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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Amigo on 04 September 2010, 21:59:34
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The little Midget romped home from Barnsley this morning, short stubby gearshift, instant throttle response, really direct steering, skips round the twisties like the proverbial to a blanket. Total grin factor & did'nt go over 65, (tracking's way out).
Looks a little lost in the workshop though!!!
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa42/dogsdinner44/DSCF0017.jpg)
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa42/dogsdinner44/DSCF0016.jpg)
Always a few things to do as with any new car but all solid & LOADS of new parts/history. 8-)
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Nice liccle motor, have fond memories of one a few years ago.
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Your garage is awesome!bet youve had fun in there ;)
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What a great little sports car that is Guy :y :y :y :y :y
Always fancied one but fate never allowed it. Always been unsure of the plastic bumpers from when they were first released, prefering the earlier MG's. However I think now I could live with that styling now!! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) ;)
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The little Midget romped home from Barnsley this morning, short stubby gearshift, instant throttle response, really direct steering, skips round the twisties like the proverbial to a blanket. Total grin factor & did'nt go over 65, (tracking's way out).
Looks a little lost in the workshop though!!!
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa42/dogsdinner44/DSCF0017.jpg)
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa42/dogsdinner44/DSCF0016.jpg)
Always a few things to do as with any new car but all solid & LOADS of new parts/history. 8-)
you will have to pass that fun factor tip on to kevin wood.
(save money on performance parts)
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:-* I`m in love with a little yellow midget! :y
......no, not a Chinese dwarf. ;D
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:-* I`m in love with a little yellow midget! :y
......no, not a Chinese dwarf. ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D
Wish i'd kept mine now looking at the pics brings back memories :(
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Ellie -Mae will be sat waiting tmorrow uncle Guy for her drive down the lane in HER new car x :D :D
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:-* I`m in love with a little yellow midget! :y
......no, not a Chinese dwarf. ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D
Wish i'd kept mine now looking at the pics brings back memories :(
(http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b460/tapper888/chinese-midget-groom-marriage-wedding-photos.jpg)
heres one for you dave.
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great little sports car :y
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Which engine Guy?
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Great little motor... :y :y :y
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Which engine Guy?
and is it the model with the overdrive fitted or were they the earlier models.
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The little Midget romped home from Barnsley this morning, short stubby gearshift, instant throttle response, really direct steering, skips round the twisties like the proverbial to a blanket. Total grin factor & did'nt go over 65, (tracking's way out).
Looks a little lost in the workshop though!!!
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa42/dogsdinner44/DSCF0017.jpg)
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa42/dogsdinner44/DSCF0016.jpg)
Always a few things to do as with any new car but all solid & LOADS of new parts/history. 8-)
I agree, it would look much better in my garage... :D :D :D
Well done Guy, nice little project..... :y
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Yes Lizzie the earlier ones with wire wheels & chrome bumpers were much prettier, handled better due to ride hight & the jets were different. We have the US to thank for telling us how to build sports cars. Ellie Mae, forgive me, next weekend, promise!! Debs, she loves you too & hopes you don't mind driving with your knees round your ears..me getting in & out is an excercise in itself!!!
To everyone else she runs the 1500 Triumph engine ala Spitfire etc with twin SU HS4 carbs & if you want her in your garage wait til she's painted, fettled & retested next spring & make me an offer!!!!! 8-)
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Looks fun Guy, get the two of us in there and it would be a tight squeeze though. ;D ;D
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Looks fun Guy, get the two of us in there and it would be a tight squeeze though. ;D ;D
"Which one of us just changed gear?" :D
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Looks fun Guy, get the two of us in there and it would be a tight squeeze though. ;D ;D
"Which one of us just changed gear?" :D
:D :D :D ;D
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I used to have a Austin Healy Sprite - same shape as the Midget.
I spent more time under it than in it. :(
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I used to have a Austin Healy Sprite - same shape as the Midget.
I spent more time under it than in it. :(
The earlier Midgets/ Healy sprites or spridgets as the became affectionately known were better in many ways, especially with the 1275 a series up front. Shorter stroke so much more suited to the car's character. I've read/heard the 1500 engine has a bottom end/crank? weakness but usually only manifests itself inthe Dolomite/1500tc where it has to work harder. Think this one could do with a re shell which should be able to do from underneath with sump off. Not changing the engine though as it's otherwise smooth, quiet smoke/odour free & very nippy.
All in all a nice little rolling winter project. Not tax exempt but falls into the cheap bracket & in date till end of Jan11 & Mot June 11. No filler, passed the magnet test & i can still play at weekends, 60 feels like 120 so won't get nicked either!
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Yes Lizzie the earlier ones with wire wheels & chrome bumpers were much prettier, handled better due to ride hight & the jets were different. We have the US to thank for telling us how to build sports cars. Ellie Mae, forgive me, next weekend, promise!! Debs, she loves you too & hopes you don't mind driving with your knees round your ears..me getting in & out is an excercise in itself!!!
To everyone else she runs the 1500 Triumph engine ala Spitfire etc with twin SU HS4 carbs & if you want her in your garage wait til she's painted, fettled & retested next spring & make me an offer!!!!! 8-)
That is what I thought Guy at the time when I wanted to be old enough / have enough money to own the earlier cars. They certainly spoilt the image with those plastic bumpers which I had forgotten were due to the American market! ::) ::)
If I remember correctly British Leyland (Ya booo!) brought out other cars within their awful 1970s range with the same type of styling :P :P :P In fact I think certain cars - let others mention their diabolical names - actually ended up with MG badges!! :o :o :o :o
Very bad, and sad days indeed!! :( :( :(