#1: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: kencogurl, Location: Carmarthen - WALESPosted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 1:47 pm ---- Well my grandmother has this gorgeous little MG midget in british racing gree, shes had since 1985. she ad the engine rebuilt in 1994 and she only occasionly used it on the road but made sure it was started a minumum off once a week. In 1999 she had a meningitis attack and was left paralised and no memory off anyting, in 2005 she finally came out off hospital, she had to learn simple things like speaking, walking, dressing herself and feeding herself. She can no loger get into the car as it is a difficult job to get down that low. The car hasnt started since 2000 and hasnt moved out off the garage, so she in need off some desperate work, luckily not to bad as she was parked on carpet and wrapped in lots off blankets and douvays. the car has 1167 miles on the newly built enige, but knowing how long its been standing itll probably need to be rebuilt as had half a tank off fuel in it aswell.
Teres hardly any rust on her, some small peices in wheel arches and speckles on the chrome.
Mine and Dave's idea is to get this car back on the road to make my grandmother smile as she hasnt seen it for the 10 years that its been standing.
The Car has got a brand new roof in mint condition and still work to this day, she also as the metal basket carrier on the boot.
Enough off my yabering, here are some small pictures off her as its deep down in the Garage and hard to get too.
Work is going to start in the summer off 2011
in complete she looks something like this
#2: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: M60SHW, Location: CarlislePosted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 1:51 pm ---- thats nice lol and itl be wereth it to see her face
#3: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: Mrs_Howey, Location: WorthingPosted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 1:51 pm ---- She looks beautiful even with her bits of rust . . . looking forward to seeing how she progresses
#4: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: kencogurl, Location: Carmarthen - WALESPosted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 1:52 pm ---- that and i might get her to sit in the passanger seat and take er for a trip down to the beach in it, hopping it wont break down
#5: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: kencogurl, Location: Carmarthen - WALESPosted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 1:53 pm ---- atleast im not the only one who thinks shes beautifull GG, lol, people say im mad and its pointless, lol
#6: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: Bailey, Location: Finding Dr. RobotnikPosted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 1:55 pm ---- Sorry to hear bout your nan. The cars lovely good luck with the restoration!
#7: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: Brian, Location: VVT Land, FifePosted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 1:55 pm ---- I think it's the best project i've ever came across
#8: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: M60SHW, Location: CarlislePosted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 1:56 pm ---- whats the car like underneath thats the bad side of the migets make sure there's no rust/ rot as it might not be werth it depending on how bad it is lol
atleast im not the only one who thinks shes beautifull GG, lol, people say im mad and its pointless, lol
Your not mad, plus it's something you can keep and look after and always remind you of your nan
Which i think makes the project even more special
#10: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: kencogurl, Location: Carmarthen - WALESPosted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 2:03 pm ---- was under it last feb and its still got the black tar stuff underneath it that was done in 1999 while it was in storage, plus shes been sitting on carpet till sept this year as had to be moved the other side off the Garage, only real wear underneath i can see is the suspesion, bushes and wishbones, i know that all four drums ave seized so see if i can recondition them or might just get complete axles as there on the Classic MG forum for £90
only real major rust is in the arces and on boot floor, but i can cut it out and replace it for £70
#11: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: Malteaser-xO, Location: FifePosted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 2:11 pm ---- Classic MG's are great, and this has a lovely story behind it. Can't wait to see it all restored
#12: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: kencogurl, Location: Carmarthen - WALESPosted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 4:45 am ---- hopefully will get better pics this weekend, going to see if we can get the garage door open after 10 years its seized
#13: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:07 am ---- I must say that of the two worst cars I've ever driven, a Midget was one of them! Brakes were terrible and the steering wheel felt really close to the door. Interior was tiny. A MK3 Escort cabriolet would shame the quality of roof sealing on the MG!
The other worst car was a MK1 Seat Ibiza...awful Fiat build quality and the worlds most sloppy steering.
#14: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: GazRG, Location: Bournemouth/CardiffPosted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 6:57 am ---- Looks like a great project. Wonderful story too. Welcome to club MG
#15: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: Quarmbo, Location: Bristol & LeicesterPosted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 7:03 am ---- Good project. Hope it goes well! You think you'll have enough time though...with the impending birth of your child and all that?!
#16: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: kencogurl, Location: Carmarthen - WALESPosted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 9:18 am ---- yeah ill be fine quarmbo, work wont start on her properly till summer next year, i just want to see what parts will need ordering off the Classic Mg owners club, bless your concernd, lol, fancy babysitting then, lol
as to a bad car to drive what would u expect on a car thats older than 25 years, lol, ideas is to try and some small disks on front but got to find ones the right size. as to the roof, it isnt bad atall it was brand new custom made for the car and is electric well off a sorts u have to pop the clips by the windscreen and it motors down but you have to get out to clip it into place and put the metal cover over it
#17: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: GazRG, Location: Bournemouth/CardiffPosted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 11:52 am ----
Edward wrote:
I must say that of the two worst cars I've ever driven, a Midget was one of them! Brakes were terrible and the steering wheel felt really close to the door. Interior was tiny. A MK3 Escort cabriolet would shame the quality of roof sealing on the MG!
