Thread: 51 MG restoration.

I have heard people talk about cracking an egg into the radiator for emergency roadside repair but it never sounded like a good idea to me. Besides, who drives around with an egg in their car.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

The feed, or the poop, John?

It was the food

I have cooked many a meal on an exaust manifold....................

Longest run to date today.
Put 200 miles on her round trip to our nearest native tobacco district.
Beautiful country drive. Top down, with the misses, lotsa sunshine and little traffic.
Dare say she’s broken in and very happy.

Outstanding! So glad to hear this!

A good summer season behind and Noddy is tucked in for the winter.

She ran well all season.
I think I should have had the cylinder head redone by a machine shop and may still, if only for the slight oil burn I attribute to the gap in the Vv stems but was trying to save money along the way.
Even though she ran well I always sensed resistance from the Misses to go longer than an hr out in her and never on the big hiways. So, got me looking for a newer roadster that she might be more confident in. An add to the garage not to replace the MG cause I have way to much blood in her to consider selling.
Always wanted a 911 but never looked at them seriously. Took a cpl that needed lots of work for a test drive and felt that I?m just too old to rock that car any longer. Refuse to be one of those ?old guys? puttering long in a Porsche.
So, worked out a deal for this 05 SLK

Seems more age appropriate, and a 6 spd std hard top convertible.
Needs some freshening up, busted lights and a thread worn drivers seat bottom. But compared to the scope of the last project, everything she needs is relatively cosmetic.
A few weeks work and she will be a nice upgrade that has windows that are built in, and roll up with the top down. Think that?s Ruth?s biggest hang up wit the MG. It?s just too little for her to feel truly safe. I might drive to fast as well but am unconvinced on that cause.
Anyway, buddy was real eager to make a sale as Christmas is coming so I worked it out.
Cheers gents.

Ohhh, You ARE a glutton for punishment, Mike! Get yer wallet warmed-up!

I kindof like the old ones for staying close and cruising the surface stuff, but it's too long a trip to get there anymore.
Too big a city and too many people.

I mostly enjoy my model A around in the neighborhoods. Blasting the wolf whistle, ringing the bell and aaaooogahs for the folks.

Enjoy Mike. For me it'll be a 68-70 Mach1(always lamented losing grip on that 69 GT) if I ever do it again. Always wanted the 429 Boss 4 speed. Hey a guy can dream can't he? That or that 65 Riviera this time like I wanted instead of the 63 I had. And this time it would have to be the GS (425 dual 4bbl) if at all.

Just because we are talking cars, I'm replacing the Springs and Shocks in the Corvair today. Without a lift I figure it shouldn't take but a couple hours. Have an appointment for seats to be rebuilt and covered in leather in the Spring. And New Door Panels coming next week.
Its coming along.

hope the retaining hardware comes off without too many issues Jer!
Corsair was a cool, unique ride for it’s time.