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This restoration manual covers all models of MG Midget and Austin Healey Sprite, from Mk1 Frogeye Sprite to the last 1500 Midget, 1958 1979. With over 800 illustrations and text aimed at the DIY enthusiast, this book tells you How to Renovate Bodywork and Chassis including the renewal of major panels and repainting. How to Renovate Interiors including the re covering of seats and the renewal of carpets and hood. How to Give New Life to Mechanical and Electrical Components including engine and braking system overhaul. How to Modify Your Car for Improved Performance and Appearance. What to Look for When Buying an MG Midget or Austin Healey Sprite and the pitfalls to avoid. Table of Contents Foreword by Roche Bentley Using This Book Introduction and Acknowledgements. 1. Heritage From Whence They Came The Austin Background Abingdon Influences The Q car Concept The Frogeye in Production Metamorphosis Motorsport. 2. Buying Take Your Pick Where to Look Making Sure Stage A First Impressions Stage B Clean Hands! Stage C Dirty Hands Note for Purchasers in America Buying In Conclusion The Extra Specials Sprite and Midget Insurance. 3. Bodywork Restoration A Stripdown and Examination Fuel Tank Removal Bumper Bracket Mounting Repair Midget Grille Surround and Undertray Repair Repairing a Kinked Chassis Rail Front Wing RemovalFront Wing Inner and Outer Repair Bulkhead Repair Hinge Pillar Replacement Door Skin Renewal Sill Jacking Point Repair Sill Removal and Refitting Floor and Rear Axle Mounting Renewal Rear Door Pillar Base Repair Rear Outer Wiring Renewal Frogeye Rear Wheel Arch Repair Frogeye Rear Inner Wing Repair Frogeye Wing Beading Renewal Rear Quarter Inner Panel Renewal Rear Lower Wing Repair Spridget Rear Chassis Rail and Boot Floor Repair Rear Apron Repair Breaking a Body Shell Respraying Rustproofing. 3. Bodywork Restoration B The Heritage Shell The Background Mechanical Stripdown Bodywork Build up Electrics and Brakes Major Mechanical Parts Seat Rebuilding Trim Fitting and Finishing Off. 4. Interior and Hood Fitting a New Hood Door Mechanism Strip Carpet Fitting Seat Re Covering Dashboard Repair Frogeye. 5. Mechanical Components Fron Suspension StripRebuild EngineGearbox Removal Engine Strip Engine Block Stripdown Except 1500 Engine Block Stripdown 1500 Single ZenithStromberg Carb Cleaning and Adjustment USA Models Only Rear AxleSuspension Removal Frogeye. 6. Electrical Components Heater Overhaul Distributor General Lucas Horn Overhaul Wiring Loom Overhaul Wiring Loom General and Courtesy Light Switches Lighting Circuit Fault Finding. 7. Modifications De Toxing USA Midgets Except 1500 De Toxing USA Midgets 1500 Negative Earth Conversion 1963 1967 Models Wire Wheel Conversion Lenham Le Mans Coupe Spridget Tuning. Appendices Workshop Procedures Safety First Tools and Working Facilities Specifications Production Modifications Identify Your Car Color Schemes Clubs and Specialists British and American Thread Systems British and American Technical Terms.
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