The other worst car was a MK1 Seat Ibiza...awful Fiat build quality and the worlds most sloppy steering.
Can't you think of something nice to say as this girl is taking on this project for sentimental reasons instead of picking holes in, and criticising, her project?
I dislike your 207CC but never felt the need to plaster it all over your thread.
#18: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:39 am ---- You know something? I think it's a good project. I really like old cars (especially when combined with modern mechanical parts) but it's hard to overlook the good sides of technology and progress!
The 207CC isn't mine! I wouldn't buy one.
If 'this girl' is approaching the project with her eyes open she'll know what I'm talking about anyway.
#19: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: Teebag, Location: exhall, bedworth, coventryPosted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 2:08 am ---- this is a mega project with a great story behind it
bet you cant wait to take your gran out in it....
just remember no heavy lifting till after bump arrives (keep having to remind my mrs that lol)
#20: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: Seb, Location: Under your bedPosted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 2:32 am ---- I'm not a fan of them at all, but there's a guy round my parts who drives one and it's insane!
Props to you for doing it though I will keep an eye on it. Something about old cars like this that sparks and interest (probably coming from my new found attraction to the old minis - though I'd never own/drive one!).
#21: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: frenchfrog40, Location: MaidstonePosted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 3:07 am ---- thats a very nice looking car! my mate has a beautiful MG BS convertable in orange. love the old MGs.
#22: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: GazRG, Location: Bournemouth/CardiffPosted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 4:28 am ---- That was simply my point. Yes Paul it's a good project. I was just rather surprised you didn't even mention anything about it and simply slated the car.
#23: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: kencogurl, Location: Carmarthen - WALESPosted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 6:39 am ---- trust me i have open eyes, ive grown up with my dad taking motorbikes and old ford's like capris and Escorts aprt and back together, then when i left school at 16 i studied ND1 (national Diploma) in mechanics for 2 years and then on summer hollidays and a year after college i studied Bodypanel beating and spray, for a year. ive already rebuilt a 1995 Renault clio witch was a Cat D write off and then left in a scrappy for 5 years so u can imagine the damage did try to rebuild a MK3 Fiesta but it was too far gone to save, and dave made me scrap it
Don't u boys worry im not doing any work or heavy lifting, i can hadly see my toes so doubt i can lift stuff, lol, as i said work will properly start next summer, i just want to get the lights on and uncover her so i can see what parts need to be order abroad that will take time to arrive, so i dont have to wait in the summer for parts.
Who do u think does all the work on daves car lol, and with all the abuse he gives her shes still running
You can tell dave isnt mechanically mindded as when he first did work on his car he was going to put an axle stand in his passager footwell to change a tyre, lol
its nice to know your all routin to see work commense its not just me who wants to see it run again as you can tell shes a highly loved car and none off the family wants to part with her but everyone wants to help in restoring her.
As soon as shes road leagal and ready ill be bringing her to a meet, but doubt that will be for another year or two yet, i don't like doing half a job and i rather get it done properly so i know the car will be sound for the next 5 years+
I have spoken to my grandmother about putting the MG B 1750 enging in it if i cant get this one going again as she's told be its been rebuilt in total 3 times, as u know old MG's are renound for this and after 30000 miles u have to rebuild the engine
thank you again for all your support, ill keep it updated on parts thatl be fitted and work that will be done. Really would like to fit some modern luxury's like Power Steering for one, lol
#24: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: kencogurl, Location: Carmarthen - WALESPosted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:21 am ---- Update with bad news
i had a phone call from my granfather this morning telling me i will need to order a new carpet as a rat has got into it and eaten all the passanger side and most off the rear. im not to worried about that but im worried if any wires have chewed or if the rat is still in there
i had a phone call from my granfather this morning telling me i will need to order a new carpet as a rat has got into it and eaten all the passanger side and most off the rear. im not to worried about that but im worried if any wires have chewed or if the rat is still in there
you should be ok. doubt there are really that many wires in there being an old car
#26: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: kencogurl, Location: Carmarthen - WALESPosted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:27 am ---- chuffed with myself, even with being due in 2 weeks i managed to get a battery hooked up, even thou i couldnt find the right size, and got half off the ligts working on the exterior and all off them on the dash, only one dip beam headlight out, and all brake lights, but i think thats something to do with a fuse missing lol
its not realy the best time to be fiddling with it i suppose, ive learnt one important lesson about workin in this weather, were gloves when opening the metal door handels, its cold :l
#27: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: Golfguy206, Location: PeterboroughPosted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:51 am ---- let me guess.... fingers got stuck to the door??
Could have guessed you would still be working on cars this late in the pregnancy!!
We will be upto see you all soon enough - cant wait!! Last edited by Golfguy206 on Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:54 am; edited 1 time in total
#28: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: kencogurl, Location: Carmarthen - WALESPosted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:53 am ---- lol, can't keep me away from them i know only next month, lil bump is gettin rady too as we had a flase alarm only but 2 days ago
#29: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: Golfguy206, Location: PeterboroughPosted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:57 am ---- Sounds like s/he is getting impatient!!
#30: Re: kenco's MG Midget 1500cc Author: Nimminz, Location: Durham, NE England, UKPosted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:16 am ---- Nice project! retro cars FTW! your's is much more of a classic than mine.
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