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George Zeck
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Hi All -
I thought I'd let you all know of some of the winter projects nearing completion:
Front Shock Conversion (Morris Chennault)
New Bushings (x4)
New Tie Rod ends
New Brakes & Rotors (front)
Electric Fan
New "pint size" alternator
Trailing Arms (Rear)
Addition of XM Radio (discretely)
Head Lamp On Buzzer
Rpl Various Fluids
First - I owe a big thanks to Morris who placed a post probably 2 years ago asking if anyone would like to buy a front shock conversion kit from him. I did and promptly sat on my shelf. Well after a few emails back & forth, it's installed and working wonderfully. After a few spirited drives - the results from previous (warn & dangerous) is simply amazing. No rubbing or nasty clunks. A beautiful job using solid aluminum & / or steel & high quality fasteners. I'd have no problem recommending this upgrade (and remember I was version # 2; Morris being # 1) -- the guy really knows what he's doing on this.
Various other suspension items helped also -- bushings / brakes / trailing arms -- all now a pretty nice driving car !
Some of the other unique upgrades I did was an alternator. With the suspension upgrade, I could have gotten the Delphi alt back in but some serious engineering would have had to been done with the bracket. I was able to go to an alt shop (specializes in rebuilding) and get "the smallest one they've heard of". A Kubota Tractor alt kicking out 70 amps. I'll attach a pic. It's small & mightly and looks great. No crazy bracket here. Bracket to engine mount and presto ! Price ~ $120 incl bracket + new belt.
The electric fan was really cool. ~ $110 with wiring kit. 8 in with 10 blades. It uses a specialty 'zip strip' that fits through the rad fins and a sensor off the top of the radiator:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/HFM-ZFB8
It's hasn't been that hot yet, but I had an issue when I stopped for a traffic light that my temp would shoot up. I am hoping this solves that.
Lastly, the trailing arms on the back were simply not working (too old). I did my own version of this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUSTIN-HEA...fits=Model:Midget&hash=item4602d5b2fb&vxp=mtr
with the help of Speedwell. A little difficult getting the right parts; but ~ $50.
The goal here is to be able to drive to MG2012. I have family (both sides) within 20 miles of the place and frankly, have always wanted to drive those hilly / mountainous roads.
Need to solve my legroom issue you might have seen in prior posts and I am awaiting a new firewall mounted gas pedal and think that will make enough of a difference that I can make the trip from Cleve, OH w/o feeling like a pretzel.
Happy to answer any Q's. No one item cost a prohibitive amount and all have made a pretty solid upgrades in my opinion.
George
1964 AH Sprite MKII
I thought I'd let you all know of some of the winter projects nearing completion:
Front Shock Conversion (Morris Chennault)
New Bushings (x4)
New Tie Rod ends
New Brakes & Rotors (front)
Electric Fan
New "pint size" alternator
Trailing Arms (Rear)
Addition of XM Radio (discretely)
Head Lamp On Buzzer
Rpl Various Fluids
First - I owe a big thanks to Morris who placed a post probably 2 years ago asking if anyone would like to buy a front shock conversion kit from him. I did and promptly sat on my shelf. Well after a few emails back & forth, it's installed and working wonderfully. After a few spirited drives - the results from previous (warn & dangerous) is simply amazing. No rubbing or nasty clunks. A beautiful job using solid aluminum & / or steel & high quality fasteners. I'd have no problem recommending this upgrade (and remember I was version # 2; Morris being # 1) -- the guy really knows what he's doing on this.
Various other suspension items helped also -- bushings / brakes / trailing arms -- all now a pretty nice driving car !
Some of the other unique upgrades I did was an alternator. With the suspension upgrade, I could have gotten the Delphi alt back in but some serious engineering would have had to been done with the bracket. I was able to go to an alt shop (specializes in rebuilding) and get "the smallest one they've heard of". A Kubota Tractor alt kicking out 70 amps. I'll attach a pic. It's small & mightly and looks great. No crazy bracket here. Bracket to engine mount and presto ! Price ~ $120 incl bracket + new belt.
The electric fan was really cool. ~ $110 with wiring kit. 8 in with 10 blades. It uses a specialty 'zip strip' that fits through the rad fins and a sensor off the top of the radiator:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/HFM-ZFB8
It's hasn't been that hot yet, but I had an issue when I stopped for a traffic light that my temp would shoot up. I am hoping this solves that.
Lastly, the trailing arms on the back were simply not working (too old). I did my own version of this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUSTIN-HEA...fits=Model:Midget&hash=item4602d5b2fb&vxp=mtr
with the help of Speedwell. A little difficult getting the right parts; but ~ $50.
The goal here is to be able to drive to MG2012. I have family (both sides) within 20 miles of the place and frankly, have always wanted to drive those hilly / mountainous roads.
Need to solve my legroom issue you might have seen in prior posts and I am awaiting a new firewall mounted gas pedal and think that will make enough of a difference that I can make the trip from Cleve, OH w/o feeling like a pretzel.
Happy to answer any Q's. No one item cost a prohibitive amount and all have made a pretty solid upgrades in my opinion.
George
1964 AH Sprite MKII
