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Hello from Edwardsville, Illinois. I have been a British car (and all cars, for that matter) enthusiast since a very young age. My first British car was a Sunbeam rapier that my dad bought me so that I could drive myself to high school. That car helped pave the way for a mechanic job in the late 60's at a neighbor's foreign car repair shop. I was working on MG, Austin-Healeys, Triumphs, Jaguars, Sunbeams, and basically all foreign car brands when I was 16 years old. This was during a time when dealers did not stock many parts, so my boss taught me how to make due with what I had to work with. That job, plus a job at a Bap-Geon dealer and the local Lotus dealer, helped pay my way through college. I never gave up working on cars, and have restored a 1963 Avanti R1, a 1970 Lotus Elan, and a 1956 Chevrolet that I have owned since 1974. In addition to the Rapier, I have owned an early 60s Mini and a 1974 1/2 MBG GT. I currently own a 1974 MG Midget that was oened by a friend for 16 years, but rarely driven or serviced. I am in the process of refurbishing the suspension and brakes, as well as the interior. The body has minor rust on the A pillars and the passenger rear quarter panel. Mostly original paint (citron) that cleaned up well. I can't wait to get it on the road.

Ernie
 

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dklawson

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Welcome! With all the wonderful experience you have, I hope to see you posting in many sections of the board beyond the Spridget area.

Be sure to post more about your current project.
 

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Welcome aboard! I see you are in Edwardsville! When I was on active duty, stationed at Scott AFB, we lived just up the road in Troy, Il.
 

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Welcome to the BCF Ernie! You've come to the right place.

Nice-looking Midget (LOVE the garish 1970's color) you have there. Good luck with the work on it. I suspect that with all your experience you'll be more of a teacher than student here (in the MG Forum), and we need more like you!

Again, welcome aboard.
 
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