1971 MG Midget Restoration

Cougar Allen

Cougar Allen

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I think I've mentioned my brother was restoring an old MG Midget -- well, now he's made a website about it. It's amazing to see the before-and-after pictures of apparently hopeless rust and then how he fixed it.... :cool:

Yeoman's Brimfield Midget
 
Kudos to your brother. I've restored a few cars and it is difficult, time consuming, and expensive. He did a good job.
 
Well done, that man. The car looks like its a lot better than new - but from what I remember, that's not too hard!

At least its not a Spitfire.

Andy.
 
As one who has, in the past, cursed at Triumphs and sworn at John Lucas, the "Prince of Darkness", I appreciate his work. Here is a tip for any of you trying to maintain a Brit car: try these folks for parts.
http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com/ I first ran into them at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, but I and others have had reason to use them since and they give good service.
 
After being involved (financially and mechanically) in three vintage Jaguar frame off restorations, I can say it's a way of making a big pile of money into a smaller pile :)
 
Cougar Allen said:
I think I've mentioned my brother was restoring an old MG Midget -- well, now he's made a website about it. It's amazing to see the before-and-after pictures of apparently hopeless rust and then how he fixed it.... :cool:

Yeoman's Brimfield Midget
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It takes a lot to impress this old bird. I am truly amazed at this restoration & the agonizing frustrations & man/wife hours spent on this. Step by s l o w step ! This young man had his head on right plus a GOOD woman at his side.

Uncle Alan salutes them !
 
sweet!

Time I got...money I don't got....:(


(71 Nova in need of partial restoration)
 
Lucas electronics..one joke is that..the only product that they made that didn't suck was their vacuum cleaner.
And I love how everything is soo difficult to replace on a Jag E Type (drop engine and tranny to replace clutch)
 
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