1973 MG MidgetThis Midget has been undergoing a restoration/rebuild for over 10 years. So much has been done, the below merely notes the highlights.In no specific order or organization some specifics are listed. First however, I have to mention the car STILL NEEDS TLC, sorting through , and adjustment. Has not been on a 'shake down cruise' yet.Body stripped to bare metal. All rust cut out. All repair pieces British Motor Heritage. Dupilcolor and primer sealer. POR-15. Seam sealer. Ford Oxford white YZ base coat/clear coat. Truck bed liner material to tub. Lever shocks rebuilt. Complete rebuild front suspension, wish bones, coils, stub axels. Frontline brake kit with modified MGB calipers and Spitfire rotors. New leaf rear springs, straps, bump stops, rebuilt rear brakes. New wiring loom. Dynamat sound and vibration deadening material. All new wipers, box, tubing, motor.Rebuilt engine, bored to 0.03" over for 1301cc. 9.0:1 compression. ARP fasteners. Balanced. Aluminum head. Bronze valve guides and stellite valve seats for unleaded gas.Datson 210 transmission. Recent rebuilt with shortened gear shift lever.High torque starter. Solid state electronic ignition. Fuel tank new. Fuel sensor new. Dual Carter fuel pumps (one for back up, with dash control switch).All new fuel and brake lines.Carpet and Trim kit from Moss UK. Boot carpet kit from Victoria British. Many parts and upgrades from Moss UK and MG Owners Club.3.9:1 differential. Dash refurbished. Vinyl dash top covering. All gauges bought refurbished. Replacement aluminum parcel tray from ebay UK. Frontline Midget uprated brake kit from Moss UK. Steel braided brake lines.Kumho 175/70/R13 tires with less than 100 miles on them. Superlite 13x5.5 JJ wheels . Wheel Hub Spacers and longer lugs from The Winners Circle.Upgraded swivel axels, heat treated. New kingpins and bushings. Timkin tapered front wheel bearings.MotoLita slotted 14" steering wheel. From MotoLita England.SU H2's refurbished by University Motors. Fitted with Gross jets.K&N air filter. (MGOC Spares England). Oil cooler kit from Moss Motors.Tex Viewmaster spring back chrome side mirrors.Windshield frame to body and door seals from MacGregor. CA.New U-joints. Brake light switch relay. Solid state voltage stabilizer. All glass new with new rubber front and sides.Quarterlights replaced with Mark II chrome originals.Axel shafts hardened steel with flanges retained by splines and nut for competition strength from Moss UK. Suffolk leather British made seats. Carpet matting.Dash toggle switches from Mark II era.Vinyl hood from MG Owners Club UK.5/8" front sway bar kit from Moss Europe. Waxoyl app;ied to inner sils and other areas. All new door and window glass glazing and strips.Engine rebuilt by Rivergate. Falcon stainless steel exhaust. Three sets relay switches for horn , lights, etc. Horn needs sorting out. Back up lights are via toggle switch . So, much new parts to keep listing. See photos. This Midget has huge potential. I've driven it less than 100 miles. It's in need of someone who knows what they are doing to get it in shape. Right now I would describe it as 'almost there'. Needs smoothing out of systems. It needs attention to have it perform to match its appearance. Vehicle WarrantyThis vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. This is a hobby car. It looks good. It runs. It needs all systems going over. It is a work in progress, albeit 95%,and is sold as such. USA only. Pick up only. Trailer it home. Pay pal only.Terms and ConditionsPayment Options. We accept the following payment methods:PayPalVehicle Pickup & ShippingPickup and transport shipping charges are buyer's responsibility.General TermsNotice to Bidders: We reserve the right to end sale early. This MG is immediately ready for pick-up upon sale. Winner pays PayPal immediately on close of auction. Void sale after 24 hours if non-payment.Thank you. |