Random notes on the restauration of Morgans, MGBs and Minis
9 month, almost 2000€ additional cost, 3 stitches to my eyebrow later and the Morgan is finally back in a driving condition. Well, almost... Let me do a recap.... Back last July I wanted to attend a first Morgan meeting and worked hard to get the car back together. At that point, the complete restoration... 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 →
Right after writing this post my trip to Spain and the UK will start. A last minute check of gearbox and rear axle oil came to my mind yesterday evening. Both are topped up, oil and brake fluid levels are also fine. Tools, some spare and a new overall in case I need to do... Continue Reading →
Shortly after I dropped off the MGB in Cologne I got a call that they cannot put the car on the rolling road. When measuring the exhaust gases, the O2 level was too high - indicator of an exhaust leak. Now, after fixing this - I am still puzzled how I could not have noticed... Continue Reading →
With a load of documents, high hopes, and a lot of sunshine I headed to a technical inspection with the MGB last week. Back in September/October last year I did a full service on Maggie just before taking her out on the last longer drive (approx. 500km) for the year. Since then, we just occasionally... Continue Reading →
After 3 months waiting time, an electrician finally installed the Easee wallbox today. I already bought this unit last summer. Back then I ordered a new company car. Since you pay much less tax even on electric and hybrid cars, a wallbox was a mandatory thing to have. But the parking space (4,30m in length)... Continue Reading →
After I completed the subframe, steering and suspension overhaul on the Mini40 and rolled it out for the first time - it was already clear that it won't take long until it will return. So, guess who's back this week? The Mini40.... With the new rubber cones and old trumpets, the suspension was high up... Continue Reading →
Fixing C6622 