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Yeah. It probably will handle good that way...:) I live in an area that has steep drive ways and I like my cars "looowww". The two things never mix so that's why Im going air ride. I haven't ran my Midget yet with the air ride suspension. Iv only had the car for about 8 months and 4 of those months its been in my shop being "tricked out". I do have air ride in the front of my 85 supercharged Toyota MR2 and Tokico 10 way adjustable shocks on all 4 corners and the car rides surprisingly very... MORE
Ed I appreciate your feed back but I do know how to get in and out of my Midget. Im 27 years old and Im very nimble and athletic (former amateur sponsored skateboarder) but my 72 round arch Midget is lowered quite a bit. With the Air Ride suspension up front completely deflated the car sits about and inch off the ground so its a little different getting out of my Midget compared to others. Alan Gram "Alan Gram" 31460... MORE
I love it when a plan works out...so far that is. As I mentioned in an earlier post, my new 175/70x13 Yokohamas on the new 5.5 inch Dayton wires were rubbing on sharp bumps and right hand turns. It was scraping the RWArch, and I was a victim of the dreaded driver side droop, not to mention the extra lbs I carry...hitting about 260 at my last weigh in. So, shopping at my handy Checker Auto yesterday, I find a "helper spring" in the trailer parts. Two leaves about 16" long, one for each side. I just installed the... MORE
Hi. I have a 1967 red Midget, wire wheels, chrome bumper, excellent condition t hroughout, unleaded conversion for sale in the UK (Leicestershire). email me for full details and photos. Im asking =A34000 julian 31232... MORE
In Alans 72 photo album see LBG FRONT initial prime. The midget now looks worse than this as I've decided to remove all the paint and rust from inside the engine compartment. Did you know that under the battery tray is not painted with a top coat? It gives you a good idea of how we struggle for space in the UK, this photo is AFTER extending the garage to create more room. Alan "Alan" 31221... MORE
Smells unpleasant, almost like a scam. I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole, and I hope no one else does, but hey, a short cut to business oportunities is always tempting for those trying to make a fast buck. An opportunity to obtain THEIR details perhaps, and then do what? Oops, empty bank account. Now how did that happen? Perhaps I am becoming cynical in my old age? R. "Roger Stinson" 31228... MORE
Just a couple of tips about adjusting rear brakes and handbrake. Firstly, you MUST totally back off the handbrake before you attempt to adjust the rear brakes. Preferably, remove the clevis pin where the handbrake cable is attached to the compensator mounted to the diff housing. This ensures that the adjustment at the wheels is not interfered with by the handbrake being partly on. After you have adjusted the brakes, you can then re-connect the handbrake and adjust it. You will often find that the clevis pin will no longer fit, and you have to back off the handbrake... MORE
I don't think so, Tom. Considering what you paid, if it's in the decent mechanical shape claimed, I think you did OK for what you paid, personally. I owned a de-smogged '72 until a certain girl ran a Stop sign one night and her insurance co. put me into a new Fiat 1/9. Pull the head and shave it to bring the Comp. Ratio up to no more than 9.5-1, (mine was 10-1 but we had "manly" gas available at that time!:) and purchase a set of 1.75 HS4's suitably calibrated as in Stage 1 of the Special Tuning... MORE
I don't quite know what I was drinking when I though about this, but I apparently own a 1973 MGB with Wire Wheels and Overdrive in a little rough shape body wise. Mechanically, I guess it's sound. I guess I'll find out when I fly out to New York to drive it home to Indiana next weekend. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2470685100 "TJ Tryon, Jr." 31184... MORE
I tried to post this earlier today from work, but I think it got lost in cybersomewhere.... Still looking at alternatives for my'69 Sprite, with bad trans. Maybe adding a bit more horsepower in the process of fixing the transmission. I have found some sites with Toyota engine and trans combo swaps, and a few Datsun engine and trans swaps. Of course, the most common dats 5 speed trans, using spridget engine and rear end. I also saw giant engine transplants, big honkin V8's and some V6's with variable combinations. Oh, and one electric conversion. Do any listers know... MORE
Hi Rick, I am primarily using a product I buy at a local concrete/builder supply store. They no longer sell the old silica sand that I used to use. The name of this new media is Black Beauty. It looks like black sand but I don't know what it is, just that it doesn't have the silica which is said to be potentially harmful. In any case I still use a full face mask and breathe well filtered air. My compressor has a three horse motor but the air tank is only large enough to allow relatively short blasting... MORE
After 10 LONG years, I'm on the road!!!!! Drove about 145 miles (top down of course) today. I had forgotten just how much fun these cars are. Now I remember why I have worked so hard on the thing. The 5 speed from Paul A is nothing short of amazing. It completely transforms the car, all for the better. I will never own one without the conversion. Hard to describe what it is like to drive a "new" MG. In about a week I may be able to wipe this silly-ass grin off my face and then maybe, just... MORE
