Give Hammy two garages..

[PaddyX21]

Great Story Mark! A bit of a Cad and a Bounder!!

Tony theres a list as it needs a bit of attention cosmetically which will be addressed in the winter. However the plan goes a bit like this....

1- Ride height back to 1275 (UK) ride height #bloodyyanks
2- A diet!! lose as much weight as poss, first bumpers off and 1 piece front end and change seats
3- Type 9 gearbox (cos Ive got one) and minilites
4- Address some cosmetics/welding in the winter months
5- Diet part two replace doors and boot lid with fibreglass items (no windows and 1/4 lights)
6- Build a hot 1500 (aiming for 100bhp)

Other bits like roll over bar, polybush all round, proper suspension mods and maybe windscreen off.

But for the most part, keep it roadworthy for the season as it has 12 months MOT, enjoy it and go from there.

Now where did I put that Zetec??

There is someone selling a rollbar for £25 in the MASC club I think, if you're interested I can enquire?
Looks a good starting point to me

More pics - show us the good and the bad bits

[Hammy]

Hi mate, let me know about the bar mate. Pics will follow good this weekend, picking it up on Friday afternoon

[PaddyX21]

Hi mate, let me know about the bar mate. Pics will follow good this weekend, picking it up on Friday afternoon

I'll email the seller and see if it's still for sale.
If it is do you want it? I can pick it up and we'll sort it out later of you want?

Got far to go for it?

[Hammy]

Yes please mate lovely!

[PaddyX21]

Yes please mate lovely!

Waiting to hear back

[PaddyX21]

Seller says it is sold, but not yet collected, so will get back to me if it falls through.

I'd assume it has gone and keep looking matey.

[Hammy]

Thanks Paddy let me know mate

Cheers

[Hammy]

Needless to say I have walked away, update from the dealer on MOT was 'it needs a couple of patches welded'

So I check dvla:
Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)


Some of it simple but not when it comes to anchor and suspension points! Back on the shopping trail

[PaddyX21]

Bad luck, but far better to know now rather than find out later!

I've only found one small corrosion hole in the drivers floor thankfully, everything else seems surprisingly solid! Fate tempted...

[Tony C]

John,

That's bad news, plenty on eBay, this one is even the 'right' colour

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mg-midget-150 ... 3641.l6368

Good hunting