My Car ownership and driving has almost gone full circle with return to the MG Marque. My 1970 Midget had been sold in 1979 when Eli and I "moved up" to the MGB GT. I was reasonably proficient at servicing and maintenance on the Midget (27 years ago) and has carried out most of the common jobs such as engine rebuild, engine & gearbox removal, front suspension rebuilds etc. However that was "in my youth" and I had never worked on a "Rubber Bumpered" Midget. Nevertheless the body work, brakes and suspension are basically the same other than the ride height is a wee bit higher. But the engine and gearbox are different to the old A-Series engine an its gearbox.
Well although its a Triumph engine, its still a similar design... 4-cylinders, chain driven cam in the block activating pushrods up to rockers which activate the inlet and exhaust valves, Lucas type 45 distributor with vacuum advance / retard; twin SU carburettors... and after all at least this gearbox has synchromesh in 1st !
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Offside View with the Hardtop fitted. |
Front View |
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Cockpit from above |
Rear View |
Engine Bay: Work so far...
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I have fitted a new rear panel and mounted a couple of Sony loud speakers in to this, routing the cables under the cockpit carpets and through to the dashboard where I have fitted a JVC Radio / CD Player. The "stereo" & speakers had previously been in my son's Citroen AX, but I "bought" them from him as his Corsa has a factory fitted Radio/CD player and speakers. The JVC unit is quite nice and more than loud enough for the small cockpit of the Midget when the roof is up or hardtop fitted. Actually its more than loud enough with the roof off/folded down, irrespective of cruising speed! Additionally I have fitted a "cigarette lighter" power socket so I can power additional items such as my GPS or mobile phone charger .
This page is still under construction, but will house the
details of the Midget in due course...
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