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Sounds silly but the later doors were supposed to be stronger and more "crashproof"? Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 30771... MORE
I'm guessing without checking, Is this switch a mechanical one? Minis had pressure switch mounted in a tee piece (or possibly a 4 way connector ) in the hydraulic line before it was ( or just where it was) teed off to the rear brakes. It was fitted under the bonnet and easy to get at - only downer was if it needed replacing you had to bleed the brakes. Could be a simple mod ( Period though not original) that could be put to use in the midget. I never heard of one going wrong and almost bulletproof.... MORE
I am about to install new interior door panels. Should I glue a sheet of plastic behind the panel? Was a plastic liner used from the factory? What is the purpose and does it do any good? Enough questions for this early..... Thanks for the help. Paul '73 RWA (almost 5 speed) "dfwip" 30741... MORE
Although several strips of duct tape could be used over the larger openings a thought for a substitute for the original would be plastic coated contact paper such as was used to cover shelf's and furniture tops. Plenty strong enough as the function was only to keep dust, moisture and insects out of the interior door and window mechanism. Don "Don May" 30745... MORE
Paul, A plastic liner was not used from the factory. What was used was a tan color duct tape like material that was cut into various shapes and taped over the various openings to the interior door. Don "Don May" 30743... MORE
Stewart With great difficulty! There's two ways of doing it - the safe way and the dangerous way! The safe way is as you're trying - to undo the bolts holding the spring seat into the wishbone whilst supporting the wishbone underneath on a trolly jack. If this is proving too hard - try the dangerous way - Support the wishbone on the trolly jack, undo the top kingpin trunnion bolt (that goes through the top kingpin trunnion and the arm of the shock absorber) and let the kingpin/stubaxle assembly drop down to the floor, whilst slowly lowering the... MORE
Don Yep, I agree. And I am beginning to get frustrated and it is becoming a drudge, particularly with our weather right now which is pretty cold - had some snow flurries here again today *sigh*. I need to put my foot down on the gas, if you'll excuse the pun and get this thing finished! It is beginning to look good, with new bits going onto the nice shiny paint, but I think thats part of the problem - I can see the end in sight, but I'm still getting bogged down with things. Nigel "amukdigiphoto" 30668... MORE
Hi there, Just signed up to this site. Last year got myself a '59 frogeye for a groundup restoration (definately not a runner!!). I think it spent its initial life in sunny Houston Texas before being repatriated to uk. It then apparently stood sometime before I got my hands on it. Anyway thats the history lesson. Taking it steady with the bodywork last year but getting there slowly (taught myself to TIG weld - a very neat way to weld!). I am spending time on indoor work because UK garages in the winter aren't fun - and I'm getting... MORE
Hi there, Just signed up to this site. Last year got myself a '59 frogeye for a groundup restoration (definately not a runner!!). I think it spent its initial life in sunny Houston Texas before being repatriated to uk. It then apparently stood sometime before I got my hands on it. Anyway thats the history lesson. Taking it steady with the bodywork last year but getting there slowly (taught myself to TIG weld - a very neat way to weld!). I am spending time on indoor work because UK garages in the winter aren't fun - and I'm getting... MORE
A while ago there was some discussion of a Miata drivetrain in a Spridget. If anyone is interested in that sort of a project, I have a '95 Miata with a good running engine and 5 speed I'm probably going to part out. If anyone is interested in it, contact me off list. I also have a restored '68 Sprite that you can put it in if your want. I also have a complete '92 Miata I'm interested in selling if you want an extra sports car in your stable. The '95 is black on black and the '92... MORE
Hi David I have indeed posted a pic of my car it's the last one in the photos section and I think I named it Jimbow30's 1500. It's not particulary good as the car looks tartan red rather than vermillion but it was taken on my phone and will suffice until I take some proper ones! I'm glad you cleared up the matter about the extra fastner. I can see it giving the hood a better shape, my only concern would be trying to get out of the car without tearing it out!! I assume that part of the... MORE
I was wondering how many fastners the hood and tonnau on my 59 frogeye should have. They now have two at each side (back) but dont really fit that well, i have noticed on photos of other cars that they have 3 fastners on each side. If that's correct where should i fit my third fastner. Is there a pattern/marker avaliable for this. Jens "jens maudal" 30631... MORE
Hi James, welcome to the group. Do you have any pics of the car you'd like to post? The extra hood fastener was a factory-fit item but only for a short time at the beginning of production of that style of hood. Some people find it keeps the hood in better shape than just the velcro, and you can easily get the extra body stud if you end up getting that type of hood. Regards David "David Jacobs" 30624... MORE
