Random notes on the restauration of Morgans, MGBs and Minis
Last month my father passed away. Even though we all knew that due to his sickness and condition it would happen eventually - it is painful when the moment finally comes. I wasn't sure if I should write about it or not. But my obsession for the Morgan and British cars was certainly something my... Continue Reading →
After fixing - or actually rebuilding - the left inner sill a number of test fittings and smaller repairs had to be done. Especially the left front door post required some thought. While we did have an entire BMG door post as replacement at hand - the decision between replacing and repairing had had be... Continue Reading →
In an abstract way the title fits that last couple weeks quite well. A role change at work, back and forth with Mildred's engine crankshaft, fiddling around with the new 3D printer, outstanding deliveries and a trip to Northern Germany in the Mini - they somehow all could be summarized into too many moving parts... Continue Reading →
In the Year 2525 2025…....Project Mildred is still alive. And I hope it will thrive. Hopefully all of you had a good holiday season and a good start into the New Year. Even without much time tinkering in the garage for the last two weeks I can certainly say I did. Just before Christmas I... Continue Reading →
A harsh silence and a painful back strain (which ironically I got when boarding the train in Amsterdam) are my new trip companions on the way home after doing 4000km with Martin in his 1971 MK3 Mini Cooper S. It feels unreal to see the landscape pass by without the screaming noise of the 5-speed... Continue Reading →
It just 55 days the biggest adventure this year is about to start. The British Odyssey 2024 - a trip through the UK from Lands'End to John O'Groat - which officially cannot be called LeJog but might be even better. The idea was spawn almost immediately after the announcement at LeJog2023 that Hero-ERA will pause... Continue Reading →
One of the restoration goals for Mildred - the MGB GT I am working on - is to (possibly) function as daily driver for my wife. And something she does rely on is SATNAV. In Maggie, Miffi and Moggi I am using a mobile phone holder with wireless charging. Navigation is usually Google Maps or... Continue Reading →
Project Mildred (my 1973 MGB GT) is a good example that rust removal and bodywork is the most time consuming and cost intensive parts in a restoration. For a long time I often thought that it would be nice if I would be able to do at least some of the metal work and welding.... Continue Reading →
Finally!!! Two years & seven-a-half months after I bought the replacement bodyshell for Mildred, the bodywork is about to begin. As last preparation I added to steel bars I had laying around to the dolly. This allows placing up to six Euro boxes under the shell. This should help the workshop team help keeping all... Continue Reading →
Easy Peasy! That is basically the summary of the first day and the longest (planned) drive. This time we didn't have any major problems - well, besides the weather. No overheating, no slipping clutch, no suspension rattles, no electrical quirks. Start time was later than planned due to rain. It was supposed to stop raining... Continue Reading →
Fixing C6622 