Registry: 1964 MG MGB
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Greg Stroop's 1964 MG MGB
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“Blondie”
Rust bubbles on the fenders started a repair project that became much more.
A year and a half later she has new Tartan Red two stage paint,Prestige leather seat covers with new pads and frame repairs,Moss carpet and panel kits,Robbins tan canvas top,a new wire harness and a Moss supercharger with custom cold air induction. Air filter is K&N mounted forward of the radiator. The steel dash was refinished with wrinkle coat paint- that was fun.... There's a new gear reduction starter to replace a troublesome stock starter. An aluminum flywheel,roll bar,123 electronic bluetooth distributor, spin on oil filter adapter and Ansa exhaust with header were installed previously.
More recent additions are Limey's relays and fuse box, Lucas alternator conversion and Innovate G5/LC-1 AFR meter.
The P.O. cut holes forward of the rear wheel arches so I inserted some fine Alpine speakers to blast some vintage SRV or Little Feat.
Rust damage was minimal perhaps because this is a Southern California car. The floor panels were replaced (with localized rust damage under the dash) and the fenders had the usual corrosion near the bottom ends so they have repair panels welded in. The fender rust burned into the rocker panels(outer sills)so those areas were patched. No rust found inside the sills or chassis. The battery boxes were replaced because a previous owner modified them. The original steel hood was replaced with a used aluminum hood.
The factory hard top was saved with some fiberglass repairs to the inside and some hard to find pricey rubber seals from Canada. Some fresh white paint made it respectable again.
The windscreen frame was disassembled and polished and the ventolator (wind wing) rubber was replaced.
And oh yes, the crack of doom was welded up but the Prince of Darkness still lurks among the electrons.
This car is a lot of fun with power to spare. She turns heads and begs to be driven.
A year and a half later she has new Tartan Red two stage paint,Prestige leather seat covers with new pads and frame repairs,Moss carpet and panel kits,Robbins tan canvas top,a new wire harness and a Moss supercharger with custom cold air induction. Air filter is K&N mounted forward of the radiator. The steel dash was refinished with wrinkle coat paint- that was fun.... There's a new gear reduction starter to replace a troublesome stock starter. An aluminum flywheel,roll bar,123 electronic bluetooth distributor, spin on oil filter adapter and Ansa exhaust with header were installed previously.
More recent additions are Limey's relays and fuse box, Lucas alternator conversion and Innovate G5/LC-1 AFR meter.
The P.O. cut holes forward of the rear wheel arches so I inserted some fine Alpine speakers to blast some vintage SRV or Little Feat.
Rust damage was minimal perhaps because this is a Southern California car. The floor panels were replaced (with localized rust damage under the dash) and the fenders had the usual corrosion near the bottom ends so they have repair panels welded in. The fender rust burned into the rocker panels(outer sills)so those areas were patched. No rust found inside the sills or chassis. The battery boxes were replaced because a previous owner modified them. The original steel hood was replaced with a used aluminum hood.
The factory hard top was saved with some fiberglass repairs to the inside and some hard to find pricey rubber seals from Canada. Some fresh white paint made it respectable again.
The windscreen frame was disassembled and polished and the ventolator (wind wing) rubber was replaced.
And oh yes, the crack of doom was welded up but the Prince of Darkness still lurks among the electrons.
This car is a lot of fun with power to spare. She turns heads and begs to be driven.
Vehicle Information
| Owner: | Greg Stroop [zzzinger] |
| Location: |
Santa Maria, CA, USA |
| Status: | Running |
| VIN: | GHN3L43640 |
| Model Year: | 1964 |
| Build Date: | 1964-07-08 |
| Original Colour: | Tartan Red |
| Current Colour: | Tartan Red |
| Odometer: | 110,000 miles |
| Body Code: | 41876 |
| Engine Type: | 4 cyl,3 main,Moss supercharged |
| Engine Code: | 18G-U-H 13790 |
| Transmission: | 3 Sync,4 speed |
| Last Updated: | 2026-02-18 11:05:41 |
| Magic VIN Decoder |
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GHN3L43640
Factory: Abingdon, England Make: MG Engine: B-Series (1.2-2.4L) 4cyl Body Type: 2 Seat Roadster Series: MGB MkI (1962-1967) Market: World, Left-Hand Drive Model Year: 1962 to 1969 Car Number: 43640 Engine Size: 1798cc Engine Type: MG Code -: '-' Unknown! These are "best guesses" based only on the VIN, completeness & accuracy are not guaranteed. Information entered by the owner should take precedence.
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Vehicle History
This vehicle's information was last updated on 2026-02-18 11:05:41
- Changes from 2009-03-14 13:33:23 to previous 2008-08-25 23:40:39
- Vin GHN3L42729 → GHN3L43640
- Changes from 2008-08-25 22:03:12 to previous 2008-08-25 22:01:39
- Trans Type 3 Synch → 3 Sync,4 speed
- Changes from 2008-08-25 22:01:39 to previous 2008-07-15 22:50:05
- Engine Type 4 cyl, 3 main → 4 cyl,3 main,Moss supercharged
- Changes from 2008-04-27 19:22:40 to previous 2008-04-27 19:13:45
- Engine Type 3 main → 4 cyl, 3 main
- Engine Code added 18G-U-H 13790
- Trans Type 4 speed → 3 Synch
- Changes from 2008-04-27 19:13:45 to previous 2008-04-27 18:39:52
- Nickname $$$ → Blondie
- Changes from 2007-12-27 11:19:30 to previous 2007-12-20 20:36:31
- Nickname added $$$
- Changes from 2007-12-20 20:30:46 to previous 2007-12-17 06:45:05
- Status Restoration in progress → Running
- Changes from 2007-11-23 19:50:50 to previous 2007-11-22 08:20:20
- Vin GHN342729 → GHN3L42729
- Changes from 2007-11-21 17:37:51 to previous 2007-09-23 19:26:52
- Vin XXX000 → GHN342729
- Body Code 041876 → 41876
Ownership History
| Date | Owner ID | Notes |
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| Sep 23, 2007 | Greg Stroop |
Added to Registry (ID 3686) |
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