MGB resto Part 13 - Removing the front wings and bumper 

Great channel and after seeing your post on the bumper restoration I set to it with mine and having some knowledge from your good self its more achievable in doing so Thanks for the work putting this on your channel and the graft you are putting in top man 👍

Great start, once completed this will be a beautiful GT. I am starting the same restoration on my 68 MGC GT. I completed my 68, 71, 79 and 79 & 80 US version Black Limited Edition MGBs. From California USA.

Great video , only just seen it,, I've now bought a 1974 mgb ,, gonna do a rolling road restoration , am dreading taken wings off and finding the rust lol ,,,

The plates you were musing about in the wing channel I think are intended to hold rubber pads that the bonnet sits against when it’s closed.

Hi Ross, Not easy persuading those wings off! Passenger side should be easier as there are less obstructions under the dash. The two little screws you removed in the wing gutter are the remains of the rubber bonnet buffer. These stop the bonnet from vibrating when driving along. The shape of them also centralises the bonnet in the engine aperture to keep shut lines correct. Try an online search for part number AHH 6523 and you get an idea what they used to look like. You're totally correct about the design flaws in the MGB (there are loads of them😕) Could be excused as this was there first attempt at a monocoque design. The bit that is totally inexcusable, is that almost none of were 'engineered out' in a production run of over 18 years... Just plain lazy... No idea how they got away with it. Keep up the good work. 👍

It can be painful working on old cars but the results are very rewarding, keep up the good work. It’s going to be a lovely car when finished

Been a while but just catching up on Videos, so it was good to see you working on the MG again.

I loved this. It even came with the tongue sticking out the side of the mouth and cussing too 😂

Great you're back with the mg

These tiny pieces on top of the fender channel are the remnants of rubber stops to the bonnet. Just put in new ones in and also renew the rubber at the back, in front of the windscreen for equal support front and back. The condition of the fenders itself does not surprise me: on my own (CBB Tourer) 1986 resto both front fenders and in my case also both doors had to be renewed and painted in the same process as the rest of the body. But: the sill on the bottom and the top structure are indeed in near to perfect shape after 30 years of rest. At least present British Heritage produced fenders areof a much better quality and shape than the ones I bought in 1986 (my right one had to hammered in place).

Even with the dashboard out it can be fun to get the bolts for the wings in & out. But I highly recommend to take the dashboard out as well - especially if you want to check the wiring as well.

the panel below the front bumper is the front valance.

Good to see the old girl again! She might fight you a bit, but she’s just playing hard to get. Look forward to the next video!

I really shouldn’t post this but…. I just bought a 1970 MGBGT. There is absolutely no rust anywhere. Runs like a Rolex… had a 5 Speed Datsun transmission installed some time ago. I intend to repaint it as the paint is tired. Drives like new. Bought it in Oregon, USA. I’m actually from England but left in 1987. I am so saddened to see the rust buckets that you guys work on.. just tragic. But great job and keep it up. Great Videos.

When you put the wing back on, install a plastic inner fender liner which will keep the dirt from building up on the horizontal surfaces and potential rust incubator. Nice work. I have a USA Arizona GT I’m working on.

I've just done exactly the same job on my MGB roadster. Very similar story to yours in that it has been standing outside for 20 years. The inner wings are just like yours in that they are in remarkably good condition. I haven't decided yet whether to repair the outer wings or replace with fibreglass ones.

Yes! The MG!

I had the same problem but my wings came out a bit easier and i took the wings of and got a good welder to plate and weld my wings. The head light area had to be cut out totally and a new plate fabricated

Loved the comment 'whats a couple of wings cost 3-400 quid ' you might pick up a 1 steel pattern wing for that money , but MG Heritage wings , for what they are , are horrendously expensive , patch panels are available , suggest you either try repairing your original wing/s yourself or get friendly with a really competent welder/panel beater ... you got very lucky on your inner wing/A post and castle section from the look of it , have not seen the inside sills/floors yet , if good wire brush and paint your 'Por 15 ? stuff , asap . Check out this guy ' Henry's Garage' to see just how lucky you got with this MG BGT .

That car could have been really rotten behind the wing but it's very solid. Lets hope the other side is as good. It's a good car. Are you reusing those rubber bumpers?

That sounds cheap for a front wing. New ones are I think are about £600 each ! Ouch. I have had MGs long enough to remember when parts where cheap. Not anymore it seems. Second hand on ebay can be a bit of a lottery. Ask me how I know !

Fix the wings!

Don't buy wings!! Get a mig welder same cost but you will always have the welder! There not hard to use just take your time!!

How is the seem made up on the wing just by the window, obove the scuttle?