> From british-cars-owner@triumph.cs.utah.edu Mon Jan 30 17:19:15 1995
> From: FJMandPMM@aol.com
> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 1995 18:57:26 -0500
> To: british-cars@autox.team.net
> Subject: Tips for a first restoration
> Sender: owner-british-cars@triumph.cs.utah.edu
> Reply-To: FJMandPMM@aol.com
> Content-Length: 383
>
> Hi I'm just starting my first restoration, I'm only 18 and my funds are real
> limited..I bought a 71 Midget and am planning to start as soon as the sun
> comes back out.
>
> If anyone has any general tips for me about procedure or parts availibility I
> would greatly appreciate that..I'm just sort of feeling my way around in the
> dark...
>
> Thanks for all help
In your situation, ( I have been there since I did my first, a
'59 JAG Sedan 3.4L when I was 16 in '73)), it is best to get a good feel
for each of the major systems in your vehicle (engine and driveline,
fuel, braking, ignition, wiring, frame/strcutural, body) and make
a list of things wrong along with the severity for your intended
purpose. I assume you NEED a daily driver.
'69 MGC/GT
Brakes - priority 1
Component Condition/Fix method Cost
-------------- ----------------------- -------
Brake lines - replace (copper ? ha!) $150
Slave cylinders - rebuild 36
Calipers - rebuild 30
Master cylinder -
Pads front - etc.....
Shoes rear -
Discs front -
Drums rear -
Total component estimate ------------------------> $ 400
Get a VICTORIA BRITISH Catalog (I don't have the number at work
but I will try to remember to bring it in). They are very quick
and cover MG's very well.
Good luck, have fun wish I was 18 again
>
> "FJMandPMM@aol.com"
> -Fortunat
>
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