Blaze 1974 MGB gt

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Blaze 1974 MGB gt This is a restoration diary of a blaze ( orange) coloured 1974 MGB gt that has been stored in a barn.

06/07/2026

The last video of this car running showing all electrics in working order, just before buyer turns up to collect it. Finally got the gearstick k**b glued solid, air filters on, and I found the drivers seat tilt k**b when hoovering!

Maria from Huddersfield is the proud owner of this mgb GT. We went for a drive in it and she is delighted how it runs. W...
30/06/2026

Maria from Huddersfield is the proud owner of this mgb GT. We went for a drive in it and she is delighted how it runs. We gave it the beans to get a high enough speed for the overdrive and it kicked in ok .

These are a couple of pictures from the previous owner who bought it in 2001, in very fine condition. Notice the dell or...
29/06/2026

These are a couple of pictures from the previous owner who bought it in 2001, in very fine condition. Notice the dell ortos! These stayed on the car until sold to a trader in sept 2025, and the dell ortos were taken off and sold separately. The PO says they were troublesome to tune, and thirsty but what a sound!

03/06/2026

Took the car for a run down the street. Now it's started raining, but no carpet leaks!

Video of engine running better. I had the carbs adjusted too lean. Nice oil pressure and water temp hovers just below 80...
03/06/2026

Video of engine running better. I had the carbs adjusted too lean. Nice oil pressure and water temp hovers just below 80.C water gauge permanently lit, but it's not dark so no comment on oil gauge yet

New separate oil pressure and water temp gauges. The dual gauge water capillary tube wasn't a wire at all dummy! And new...
03/06/2026

New separate oil pressure and water temp gauges. The dual gauge water capillary tube wasn't a wire at all dummy! And new double gauges are £150.

Iv chopped out the hard wired water temp sensor as it's broken. Full of hardened rust on its nose. Awaiting a modern sen...
18/05/2026

Iv chopped out the hard wired water temp sensor as it's broken. Full of hardened rust on its nose. Awaiting a modern sensor to insert into the block.

15/05/2026

Another video of the car running eventually off choke

There are some wiper blades scratch arcs on the glass that I hope a glass polish will get out. I have now fitted brand n...
15/05/2026

There are some wiper blades scratch arcs on the glass that I hope a glass polish will get out. I have now fitted brand new wipers.

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