V8NOTES
- Volume 18
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660. Seat fitting
Rene Chinnery had to re-fit the passenger seat in his MGBGTV8
which was removed by the previous owner. He had all the parts
but had been told it's really tricky to do. He posted on both
the V8 Bulletin Board seeking any tips on how to make this task
easier. The responses were helpful. (April
2024)
661. Replacement xxhaust shrouds
Yorkshire member John Davies wanted to return his pair of MGBGTV8s
to the standard Factory arrangement and needed two sets of shrouds.
Fortunately, the uppers (BHH1297 and BHH 1298) are occasionally
available on eBay as “New Old Stock” but the lowers
(BHH1247 and BHH1248) are rarely available in good condition.
The challenge had been overcome by Paul Gill in Caerphilly in
Mid Glamorgan in the 1980s when he restored his rubber bumper
MGBGTV8 (Glacier White 2518). He created a wooden pattern former
(using poor condition lower shrouds as a shape guide) and a
colleague fabricated a set. (April 2024)
662. Insurance Write-off Categories
Occasionally classic cars are seen offered for sale mentioning
a Cat C write off classification. In some cases the disclosure
of Cat C is not clear and in any case a potential buyer will
need to understand what that classification means and the consequent
effect on the value of the car and its attraction to any future
buyers. As a routine, care is needed when buying a classic car,
not least making thorough checks on the vehicle and any write-off
classification that may have been allocated to the car.
(April 2024)
663. Importing a vehicle to France
John Upton returned to the UK from Africa with his MGBGTV8 (Bracken
1322) a few years ago and his V8 reverted to its former UK registration.
He subsequently retired to France and was able to get the V8
registered there without difficulty. Here he provides an update
on the current procedure. (April 2024)
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RV8NOTES - Volume 13
Four notes just added
486.
Worn Prop shaft Universal Joints
In a V8BB post David Sell in the USA said “I'm in need
of replacing the drive shaft universal joints. I have yet to
find part numbers for them. Does anyone have experience replacing
them? If so, are they the same as another vehicle?" (April
2024)
487. Headlamp Dust Cover
The dust cover at the back of the headlamp on Jeffrey Lister’s
RV8 fell off whilst he was driving home and in a V8BB post he
asked if “anyone has a screw on dust cover/access cap for
the rear of the head lamp casing or know of an alternative solution”.
(April 2024)
488. Importing a vehicle to France
John Upton returned to the UK from Africa with his MGBGTV8
(Bracken 1322) a few years ago and his V8 reverted to its former
UK registration. He subsequently retired to France and was able
to get the V8 registered there without difficulty. Here he provides
an update on the current procedure. (April
2024)
489. Insurance write-off categories
Occasionally classic cars are seen offered for sale mentioning
a Cat C write off classification. In some cases the disclosure
of Cat C is not clear and in any case a potential buyer will
need to understand what that classification means and the consequent
effect on the value of the car and its attraction to any future
buyers. (April 2024)
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