rayman Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Well its 12 month since i joined the club and im hooked ,i know i sold the first A but it was just too good to modify plus needs must.Well managed to get rid of a yellow piece of MG crap i bought thank god and the A is in its place at the unit and the work has started.Plan is total strip down ,replace the auto box with manual 5 speed,2.4 lump with either throttle bodies or bike carbs ,uprated brakes and a respray all for Billing (i hope) Will get some more pics up as i go along this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costasa Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 A beautifull A This is a project that i gonna follow keep that good work Rayman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I seem to remember saying the same thing and missed by a year and a half. Good luck with the project Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray70 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Alright Mick, Did you manage to get that MG shifted then? Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantaray Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 That does not look in too bad a nick. Good luck with the work, if it all goes to plan there could be a few "new" A's at Billing next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Alright Mick, Did you manage to get that MG shifted then? Ray. Oh yes it drove me mad and half bald ,i would definately say no if anyone tryed giving me one for free . That does not look in too bad a nick. Good luck with the work, if it all goes to plan there could be a few "new" A's at Billing next year. Looking forward to it ,nice too see them I seem to remember saying the same thing and missed by a year and a half. Good luck with the project Andy Cheers ,thinking of moving into unit to make sure its done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta88 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Looks like you got a good one there, good luck with the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Seems to be quite a resurgence in A series appearing on the forum. Would be great if they were all finished and present at billing next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 Yes would be great to get a good turnout of A,s next year ...cant wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 i hope there will be a few more! maybe even mine too, need to pull my finger out over winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Good luck you crazy man Your Wife must be missing you by now! Sod the MG get that bloody alfa shifted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 Go on you know you can do it .....its all a pain but well worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 Good luck you crazy man Your Wife must be missing you by now! Sod the MG get that bloody alfa shifted Cheers Kev , i think wifes got used to being single again.Lad coming up this weekend to do some work on the Alfa so he can take it for test and its not coming back for repairs WHEN it fails.Looking forward to the space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Been busy over this week ,got a few pics of progress thought i would go with these wheels as took them off wifes mx5 either in silver or black Hopefully this weekend can get back end stripped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 nice wheels keep the story coming as it brings back memories of my A build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 Cheers ....plodding on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray70 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Cheers ....plodding on Are them wheels 17s, I think they would look better in silver though or maybe just the outer rim in silver with a contrasting colour on the spokes, just an idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 Hi Ray they are only 15" with 50 profile and im thinking black with the blue flek and colour matched centre caps.Got to use then as had to buy wife a set for the mx (50 on ebay with tyres shush)and fit well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Good luck you crazy man Your Wife must be missing you by now! Sod the MG get that bloody alfa shifted Party at mine Kev got rid of the Alfa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 (edited) Just a few more pics of progress so far Looks like a manta scrappers Shiny bits Hopefully will nail the welding over the next week or so and then i can stonechip and paint the underside.Looks like the wife better get used to bed being cold again Edited November 1, 2010 by rayman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Jist drapped in `A` lookin good but couldni miss thi nice MGB Roaster noo they are fun motors tae drive,chrome bumper model? and if awe mind correct 21 pieces to yon front screen frame. cheers rab. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Cheers Rab Mgb roadster is my mates which just got through MOT on Monday after we painted it and your correct about the frame and will never take one apart again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 Well a week of welding turned into two months thanks to previous (repairs?)being a total botch job.Repaired front valance with half a sheet of steel and a roll of mig wire as couldn't bare to part with money.Got all the welding done ,underneath in stone chip and body coloured.Will bang some pics on tomo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzta Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) Looks absolutely fantastic Great project ! Also i think that this project really shows that even though the car is looking like its in good shape, this is really the right time to strip it down, and give it a makeover. Waiting will just make everything worse Edited February 1, 2011 by monzta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) Got some pics tonight with ongoing progress Will hopefully get the front and rear axle hung over the weekend so can get on with the bodywork Blue or purple you decide ? Edited February 1, 2011 by rayman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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