paranoid_android74
paranoid_android74 Dork
1/22/16 7:48 p.m.

Mine, affiliated, guilty, etc. No fixed prices on any of this stuff, shoot me an offer- I want it all GONE.

I have a vehicle purchase planned that should hopefully happen in the next month or so. Therefore I'm clearing out my garage, the MGs must go!

First up, 1979 Midget 1500. EDIT! I goofed up- I have the title but didn't transfer it into my name. I will do this tomorrow. I apologize for the mistake! This is a description I sent to someone interested in it (haven't heard back):

The 1500cc engine was rebuilt by me- hopefully correctly! I took the best parts of two engines and built one. New parts I installed are King tri-metal bearings big and little end on the con rods and new piston rings. All gaskets are new as well. I hand lapped the valves so they should seal well. Don't forget- this engine has yet to run. I was chasing a weak spark (I think) and a fuel delivery issue. Then I got pissed at it and let it sit.

These cars came standard with a single Zenith Stromberg carb that sucked a big one. I ditched it for a single Hif 44 carb off of a MGB. This is considered an upgrade in MG circles. But I think the float needs to be adjusted.

It also came with a mechanical fuel pump that mounted on the side of the block that was driven by the camshaft. I ditched this too, blanked it off and installed an electric fuel pump. The brand new fuel pump died while I was trying to get it to run. Part of what pissed me off!

The previous owner said he rebuilt the front calipers and the rear brakes. I put new pads on the front and painted the calipers. The calipers were hanging up on me so I put a new master cylinder on it. Then they were still doing it, so maybe the hoses to the calipers need to be replaced?

The original wiring and switches were also crap, so I basically rewired the car with oversized wire and heavy duty switches. This all works. I used a couple of wire nuts here and there because I ran out of terminal strips.

Suspension- the front is original and good, the rear was replaced by the PO with tube shocks instead of the stock lever arm shocks. I thought they were too stiff so I ordered refurbished, better than stock lever arms (from Peter Caldwell). They don't get any better.

The vinyl top is in so-so shape. The rear window is separating from the top in one spot. I wasn't too worried about it because it is after all a convertible! If you want it, I have a hard top for it too. I repaired some scratches in it and it needs paint. It could use some new rubber gaskets too. I will try to attach images tomorrow.

When I bought the car, it sort of ran and drove. It smoked like a forest fire and had a bad blow by problem. I put about 12 miles on it like that while I was messing with it. So the gearbox works fine and the tub is solid.

Other stuff that needs to go:

-1275 core engine

-1275 core rib case trans (only needs bearings?)

-Rust free 74 tub with bonnet and boot lit. Needs sheet metal work I'm not qualified to do on the sill pieces. It has a VIN plate but no title. This was to be my vintage racer build. I got as far as removing the rear axle and painting it as well as rear suspension and installing grade 8 hardware and poly bushings. Front suspension is shot. It does have old tires mounted on steel rims. It was a roller when I got a hold of it.

-Factory hard top painted blue (ugh). I had some scratches in it I filled in with fiberglass and sanded flat. So it will need paint and will need some gaskets where the windows meet the top. Otherwise the glass is in pretty good shape.

I can supply additional images upon request. I'll give this listing two weeks before I seek alternative methods of making them go away

IndyJoe
IndyJoe Reader
1/26/16 2:57 p.m.

There's some good stuff here for sure.

Is the '74 a roller now? or couild it easily be made a roller before picking it up. How about some pics of the '74 track toy?

I think if you through some prices out there, it may generate some more interest?

paranoid_android74
paranoid_android74 Dork
1/26/16 4:30 p.m.

The 74 is currently living on a 4 wheel dolly I made, so it is movable. I could probably put the running gear and wheels back on if someone wanted.

I took some images of the work I did and as it sits now. I will post them later tonight when I can wrestle my kids off of the computer.

As for prices, sure I can throw some out there. They will be cheap!

