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 Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 9:18 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 1786
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Location: Carmarthen - WALES
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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
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 11:52 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Bournemouth/Cardiff
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| 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.
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| '98 MGF 1.8i
Team: ex-206 owner
Team: Roof is always down when it's not raining! | |
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Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:39 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
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Location: In the garage
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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.
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Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 2:08 am |
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Joined: Feb 09, 2010
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Location: exhall, bedworth, coventry
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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)
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Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 2:32 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
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Location: Under your bed
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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!).
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Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 3:07 am |
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Joined: Feb 10, 2010
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Location: Maidstone
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thats a very nice looking car! my mate has a beautiful MG BS convertable in orange. love the old MGs.
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| Iv had:
1.1 106 - 1.4 206 sport - 206 GTi180 - Subaru impreza wrx - 1.6 206 XSI
Now : GTi 180 again - Build thread | |
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Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 4:28 am |
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Location: Bournemouth/Cardiff
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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.
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| '98 MGF 1.8i
Team: ex-206 owner
Team: Roof is always down when it's not raining! | |
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Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 6:39 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Carmarthen - WALES
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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
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:21 am |
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Location: Carmarthen - WALES
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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
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 2:03 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Barry, South Wales
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| kencogurl wrote: |
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 |
you should be ok. doubt there are really that many wires in there being an old car
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:27 am |
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Location: Carmarthen - WALES
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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
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:51 am |
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Joined: Feb 11, 2010
Posts: 406
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Location: Peterborough
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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!! 
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Last edited by Golfguy206 on Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:54 am; edited 1 time in total
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:53 am |
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Location: Carmarthen - WALES
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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 
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:57 am |
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Joined: Feb 11, 2010
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Location: Peterborough
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Sounds like s/he is getting impatient!!
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Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:16 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 840
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Location: Durham, NE England, UK
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Nice project! retro cars FTW! your's is much more of a classic than mine.
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| Now Driving a 1988 Volvo 360 GLT
2.0 8v RWD
Cheaper to insure than my 1.4 206 | |
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