Mickey Richaud's 1969 MGB GT with General Motors 3.4L V6
Owner: Mickey RichaudBritishV8 UserID: Mickey Richaud
City: Townsend, Tennessee
Model: 1969 MG MGB GT
Engine: General Motors 3.4L V6
Conversion by: owner
Features and Specifications
| Engine: | GM crate 3.4 V6.
Conversion kit by Classic Conversions Engineering.
Edelbrock intake manifold with CCE top section.
Re-jetted Holley 390 carburetor.
MSD Blaster 2 ignition coil.
ACCEL 300+ Ferro-Spiral Race Wire spark plug wires.
CCE serpentine belt kit.
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| Cooling: | Champion aluminum radiator.
Volvo puller fan supplied by Charles Long.
Custom metal shroud fabricated by friend.
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| Exhaust: | Classic Conversions Engineering headers.
Remaining items supplied by a local muffler shop. |
| Transmission: | Borg Warner "World Class" T5 (Camaro V8).
Shifter from BMC British Automobile LLC.
Howe hydraulic throw-out bearing (furnished by BMC British Automobile LLC).
Custom driveshaft. |
| Rear End: | stock. |
| Front Susp.: | stock. |
| Rear Susp.: | stock. |
| Brakes: | stock, except with copper / nickel alloy brake lines. |
| Wheels/Tires: | stock MGB 14" wire wheels.
Kumho 795 Touring A/S tires, size P185/70R14. |
| Interior: | Moto-Lita walnut steering wheel.
Aftermarket padded, leather armrest / storage box.
Aftermarket console-mounted two-bay cupholder.
Kenwood stereo receiver (KOC-HD458U).
Seats and upholstered panels by Prestige Auto Trim.
Moss Motors carpet kit.
Steel dash conversion from original "pillow" dash.
Nostalgic Air air conditioning kit.
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| Electrical: | British Wiring wiring harness.
Raydyot fog lamps. |
| Instruments: | VDO Vision gauges: (left to right)
fuel level (E to F),
tachometer (0-8000rpm),
speedometer (0-120mph), and
oil pressure (0-100psi). |
| Body: | Fiberglass MGC-style bonnet, with special cowl induction vent holes. |
| Completed: | Are they ever? This one was finally roadworthy in 2013. |
| Comments: | Nicely balanced car with plenty enough power to handle traffic,
and it has air conditioning. It's the perfect road trip car! |
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Engine Installation
GM crate 3.4 V6.
Edelbrock intake manifold with CCE top section. Holley 390 carburetor.
With original (Smiths) heater unit removed, the engine bay seems so much larger.
Copper / nickel alloy brake lines.
MSD Blaster 2 ignition coil. ACCEL 300+ Ferro-Spiral Race Wire spark plug wires.
CCE serpentine belt kit.
Champion aluminum radiator. Volvo fan. Custom fabricated fan shroud.
Corrugated radiator hose.
Suspension and Brakes
Stock MG "Salisbury" axle.
Glasspack muffler.
Interior
Moto-Lita walnut steering wheel.
VDO Vision speedometer and tachometer.
Aftermarket console-mounted two-bay cupholder.
Kenwood stereo receiver (KOC-HD458U).
Nostalgic Air heat and air conditioning unit (and map pockets).
Prestige Auto Trim door cards with map pockets.
Prestige Auto Trim seat upholstery with map pockets. Leather covered aftermarket armrest.
Gas springs support the GT hatch.
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In-Process
A very shiny engine!
Classic Conversions Engineering headers.
Brand new starter motor.
Engine installation is a joyful experience to share with friends.
Classic Conversions Engineering motor mounts.
Exterior
Ford V6 badge.
From 1970 through 1974, MGB bumper overriders featured black rubber pads.
Raydyot fog lamps.
Fender mounted mirrors.
Fiberglass MGC-style bonnet, with special cowl induction vent holes.
Fiberglass MGC-style bonnet, viewed from the bottom.
Fine stainless steel mesh cowl vent screen.
Two piece (split) rear bumpers were only fitted on North American market MGBs,
and were only installed during the 1970 model year.
Lucas license plate lamp.
Stock MGB 14" wire wheels.
Kumho 795 Touring A/S tires, size P185/70R14.
Photos by Curtis Jacobson for BritishV8.org, except "In Process" photos by Mickey Richaud.
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