Welcome to the list Paul. How long is it going to take? How long is a piece of string? They (being they, I mean people who have been down this path before) reckon that a ground up nut and bolt rebuild of any classic car will take around about 2,000 manhours of work. I'll save you the calculation of that into real terms - its about 5 years of part time (by part time I mean every weekend and evening) work. If you don't work on it every evening and weekend - add on the time accordingly - this... MORE
One thing.. IIRC frogeyes never had wires from the factory.. although healeys did offer them as an aftermarket fitment. And no MG ever left Abingdon with chrome wires. Stewart "Ford Prefect" 31074... MORE
Thanx for all your input I'm really no wiser , Wires look the bizz on a show car. And didn't a spoke key come with the original tool set? Chrome wires are just too showy IMHO but probably easier to clean. I'll probably put them (painted)on the Frogeye as I guess I'll be putting more hard miles on the midget. I haven't found a definitive answer yet if painted wire wheels were an original option on the UK AH M1 Sprite It's all reversable though isn't it. Alan "Alan" 31063... MORE
Well Friday night I charged up the Midget battery and took it for the first spin of spring. The new Yokohamas are great and I live the wider chrome wire wheels! The tires stick out past the fenders (wings Nigel) about an inch or so, or just enough for that "hod rod" look I'm going for. Of course, I'd forgotten the fuel guage only goes a little below half a tank when it's empty, so I had an unexpected walk this morning, only about three blocks, but I've gotta boil out that tank I bought and see if the... MORE
Chris One of the favourite add ons inthe 6's and 70's was the air horn (FIAMME) Very loud and individual. I guess some where like Halfords still sell them. Easy to install, read the instructions. (I still want the multitone set that palys LA KOOKARACHA, although illegal on British roads as multitone horns are for emergency vehical use only, Oh and diesel locomotives ) The tone on some electric diaphragm horns can be altered by screwing a little adusting screw on the back of the horn, right in the centre. Screw in for higher pitch or out for low... MORE
Rob I couldn't agree more. However, Ben is on a shoestring budget so I think buying a new car for him is rather unlikely financially. His best bet is to try and get his Midget as reliable as he can on his small budget. Come to think of it, I think we may need to send him round to Don May's for some practical lessons on Midget ownership on a budget! I Can see the book now - Don's Guide to Thrifty Midget Ownership, by Don May! Regarding wire wheels, I was rather playing devils advocate with the Cap'n,... MORE
Cap'n All fascinating stuff, but you didn't answer the question - How many miles do you need to do on wires before they become worn and knackered? Nigel "amukdigiphoto" 30967... MORE
Nigel... It's not finite and it's not infinite. There is no black and white answer. All depends upon circumstances of use and degree of maintenance/preventive maintenance performed. As has been said..."tuning" these wheels could be done locally when I owned my MGA's in my high school/college years, back in the late 50's, early 60's.. Back then, most shops had the equipment and knowledge to properly work on them ("tuning"/tightening of spokes, etc). This is now specialty work performed by a few and no longer inexpensive. So today's W/W owner had best treat them well and practice quality preventive maintenance... MORE
Hi Ben If I was you I would try to buy a part restored 1500 that somebody has given up on. It's amazing how much people spend on the mechanics, blinkered to the fact that the shell is totally rotten. We did the same with an MGB when the engine blew. As well as a recon engine and new carbs we also got a set of wires,overdrive box, new brakes, a good interior, a silent back axle, 2 new tyres and a webasto roof! Not bad for =A3300 Take whatever you need from the donor car and then sell... MORE
Cap'n For interest, how many miles do you need to do on wires before they become worn and knackered? N "amukdigiphoto" 30944... MORE
Alan For what its worth, I'd put the wires on the Midget and keep the Frogeye as is. N "amukdigiphoto" 30943... MORE
Nigel... Had painted wire wheels on both my MGA's back in my younger days. Service life includes a lot of factors... depends totally on the shape of the wheels when you first got them, how much driving one does in contaminated conditions (salt, snow, etc.) along with how "hard" one drives, the "softness" of tire compound along with tire pressures (some guys use 30psi, manufacturer's recommendations notwithstanding) utilized, how often the tires come off the wheels so they may be serviced with respect to proper spoke tension, cleaning and repainting, etc. Of course, we have better paints today, but... MORE
If you inspect the old type of cushiones you will see that they are full of holes. All you do is get hold of one of these cylindrical saw drills, you can get them in all sizes and they fit in your electric drill. With theese you can drill nice perfectly round holes from the underside and up into your cushion, the more holes you make the softer the cushion will get. I have had new cushiones in my car for a year now and they are just as stiff, but i am only a small guy :-) Jens... MORE
