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Posted by: Kansas 914 Feb 12 2015, 02:50 PM

When I lived in Wichita and bought a few rollers as parts cars. While stripping one I found it to be very solid - so I couldn't have it hauled away.

My neighbor that lived across the street has MG's ('59 MGA and '71 MGB). Since I was moving to Durango I asked him if he wanted the shell. He said yes and we pushed it over to his house.

That was 2 years ago and it is now on the road. We found it was originally painted - Blue Metallic (L98P) so he painted back to the original color. He said his wife is driving it more than he is right now...

Here are some before and after pictures:

Posted by: gfg3 Feb 12 2015, 03:22 PM

Fantastic! Brings tears to my eyes. Love to hear stories like this.

Posted by: OU8AVW Feb 12 2015, 03:54 PM

Awesome!

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Posted by: MikeInMunich Feb 12 2015, 04:29 PM

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Posted by: Mueller Feb 12 2015, 04:55 PM

Yippee!

Posted by: type47fan Feb 12 2015, 04:58 PM

Really nice.

Did the VIN ever get entered into the World VIN database?

Posted by: Kansas 914 Feb 12 2015, 05:30 PM

Yes the VIN is listed under my screen name since the current owner is not a member here.

I also listed the roller sent to the crusher. It was a 1973.

Posted by: bigkensteele Feb 12 2015, 09:06 PM

to both of you!

Posted by: mgp4591 Feb 12 2015, 10:40 PM

Always great to see another one make it out alive!

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 13 2015, 07:29 AM

I have the front clip off the 73. It saved Sandy's car "7 of 9" So Mike helped save more than one car with his stash.

That 70 turned out great!

Posted by: Kansas 914 Feb 13 2015, 08:35 AM

He did a great job and did all the work himself with the exception of an engine rebuild and paint. He used the same engine builder that rebuilt the engine in Buttercup (some of you will remember that build).

He is a British car guy or was. He really likes the 914 as does his wife. His only resource for technical expertise was me (800 miles away and the word expertise is a STRETCH) so it is a miracle it got done... It speaks to his natural ability to sort things out that are mechanical. He even converted the car to a side shifter!

Rick - thanks for being an inspiration to me to help others with their 914 projects - I learned that part from the best (you) - cheers!