Tuneup and New Exhaust System
After the disappointment at Brits in the Ozarks, it’s time to do some serious mechanic work.
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repairs
Pre-show Shining Up
Putting a little elbow grease on Pearline and adding a bit of bling.
I Did Something Stupid
I’m going to confess to something really stupid that I did a few months ago.
Carbuerator work
Life has been interesting the last few months, including some work on Pearline.
Coffee and Cars OKC, September 2024
Made it to Coffee and Cars again with a surprise tuneup.
Time to Shine
We had a bit of a break in the hot August temps, so I took advantage of the opportunity to do some upgrades and take Pearline on a couple of rides.
Cooler Temps (or not)
Now that I’ve fixed the fuel leak, I’m taking another shot at the engine temps.
Insert Before Drive
Pearline is running again and I have an unintended new piece of swag.
Road-Testing the New Fuel Tank
I took Pearline for a test drive this afternoon to see how she did.
Replacing an MGB Fuel Tank
Spent a nice Saturday afternoon replacing Pearline’s fuel tank, with help from a friend.
First (Tow) Trip of 2023
I started the first weekend of 2023 off with a drive, and a tow. Sigh.
Update on Overheating Issues
An update on my previous post about Pearline overheating.
Autumn 2022 Update: Overheating Issues
I’m having some issues with Pearline getting too warm on drives.
One Step Forward, One Step Back
Sometimes, in fixing a problem, you make it worse.
She’ll be Home for Christmas
Finally getting the carbs and ignition sorted out.
Clutching at Straws
This is a text-only post, which means nothing good is happening.
After the Prom
This is where the story takes a sad turn.
Back Home, Again
I got Pearline back from the body shop today.
Getting Close
Stopped at the body shop this morning to see how Pearline is faring.
Paint Progress
It seems so strange to have updates on two consecutive days.
No Foolin’, a Real Update
Despite being a day of tomfoolery, I have some real news to share.
An Update, But Not Really
It’s been a long 6 weeks since the last post, so here’s where we stand on the body work and paint.
First Primer Coat
I have tried to not make a pest of myself at the body shop, but I hadn’t been by in a few weeks.
Body Shop Check-in
I stopped in at the body shop today as I was nearby.
Body Work Progress
I stopped in at the body shop after 2 weeks to see the progress.
Prepping to Paint
Now that I’ve found a body shop, I have work to do.
Shopping for Body Shops
I took Pearline to a couple of body shops in the area.
MGB Back Home
I got Pearline back from Mike at Glass Auto on a Saturday in early October.
At the LBC Specialist
I dropped Pearline off at Glass Auto in OKC on in the middle of August.
photos
Road Trip - The Caldwell Collection at Mustang Field
A Saturday morning drive to a nearby museum that did not disappoint.
Oklahoma Has Mountains
A lovely drive to a part of Oklahoma most people don’t know about.
Bagels and Brits
A small Saturday Morning gathering of British car enthusiasts.
Tuneup and New Exhaust System
After the disappointment at Brits in the Ozarks, it’s time to do some serious mechanic work.
Brits in the Ozarks Recap
A long overdue post about attending my first British car event.
New Gearshift Knob
I replaced the factory gear shift knob with something more appropriate for Pearline.
Sound System Cleanup
Making Pearline sound good when she’s not running.
Coffee and Cars, August 2025
Pearline and I attended another Coffee and Cars event in OKC. Plus, an announcement…
Pre-show Shining Up
Putting a little elbow grease on Pearline and adding a bit of bling.
Coffee and Cars OKC, September 2024
Made it to Coffee and Cars again with a surprise tuneup.
Insert Before Drive
Pearline is running again and I have an unintended new piece of swag.
Replacing an MGB Fuel Tank
Spent a nice Saturday afternoon replacing Pearline’s fuel tank, with help from a friend.
Autumn 2022 Update: Overheating Issues
I’m having some issues with Pearline getting too warm on drives.
Coffee and Cars, OKC
I’ve been wanting to go to the Oklahoma City Coffee and Cars meetup for almost a year. Today, I had my chance.
One Step Forward, One Step Back
Sometimes, in fixing a problem, you make it worse.
Wintertime Blues
We’ve had a bit of nice weather this week.
She’ll be Home for Christmas
Finally getting the carbs and ignition sorted out.
Happy Birthday to Pearline
Today is Pearline’s birthday.
Sunday Brunch and Fuel System Issues
Sunday brunch turns into mechanical troubles.
Saturday Afternoon Beauty Shots
After doing yard work, I washed Pearline and then drove around my hometown to take some beauty shots at local historic sites.
Glamour Shots
Even though Pearline isn’t able to move on her own, she can still pose for a few photos.
events
Bagels and Brits
A small Saturday Morning gathering of British car enthusiasts.
Brits in the Ozarks Recap
A long overdue post about attending my first British car event.
Coffee and Cars, August 2025
Pearline and I attended another Coffee and Cars event in OKC. Plus, an announcement…
Pre-show Shining Up
Putting a little elbow grease on Pearline and adding a bit of bling.
Coffee and Cars OKC, September 2024
Made it to Coffee and Cars again with a surprise tuneup.
Promenade! (aka My Daughter’s Senior Prom)
Today’s the big day–my daughter’s Senior Prom.
My Daughter’s Junior Prom
It’s 2020 and everything sucks.
My Son’s Senior Prom
We’ve had the MGB since my son was 3 years old. It’s always been our fun car.
website
Hey There, Mr. Blue (sky)
Making some changes to social media accounts that I’m using.
The Damnedest Thing Happened
Welp, I buggered my site up a bit playing around. Also, some updates on the car.
Goodbye, Netlify
If you’re reading this, it means that I got everything moved over to AWS and configured correctly.
Some site (and life) updates
It’s been a while, so I guess I’ll get off my lazy butt and make some updates.
Welcome to My72MGB.com
I’ve been working on a site for Pearline’s adventures.
trip-report
Road Trip - The Caldwell Collection at Mustang Field
A Saturday morning drive to a nearby museum that did not disappoint.
Oklahoma Has Mountains
A lovely drive to a part of Oklahoma most people don’t know about.
Wintertime Blues
We’ve had a bit of nice weather this week.
Sunday Brunch and Fuel System Issues
Sunday brunch turns into mechanical troubles.
Saturday Afternoon Beauty Shots
After doing yard work, I washed Pearline and then drove around my hometown to take some beauty shots at local historic sites.
updates
New Gearshift Knob
I replaced the factory gear shift knob with something more appropriate for Pearline.
Sound System Cleanup
Making Pearline sound good when she’s not running.
Toe Now (or Ton Know)
Catching up on some of the fun parts of maintaining a British car!
Loud as Hell(a)
I made a couple of updates to the MGB today and then took her for a drive.
documentation
Follow-up to Title Troubles
A successful resolution to the troubles mentioned in the previous post.
Title Troubles
Ran into some trouble trying to update Pearline’s license plates this week.
British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificates
On April 23, I ordered copies of the “official” documentation for Pearline.
thinking
On the Road Again and Looking to the Future
With the MGB now ready for the road, I’ve been thinking a bit about the future.
event
Coffee and Cars, OKC
I’ve been wanting to go to the Oklahoma City Coffee and Cars meetup for almost a year. Today, I had my chance.
history
A Nice Morning Drive
The origin of one of the most notable songs about the joy of driving a car.
funny
New Gearshift Knob
I replaced the factory gear shift knob with something more appropriate for Pearline.