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MGC Rebuild #55

Michael Lippmann — Posted on The MG Experience
Wednesday April 3, 2019 8:37 AM

OK...so I have been slowly working away on stuff - being distracted by all kinds of stuff!

Engine - apparently rotating assembly is now all balanced and ready for pick up - we had sent the clutch pressure plate and disc out for rebuild rather than buy a new "offshore" piece of equipment - price was about the same - $245 Canadian to rebuild it. Pressure plate and disc balanced separately from the crank/lightened flywheel.
Head is done - new guides, new seats, new valves, .020" planed off - so once I get it home I will do a port matching and some clean up before assembling.

Been picking away at getting all the suspension pieces cleaned and painted (POR15 Black), ordered my leaf spring interleaf material from Speedway Motors so then I can assemble the leaf springs. Got all the spring clips blasted and painted.

Rear axle is now pretty much done - brakes assembled, brake lines run, etc., just have to mount the WW hubs and drums...I have decided to stick with the wire wheels, I just like the look and the car isn't going to be pushed real hard so they will be fine!

Started cleaning up the steel dash in prep for paint, did a bunch of filling so just have to sand out a few times and prime. I am just going with a matt black finish - no wrinkle, I want smooth and matt...

I also made a huge error - I ordered all new switches from Moss for the metal dash...oh man - 2 of them did not work right out of the box. JUNK!
So now I am on the hunt for old original metal dash switches...rather clean up old ones than use the new offshore crap (see note above regarding the clutch!) I will send a note to Moss explaining my displeasure with the quality of the switches - very poor quality....made from the finest grade of Chinesium!

So that is where I am at until next time!

Rear axle pretty much assembled at this point

Stainless Steel brake line clip - not original but I wanted more support

Eastwood tubing flaring tool - it is a great product and works amazingingly well.

Leaf spring U bolts sandblasted and painted...

Metal dash filling, had some minor warping from when I welded in the fillers so this will clean it up once sanded and primed

Glove box door sanded and 2 coats of high build primer

Leaf spring clips blasted and painted...

Member Comments on Journal Entry: MGC Rebuild #55 ↵

Rated 4 out of 10 based on 1 ratings

2019-04-05 15:05:13 # 55745

Comment by Ken Plumstead

Michael, I know what you mean. I stand in my garage and everywhere I look is an unfinished project. Its driving me crazy.On the subject of the steel dash. I think youll regret the matt black decision. I had both mine wrinkle powder coated black and they look spectacular and the powder coat is just about bullet proof. Ken

2019-04-06 07:12:23 # 55772

Comment by Michael Lippmann

Hey KenYea way too many irons in the fire...came close to adding a 2000 Jaguar Type S to the fleet...but my wife brought me to my senses...The dash I am struggling with...originally I wanted to paint it body colour (victory red) but I am going to try the black first....no big deal if I am not thrilled with it I can still go the powder coat route!Yours is sure coming together!

2019-04-17 17:47:02 # 56221

Comment by Thomas Schneider

Rating: 4/10

Hi Michael, I see, you fit up the leafes. I did also, but the car was to drive like an old , lazy lady.After one year of drivin, I replace by new ones. ( about 250 $ ) . The new ones are stronger and so,you will need a 1" spacer-block to have the same high of the car. But driving is now absolutely wonderfull and prcious. Like a big Go-Kart. !relly, check it !! Thommy

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