appreciating over time.
What a diverse piece of stock Calvin.
The cars the Same age as me 😂😂😂
Your comment about basic engineer is brilliant. Where as more modern cars you can’t work on yourself nowadays , these cars you can, and it’s where a lot of us would have picked up our “spanner” skills. Great video, keep them coming.
Calv Calv Calv 🤦🏻That 'stick' was a perfect bit of engineering that holds the bonnet sound insulation in place 😄
I think the car had a four speed manual box with a twin overdrive or single .the button was on the gear knob or a flick switch on the dash to the right of the huge steering wheel
That wooden stick was holding the soundproofing up under the bonnet fella! 👍🏻
What a beauty 🤗❤️ I do love the MGB GT such a classic
Calvin u need more classics on your channel
That's proper clean for its age. Is it original paint and motor??
Great video Calvin any chance a video on a Skoda Octavia VRS 2013-2019 please
Great car. Wish they’d bring back this quarter light windows. So brilliant for a bit of fresh air. Great project car for someone too. Love it. Thank u 🙏
Alternator pictured when talking about the starter motor and choke giving more air to the carbs hahaha you joker!
This is hilarious. As an MGB owner, all of this rings true. Well done!
Does your over drive work? the switch is on the right of the steering wheel, basically gives you an extra half a gear in 3rd and 4th! Recently got my own MGB 1971, they are great fun!
Perhaps he is a little *ahem* young to even know about such things...😁
mgA, mgB, and mgC 2.9 litre inline 6. the small window is called a quarter light, and the 4 speed box has 2 overdrives, the switch is on the RHS of the dash, later in life onto the steering column, and then a switch on top of the gearstick.
Ha ha calvin you crack me up!! " Did you see that chavvy guy from Luton doing draggy times" 🤣🤣🤣 can't stop laughing brilliant
You should totally do an EFI mod on that mate, some Minilights, TLC on the paint, be sick!
EFI is not an easy mod on B's. There are kits, but it's not as simple as most other cars because of the port design on the B series engine. Cylinders 1-2 and 3-4 share intake ports.
Didn't know the starter motor was belt driven! These things were ahead of their time.
LMAO at the " secondary windows " .. they're quarter lights.
I love watching you young boys in classic vehicles!! 😂 Loved that video Cal. 😎
The seat has a lot of adjustment , no need to have bent knees.
And no not at all , go and give it a blast and try the drag times
Love these videos. My Father in Law brought the last ever produced V8 mg.
I have a 74 Roadster their Simplicity is their beauty. Have to say that rust looks a little scary. You should change the needle and seat in the carbs that's why you're smelling petrol it's flooding
Quarterlight is the small window. Now removed as it made the cars easy to break into
The small windows on the leading edges of the doors were quite common and known as 'quarter lights,' or 'quarter vents.'
Calv, that wooden stick was for the bonnet lining mate. If you look in the corners, there are wooden sticks diagonally wedged in the bonnet, keeping the lining in place. Probably why it's flapping about as it's missing some lol.
That piece was for the bottom left (O/S) I think, not gone back to look.
I remember seeing a white '76 MGB GT V8 in Kwik-Fit when I worked there as a kid, in '96/97. That's only got 4yrs on my 2006 Civic now in comparison hahahaha! Savagery.
Typical car dealer saying it’s got a new starter motor when it’s the alternator not a clue 😂
Petition to have calvin on topgear needs to he started 😂
That would be a dream achievement. Even one single episode! Get me one single episode and I’ve scored my life goal. One day maybe 👌
Where was the HPI speck check ?? 👀😄
Common problem leaking fuel tank. If you smell petrol get your guys to check it. Readily available. Easy job. It's not about the speed it's the feal and the smile it puts on people's faces.
