I kept the clips in case I decide to put them back
Now when I sit in the seat I look squarely through the windscreen. I think it lowered my seat by close to 2 inches. Much better. My hair won't get messed up as much either.
Working on an old car is a journey. You may never reach the destination (literally or otherwise), but along the way it is important to focus on the task at hand and appreciate the Zen of MGB maintenance.