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MG MGA - Hi, I am new to MGA thread - here is my project

Group,

I just picked up an MGA project, and thought Id introduce myself on this site. I have a TF and read that site a lot, and have learned a lot. I suspect this one will be a lot of help too. This is my third A, the first one purchased in 1975 (unrunnning) for $90 and sold for a %20 profit! ($110 (unrunning)), the second one I "restored" in 1982 in my mother in law's garage with few tools, knowhow and money. This time, I hope to do a pretty comprehensive restoraton. Thanks

TM Going

TM, You have a nice project there, and you will find this site very useful. I have been working on a basket case for 10+ years and I use it often.
Harley
Harley Johansen

Looks as though it has the rot in the usual places but seems as though it is complete - have fun doing it and keep us updated with photos of your progress - welcome and good luck
Cam Cunningham

If you haven't found it yet, www.mgaguru.com is the place to start. It's the definitive site for anything MGA and the owner of the site Barney Gaylord is very helpful.

Probably the first thing you'll need to do is replace the doglegs and sills, you can find full instructions at the above site.

Yours looks a bit better condition than mine was and hopefully it's a lot more complete.

Best of luck, keep us posted on your progress. And be sure to post pictures, we love pictures.

Regards,
Larry
Larry Wheeler

Larry,
How does TM's car compare to yours now?
Peter.
P. Tilbury

Thanks, Larry. The MG Guru site is amazing, and overwhelming. I suspect before I do anything on the car, Ill have to check what the site has to say. Anyway, I am not too worried about the dog legs and lower panels, as long as the frame it okay, and even if there are problems with that, it seems that now days with Mig welders, that can be addressed. As mentioned, its been a lot of years since I did an A, and from what I have seen on line, so much has changed. No more car shows, swap meets, and scrounging for parts, they are all on line, and frankly for not a lot of money. The flip side is that I think people probably expect a perfect car restoration since they know so much. Anyway, I am really looking forward to going deep on this one - with one of the first projects pulling the body off the frame. I understand doing that is not too difficult - but of course, Id really appreciate any advice on the easiest and best way to do that. I have a four post lift, so getting it off should not be too tough, but any advice would really be appreciated, including the best sequence on how to go about it. Thanks all!
TM Going

Sorry to hijack the thread TM.

Peter, the paint's going on the body some time in the 2-3 weeks. I'll put the body on and plan to be driving it this summer. I'll post updates as soon as I can get some pictures.

TM, read through Barney's story documenting his sill replacement at http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/restore/rt601.htm. I highly recommend you repair the sills before removing the body in order to keep the door gaps correct. Once the sills are done, the frame is completely accessible and it makes repairs to that much more simple.

Larry
Larry Wheeler

Get to know Todd Clarke. He has all those bits of hardware that no one else does for the "A" and his repair panels fit. Todd Clarke, 215.348.0595, P.O. Box 1501, Doylestown, Pa 18901, clarkespares@worldnet.att.ent
Good luck with the project.
Keith Lowman

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