mg 1600 restoration

[mr.maestro]

[mr.maestro]

when I work out how to upload pictures, i'll do some words too!!

[normanmg2000]

mg 1600

That's a relief, thought it was just me who could not see it.

[mr.maestro]

[mr.maestro]

[mr.maestro]

finally worked out how to post pictures!
I heard about this car though a friend of a friend. I didn't really want another maestro (efi and t16 rally car already!), but after going to have a look at it, I decided to save it. it was built as a race car in 1990, did 10 races then 4 tarmac single venue rallies then was laid up under a tarpaulin for 20+ years! thought it would take some moving, but brakes weren't even seized!!!!! shell's solid but needs either doors or door skins, bonnet and tailgate. first job is to try and get the aldon tuned engine (103hp at wheels!) running, then strip it down for restoration.

[normanmg2000]

MG 1600

Hi,Looks ok,when are you going to start ? MG Mal had some door skins ,I got a set off him,he is also the man for tailgates as well,and is very helpful.Look forward to the updates [presume you will post some],ive done one recently so I know what youre in for.lol

[g200mss #146]

Looking forward to updates on this

[BIGDAVE]

i hope you can find time to up date the progress on the mg as it returns to usefull use will you be getting it on the road or race condition

[mr.maestro]

hi guys, i'll try and keep this thread up to date as far as I can. with having a couple of other cars to keep going, progress may be slow I'm planning on re-building it as near to standard as possible, but leaving the rollcage in. I plan on using it for autotests and/or hillclimbs.
few more pics

[mr.maestro]

[normanmg2000]

MG 1600

Floors look in good order,which is a good start.

[charliecosworth]

i do like the Mg 1600, sorry i never bought the green one advertised on here some while back

good luck with the project, there be times you ask yourself why why why, but when you start seeing light at end of tunnel it be all worth while.

am sure i seen new door panels for MG 1600 on ebay?

[mr.maestro]

first things first, getting the engine running! first job was to remove the sump guard as it was full of 20yrs worth of dried leaves. put a battery on and discovered the alarm works!!! new battery in key fob sorted that. an ignition amplifier was sourced from e-bay, coil lead fitted, plug leads put back on, then removed the cam cover and poured oil over the cam shaft. rigged up a fuel pump and petrol can and tried it..............nothing
on removing the accelerator pump housing on a carb, I discovered the diaphragm had gone hard, so carb overhaul required. also realized there was no spark either. so , back to the drawing board then

[The Express Valeter]

i do like the Mg 1600, sorry i never bought the green one advertised on here some while back

That was probably mine at the back end of 2008. I know where the car is & it is loved. He did offer it back to me last year as they were thinking of moving,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,near the sea