1959 MGA Coupe/Sr20 det Engine Swap

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

Here is another quick driver project.. I am installing a Nissan 240sx Sr20 det turbo/5-speed into a 1959 MGA Coupe that I purchased in Dallas a few weeks ago.. I had the car media blasted and started on some to the initial body work, but sadly after media blasting I found out the car isnt what it was suppose to be. I thought I had purchase a Factory Hardtop MGA, but found out it was a Roadster that someone welded the top on many many years ago.. It was crudely done (stick welded) and covered with about an inch thick of bondo that caused some basic rust issues.



The car would have been in great shape if it wasnt for the crudely installed top that caused the rust issues.. This car was not a rust bucket in any other area, every bolt in the body work spun out with no issue. I started working on the car this last friday and am hoping to have it ready for paint in about 2 weeks, then it is time for the Engine and trans retro-fit..



Still looking for a color if anyone has any suggestions... I refuse to paint it RED, it is so overdone on these cars.