Random notes on the restauration of Morgans, MGBs and Minis
After 3 months waiting time, an electrician finally installed the Easee wallbox today. I already bought this unit last summer. Back then I ordered a new company car. Since you pay much less tax even on electric and hybrid cars, a wallbox was a mandatory thing to have. But the parking space (4,30m in length)... Continue Reading →
After I completed the subframe, steering and suspension overhaul on the Mini40 and rolled it out for the first time - it was already clear that it won't take long until it will return. So, guess who's back this week? The Mini40.... With the new rubber cones and old trumpets, the suspension was high up... Continue Reading →
This is the word that went through my head continuously about an hour or so after I started today. Most likely, this is true for everything I am doing in my spare time with classic cars, but then again - a hobby doesn't need to be economical. But the task I started today was really... Continue Reading →
As I already wrote in an earlier post last November - my MGBs rear axle was in the paint-shop that burned down. It was unclear when and how I get it back as it was covered in soot. But the seller of the replacement bodyshell kindly provided an old spare axle he had in stock.... Continue Reading →
My work on the Mini40 is done for now. After the required bodywork and painting is done (new sills, new door skins, some floor repairs) I will be reinstalling the dashboard and interior - but nothing extra-ordinary. The garage needs a good clean up next week before I will start with anything else. Well, the... Continue Reading →
Tracking your car is a quite useful feature that many modern cars have either built-in or offer as an option today. For classic cars there are numerous vendors that offer devices, apps and platforms to track you car if it gets stolen. Most of these cost an insane amount of money - often a monthly... Continue Reading →
Fixing C6622 