Fred Abel's 1973 MGB-GT with Chevrolet 3.4L V6
Owner: Fred AbelCity: Aberdeen, Washington
Model: 1973 MG MGB-GT
Engine: Chevrolet 3.4L V6
Conversion by: owner
How It Was Done
| Engine: | Chevrolet 3.4L V6 "crate" engine.
Edelbrock lower intake manifold.
Classic Conversions Engineering upper intake manifold.
Holley 390cfm carburetor.
Mr Gasket fuel pressure regulator.
Delco Remy distributor.
MSD Blaster 2 ignition coil.
Taylor Spiro-Pro 8mm ignition wires.
Classic Conversions Engineering accessory drive system.
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| Cooling: | Wizard aluminum radiator.
Electric fan.
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| Exhaust: | Classic Conversions Engineering headers.
Custom 2-into-1 system.
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| Transmission: | Borg-Warner T5 5-speed manual.
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| Rear End: | MG Salisbury axle.
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| Front Suspension: | Moss Motors coilover conversion.
Uprated anti-sway bar.
Borgeson steering universal joint.
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| Rear Suspension: | stock MGB leaf springs.
Converted to telecoping shock absorbers.
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| Brakes: | (master) stock. (front) Classic Conversions / Wilwood "Improved Touring" brake kit. (rear) stock. |
| Wheels/Tires: | Minator (KN Wheels Ltd.) eight spoke aluminum wheels, size 15x5.5J.
Goodyear Eagle Sport 195/60R15 tires.
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| Body: | bumper overriders omitted. |
| Interior: | Tourist Trophy wood steering wheel.
Sony AM/FM/cassette stereo radio.
Custom upholstery on door caps.
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| Instruments: | Stewart Warner "Power" gauges (left to right)
fuel level (E to F),
tachometer (0-8000rpm),
speedometer (0-160mph),
coolant temperature (100-240F).
Smith's oil pressure (0-100psi).
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| Electrical: | Delco alternator.
Dual batteries. |
| Note: | 3330 miles on odometer as of the 2016 Portland All British Field Meet. |
Engine Installation
Chevrolet 3.4L V6 "crate" engine.
Edelbrock / Classic Conversions intake manifold set-up.
Borgeson steering universal joint.
Stock MGB brake master cylinder.
Delco Remy distributor.
Holley 390cfm carburetor.
Classic Conversions Engineering headers and motor mounts.
Classic Conversions Engineering accessory drive system.
Mr Gasket fuel pressure regulator.
Electric horn mounted on radiator baffle.
Wizard aluminum radiator.
Electric cooling fan.
MSD Blaster 2 ignition coil.
Front Suspension
Moss Motors coilover front suspension kit.
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Rear Suspension
MG (Dana) "Salisbury" axle.
Telecoping shock absorber conversion kit, installed.
Interior
Tourist Trophy wood steering wheel.
Stewart Warner "Power" gauges.
Custom upholstery on door caps.
Sony AM/FM/cassette stereo radio.
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Exterior
Under bonnet insulation.
Bumper overriders omitted.
Zupan's Markets - Portland Historic Races
Minator (KN Wheels Ltd.) eight spoke aluminum wheels, size 15x5.5J.
Goodyear Eagle Sport 195/60R15 tires.
Photos by Curtis Jacobson for BritishV8.org.
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