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Come on Kevin get into the real world dude! There's a world of difference between structurally repairing a 30-40 year old steel monocoque car which draws 100% of its rigidity from its integral chassis/bodywork and cutting edge technology in building aluminium bodied cars, which undoubtedly have some form of alloy/steel backbone chassis to give the car rigidity. I don't mean to be rude, but if you can't tell the difference between these two things, please don't consider doing any structural work on your Spridget! Nigel "amukdigiphoto" 26078... MORE
Hi all, my name is Julian from Uk (Nottingham) and I am a newcomer to the site so p lease treat me gently. I have purchased an absolutely beautiful (I would say that wouldn't I) 1967 MG Midget in Red, wire wheels, chrome bumpers, leather trim with white pip ing...mmmmm Anyway. I have a little problem in that after a long run with no junctions I often have to sit in traffic queues to get into the centre of the City. I f I am in a queue like this for over 10minutes...creaping forward in first. .stopping....into neutral...into first....stopping....the... MORE
Just a mild word of warning. Aluminium (more likely an alloy) can fatigue quickley if subjected to vibrations. (as can all metals, I know) Cast Alum alloy is fine but strip or sheet alum can be problematical, the last thing you want is your nice shiny spotlamp dragging under the car by its wires. Should be ok if made from at least 6mm stuff , but keep an eye on it , especiaally the mico cracks where you bend it. alan "alan.east-jones" 25999... MORE
G'day all Especially to Jorge, Gerard and Ed, all of whom volunteered so quickly to help post the photos. So you can all have a copy. Now don't fight over it! Jorge has dropped the photos on his web site: http://www.independencia3187.com.ar/Colin%20RWA%20Austin.htm Perhaps Gerard or Ed can post them on the MidgetSprite site. And Guy, I checked with Austin and he doesn't like being called a "cross dresser". But you are probably correct. Notice Austin also wears the Rostyle wheels reserved for MGs, and not the Sprite version of Rostyles. avagoodday Colin "Colin@SpriteParts" 25976... MORE
G'day Linda, Nigel et al My Austin Sprite is AAN10/87699G, body number 105002, engine 12CEDAH17223, built 2 June 1971. Midnight Blue. The most interesting thing about the car, however, is that it is a RWA - round wheel arch. According to all the texts, RWA cars were only ever badged as MG Midgets. But this car is definitely a Sprite (AAN10 prefix) and it has not been modified at the rear. All panels, welds, seams etc are original. Since the factory were building RWA shells in June 1971, it seems quite possible that one of them escaped with Sprite... MORE
I spoke to Moss this morning about the seat diaphragm and I'm pleased to say that it was their error - they sent me the wrongs ones, and that the correct ones will be sent to me ! Nigel "amukdigiphoto" 25871... MORE
Jeremy I got a bargain 2.5 litre can of that Hammerite Smooth silver, for my wire =3D=0D wheels. From Halfords strangely enough, I was in there getting filler, and noticed =3D=0D this can at a reduced price because it had some staining on the outside of the c =3D=0D an (like that effects the inside!) it was knocked down from =A332 to =A316 to =A38 =3D=0D then found out at the till it was down to =A34 !!! Bargain! Nigel "amukdigiphoto" 25785... MORE
Tim Sprite MKII and Midget MKI steel wheels and wire wheels were all painted 'aluminium silver grey' according to Terry Horler's book. Nigel "amukdigiphoto" 25778... MORE
If you are in the UK then I find Hammerite smooth Silver is a good colour. I use it in aerosols and think it makes a much better job than the wheel paints sold at a similar price. Budget for one can per wheel though you might end up with a can left over. "Jeremy Cogman" 25747... MORE
I bought my Mark II Sprite brand new with a black body and the wheels were painted a silver/aluminum color. Good luck with your refurbishing, Nelson "Nelson Wittstock" 25711... MORE
Tim, As others have already pointed out your rims should be silver in color. The 'Concours' guys say PPG Delstar Acrylic Enamel DAR 2593X H (Silver Poly) is 'the' correct color to use. Or if you are not interested in being absolutely 'correct' you can use Krylon metalic silver followed by a coat of Kyylon clear the next day. The difference between the two (Krylon vs. PPG) is minimal and would take an "expert" to tell the difference. Biff Jones '59 Bugeye 'Kermit' '61 Sprite 'Ole Gray' in "The Healey Book" '71 Midget 'Freebie' under restoration http://sprites2.homestead.com/ "Biff Jones"... MORE
Two cans Gloss Black One can of the Silver you used on the outer portion of your wheels And THANK YOU! :) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 25734... MORE
