Our 1978 MG Midget 1500 has had its bumper, lights, and boot badge removed to allow access to rusted areas, where rust treatment was then applied. Filler work was carried out and sanded smooth in preparation for painting. The car has since been painted, with clear coat applied to complete the finish.
Jonn fitted a new manual washer pump to our 1978 MG Midget, primed the system, and tested it to ensure correct operation before securing it to the dashboard. The heater fan was tested by powering it directly, and an ignition live feed was checked from the fuse box. A dedicated wire was made to run […]
Repair work has continued on our 1978 MG Midget. It began with the removal of the nearside brake components and backplate. The hub and backplate were taken off, the backplate was rubbed down and repainted in black. The rear brake rebuild then continued with the cleaning of the hub, pressing out of the wheel bearing, […]
Jonn continued with offside rear brake and hub repairs on our 1978 MG Midget. The bearing and seal were removed from the front hub, which was then cleaned before fitting a new hub seal. The bearing was refitted, followed by a new O-ring and gasket. The backplate was cleaned and new brake shoes installed. The […]
Jonn carried out a quick check of fluid levels on our 1978 MG Midget ahead of a planned road test, but the vehicle failed to start. Initial checks confirmed low fuel, so 10 litres were added, though the issue persisted. The spark plugs were cleaned and re-gapped, and a spark test showed no ignition. The […]
Tony recently delivered our 1978 MG Midget to lucky winner Kevin. He won our Midget completely free in a special competition. Congratulations Kevin, enjoy your car.
After being won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, a pre-delivery inspection (PDI) was carried out on our 1978 MG Midget, and several tasks were completed: During a road test, it was observed that the speedometer was not working, and the engine occasionally coughed under acceleration. Upon returning to the workshop, a fuel leak was identified […]
Technician Steve has been working on our 1978 MG Midget. He prepared the sump and gearbox for new gaskets before fitting new front brake hoses and flushing the brake fluid out. Steve then fitted a new oil filter, air filters, points, and condenser.
Steve has removed the engine and gearbox of our 1978 MG Midget so he was able to gain access to repair the gearbox leak as well as the engine front cover and sump leaks.
Following a successful trip to an auction recently, four more future competition cars have arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Once they have been thoroughly assessed by the workshop team, they will be added to our growing collection of classic cars waiting to be won by someone for just a few pounds. 1959 Ford […]