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Lil' Greenee - 1973 RWA MG Midget

Greenee's Home Engine Interior Trunk Suspension 100's of MG Links
Electrical shelf Exterior Interior2 Carbs Item replaced Spridget specific Links

Lil' Greenee's repair/rebuild history
and re-habilitation
... while in my custody.

This is a running list of the items on Lil' Greenee' that have been overhauled, cleaned, repaired or replaced  to re-hab her since 10/29/99.

< New > = brand new or new-old-stock (NOS) 

A few of the items have links to descriptions of little tricks I found in ways to perform some of these tasks. Some are links to sites with info on that task or hardware.  
Front Suspension
bulletInner and outer wheel bearings and seals   < New >
bulletBrake Rotors and pads < New > 
bulletPolyurethane swaybar bushing set with new metal mount straps < New >
bulletSwaybar locator set < New >
bulletFull Polyurethane Bushing Set, A-arm lower inner and upper outer,  both sides  < New >
bulletouter tie-rod ends < New >
bulletsteering rack rubber gaiter boots with metal clamps x2< New >
bulletupper shock bump stop rubbers x2 < New >
bulletBrake calipers stripped cleaned and painted gold (500°C engine paint)
bulletEntire structural suspension stripped out, cleaned, de-rusted, and repainted

 

 Rear Suspension

bulletFull Polyurethane Bushing Set (spring pads, eyelets, and shackle pairs)< New >
bulletRear brake drums de-rusted and repainted
bulletBoth leaf springs replaced < New >
bulletBreak shoes < New >
bulletCleaned and re-greased park brake cable and rear pivot assembly.
bulletBrake drum inspection plugs < New >

Interior

bulletWire wheeled all metal rust, minor fiberglass repairs, primered and repainted entire interior **
bullet** Repeat of above in the trunk and in the engine compartment.
bulletStripped and cleaned all of the gauges (yes...even the press/temp gauge.)
bulletRepaired inoperative odometer (replaced push bar, clip, and installed new puller spring)
bulletStriped and cleaned all the switch contacts on the steering column
bulletStripped out, cleaned and re-installed all carpeting and upholstery
bulletRepaired all vinyl panels (filled in holes) and prep'ed new screw mount holes properly
bulletStripped, cleaned the belts, and rebuilt the seat belt winder mechanisims
bulletCustom in-harness alarm wire routing
bulletAdded speaker wires to rear wiring harness and re-wrapped
bulletRepaired P.O. wiring harness abuse under the dash and rewrapped
bulletInterior Courtesy Light < New >
bulletAdded two additional footwell lights  < New >
bulletWindow crank handles x 2< New >
bulletWindow crank handle escutcheon plates x 2 < New >
bulletStriped, cleaned, painted, rebuilt and polished inner door latch handles and backplates x 2
bulletDoor pull handles x 2 < New >
bulletDoor check straps x2 < New >
bulletFurflex main door seals x 2 < New >
bulletMG Logo Rubber floor mats x 2  < New >
bulletSteering Column center shaft upper bushing assembly rebuilt
bulletChrome like polish job of the spokes of the steering wheel.
bulletOEM style ignition key switch and column lock < New >(NOS)
bulletNew passenger seat foams, base and back < New >
bulletSeat bottom webbing, both seats < New >
bulletSeat bottom webbing canvas material both seats < New >
bulletCompleted passenger seat upholstery
bulletPassenger seat recliner handle < New > (NOS)
bulletHeater fan control switch < New >(NOS)
bulletDash switch lamp holder/mount clips x 2< New >

 Engine Compartment

bulletProfessionally rebuilt AUD136 HS2 carburators
bulletProfessionally rebuilt (by Ted Schumacher) ribcase transmission
bulletBorg and Beck ( a real one!) Clutch,  pressure plate, throwout bearing < New >
bulletClutch slave cylinder < New >
bulletHeat shield sanded and painted
bulletIntake manifold polished
bulletExhaust manifold sanded and painted
bulletCaptive washer manifold nuts < New >
bulletPertronix Electronic Ignition Module < New >
bulletLucas Gold Sports Coil - 40,000 volt < New >
bulletStainless steel exhaust front pipe < New >
bulletMonza twin tip resonator and muffler (one piece)  < New >
bulletFuse Block stripped and rebuilt
bulletEngine Bay surface cleanup and re-paint
bulletEvap. Canister to Float bowl vent hoses < New >
bulletEvap. Canister to Gas Tank vent hose < New >
bulletFront Bonnet Buffer (bumpers) x2 < New >
bulletWiring Harness cleaned up and re-wrapped
bulletFront motor mounts replaced < New >
bulletRear transmission mounts replaced < New >
bulletValve clearances adjusted  (floated wear)
bulletPolished Aluminum Valve Cover < New >
bulletO.E.M. style PCV valve properly installed < New >
bulletCylinder head ports and valves cleaned and de-carbonized
bulletCylinder head combustion chambers and piston tops decarbonized
bulletBonnet release cable  (T handle..it's easier to pull)   < New >
bullethead studs < New >
bulletHigh performance copper head gasket < New >
bulletAll radiator hoses replaced < New >
bulletPolished carbs after rebuild

Body and exterior

bulletVent Window Seals both doors < New >
bulletVent window assemblies to door top seals < New >
bulletDoor window outer waist seals, both doors < New >
bulletDoor window inner fuzzy seals, both doors< New >
bulletDoor window channel felt liners x 4 < New >
bulletMain windshield to windshield frame seal < New >
bulletWindshield frame to body seal < New >
bulletWindshield frame posts to body seals x2< New >
bulletNewer (good chrome condition) front bumper< New >
bulletNewer (good chrome condition) rear bumpers ands all mount hardware< New >
bulletRear bumper mount hardware stripped, sanded and repainted
bulletFront bumper mount hardware stripped sanded and repainted.
bulletHeadlight fixture to body gaskets, both lamps x2< New >
bulletBack Up Lamp lenses seals x2 < New >
bulletBack Up Lamp fixture to body gaskets x2< New >
bulletSide Marker light assemblies x 4 lights < New >
bulletTail Light Assemblies (whole chrome base) x2< New >
bulletTail Light Lens Seals x2 < New >
bulletTail Light fixture to body gaskets < New >  
bulletWindshield wiper arm gearbox bezels and mount seals x3 < New >
bullettouch up pain (small dings here and there ...)
bulletFront Wheel Arch cleanup, undercoating and re-painted
bulletRear Wheel Arch cleanup, undercoating and re-painted

 

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