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"The Modern Toolbox" Hammer - In ancient times a hammer was used to inflict pain on ones enemies. Modern hammers are used to inflict pain on oneself. Screwdriver - The drink ordered at the local bar after you call in a professional repairman to undo the $500 in damage you did while trying to change out a tail light socket in your newly painted car with your handy screwdriver. Phillips Screwdriver - The bar drink that you order when the damage estimate is over $1,000. Contains twice the vodka. Pliers - A device used to extend your reach the... MORE
I was a member over a year ago and had to drop out. Well I'm back and this time I need to seel my 1973 Midget. If anyone is close to Las Vegas and wants it, it's going cheap at $750. I need to sell it due to my retiring from the Air Force and moving back to Louisiana. Here is what I have in it: It runs good (28+ miles per gallon in town) 5 new tires with less than 2000 miles 3 year old top no broken glass Vynil coverd seats Cassete radio (not installed) Weber carb... MORE
Hi All, As i slowly rebuild my 76 Midget, i have come across a slight dilema. I am about to put the Outer sill on to the car but when i line it up and clamp it in place the top of the outer and inner sills meet up perfectly but at the bottom the sills are apart by about 2 cm (3/4" in old money). It just does not seem right. Should they meet up at the bottom? When i removed the sill there was not this gap. I am unsure whether the previous owner had the sill... MORE
RBH, You are a master of explanations as well as BE crazy. My rubber bumper car was converted to disc wheels and no bumpers at all. The rear end IS the tricky part. I considered two approaches:1) Have a body shop do it or 2)take a mold of my buddy's RWA section under the tail lights and make up a fiberglass piece to replace the flattened area. Use the folded over metal in the flat area to secure the new pieces and bondo 'em in. There isn't as much material removed on the rubber bumper cars as it appears... MORE
How, exactly, does it handle better? Is there less weight distributed at the ends of the car? Does that change ride height? "Adam J. Kopff" 35882... MORE
The front end is the easy part, it's the back end that's hard to do properly, as it involves cutting the rear panel out. I have seen a few that have been half done and the back of the car looks awful, would look better with the rubber bumpers still on. If you want one with chrome bumpers on buy one that was made that way!, you won't save any money carving up a RB midget. Stewart "Ford Prefect" 35864... MORE
Bob, its in this paragraph. its in the right hand side panel of the screen of the link I forwarded. (re produced below) its the last two words Ricardo plc is a leading engineering technology provider, undertaking research, design, development and strategic services to the world's automotive manufacturers. Ricardo is one of the world's foremost independent automotive consultancies and employs over 1,500 people, seventy percent of them highly qualified graduate engineers and technicians. For more details please read our corporate profile and company history. the link above might even work !! alanEJ Glad you got the calendar ok, it's... MORE
Just north of Dallas, I probably have the doors no windscreen, maybe the wheels. What interior parts are you refering to? "Don" 35849... MORE
i need a new transmision for my 78 mg 1500.does anybody know where i can get one?i also need left and right hand door glass,windscreen,wheels(not wire),seats and many interior parts "m_raade" 35829... MORE
"Did it make the job better or save you money?" Both, Bob.... Assuming decent paint/technique, the paintjob is in the bodywork/prep, not the paint. The paint won't cover lousy bodywork/prep....any imperfections will show. If not immediately, then within the first year. The actual spraying takes maybe 20 minutes, the bodywork many, many hours.. it's all in the prep. Ratio is about 1000 to 1 (more or less) depending upon how much bodywork/prep has to be done to ef fect a decent job. Cap'n Bob '60 Frog "Robert E. Shlafer" 35802... MORE
Duncan, I know a remodeling construction guy and I noticed that when he was working on a house, he would roll out some kind of thin plastic sheet, perhaps 4 or 6 feet wide, that had a light sticky glue on one side. It would stick to carpet and floors and not slide around but not sticky enough to be a problem pulling it up after the job was cleaned up. Kept the rugs and floors from paint drops and dirt etc. The backing was about as sticky as a yellow post-it note and I think it was clear... MORE
Bob, My Mini is RHD, and it really is no problem driving on the "wrong side" of the car. Shifting with your left hand is easy to get used to, say about half an hour and you'll have it down. Minis and Spridgets are small enough that there isn't much change in perspective being another foot or two to the right. If you are used to moving about in your lane (my primary commuter is my motorcycle), lane position won't be an issue. I guess drive-thrus and toll booths could be a bit tricky, depending on how often you... MORE
