Random notes on the restauration of Morgans, MGBs and Minis
Back in September I tried to prepare for my trip with the MGB through London city. This is an update and correction for the registration at the Transport for London website. I want to emphasis again, that I recommend to AVOID travelling by car through the ULEZ and CC zones in London if you can.... Continue Reading →
No real progress or major update this week. I caught a cold a few days ago and could not anything for the last couple of days. This is frustrating because a few parts returned from powder coating, including the engine brackets and the pulley - which means I should be able to finish the 18V... Continue Reading →
After fetching the square tubing out of a recycling bin last week, I was really looking forward to building a dolly. This is required to transport the MGB bodyshell to the workshop. The ones I previously built were made from lumber and for safety reasons this is not allowed. Earlier this week I ordered 200mm... Continue Reading →
This post must start with a warning/disclaimer. Everything I write here is just a random collection of ideas, decisions, leanings as well as opinions and experiences I gather as hobbyist while tinkering and restoring on some classic cars. Hopefully, this includes a few things that help you - the reader - to avoid the same... Continue Reading →
A couple days I had to buy some small parts for the Morgan wiring loom (which is a topic for another post). Conrad Electronic is shutting down all their shops and will sell online only in the future. When I saw that they also sell their furniture - I didn't hesitate to buy a huge... Continue Reading →
well, I couldn't. At least not today. So, I got of the kitchen and didn't follow my plan for the day - which was to remove the wiring harness from the Morgan again. Instead, I did a bunch of odd jobs which required less concentration - it was just too hot today. The first task... Continue Reading →
Finally, the Morgan is on the road again. After the catastrophic rear axle failure on July 31st, 2021 - I was able to do a first test drive with the repaired rear axle yesterday. But there still is enough work to be done. The new brake line went in easily. For my first attempt crafting... Continue Reading →
Fixing C6622 