November already????

Well not a lot of progress, so I thought some fresh pictures would be nice. A little powder coating, floor boards stained and varnished ready to install. Fuel pump and gas tank installed. The distributor rebuilt with a positive ground pertronix installed.

Oh almost forgot to mention that the rear springs were reversed end for end so once that was changed the gas tank, and drive shaft fit perfectly! DUHHHHHH.

This past weekend I did a few odds and ends to the motor. Valve cover, thermostat and cover and new intake/exhaust studs and gasket.

Im sending the Dizzy out to Advanced Distributers on Monday for a rebuild.

Home in Murfreesboro

Well we finally made it! Here are some shots of the garage. It's a little to warm outside to work on the MGA, but fall is just around the corner.

Many new parts are ready to be installed...fuel system and hydraulics. I have the distributor and carbs boxed up and ready to send out for rebuilds.

Ready to move

Engine and Transmission in and ready to move!

Engine primer and paint

The Drive Train

Joann and I spent last Saturday stripping the engine getting it ready for paint. With our upcoming move to Nashville we figured it would be easier to move the rolling chassis with the engine and transmission installed.

Next the transmission.

We finished with the rear suspension today. Installing new rear axle bearings and seals.

I have added some additional pictures showing the re-built front and rear shocks. I put the final coat of paint on the steering rack, so tomorrow we plan on doing the front hub bearings and installing the steering rack.

Front Suspension and Rear Suspension Complete

Joann busting knuckles!
We used a ratchet strap to compress the spring.

Finished RH side

Joann cleaning parts.

Suspension assembly

I started to assemble the front and rear suspension today and I'm missing some hardware. The rear springs and the front swivels links need to go to the machine shop on Monday to fit new bushings. I took the differential coupler off to replace the oil seal, good thing I did the outer bearing on the main shaft was badly worn. The internal bearing and the internal gears looked to be in good shape. So here is a couple pictures of the frame and nicely power coated. Also, some pictures of the front suspension with the new bushings installed.

My little helper

My wonderful wife pictured here lifting the body......I just wish you could see the expression on her face. What would I do without her?

Oil Trough Arkansas and Rockhard Powder coating

Joann and I set off this past Saturday morning to drop the frame and assorted parts for sandblasting and powder coating. Barry found this place in Oil Trough Arkansas (population 218)... about a 2 hour drive from Memphis. Well worth the drive for excellent work resonably priced. Tadpole.... the owner really helped out by being open on a rare Saturday. The frame needed some welding done and Tadpole's High School buddy is a welder just down the street that fabricates some of the finest dirt track frames in the area. So new Battery Boxes and a few things the previous owner had welded in place that could have been a roll bar will be taken care of. He will also be fitting the front frame extension by squaring up the front end of the frame.

Tadpole even offered to let us drop the trailer at his shop. Thanks to everyone at Rockhard Powder Coating for your friendly first class service!