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Rob I've pondered this one myself, I must admit. Mainly because I've always really hated the look of the standard OE hardtop that is fitted to the later Midgets and Sprites. For some reason in my mind - it just doesn't look 'right', it looks ungainly and an 'afterthought'. However the original BMC and Healey Hardtops for the Frogeye and early MKII Sprites and MK I and II Midgets looks 'right' and elegant. I've never actually sat down and analysed the differences between these hardtops, but the earlier one in my mind just looks 'curvier' and more 'sporty' whereas... MORE
Rob I've pondered this one myself, I must admit. Mainly because I've always really hated the look of the standard OE hardtop that is fitted to the later Midgets and Sprites. For some reason in my mind - it just doesn't look 'right', it looks ungainly and an 'afterthought'. However the original BMC and Healey Hardtops for the Frogeye and early MKII Sprites and MK I and II Midgets looks 'right' and elegant. I've never actually sat down and analysed the differences between these hardtops, but the earlier one in my mind just looks 'curvier' and more 'sporty' whereas... MORE
Quoted from a local ad for a 64 Sprite: "It is in fairly good condition. The brakes need to be bled, but other than that it's a great looker and it runs well. I'm asking $11,000 for it, but the price is negotiable" It tires me just to think about that much negotiation. Don "Don May" 30117... MORE
Absolutely, Alan.. The Sebring Sprites had even better (aerodynamically speaking) "hardtops"! :) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 30106... MORE
Having just driven 70 odd miles on M6 at aprox 90mph most of the way with the soft top up, heater on. The wind noise was most unpleasant, and would be very taxing on a long journey. Besides that, at that speed I was getting an ear-ache from my wife telling me to slow down every 3 minutes. We bought a secondhand hardtop (for just under the same price that I paid for a complete midget) Fitted it and made the return 70 mile jouney at the same speed. Wind noise disappeared. Earache disappeared cos my wife associates noise... MORE
Those pieces look great, Nigel. Did you have them re-done because the new ones are of lesser quality or were you actually able to get these renewed at a better price than purchasing replacements? Nelson 62 Sprite with much remaining to do "Nelson Wittstock" 30093... MORE
Don. I believe the rails were originally bolted down on top of the carpet. On mine, I bolt them direct to the floor, but with a strip of car inner tube between them and the floor. Not sure that this really makes any difference. I then slit the carpets where the runners are, leaving it connected across the front, but extending the slits through to the rear edge at the back. This way, it is easy to slide the carpets out from the front for drying after those inevitable soakings ! Guy "Guy Weller" 30089... MORE
Don. I believe the rails were originally bolted down on top of the carpet. On mine, I bolt them direct to the floor, but with a strip of car inner tube between them and the floor. Not sure that this really makes any difference. I then slit the carpets where the runners are, leaving it connected across the front, but extending the slits through to the rear edge at the back. This way, it is easy to slide the carpets out from the front for drying after those inevitable soakings ! Guy "Guy Weller" 30087... MORE
Don. I believe the rails were originally bolted down on top of the carpet. On mine, I bolt them direct to the floor, but with a strip of car inner tube between them and the floor. Not sure that this really makes any difference. I then slit the carpets where the runners are, leaving it connected across the front, but extending the slits through to the rear edge at the back. This way, it is easy to slide the carpets out from the front for drying after those inevitable soakings ! Guy "Guy Weller" 30088... MORE
Mescal is not to be nneerad at either. Especially if you're nuts and lack taste buds. Rob C Webfoot Leisure.com rob@... 630-841-6077 robbiesg@... 30039... MORE
Downloaded in PHOTOS section 2004 resto ALBUM The black & white Midget& Sprite club stand 150 bhp from an 1100cc engine, 0-60mph in 4 secs. Bree or Chris in an MG 2 race cars one rally RB car Innocenti midget "apjones72mg" 30024... MORE
Jim, - I agree with Nigel, I would not have called those the Fulcrum Pins, but then I am also in the UK. But, now we agree what we are talking about.... The pin part itself is shouldered so that you cannot over compress the rubber bushes by overtightening. The nut needs to be tightened until the large washers contact that pin shoulder. The nyloc nuts are a good idea so that they don't work loose. The large washers also have a step in the outer edge which must fit snugly into the hole in the chassis brackets, otherwise... MORE
hey unfortunately a relocation out of the country is frocing me to sell my 75 midget. the car is in good body shape with one small dent behind the license plate and a small tear around the jack hole on the drivers side. i have the title. the engine is all there but we took it apart and it needs lots of work. i was going to get another engine and put it in there but lack of time does not permit. the interior is there but its dirty and the head rests have no vinly on them. this... MORE