Sell it on to Drew Pritchard / Paul Cowland
Yes agree with you
You look massive in the MGB GT cal
Best thing you said was in those days you could work on a car like that you're self. I worked in the 80s for MG Spares we had them all lovely memories of MGB GT ROADSTARS MIDGET 'S did not like to drive or work on . Loved MGC & V8 and Jubilee edition MG Spares was an approved 5 Star MG Garage in Islington ran from 1980s to 92 . Happy to have had a good relationship with the classic MG in my teens
My mate had one, we used to go the pub in. I got in the passenger seat of course, so no steering wheel to squeeze past. But my mate was 6' 2"" tall, and he never had difficulty getting in and out. How TALL are YOU, then?
Thats a cool car. And I think the small window was for smoking through buddy. Nice video Calvin
You sounded as if in pain Calvin. "keep fit window" LOL the choke btw is to add more fuel to increase engine running when cold. Later in the 80's they developed an auto choke, but I always preferred manual choke. Still have one on my TR7. Then '83'ish injection (XR3i's for eg.) Great vid. you should do more of these.
I remember you could get conversion kits for the electronic chokes in Austin Rover stuff but to be honest I preferred the auto system!
The biggest issue was usually a duff thermostat. If the thermistor was giving a low reading to the ecu dueto the coolant not being warm enough even 'at temp' the little stepper motor would never fully shut off the fuel enrichment valve. The answer was to fit a very good quality thermostat and without the little bypass 'jiggle pin'! Worked like a charm!
@@skylined5534 Pre ecu days of engines with manual choke...all the way :)
Those small opening windows are called 'Quarter Light Vents' very effective at giving fresh air ventilation at speed. That 'new starter motor' is a 'new alternator'!
"Keep fit window !" 😂😃😂😃😂😃😂😃😂😃😂😃
a fair review of a car designed in the fifties , it has the worlds largest car club !
Omg love these little MGs, Get it planet of dreams 😎
My friend moved to America with her family about 20 years ago.. her dad exported both his GT’s and still has them now! Such cool cars 😎
You said the right word , it s an "analog" driving experience.
Its a very pretty car and very upgradeable. Lots of people put in a Mazda Mx5 engine and gearbox in and uprate the suspension and brakes…
Truthfully Calvin that is the funniest thing I've ever seen😆
I have an MGTF. Been about the most reliable car I’ve ever had to be honest 😂 it’s not much less basic than the MGB. Great fun. My mate at college in the late 90’s had an MG Midget. We got in some scrapes in that. Red with chrome bumpers and just some straight bits of pipe for an exhaust. 😂🔈
I borrowed a mate's mgf vvc a couple of time in the past, it was shockingly rapid and stuck like glue!
The mg b was called the mg b because it had a b series engine. The mg a had an a series engine
Weirdly the mga also has a B series. The A series is the engine in the mg midget, mini, and Morris minor (and a bunch of stuff)
The MGA only had the B series engine.
Are you thinking of the MG Midget?
I heard that what I had said in other videos. Must be wrong then. Apologies
No need to apologize! I find all these nerdy details interesting so Ive just assumed you will to!
@@thomaswalker1258 again, no need to apologise. I had to Google my information.
Pulling the choke out allows more fuel into the engine via the carburettor/s when starting from cold. You push it back in once the engine has started/warmed up. Modern cars do this for you via electronic fuel injection.
It doesn't increase the fuel flow. It restricts the air flow. The net result is the same though, a richer fuel/air mixture. Actually I'm going to edit this to say you are correct for the SU Carbs. The choke moves the needle jet to increase fuel flow.
When I was in the US Navy in Scotland in 1975 I had a Spitfire 1500 and friends had a TR-6, MGB, TR-7 and TVRs.
All cars over 40 years old are classed as Historic and by a quirk can legally bear black and white plates. But anything from 1973 on would have had reflective plates from new so it's pretty naff to change them to black and white just for show.
All I can say to you Calvin is...
Welcome to real driving as I did in my youth 🤣
Blimey I wouldn't by a bicycle from this guy let alone a car !!
