It's been a year. Hope you are well, and riding the wheels off this beauty!
When the Centennial loomed, I was sure MG would present an 850LM replica, on this platform. In stead they blindsided me with the V-100 some time later. This bike is simply stunning , and I would love to see where you took it as a finished project.
Hell, at 76 I may still have one of these left in my dreams. I see nothing else out there that gets me fired up, in spite of having the funds. I bought my LM2 new in '82. Line bore issues (I learned later) soured our relationship, which was rescued by an awesome G-5 that got me hooked (God knows I tried a few others during my 17 year break from MG).
This just looks too nice to get lost in this old thread.
Would love to hear from you!!