MG Midget 1965 MKII Restoration Project

Follow my project of restoring a 1965 MK II MG Midget classic car. This will be a complete rebuild restoration.

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Monday, 18 November 2013

Bespoke Panels! What next?

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I have been learning a new skill this evening, making bespoke new panels and repair sections. This is the only way that I am going to comple...
Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Nearly ready for first weld!

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Over the last few weeks I have been making a real effort to get back into this project. Summer is now in the past and the nights are drawing...
Monday, 19 August 2013

Rear Bulkhead Repair

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Now that I have settled into my new workshop, come shipping container, known as "The Oven" and with temperatures closer to the nor...
Monday, 29 July 2013

More Welding Practice

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Last night it was great to be in my new workshop sorting out the electrics and lighting. It just seems ages since I was last working away ...
Thursday, 25 July 2013

Delays and Frustrations

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So what's going on? 3 months since my last update?? Well first off I have moved premises. My friend gave me 1 months notice that I kne...
Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Quick welding update

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Just thought I would let my readers know that I have been teaching myself to weld over the last couple of weeks with the MIG lent to me by J...
Monday, 8 April 2013

Further Test Fitting

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Certainly getting closer so welding in some panels now. I have been concentrating on preparing all the edges and making sure that the good m...
Monday, 1 April 2013

Floor & Sill Repair Preparation Update

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Over the Easter break I managed to spend some more time working on my MG. The focus has continued to be removing old metal and preparing the...
Saturday, 9 March 2013

Floor & Sill Repair Preparation

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I have been following many peoples advice when restoring a MG Midget, to take it slowly and concentrate of small sections at a time. This is...
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New Supplies

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Whilst browsing through ebay the other day I came across a bonnet (the only part not supplied with the car). It looked in good condition so ...
Monday, 4 March 2013

The First Cut

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So now the really scary bit! With angle grinder in hand it was time to start to remove the damaged panels of the MG Midget. I decided to wor...
Sunday, 17 February 2013

One or Two New Panels Required

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So now that I have removed all of the patches that a previous owner had decided at the time was a good idea to cover up the rust, I can now ...
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