James You're most welcome. Yes, a hood with the header rail already fitted will push up the cost considerably. I've refurbished my header rail and will be using that. I'm in total agreement with your dad re MGOC. They're way too commercial now, they need to get back to basics and focus their attention on their members needs, not what Roche Bentley wants to do. As an MG Membership club, is it morally right for them to 'vet and rate' suppliers of products and services to MG owners whilst at the same time offering those services via the club... MORE
Many thanks for your reply Nigel. I have had good dealings with Moss in the past and I would tend to agree that they only deal with good quality components. You are quite right that the Moss hoods are around =A3140, the price that I was originally looking at was for the hood and header rail......... That would certainly explain why i thought that they were expensive compared to the competition! Job for the summer though. Fitting a vinyl hood in cold conditions is never a good idea, as I have found out before! Although having never had much... MORE
Hi James Welcome to the group. The original hood material was made by ICI under the trade name 'Vynide'. You can tell an 'original Vynide' hood by the diamond pattern on the lining. The Moss hoods are made by the same people who made the original hoods - and use the original jigs, and are as close to that 'Vynide' material as you'll get. Moss OE hoods cost round =A3140.00. You can try the MGOC, they do a cheaper version at =A3115, or their OE hood made from 'Everflex' at =A3125. I have no idea how these compare, or... MORE
Hi all I have just bought my first MG having previously had Morris Minors and latterly Mini Coopers.She is a 79 1500 in vermillion. She was a little bit rough but generally solid with only 2 owners and 70,000 miles on the clock. Having coaxed it back onto the road (and through an MOT) she is now looking rather smart apart from the hood. The original vinyl has been replaced with an astonishingly expensive mohair one which has shrunk so much that I daren't put it up for fear of cracking the windscreen! They were made out of vinyl... MORE
Chris, I don't know what a Din is but if you take the size of your radio opening to the store with you just ask for a radio/cd player that will fit. I am sure any store will open the package and show you the paper template to see if it will fit. Usually there is a bezel of some sort that allows the same radio to fit many size openings. Make sure to measure how much distance you have to the rear of the radio also, not just the front opening. Actually, several interesting options. Most radio/CD combo... MORE
G'day Rick, and congrats on getting the car home. We have fitted a few cars with 14" MGB wheels, with no problem. As long as you don't go too wide on the tyre profile. Two things you will need to do. 1.. The lip on the inside of the rear wheel arch needs to be gently folded up against the inner panel. This gives you only 1/8" or so extra clearance, but you will probably need it. If you are gentle with a hammer and dolly, you can do it in 10 minutes per side, and it will be... MORE
Rick, Some of the later 1500s had some sort of "safety device" anchor strap which connects the lump to the car so that in the event of an acciident they stay together. Maybe your braded cable is that. If not, then it is an earth strap Oh, and despite what Nigel says, the 1500 engine is perfectly good if it is put together properly and treated right. It doesn't rev as sweetly as a 1275 but it has loads more low-down torque. Guy "Guy Weller" 30510... MORE
I think glass beading MAY be more gentle while just as effective, Nigel? Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 30525... MORE
Rick Grats on your new acquisition, don't take any notice of some of the list 'snobs' there's nothing at all wrong with a 1500 - they're great little cars (apart from the Triumph engine which is a dog) And good luck with it ....not saying any more on that ;) Braided cable - not sure - could be a ground, could be the handbrake cable? Pull cable is the bonnet release. The throttle pedal is available from Moss (well here it is - UK). Not sure what a dashpad is, do you mean the crash roll on top of... MORE
Listers - (sounds like something you call people after a night on a booze cruise) I finally got my car home, created a folder in the photo section ("Ricks 75") and uploaded a photo... Figured out what caused the PO from finishing the restoration, he had snapped 2 bolts off while removing the passenger side front shock for some reason, soaking in WD40 for a couple of days and small amount of heat and the stubs came right out. The car is in supprisingly good shape (for Wisconsin), the previous owner towed it up from New Mexico, so it... MORE
Wouldn't this defeat the purpose of a "firewall" seperating the engine from the passenger compartment? Also if there was an exhaust leak there is the risk of carbon monoxide poisioning. Something that can sneak up on you. Mark 68 midget "MARK" 30462... MORE
I have a 1961 Bugeye that was originally Cherry Red with a red interior. In my studies, I have found a paint chip in the AutoColor Library at AutoBodyDepot.net that seems to be true to what everyone tells me the orignial looked like - almost a Maroon. The dilemma is that the Red interiors available from Moss etc almost seem to clash and yet I'm told that there was only one shade of red for the interior and the Moss interiors are close to authentic. Several people that have been kind enough to e-mail me say that the paint... MORE
