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Ooh citron yellow. My favorite midget colour.
These look awesome in nice shiny paint, more period than a jar full of tampax. Lovely.
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really nice shade of rust filler primer and citron , started the strip  now we see how much rot i can find |
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started stripping down rear Axel and petrol tank removed lots of rust around spring hangers and floor , one wing beyond saving ,front valance fixed with fiber glass  metal behind all shot ordered a few panels to replace the rusty bits other peoples repais leave a lot to be desired , both rear quarters two new floors both spring hangers and sills for both sides  expensive weekend and the refurbishment list gets longer , |
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Apr 10, 2014 11:09:53 GMT
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Ah the memories.
They may be small but they're not half complex structures.
Just keep thinking "be thorough" and it''l hit the road in no time.
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Apr 24, 2014 20:39:13 GMT
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well more time spent in the garage , could be penance for to many Easter eggs found more rot around the battery tray and the panel the windscreen sit on  made a leveler for when the engine is removed  all being good engine removal at the week end |
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Good work - well done on enjoying it before the stripdown - you are going to do a thorough restoration from the panels that you have bought - what are the planned upgrades though?
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Apr 29, 2014 22:11:52 GMT
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planning on a rear shock conversion . electronic ignition , poly bushes all round and if funds permit a frontline front suspension kit but first its tackle the tin worm have a few holes to sort , the home made engine leveler work well  another tin worm hole think it was a fat one poor old battery box  wiring loom and dash out in one piece  now the fun starts bought some 1mm steel time for cutting bending welding and lots of tea |
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Apr 30, 2014 11:05:46 GMT
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Get to it and don't lose faith! The rust has to stop at some point...
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Apr 30, 2014 12:16:06 GMT
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This is a cool little car, especially in that eye-burning shade of yellow! I cannot wait to see how this turns out, good luck with it all...
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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I was less than impressed with frontline when I bought my front suspension.
One side had much more camber than the other and I couldn't get hold of the boss for love nor money.
Ended up having to weld the mounting holes up and re drilling it in the right place.
I'd have sent it back if I could, but I didn't have any front shocks at all and recon lever arms are of very dubious quality.
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May 18, 2014 22:16:02 GMT
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at the moment no rush for suspension so will see what happens ,, in the mean time i made a bender [thanks to tonybmw on the panels thread measurements on 3rd page ]  so out came the grinder off came the sills inner and outer ,bottom inch of the door pillar missing and very thin metal in inner foot well panel  |
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May 18, 2014 22:24:01 GMT
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Win. I love these but I would never fit in one, I'm going to struggle with a B. Keep up the good work, the rust replacement slog is always the worst part for me! I wish I lived in a hot country where they didn't salt the roads  |
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more panels ordered ,so while waiting took the grinder to the panel the windscreen sits on , 1mm slitting discs work a treat  cut and file a plate to fit nice inter grips lots of tacks  join up the dots the grind grind  more grinding and linishing the dress the panel straightish passenger front wheel bulkhead needs attention  before and after  well that's this weeks progress, one step forward and two rusty ones back |
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been busy with the grinder attacked the battery tray more rot removed , hole as seen from drivers foot-well   bigger hole where battery try was ,.,.,fabricate panels next |
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panel now made and test fitted   two drain holes to drill and a last fettle then weld it in |
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good progress...love the old MG...
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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Jun 10, 2014 10:55:39 GMT
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Good to see a midget getting properly rescued, I've had two and both had been the victim of poor repairs. They seem to attract have-a-go amateur mechanics who don't really know what they're doing (which, in fairness, probably also describes me!). Seriously fun cars though.
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If at first you don't succeed........
....Don't try skydiving!
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Jun 10, 2014 11:07:37 GMT
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Ooh - inspiration for my family's 'owned from new' '74 project!
Check your manufacture date - it may have been made in '73 = free tax!
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Jun 10, 2014 11:53:09 GMT
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Impressive stuff! I need to have a go at making one of those benders before I finish the Metro.
Keep it up!
James
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