If my memory serves me correctly, your car is a Mk2 Midget with the dual master cylinder. This means that if you lose fluid from the brakes, the clutch stops working properly and I think this is the first thing to check. The chances are, if you can't see fluid leaking anywhere, that the rear wheel cylinder could be faulty. I hope that I am wrong but have a careful look. R. "Roger Stinson" 25702... MORE
I have a fairly original Mark II Sprite and the wheels are presently painted the same colour as the bodywork - Old English White. The wheels are original with the AH chrome hubcaps. The wheels need refurbished and I was wondering what the original colour would have been. Would it have been the bodywork colour? Does anyone know the answer to this? Comments appreciated. Regards. Tim Prime "timandshelagh" 25704... MORE
"Plastikote" Geeze. I used to buy and use this stuff 20 years ago. It's disappeared from shelves up here. Stuff worked real good... used it on the wheels all the time. Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 25724... MORE
Hi, Gingerino.... On a real hard "brake", any weak point in the brake system (wheel cylinder, etc) may "give way", emptying out to one extent or another, a goodly portion of the hydraulic fluid in the master cylinder reservoir, wherein clutch and brake systems share fluid. If this is the case, you may spot a hydraulic fluid leak under the car where it's been parked for a while. Otherwise, check the fluid level in the Master Cylinder in any case. If your car runs separate hydraulic systems for clutch and brake, then think back......did the clutch go "in" before,... MORE
hey children,.. i just ran into a pretty decent 67 midget for sale in berkeley (calif),..the pict is in my folder (62 midget), its red with wire wheels, factory hard top,. good interior, roll bar, and the advert on the windshield said it had a new eng and trans...i don't have the phone number in front of me but if there are any interested parties i can happy forward it to you...he wants $3500.00 for it, but you never know what a little haggling can do.. cheers. samuel "modernlmi2000" 25681... MORE
I am having a bit of a clear out. All the following items are from 1972 1275 Midget which I have rebuilt for Hill Climbing Pair of Seats with head rests new covers serviceable but really need refurbishing 5 Rostyle wheels original distributor pair of SU on manifold with air cleaner original steering wheel front brakes callipers, new discs, hardly touched green stuff pads anti tramp bars complete kit effectively unused Make me an offer Based in Leeds UK "Peter Whittle" 25549... MORE
If the knocking is coming from the rear of the car what you are hearing is the fuel pump which is located in back in the wheel well. The time to worry is when you do not hear it at least on occasion. When you turn the key on it starts pumping and stops when the float bowls are full then it turns off and on as necessary to supply gas to the carburetors. A tip while on the subject . . . sometimes with older Spridgets, especially after sitting for a long time, the surface of the contacts... MORE
Nope. grade 8 is heat treated alloy steel. It is not stainless. It is stronger in all directions than grade 5. Every car uses bolts of grade 8 and stronger, in many areas. "Jeffrey Holmes" 25520... MORE
Wow! I surely don't know the answer to that, but let's see, if you spend $1.00 for grade 5, or $2.00 for grade 8....hmmm...do you really want to save a whole dollar? And maybe have a wheel fall off? In a 60 mph bend? With your SO in the passenger seat? "Jeffrey Holmes" 25488... MORE
Yes depends on how much 'severe' is. As David said, you can rebuild the front end with the bushes of the top trunnion behind (inboard) the kingpin as opposed to in front of it. This gives the sort of negative camber (top of wheel further inboard than bottom) that even the lariest of race cars don't run with. "Jeremy Cogman" 25361... MORE
hmm, if the trunnion is on backwards, the wheel would tilt out (positive camber) so it's probably something else. David "David Jacobs" 25357... MORE
Dave You really need to find out what is causing the 'severe inward tilt', before you can contemplate fixing it! There is no means of camber adjustment because there is no need to adjust it - if the car is set up correctly it does not need adjustment. Unless you've been in a frontend shunt, or someone has whacked the car on the side in an accident - why would you need to straighten the frame? If you haven't been in an accident recently or whacked that sides wheel on a kerb or know of a PO that bent... MORE
You'll have to just take a looksee. Accident damage? Rusted out? Best scenario - the shock mounting bolts are loose. allowing the wheel to tip inward. Could be rotted out shock rubber bushes. Look for the simple and cheap first. Good luck. "Jeffrey Holmes" 25347... MORE
