Markfield, near Leicester, Broomfleet, Holton Le Clay, South Elkington near Louth, Bracebridge Heath (briefly) & a couple of workshop days were our locations of occupation this week…
Our first call, with an early start, on Monday morning found us in Markfield, for some work on Lee’s Trophy. Full cambelt service carried out, along with replacement of the underfloor coolant-pipes. We did have ‘trace coolant leak’ on the list, but Lee had managed to source that, which was due to an old and tired radiator.
First call, of three, on Tuesday morning was a local one over in Broomfleet, to check over Leona and Laura’s 2001 MGF 1.8 mpi ‘Princess’, she’d not done many miles since her resto with us back in November, but mum and daughter are going on the NC 500 together in her, next month, and just wanted to make sure all was ok, plus needed the hard-top removing and fitting new clips to the soft-top, so they’re all good to go, hope they have a fantastic time, we look forward to seeing their progress.
Then we went on to Holton Le Clay, where it was lovely to have a catch-up with David and carry out the minor service on his 2005 TF 135. He’d also noticed a bit of trouble with the gears, so this was resolved by fitting new gear-cable ends and new gaitors, plus a bit of adjustment to the handbrake. It was lovely to see his beautiful TD and have a sit in it, unfortunately there wasn’t enough time to go for a spin round the block, maybe next time. Thanks to David for the welcome cuppas, cake and biscuits.
From there we went over to South Elkington to check out what was occurring with the drivers window on Francine’s 1998 MGF Mk I. The upper stop had worn, so we turned it 90 degrees so it had a fresh area to push on. They’d moved house since our last visit to the car, and no one was home this time, but pleased to have ‘Scarlet’ sorted. Fab weather all day we’re pleased to note.
Not the case on Wednesday morning! When we went over, again, to Bracebridge Heath, to do the jobs required on John’s TF 135, unfortunately, it was absolutely dreadful weather and really not conducive for the work required. So we will get back over next week, when we’re supposed to be having a break, and it’s a dry day hopefully! John can still use the car, so he’s not inconvenienced in any way, it’s just frustrating.
So, we made a detour back over to the workshop and got more work done on Keith’s TF, and also made an early start on Michael’s 2011 LE 500 (number 243).
Michael had driven up from Market Drayton to leave it with us that morning. Over the next few days; underfloor treatment carried out and fitting of a nice shiny new Mike Satur stainless Daytona back-box, complete with round tail-finishers. After a wash and brush up today, all ready for Michael to come and collect this afternoon. It was nice to see him and fortunately had better weather for his drive back home. We will see him next year for the service, which has been booked in.
Further work continued on Keith’s TF on Thursday and today, and work is complete on it for now; it’s had a new rear subframe along with the accompanying ancillaries, OS wishbone, full cambelt service, welding of both rear sills and full underfloor treatment.
We’re just waiting for the delivery of an exhaust back-box for it. Once that’s fitted we will take it for the MOT, then she’s good to go!
I forgot to mention in last weeks blog that lovely Terry ventured down from Darlington in ‘The Chairman’ his 80th Anniversary MGF, to have a run out and discuss the welding work that’s required, plus he wanted to touch base with Aaron at the paint shop next door. I didn’t see him unfortunately, but Jon had a nice chat. We look forward to seeing him again later in the year.
Really sad news about the funicular railway devastating accident in Lisbon, we were very fortunate to work there, on three occasions, over the years on a TF, and stayed in the city. The people are some of the friendliest we’ve met on our travels, and our thoughts are with all those people affected by this terrible tragedy.
We’re off next week, but it’s going to be far from relaxing, lots planned, which includes moving a couple of cars off the driveway, finally, and up to the workshop. Plus all the prep and packing for our big 10 day trip to Devon and Cornwall the week after.
Well, here we are, it’s Friday evening again, and it’s not raining! Hope everyone, near and far, is well and looking forward to the weekend, whether you be out and about in your MGs or not, have a great one where possible. – https://ift.tt/aE2KIbg
