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NEW OWNER 1969 mg midget

Johnny_V

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So i just picked up a 1969 mg midget That has been sitting in a garage since 1979...

It ran when it was parked there. I am very new to this MG deal. The very little I know about anything british comes from having a 66 triumph 650 Bonneville once.

The car needs a little body work and I can handle that with ease. Made a dumb mistake hauling it home with a dolly and leaving the rear wheels on the ground I believe I may have shot the gear box. I guess not a huge deal even if I stay stock on the drivetrain which I still have not decided on... Everyone I know says keep it original, Its worth a pretty penny that way. I do not see that from ebay listings. Not looking like a big money bringer. Though that is not my intent on this project. I know some people with parts and what I see on ebay is really not that expensive.

I do not know all the specs for this car... From what I gather a 69 is a 1275 cc midget? mkiii? What is the MGA, B, C deal. How do I determine that?

I have scrolled through here and seen the big gm 60degree v6 posts and all and though I can handle the job I am not sure I want to.

How does this block handle beefiness??? Has anyone here really beefed up one. Just a good rebuild maybe. What would that do for it? Nice sized cam? Anyone done any boring and and compression changes?

Dont guess theres a stroker kit? LOL

Head work... is there a nice set of heads that would swap right out off another model or what? or would someone suggest a good intake/exhaust port level?

I know its a lot of questions but this is where I am at and what I am thinking.

Keep the stock motor and modify....
OOOHHHHH and whats the skinny on the rear???? what is the ratio and is there any opinions with size ratio and locking?

I do have some extra parts for this car too I would love to trade for some other stuff when I decide my direction...
Extra doors
trunk lid
seats
convertable rack
stock steering wheel (if i can find a hub conversion to a smaller wheel)
extra wire locking wheels

MAYBE more!

any help would be cool!
 
Welcome, Johnny!

We have a very active Spridget (Midget & Sprite) group here. Post your questions on the Spridget forum and stand back - answers have a way of flying at ya faster than you can catch 'em!

:cheers:
Mickey
 
:savewave: Hi Johnny, and welcome!
 
Hi There Johnny,

"Welcome" to one of "THEE" most invormative Brit Car Websites anywhere.

As mentioned; Introduce Yourself & Your "New/Old" toy to the "Spridget" Forum & ask away. I know you`ll get a big "Welcome" there and all the answers you`ll looking for plus some!! By the way; We all "LOVE" pics.

Best Wishes,

Russ
 
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