Random notes on the restauration of Morgans, MGBs and Minis
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 →
It is just a few weeks ago that our oldest daughter got the confirmation for a short term international assignment from her employer. And we are happy for her that this is one of the locations she always wanted and live and work: Barcelona. Naturally, we quickly had the idea to visit and spent a... Continue Reading →
I hope everyone reading this had a good start into the New Year - I certainly did. The pleasant weather last week allowed taking Miffi and Maggie out for a short drive. A friend- Simon & his son - came for a visit from northern Germany. As they like the MGB GT as well -... Continue Reading →
