Random notes on the restauration of Morgans, MGBs and Minis
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 →
After returning from my business trip, it took a while before I had a chance to get back to the garage. The only thing I managed to do this week is to clean up Maggie after a longer tour this weekend. Following a friend's recommendation, I ordered a Gloria foam master and the somewhat expensive... Continue Reading →
Just a few days after I came home on April 1st, my son visited for a few days. He took the MGB for another tour up to northern Germany adding another 1000km on Maggie's clock. When he returned it was time to do a full service on the car. Especially the brakes did not feel... Continue Reading →
Right after my trip I started a new job. Therefore, this blog update is a bit delayed. The ferry crossing from Santander to Plymouth was "smooth sailing" and the ferry arrived on schedule. Even though Maggie had a spot in the second position to the exit ramp - offboarding took longer as the modern Hybrid... Continue Reading →
With just under 1600km I finished the first half of my trip in the MGB. And I couldn't be happier about the decision to have taken this journey. While working out a route over the course for the last couple weeks, I went back and forth on if I should takeba fast route including motorways... Continue Reading →