G'day Tom The LHD and RHD Bugeye body shells are identical. All you need to convert your car are: a.. RHD steering rack b.. RHD dashboard c.. new clutch and brake lines from the master cylinder across to the right side of the car d.. new (longer) wires from the headlight dip switch across to the right side of the car And that's it. avagoodday Colin "Colin Dodds" 35747... MORE
G'day Steve These packers were used "as required" on all Sprites and Midgets with wind-up windows, not just the rubber-nose cars. They are made out of a compressed fibre board not dis-similar to the backing on all the trim panels. They are approx 1/10" thick, and you use as many as you need to fill the gap. I have a few NOS ones, but it is very easy to make your own out of whatever material is close at hand. Just use the mounting plate at the bottom of the screen for a template. avagoodday Colin "Colin Dodds" 35733... MORE
You probably could Brad - but where would you get an MGB GT rear seat for $9.99? avagoodday Colin "Colin Dodds" 35722... MORE
Can someone let me know where the serial # ID tag is positioned on the dash of a 76? When the car was painted the body show filled the holes. Thanks Steve Quandt "smquandt" 35721... MORE
G'day all On eBay there is the remains of what seems to be an original "rear seat" for a non-Bugeye Sprite or Midget. At just $9.99 it's a good price if only just for the pattern. Click here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7947244661&category=6763 good luck, and avagoodday Colin "Colin Dodds" 35719... MORE
Actually, Chuck.... .milling the head is preferred over flat-tops or domed pistons (as explained in your Vizard book, BTW) as a way of bringi ng the CR up a bit. With all due respect....strongly suggest you read the book...from cover to cover..... BEFORE (not after) you build your motor!!!! :):) Fr'instance....an understanding of the sections on cams will allow YOU to choose the best cam for your application, without input from others (though of course we are always at your disposal, obviously!!:). Cap'n Bob '60 Frog "Robert E. Shlafer" 35712... MORE
Hello all: This Question is about my '68 Sprite "Rosa" - 1275cc Is it possible that the timing chain jumps a teeth on any of the sprockets when it gets worn? I have my engine out of the car for an unrelated issue (replaced the starter ring gear =96 different story) and noticed that the notch in the crankshaft pulley is about 15 deg past the TDC mark when the nr. 1 piston is at TDC. I checked the posiiton of the nr. 1 piston visualy through the spark hole, and by using a wire and am quite sure... MORE
Hi Spence, It is the worst part. The engine is sweet and the interior has been well looked after. The front wings are new ones. It came with a van load of spares inc 6 wire wheels hub and 3.91 diff. New door and bonnet. I paid =A3300 for the lot so i am very happy with it. I am keeping the rostyles on it and selling the wire wheels and bits that go with it. I think that everything is there for a complete wire wheel convertion. My first job is to get it up on ramps and... MORE
Has any one found a radio/CD player that will fit in the original space in a Midget 1500 or am I destined to put it in the glove box? If so I'll wire it while the dash is out. Thanks Steve Quandt "smquandt" 35647... MORE
I just found a 58 Bug-eye project in Concord (SF East Bay-area) CA. that I thought I'd pass along. I haven't seen the car and I'm real tempted to but if I do go there'd be a big chance that I'd also bring it home=85 so I'm not going. Besides, my wife would kill me if I brought another project home. Fell free to contact Charlie via email at WELLSC@... Good luck to whoever gets this car. I have no financial interest in this deal. -Drew Drew, I got the car through a neighbor about 3-4 years ago. I... MORE
It depends if you replace the whole panel or just the boot floor part - the complete original panel arches forwards and up over the axle and forms the 'dog shelf' behind the seats. The part panel ends at the edge where boot meets axle arch. Even the part one needs some care, because the rear springs mount to this panel, so you have to make sure you get things lined up correctly before it's all welded up; however, if you leave the reinforcing pieces in place where the spring hangers mount, this should give you a reference point... MORE
A friend of mine is intrested in redoing his XJ 6 interior. Seats, carpets and headliner. I tried Moss, but no help. Anyone know of a supplier? Thank you, Bill French Hilton Head, SC '59 Bugeye '73 RWA frenchww@... 35618... MORE
Well, my windshield search is finally over. I just won one off of ebay. The funny thing is, the shipping is going to be more than the cost of the windshield assembly. Oh well. Yes it is not new, but it is certainly cheaper than new and also it will be better than the cracked one that I have. I know you all were on the edge of your seats wondering when I would find a windshield and get my Midget back on the road form my post from about 6 months ago, so now you can all relax.... MORE
