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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Order of Reconstruction

That sounds like a new honour!

I have obtained a bodyshell for my 1500 midget. It is sound (all necessary welding already done). Its in fine shape apart from some minor surface rust.

I'm just wondering what is the best order in which to reconstruct it. So far I'm thinking@
1) rustproof, paint the underside
2) ditto interior and engine bay
3) paint exterior panels
4) fit all pipework (brakes, petrol etc)
5) fit wiring loom
6) F & R suspension
7) brake M/C and connect up brakes
8) clutch M/C and pipework
9) fit engine, gearbox and prop shaft
10) fit dash, lights & wire up all electrics
11) fit bonnet
12) fit out interior

Is this a sensible order and have I missed anything?

Chris
Chris H (1970 Midget 1275)

13) Drive :-)
I Ball

Windscreen and windscreen washer and wipers before fitting dashboard.
Doors, after windscreen
Hood
Heater and Radiator
Guy Weller

Guy, good ploint about windscreen, wipers and washers before dashboard (I've replace a windscreen before now without removing the dash and it was awful hard work).

I suppose I should fit the wings and doors as a trial fit (and bash to fit if required) before any painting.
Chris H (1970 Midget 1275)

Just reverse the dismantling procedure! ;-)

Malcolm
Malcolm Le Chevalier

when I rebuilt mine from the ground up I fitted the suspension and got the car back on it's own wheels before I did anything else. When you're doing the plumbing you have to bend it around the front shox anyway and the rear plumbing is fastened to the axle.
graeme jackson

Bleed the clutch when the engine and gearbox are half way in. Saves a lot of bloody knuckles and cursing.
P Burke

This thread was discussed on 09/04/2013

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