Very usable classic. Webasto roof very desirable. Also Motolita wheel, overdrive and headrests.
I’d prefer wires or minilites.
bloody funny mint video !!! the dripping sunroof reminds me of my old capri 2.0 litre sport !!! 😆😁🤣😂
Quarter Lights !!, The little opening windows on the front doors, Great for keeping the interior glass demisted and also If you smoke, the smoke is sucked right out of the car
Got two, a rubber bumper and chrome.. both used as a daily. 😅
We love them, maybe a bit too much.
Actually really like these. Wonder what sort of conversions people have done on them.
Quite diverse power plants! From modern Japanese 3 pot turbos to rotaries to LS1s.
One guy has one of these (or is it a Midget? I can't remember!) That's got a tuned Rover k 1.8... running modded SU twin carbs!
It said Osselli on the cam cover this could mean a special cam, there was also the rebuild book in the car this will help sell it
My MGB is a 1969 roadster, just fitted led lights, other than that all standard except for a 321 disi. Best with standard tyres, lots of addons over the years. Years ago nobody ever bothered putting seatbelts on, the 1/4 lights were for flicking the ash of you ciggie, you should have been smoking a cigar or even better a pipe, bet the seats have sagged just need a new rubber diaphram. See the B has an osseli engine should go well. Dont forget the grease gun. Oh and I think rubber bumper MGBs look the bis with minilites.
It is definitely a cool car this would be so fun to drive 🔥
Back in those days, People used their brains to pull out the seat belt, or alter the fan speed, The choke is make the fuel/air mixture richer for cold starting.
These days there are So many Thickos that need to car to think for them !
Cav, I’ve had a really bad day, man, I’m watching this post I’m peeing my pants laughing, thank you sir, I’m an old fart at 58, well done you 👍😂
quarter lights is the name of the triangular windows and were brilliant
I have never seen a GT with a fold back sun roof. Is this custom installed or something that was just for England/Europe?
Have you managed to find the overdrive switch dude? It's on the far right hand side of the dash..
Buying an MG is never a mistake! I’ve had four.
When you pull the choke out it put more fuel in not more air & the little endow some called it the quarter window
What a video cracked me up with the things you was saying and getting in the car was funny as f*ck 👌🤣 I think you are made for that one pal 😂
How is the new-style plate much more logical ?
Granted, plate 01-09 are fairly straightforward to understand the years but unless you know the rules, you wouldn't know what year a 26 plate is, would you ?
I think theres an overdrive button on it somewhere Calv, i seem to remember them having one
If the engine is Osselli, that might make it more desirable. Look up that tuning company.
That is the point. You had fun and got nowhere losing your licence
😂😂 I've got a 1984 Alfasud Ti, and if I forget to put the seatbelt on, I have to stop. Coax it out of the reel. Then put it on. Absolutely loved this, but I hate nothing more than MGs and there are so many of them. Scrap it and sell the number plate 😂
Used to stay in Abingdon in summer in school holidays saw them loading the newly produced ones being loaded onto trains probably for export to US.
Loved seeing this old MG .. It was the car of my childhood as in my dad drove one between the late 70's till 86 ... I have been trying to trace where that car is today to see if its still on the road ..Id love to find it and buy it from the current owner or at least have a sit in it again after all these year and give my dad a surprice..I know teh reg ws XDJ 125M so im going to do some huntng.. I loved all the details you showed on the car and laughed my head off at you trying to fit in it ha ha ha My dad is a much smaller build than you so he didnt have that struggle 😂Thanks a lot for putting this video together 🚗🤗Sonique
Had one for many years, great little cars, lack some creature comforts, but there are some upgrades to be had.. and can add some accessories.
I have no problem getting in the car and I'm about 30 years older.. 🙄
I thought the choke made less air go in,choking off the air to make a richer mixture to start the engine.Funny stuff remember well the choke and wind up windows and don’t miss it 😂