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Subject: Midget rebuild
From: J.W.Strong@esg.maff.gov.uk
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 1998 14:55:07 +0000
Hi

I'm looking for help in the planning of the rebuild of my 1971 Midget.  The car 
is standard and reasonably sound although it is due its MOT so who knows what 
might be found.

I am after picking your many brains for ideas on modifications that I could or 
should do to the car to make it a little more suitable for driving in the 90's, 
and details of UK suppliers.

The car has suffered during its life and the interior trim needs a full 
replacement. The seats will repair though. The mechanics are standard with 
1275cc engine and it has wire wheels. At present my intention is change and 
customise where suitable but not to cannibalise in any way so that in future 
years it could be returned to its original state if required.

The sort of thing I am after details of are as follows:-

 1) I like the wire wheels so wish to keep them - will they take wider tyres 
than the standard ones fitted,  if they need replacing can wires with  wider 
rims be fitted without body mods or adverse effects.

2) Engine - following on the decision earlier this week if I fit a performance 
exhaust besides better airfilter what other engine mods should I make.  

What needs to be done so that I can be lead free by the end of 1999.

I known an alternator can be fitted to replace the dynamo but how and what 
model alternator.

3) Suspension - should I lower  and if so by how much. 

Change to telescopic shocks - is the improvement worth the cost.

4) The car came with a corroded fuel pump - is there a simple modification to 
move it away from the direct line of wheel spray.

Any help  would be appreciated . I am trying to get the ideas together now so 
that every thing is ready for when I start work  on the car in a couple of 
months.

Many Thanks

JAK

I am new to this list so apologises if this has been covered before.



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