Random notes on the restauration of Morgans, MGBs and Minis
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 →
No, this is not about some form of data transmission. And no, I am not going to remove cables from the MGB wiring harness. But I as I started working on the loom I realized I don't have a few cables colours I need in stock. As I still must wait for the Mini40 parts,... Continue Reading →
Mildred wiring diagram Version 0.9 Puuh - planning the future wiring took much longer than expected. And at first glance the new plan might look wild. And it is not the final. But once you study it - you might see the method behind my madness. If not - don't worry and read on -... Continue Reading →
It is freezing outside - too cold to enjoy working in the garage. Last year around Christmas I started to sort out the wiring harness for the Morgan. This took much longer than anticipated. On the plus side I learned to love the old BSAU7 wiring standard. If you followed my blog, you might remember... Continue Reading →
Back at home from the UK with 1000+ miles on the road and 35000 steps in two days. I am glad that one of my daughters joined me in on this long trip. We combined visiting my son (who studies in the UK) and dropping my Morgan's broken Salisbury 7HA rear axle at JB-Engineering in... Continue Reading →
Fixing C6622 