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Now that it's actually in my garage, here's the story. My previous project didn't pan out, so I decided to move on to something smaller and potentially more exciting. Found a MGB that had already been modified for a V8 on Craigslist. Talked the guy down to $500 and the deal was made.
The plan is to swap in my 6.0L Chevy and a TH400 trans. A turbo may or may not be involved. I really want a turbo. There is also talk about getting a 5.3L aluminum junkyard motor to save some weight. Might get a back-half with small tubs and maybe a Mustang II style IFS. The frame will have to be reinforced either way.
Dark green metallic paint and a tan/brown leather interior is the current thought from my wife.
As seen on Craigslist:
Things to note here: the front wire wheels will have to go. The body looks WAY worse in these photos than is reality. The 'wavy' look is actually a mix between primer hues and the camera playing tricks. The hood is not a solid piece of rust, it's actually aluminum and painted red. Also take note of the Chrysler rear wheels...
A Chrysler 8-3/4" has been narrowed and swapped in. It's installed in the stock location on the standard leaf springs. Rear tires are currently 215s with almost 2" more room between the wheels and the leaf springs. There's maybe another half-inch of growing room towards the fend too. Might be able to cram some 245 drag radials back there. Also note the steering wheel, very neat wooden job. It's on a Chrysler something or other steering column too.
Now the fun part! The firewall and trans tunnel have been cut and setback/expanded to fit a Chrysler 318 and auto transmission. My 6.0L and TH400 should fit in there with plenty of room! The guy did a great job too, it's not all hacked up. He also rerouted the steering shaft so that it runs more parallel to the engine and will allow for more header clearance. The downside is that there's a very small foot well and the brake and gas pedal will have to be mounted pretty far to the left. That might be reworked depending on if there's extra space with the engine and trans installed.
The plan is to swap in my 6.0L Chevy and a TH400 trans. A turbo may or may not be involved. I really want a turbo. There is also talk about getting a 5.3L aluminum junkyard motor to save some weight. Might get a back-half with small tubs and maybe a Mustang II style IFS. The frame will have to be reinforced either way.
Dark green metallic paint and a tan/brown leather interior is the current thought from my wife.
As seen on Craigslist:
Things to note here: the front wire wheels will have to go. The body looks WAY worse in these photos than is reality. The 'wavy' look is actually a mix between primer hues and the camera playing tricks. The hood is not a solid piece of rust, it's actually aluminum and painted red. Also take note of the Chrysler rear wheels...
A Chrysler 8-3/4" has been narrowed and swapped in. It's installed in the stock location on the standard leaf springs. Rear tires are currently 215s with almost 2" more room between the wheels and the leaf springs. There's maybe another half-inch of growing room towards the fend too. Might be able to cram some 245 drag radials back there. Also note the steering wheel, very neat wooden job. It's on a Chrysler something or other steering column too.
Now the fun part! The firewall and trans tunnel have been cut and setback/expanded to fit a Chrysler 318 and auto transmission. My 6.0L and TH400 should fit in there with plenty of room! The guy did a great job too, it's not all hacked up. He also rerouted the steering shaft so that it runs more parallel to the engine and will allow for more header clearance. The downside is that there's a very small foot well and the brake and gas pedal will have to be mounted pretty far to the left. That might be reworked depending on if there's extra space with the engine and trans installed.
I admit to being kinda partial to the wheels on this one - minilites? 
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