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so im looking to get something different, can you guys shed some light on what to look for when buying one, like where the usual rust spots/weaknesses are. thanks alotmissoakdub said:
where the usual rust spots/weaknesses are
All overHTH
On a serious note, a good budget will usually net you a solid example. A cheap one is usually cheap for a reason. Have one looked over by someone who knows what they are looking at.
Have a look in the classifieds of say 'Safety Fast' and 'Enjoying MG' magazines....you're likely to find an enthusiast owned one, which are generally better looked after.
Where to start!
Sills mainly. And anything near the sills that is likely to rot inside them i.e. the bit at the bottom of the rear wing between the door and the wheel, the floorpans (lift the carpets up) and the bottom of the front wings.
The doors rust at the bottom, but this is relatively cheap. Wing mirrors on the doors will also inevitable cause the skin to split and crack.
Innerwheel arches at the front rot fairly quickly. You should be able to see this from both footwells looking up into bright light and also by shining a light under the bonnet and sticking your head into the footwell to see if you can see it shining through.
Engines are solidly built and should cause you little problems - watch for the usual issues with a high mileage engine i.e. blue smoke on startup / acceleration. There's no major issues at all with the engines apart from the carbs being off tune.
Suspension is rustic and shouldn't cause any snags apart from the kingpins at the front being worn. Have a feel for clunking steering.
Electrics are basic. The interiors are spartan, so just make sure the carpets aren't wet. Leather is an option and a very very common aftermarket improvement.
There's loads around, so take your time to buy the right one.
Sills mainly. And anything near the sills that is likely to rot inside them i.e. the bit at the bottom of the rear wing between the door and the wheel, the floorpans (lift the carpets up) and the bottom of the front wings.
The doors rust at the bottom, but this is relatively cheap. Wing mirrors on the doors will also inevitable cause the skin to split and crack.
Innerwheel arches at the front rot fairly quickly. You should be able to see this from both footwells looking up into bright light and also by shining a light under the bonnet and sticking your head into the footwell to see if you can see it shining through.
Engines are solidly built and should cause you little problems - watch for the usual issues with a high mileage engine i.e. blue smoke on startup / acceleration. There's no major issues at all with the engines apart from the carbs being off tune.
Suspension is rustic and shouldn't cause any snags apart from the kingpins at the front being worn. Have a feel for clunking steering.
Electrics are basic. The interiors are spartan, so just make sure the carpets aren't wet. Leather is an option and a very very common aftermarket improvement.
There's loads around, so take your time to buy the right one.
Bit cheeky but I have an awesome BGT for sale, not got round to sticking an ad on for her yet.
It is a 78 rubber bumper, but I was planning to stick chrome bumpers on, so either way should be good, no rot at all, sills, trumpets, floors, front and back wings are solid as a rock. And she runs really well, don't want that much for her either, I bought the car as a trackday project but really it is far too good to cut about.
Let me know!
Oliver
It is a 78 rubber bumper, but I was planning to stick chrome bumpers on, so either way should be good, no rot at all, sills, trumpets, floors, front and back wings are solid as a rock. And she runs really well, don't want that much for her either, I bought the car as a trackday project but really it is far too good to cut about.
Let me know!
Oliver
, i'll let you know in the next few days as i got to sort my funds out firstGassing Station | MG | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff