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Category Archives: MG Midget

Transmission Transplant

Well, second gear finally went south in the ‘70 Midget. Being a tad low on funds I decided to use the transmission from the ‘69 which has become the parts car for the ‘70. While I was at it I cleaned up the engine compartment some and traded the stock exhaust for a LCB (long […]

2007 Triangle Classic British Car Show

After overcoming our radiator woes at the last minute with a well planned day off from work, a Sawzall & grinder, we were able to enter our car in the Triangle Classic. This had been a goal of ours all along and I really didn’t think we’d be able to pull it off. Thanks to […]

Improving the radiator to fan clearance in the ‘70 MG Midget

Here’s a few photos of what I had to do to get the correct radiator - fan clearance on the new ‘70 Midget. It’s a hack and won’t win any awards but who really cares? I just want to be able to drive the car without destroying any more radiators and fans. It’ll probably have […]

More MG radiator woes

Here are some photos for the folks from the Spridgets list. All images are thumbnails linked to larger photos.

Engine mount from 1969 Midget showing slots

Engine mount currently in ‘70 Midget

Frame with radiator support

Back of pulley

Trashed radiator

Thanks,
Robert