Silverleaf MG Montego efi

[Jeff Turbo]

Start of a mega project to save an early MG Montego EFi
I bought this but not for the money it was up at.
I've also done a deal with the guy about mating up with the front of car.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUSTIN-ROV...047675.c100010

Which will be joining this
http://www.maestro.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=20557

How many left state that there are only 8 left from 1985 so I will try to restore it and keep the numbers up.
It does also say that there are only 3 left from 1984, I have two and Steve has one, but I know of more unresistered so there must be more out there from 1985

https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/mg_montego_efi_mg

I'm probably being stupid with the amount of work needed to to be done but at least it might get a chance.
The car will never be worth anywhere near the amount I'm going to have to spend on it but hay ho

[BIGDAVE]

well done jeff as you say a big project good luck be nice to see it progress with pics.hopefully you will leave most of the rusty bits with the old shell

[kobe]

Great to see another saved but what a project!! Good luck Jeff. With the new rear end will probably be the most rust free around. Love to see the end result.

Keep up the good work!

[charliecosworth]

Now that's a project! Not one I would like to take on. Good luck

[The Express Valeter]

Very good job there Jeff. Be very interested in seeing the progress of this.

[Jeff Turbo]

It's going to take aloooong time as I have other projects I need to finish, my sons Turbo is the first I have to complete, but it will get done.
Once stripped the body is already booked into being separated and attached to it's new rear end

[The Express Valeter]

Are you going to acid dip/zinc coat or whatever it is called the new chassis?

[Jeff Turbo]

Are you going to acid dip/zinc coat or whatever it is called the new chassis?

Dunno yet, will see how it goes once they're joined up

[ian drew]

May the force be with you.

I'm sure it'll make a nice change from working on rusty cars, a good clean metal shell will make a nice change.

Good luck!

Ian

[Jeff Turbo]

Are you going to acid dip/zinc coat or whatever it is called the new chassis?

I've found a company who can do that for me and not that expensive and not that far away but will weigh up the options when it gets back
http://prostrip.co.uk/car-auto

[David3500]

I've found a company who can do that for me and not that expensive and not that far away but will weigh up the options when it gets back
http://prostrip.co.uk/car-auto

I have the same dilemma with my MG Maestro project which is of a similar magnitude as yours, Jeff. I really would love to have the bare bodyshell and panels chemically stripped and cleaned and then zinc phosphated. However, the cost of nearly £3,000 with SPL Processing (who do a good job) is rather a lot when the cost of the project will be similar to what it cost as a new car. I would also need to factor in the cost of two return journeys of transportation from Devon to the Midlands.

I really wish I could justify it when the project commences next year, but at the moment can't based on the additional cost factor on what will already start out as a very expensive restoration project.

[kobe]

My friend had a car done by Prostrip. They did a good job. Difficult job moving a bare shell though. His was a GT6 so not too bad. The Monty would need a gang of strong blokes!

Definitely 3 Shredded Wheat for breakfast Jeff!!!

[Jeff Turbo]

My friend had a car done by Prostrip. They did a good job. Difficult job moving a bare shell though. His was a GT6 so not too bad. The Monty would need a gang of strong blokes!

Definitely 3 Shredded Wheat for breakfast Jeff!!!

Won't be able to afford it after this lol

[Jeff Turbo]

I have the same dilemma with my MG Maestro project which is of a similar magnitude as yours, Jeff. I really would love to have the bare bodyshell and panels chemically stripped and cleaned and then zinc phosphated. However, the cost of nearly £3,000 with SPL Processing (who do a good job) is rather a lot when the cost of the project will be similar to what it cost as a new car. I would also need to factor in the cost of two return journeys of transportation from Devon to the Midlands.

I really wish I could justify it when the project commences next year, but at the moment can't based on the additional cost factor on what will already start out as a very expensive restoration project.

The dip is £875 plus vat. I would then restore anything that needs to be done and reseal all. Then the additional fee of £1100 plus vat is for it to be primed etc.
As you says it's rather expensive as the a spray would be needed. I would have to save up but I'm in no hurry.
I looked at an F reg Montego 1.6 today with a very solid body but then there's the expence of changing the chassis numbers and a respray etc

[kobe]

That's about £2,200 plus a full paint inside and out at say £1500. Nearly £4000 by the time you've moved it to and from twice.

An awful lot of money and you'll probably never want to take it out in the rain!!?

I think I'd pass on the treatment and take my chances. Waxoyl aint that bad.