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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - re building

just got it back from spray now the work can begin not sure where to start, engine and box in so what to do next?


mark heyworth

Loom and brake pipes.
GuyW

forgot to add loom brakes and clutch done sprayed engine bay and underside first and did most of the engine bay just oil cooler and rad to fit.


mark heyworth

In that case I would add the rocker cover, with oil filler cap, and the carbs - or blanking plate, before dirt or something worse gets into the engine!

Seriously though, wiper mechanism, washer jets, dashboard air air vents, windscreen and then dashboard, in that order. Pre-instal gauges in the dash or even wire it with a plug-in sub-loom for the instruments as I did.
GuyW

Looking good Mark.
Bill Bretherton

Nice project Mark, well done on the fusebox upgrade!
Take Guy's advice and working order.
Just make sure you end working on the midget with adding some nice/shiny (rearlights and so).
Easy job and putting the shiny bits back on the car is so rewarding!!!
A de Best

Definitely screen air vents before windscreen. DAMHIK!
Bill Bretherton

Put that scratty orange fan through the dishwasher ;-)

It's gonna be a great looking car. Nice one!

Malc.
Malcolm

And the heater if you get it done before warm weather arrives. Need it in this bloody weather. 5 straight days of frost down south. Brrrrr.

Looks spanking.
anamnesis

anamnesis
its still 4 degrees up north which is tropical to us northerners
mark heyworth

Mark.
We're still in negative figures in the real 'up north'.
graeme jackson

I don't mind the roof off at 4 degrees with the sun out, and a sheepskin flying jacket on. But I still want the heater on my tootsies.

We're a tough lot down south. Lol.
anamnesis

This thread was discussed between 14/01/2022 and 20/01/2022

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