IndyJoe wrote: There's some good stuff here for sure. Is the '74 a roller now? or couild it easily be made a roller before picking it up. How about some pics of the '74 track toy? I think if you through some prices out there, it may generate some more interest?
EvanB
EvanB GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
1/26/16 4:43 p.m.

I'm scared to see what kind of price you throw out because I really don't need any more cars.

But I do still have some rotaries and transmissions...

paranoid_android74
paranoid_android74 Dork
1/26/16 4:55 p.m.

Believe me, your engine/trans listing caught my eye EvanB! But I'm done with them, I need to move on.

EvanB wrote: I'm scared to see what kind of price you throw out because I really don't need any more cars. But I do still have some rotaries and transmissions...
BlueInGreen44
BlueInGreen44 Dork
1/27/16 1:59 p.m.

In reply to paranoid_android74:

I sent you a PM.

paranoid_android74
paranoid_android74 Dork
1/27/16 2:11 p.m.

I got it and replied to it!

BlueInGreen44 wrote: In reply to paranoid_android74: I sent you a PM.
paranoid_android74
paranoid_android74 Dork
1/28/16 7:50 a.m.

Ok gents, the green 79 is now spoken for pending me fixing my title flub.

The 74 project remains along with some spares for it. I have a VIN tag for the car, but no title (this I'm sure of). I would be more than happy to draft a bill of sale for it. Here are some images:

I sprayed rust converter and primer on as much as I could. This was to tame surface rust on the bare metal. Also deleted the wiper openings. This could be undone though.

They gray filler is from the previous owner. It's well done, some of it is cracking off where the license plate would mount (holes are gone too).

The front cowl was a bit bent and also had some rust. Cut out the rust, sprayed with rust converter and primed. I do not have the solid front valence- I was going to steal the valence off of the 79 for air flow, but that car is sold.

Trans tunnel was widened and reshaped by the PO.

Floor pans are solid. The dust you see is from me sanding filler where I deleted the wiper openings.

Moss rear lowering kit and lowered front springs, never installed.

I have enough poly bushings for the rear suspension. Some are red, some are black. I was told the only difference was the manufacturer. Also the aluminum door trim for the tops of the doors.

Other parts included are a core 1275 engine (complete), core rib case transmission, a bin of transmission spares (some parts are junk, needs to be sorted), gaskets and seals for the rear axle, drums, etc, front hubs and discs (suspension is shot), extra boot lit, the black bonnet you see in the background, a good windshield frame with cracked glass, all the glass for the doors... Oh- I have both front wings too- one is in nice shape, one needs more work (I cut out rusty bits and welded in new metal and started bumping out dents. It needs more work though). I'm sure I'm forgetting more, I'll dig more if anyone is interested.

How about $350 for all of this ^^^^^^^? We can certainly negotiate delivery if it isn't too far. In all honesty you could buy the lot, flip the hard top and the suspension stuff and probably come real close to breaking even. I just want it all gone!

paranoid_android74
paranoid_android74 Dork
1/28/16 7:55 a.m.

Oh, I forgot too.

This is the sill repair done by the PO:

It should be curved like this to match the curve in the front wing:

In this image you can see I started to cut out the PO fix, but realized I was in way over my head. So I stopped.

paranoid_android74
paranoid_android74 Dork
1/28/16 2:26 p.m.

All items are now sold!

Robbie
Robbie SuperDork
1/28/16 2:36 p.m.

Awesome! sounds like some people got a great deal. Hopefully some of them will post build threads on here?

paranoid_android74
paranoid_android74 Dork
1/28/16 2:54 p.m.

I think it all worked out well. I'd love to see the cars in build threads

EvanB
EvanB GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
1/28/16 3:11 p.m.

I'll post a build thread. Like most of mine it will be slow moving and uninspiring.

IndyJoe
IndyJoe Reader
1/28/16 3:16 p.m.

Congrats !

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