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Wow small world indeed! I'm a two-minute drive from Plantation. I live on the northernmost edge of Davie, right next to 595. Would've practically been neighbors lol.
I lived in Davie a long time ago, right off Davie Road and Nova. I know that area has changed dramatically in the last 25 years but it would be cool to drive through.
 
Welcome from Ball Ground, Georgia and to Mustang ownership. I spent 6 years in South Florida, lived in Ft Lauderdale and Boynton Beach. Also the owner of a currenrly non-running 67 Triumph Spitfire.
Thanks for the welcome! I'm kinda familiar with Ball Ground. I spent many weekends in North Ga when I lived in Clemson, SC, and remember the odd name (no offense of course).

The great thing about the Spits/Midgets is the simplicity of everything, which helps because you.'ll be working on it constantly. With that said, the Twin SU on the 1275 is a hell of a lot of fun once you get it dialed in.
 
My brother has had a 76 MGB since we were in high school and it hadn't ran in about twenty years and I got it running and driving again for him four years ago. That one needed an engine overhaul, all new brakes and clutch master and slave cvlinder, and new tires and away it went. Still could use paint but it is not bad for a 35 + years old paint job
The worst job I have ever done in my entire life is bleeding the clutch/slave cylinder on an MG. All the chicken bones and voodoo in the world can't make that job a one day deal on anything less than a gallon of Dot 3.

The engines in those guys are simple to overhaul, the trouble is finding a replacement one if yours goes bad. I baby mine to preserve it as long as possible to stave off its eventual fate. Its great you got it running again. I always liked the MGB more than the Midget (mostly for the bigger size), its such a classic euro roadster look. and is a bit quicker.
 
The worst job I have ever done in my entire life is bleeding the clutch/slave cylinder on an MG. All the chicken bones and voodoo in the world can't make that job a one day deal on anything less than a gallon of Dot 3.

The engines in those guys are simple to overhaul, the trouble is finding a replacement one if yours goes bad. I baby mine to preserve it as long as possible to stave off its eventual fate. Its great you got it running again. I always liked the MGB more than the Midget (mostly for the bigger size), its such a classic euro roadster look. and is a bit quicker.
It was definitely a different experience to work on than my muscle car experiences. Here is a video as my brother came back from the first test run. This is the first time he had driven the car in over 25 years and it hadn't been started in over 20 years. Of course when he got back I realized it had no brake lights so that was a couple more hours to find and fix that, English cars right? It is always something, haha.:D
 

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I lived in Davie a long time ago, right off Davie Road and Nova. I know that area has changed dramatically in the last 25 years but it would be cool to drive through.
Yeah man, it's definitely changed a lot. We've lived here about 9 years now, and even during that period of time it's become almost unrecognizable. There's an absurd amount of people and construction. Lots of new condos popping up everywhere, even on Davie Road. Still a nice town to live in though, for now anyway.
 
Yeah man, it's definitely changed a lot. We've lived here about 9 years now, and even during that period of time it's become almost unrecognizable. There's an absurd amount of people and construction. Lots of new condos popping up everywhere, even on Davie Road. Still a nice town to live in though, for now anyway.
My folks still live there but i've grown to love living out west. There's omething about the wide open space that does it for me. I still miss the beaches though.
 
It was definitely a different experience to work on than my muscle car experiences. Here is a video as my brother came back from the first test run. This is the first time he had driven the car in over 25 years and it hadn't been started in over 20 years. Of course when he got back I realized it had no brake lights so that was a couple more hours to find and fix that, English cars right? It is always something, haha.:D
What a beauty that is. My Mustang will be all muscle but I do love that little 65hp sound lol. My wife asked if I plan on selling the MG; for a brief moment I considered, then my senses returned to me and I was like heck no. I just have to figure out how to fit the big boy in the garage with Bridgett. and have room to work.
 
Love to see pics of the Mustang and your Midget!
It would definitely be Beauty and the Beast at this point but I think it might be cool seeing them next to each other. Right now the Mustang is on my side yard until I make room in my Garage for both. Once I pull it around I'll snap a pic for posterity.
 
Welcome from San Diego. No stupid questions here Jon. I suggest get some popcorn and check out the build thread page.
Thank you! I'm already making a list of all my wants/needs. I made a lot of rookie mistakes on my MG that I hope not to make on the Mustang. There is so much knowledge here that I feel confident Ill get steered in the generally right direction. So far its been great!
 

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