Jim Not with you on this one. The fulcrum pin is the threaded pin that screws into the narrow end of the A frame (Wishbone) through the stubaxle kingpin. There is no nut holding it in place, and no there isn't a torque limit for it. Do you mean the inner wishbone pivot pin? This holds the arms of the A frame (wishbone) to the car and these do have a nyloc nut, but I'm not sure if there is a torque setting for them, I didn't torque them up on mine. Otherwise I'm at a loss to understand... MORE
A 74 rwa Midget, A 73 rwa Midget with a 60 sprite bugeye bonnet, and a 69 Midget sort of restorable parts car . . . doomed. Saw a bumper sticker today . . . "If ignorance is bliss why aren't there more happy people?" Don "Don May" 29997... MORE
Help!! I have some torque figures for suspension fittings on my Alfa, but they are given without any units. Just figures!! And they don't seem to be in any sensible range that I recognise. e.g. M10 bolt 3.8 - 4.7 M12 bolt 10.8 - 13.2 M10 bolt 8.1 - 9.9 M14 bolt 11.0 - 13.6 M8 bolt 2.6 -3.2 They are clearly not in ft lbs! My torque wrench also has Newton Metres in the range 40 to 210 so its not that either. I assume its some metric unit. Do I just X 10 ??? Italian cars!! Frank,... MORE
On at Stoneleigh this weekend - I drove past the sign this morning http://www.heritage-motorsport.co.uk/ See the MG midget rally cars in action, if not, watch the rest of the class ic rally cars on the special stage in the Royal Agricultural Showground. Al so classic circuit race cars - all categories. Cars and bits for sale etc e tc Photos of last weekends MG Resto show at Stoneleigh will be downloaded this weekend. Including the Black and White Midget and Sprite Clubs stand. (If you were there you'll know what I mean.) Also a very clever , very fast,... MORE
The weather report predicts rain for the next five days. I briefly contemplate slashing my wrists then figure going to the shop and sorting nuts and bolts is a better alternative. That done worked up my resolve to repair and clean the bugeye/73RWA project seats before I spray them with black vinyl dye. Unbolted them and took them into my wee shop where I get high on Acetone, Tetrahydrofuran, Diethyl Hexyl Phthalate, Methanol, Toluene, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Propylene Glycol, Monomethyl Ether Acetate, Ethyl Acetate and Xylene. The labels on the Vinyl Sealant and Lacquer Thinner cans informs me "Reports... MORE
Hi Dan, Sounds like you are making good progress on car. My 62 Sprite is also in multiple pieces and is an ongoing project. Haven't got to the engine yet this time but I have completely rebuilt it many years back. All of the hardware was standard American threads except my SU's that have Whitworth. I am curious as to what you were referring to when you said "I did the rear main modification to it (the one using JB Weld)." That's a new one to me. My current activity is sorting hardware as I just bought replacements nuts... MORE
Alan Hey im not discrimatory - I'll upset anyone, not just colonials! : ) Even I've eased off the car recently, combination of the weather getting colder, going down with a heavy cold and a need to order a whole bunch of parts - mostly new nuts and bolts which are taking ages to sort out and list down. You may remember I sent off my front bumper blade and over-riders to be re-chromed earlier in the year plus a few bits to be zinc and yellow paassivated. Should be getting them back tommorow - and from what I've... MORE
If you want to drive the car now, with the hood up, get it into a garage, and either put a heater inside or use a hairdryer to soften the viny, then with two people sitting in the car like up the clamps, and both close them at the same time. Me, I very rarely have the hood up. I just don't take her out if there is heavy rain. If it rains while I am out, it's OK, as I have a nice warm flying jacket!! (present from hubby many years ago!) So I stay nice and warm,... MORE
Duncan Ummmmmmmmm pondhop - isnt that more appropriate to Frogeye ;) Nigel "amukdigiphoto" 29894... MORE
Nigel writes..."Grrrrrr....." LOK, Nigel! Yep, I think this is something the average guy does....once!! :):) Of course, the knowledge (and talent) you gain in the course of events is amazing... no substitute for this, really. You really get to know your stuff. Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 29896... MORE
I forgot to mention, The impact beam and front bumper really create a safety barrier on your car.(they really work) By removing these you will risk injury in the event of a frontal impact. Now having said that, the Winners circle "fat" flared 1500 nosed kit really looks good when both the front and rear are flared and larger 16" rims are used. Grrrrrrr! I always prefered the one piece front end to the seperate fenders and bonnet. I have used fiberglass panels for decades and never gave it any thought, Just my preferances. Just dont get hit. Best... MORE
Neil, The thing it will do is lighten up your front end by over a hundred pounds and make your car feel more like the way it was intended to be like. The first thing you will notice is that it accelerates faster. There is alot of stuff to take off and change to do it but it is well worth the trouble, but then you will be driving a "bastard" Bugeye, not a midget. Go for it......happy trails. Rex Urban "Rex Urban" 29884... MORE
