Tim Duhamel's 1979 MGB with 1962 Buick 215 V8

Tim Duhamel's 1979 MGB with 1962 Buick 215 V8

MODIFICATIONS:   Crower cam & dual valve springs, silicon-bronze valve guides with teflon oil seals, Kenne-Bell high volume oil pump, Holley 4160 390cfm carburetor, Offenhauser JWR dual port intake manifold, Mallory Unilite distributor, Allison Red coil
COOLING:
TRANSMISSION:   T5 5-speed w/ Hurst shifter
BELLHOUSING/CLUTCH:   Centerforce 10.5", Weber hydraulic throw-out bearing
REAR END:   stock MGB with 3.9:1 ratio
BRAKES - FRONT:
BRAKES - REAR:
SUSPENSION - FRONT:   chrome bumper crossmember, late model steering rack with modified steering arms, 1" lowered springs, Spax adjustable tube shocks, MGB V8 A-arm bushings, Adco 7/8" sway bar
SUSPENSION - REAR:   MGB lowered springs w/ polyurethane bushings, Spax adjustable tube shocks, Adco 3/4" sway bar
WHEELS/TIRES:   Enkie 14 x 7, Copper Viper 205/60HR14
EXHAUST:
INSTRUMENTS:
SPECIAL FEATURES:
LOCATION:   Somerville, MA

    Tim Duhamel's '79 MGB with Buick 215 V8

Interior

Custom wood interior trim.
Custom wood interior trim.

Momo Corse safety harness.
Momo Corse safety harness.

Stock MGB Smiths gauges.
Stock MGB Smiths gauges.

Sun manifold vacuum gauge.
Sun manifold vacuum gauge.

Exterior

Sebring style fender flares.
Sebring style fender flares.

Fiberglass ST air dam.
Fiberglass ST air dam.

Custom hammer-formed hood blister.
Custom hammer-formed hood blister.

Back-up lamps relocated to the taillamps (in lieu of reflectors).
Back-up lamps relocated to the taillamps (in lieu of reflectors).

Panasport Racing wheels.
Panasport Racing wheels.

Bridgestone Potenza tires.
Bridgestone Potenza tires.



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