Hi Steve, another great project ! My business, just me & my Son, here in the UK have completed a 3 year rebuild on an Ex Works MGA Twin Cam, for a gentleman racer. I am more than happy to help if you need any hard to find parts. There are several real experts on these cars here. Not just parts shops, but years of experience.
Hi Steve, Neil here, Victor is my YT name ! More than happy to help on the camber. Perhaps via email, rather than replies on here ? Either way ask away. Neil
I had a well used '57 MGA for a few years in college. It was my very first sports car and lots of fun to drive and to learn some early lessons in MG repair. Viewing your latest project will be fun for me, too. It certainly is a well constructed vintage MGA race car.
Really love this race car,I have to be honest the Formula cars you have are my favorite. Cant wait to see this car racing again.Love the videos an learning alot from them.Thank you Jack.
Well built...body , paint frame etc .. Check diff engine gearbox for drivetrain wear.. But it lloks like a very good candidate for class racing.. Carry on
A couple comments. "While unibody and monocoque construction are sometimes used interchangeably, they aren't actually the same. We define unibody as a unitized vehicle body with tubes, bulkheads, and box sections that provide most of its strength, whereas a true monocoque structure gets its strength from the entire external 'skin ". There was also the 1622 and the Deluxe Models which were Twin Cam structure but a 1622 motor. Great looking car. Good luck. PS When I worked for a BMC Dealership 1968-1972 I bought a 1956 MGA and installed a 3 Main MGB motor. Wonderful car, I miss it.
I also own and drive a 1960 MGA here in UK. Mine was fully restored in 1997 from one I bought in 1978. The door skins are aluminium, as are the trunk and bonnet. I am interested to see how you fit the fibreglass wings as I have a full new set here with front valance, but currently have original steel wings fitted all around. I have subscribed to your channel, to see how you progress. These are great cars.
It looks like you found a very nicely prepared car! Hard to believe that the frame and bodywork would be in such good condition (apart from the crashed bodywork) considering it dates back to 1958. Like so many cars I've seen, it does not look like they did a great job on the wiring. I would enjoy watching an episode dedicated to evaluating and organizing the electrical system. 🙂
I've just been troubleshooting that monster of a dual relay box on the bulkhead. Only the earlier 1500 and most Twin Cams have the multifunction sidelight / indicator / brake light installation. 6/8 connections were wrong!
Thanks for the comments, this was for sure a ground up restoration a few years ago before it went onto the track. As always there are t hings that can be improved and I will do so over time
In the entire history of racing has there ever been a seat belt that has sheared? Race cars are usually kept indoors so the belts don't get UV light and compared to road cars the belts are hardly used. It seems to me perfectly good and safe belts are disposed of with no empirical evidence that they have become unsafe. Lovely car.
You have a point, I am of the same opinion. However we have FIA regulations and scrutiny on the track that states and inspects the validity on the tags of the devices and clothing... Out of date= No run.... It is all about bussiness if you ask me... Thanks for the comments
Well, I am still chasing the exact details.. One person told me he/she was just in front... and claimed it was a drivers error... Not stating what it was... I know the name of the driver , but it seems that he is not willing or cannot talk about it.. Not sure what happend... But still checking
Hi Steve many times I hear you quoting horse power. I don't understand why horse. I looked for videos about it but I didn't understand. I use to understand most difficult concepts when explained by you. Especially on the drawing board. Lol Moshitoa south Africa
As the owner of 2 MGAs I will enjoy watching this rebuild.
nice to hear... thanks for the comments
Hi Steve, a new beautiful project. The car will be great. Thank you for all your work filming for us🙂🙋👍
Thank you for the comments,my pleasure
Hi Steve, another great project !
My business, just me & my Son, here in the UK have completed a 3 year rebuild on an Ex Works MGA Twin Cam, for a gentleman racer.
I am more than happy to help if you need any hard to find parts.
There are several real experts on these cars here. Not just parts shops, but years of experience.
Hi Victor, that is really nice to hear, I might need some info on the camber settings and how to set them on the front wheels.
Hi Steve, Neil here, Victor is my YT name ! More than happy to help on the camber. Perhaps via email, rather than replies on here ?
Either way ask away.
Neil
2 models later than mine and the same colour. Wonderful. Thanks for showing this, Steve. 👍
Thank you for the comments, and indeed a bit younger then yours..
Alright, another new project. Looks like it's going to be a fun one. Can't wait to see what you've got planned for it. Randall in Kentucky.
Thanks for the comments, this is going to be a major job to get the dents out and the fenders to fit
Wonderful video. Looking forward to the restore videos. Take care😊
thanks
Great car you have bought. Looking forward to the video when you put it back on the track.
Thank you
Hi Steve, I’m rebuilding a twin cam so looking forward to this series! Beautiful race car!
Lucky you Ian as a twin cam are much wanted.. enjoy your rebuild
Thank you, much rust repair unlike your beautiful car!
Steve the right side door should straighten out with paintless dent repair (PDR). They sometimes work miracles.
Hi Joe, I would hope so...will give it a try... unless the inner bar is stuck to the panel
Nice one Steve. I really love your race car videos.
Thank you
I had a well used '57 MGA for a few years in college. It was my very first sports car and lots of fun to drive and to learn some early lessons in MG repair. Viewing your latest project will be fun for me, too. It certainly is a well constructed vintage MGA race car.
Thanks Drew, indeed those were nice cars at the time and still are
A great new project . Looks like someone spent a lot of time and money on it. Good luck with the repairs.
Thank you , indeed
Really love this race car,I have to be honest the Formula cars you have are my favorite. Cant wait to see this car racing again.Love the videos an learning alot from them.Thank you Jack.
Thanks for the comments
Well built...body , paint frame etc ..
Check diff engine gearbox for drivetrain wear..
But it lloks like a very good candidate for class racing..
Carry on
thanks, that is next
A couple comments.
"While unibody and monocoque construction are sometimes used interchangeably, they aren't actually the same.
We define unibody as a unitized vehicle body with tubes, bulkheads, and box sections that provide most of its strength,
whereas a true monocoque structure gets its strength from the entire external 'skin ".
There was also the 1622 and the Deluxe Models which were Twin Cam structure but a 1622 motor.
Great looking car. Good luck.
PS When I worked for a BMC Dealership 1968-1972 I bought a 1956 MGA and installed a 3 Main MGB motor.
Wonderful car, I miss it.
Thanks for the commens Jef, and the explanation... Its always nice to get comments that set things right... after all we all learn every day
@@D3Sshooter And thanks to you, I have learned a great deal. One of my favorite you tube car channels.
Looks like a good investment.. I'm sure it's savable. Thanks for uploading.
Thanks for the comments
This will be a great project Steve, looking forward to the videos
Thanks for the comments
Thanks for the video,, looks like a fun car.
txs for the comments
I also own and drive a 1960 MGA here in UK. Mine was fully restored in 1997 from one I bought in 1978. The door skins are aluminium, as are the trunk and bonnet.
I am interested to see how you fit the fibreglass wings as I have a full new set here with front valance, but currently have original steel wings fitted all around.
I have subscribed to your channel, to see how you progress. These are great cars.
Thanks for the comments, and yes there will be several video's on the fixes.. Some will be easy others not ..
The man with the most toys wins. Looks like you are well on your way to winning!
Thanks for the comments, well we will see...
It looks like you found a very nicely prepared car! Hard to believe that the frame and bodywork would be in such good condition (apart from the crashed bodywork) considering it dates back to 1958. Like so many cars I've seen, it does not look like they did a great job on the wiring. I would enjoy watching an episode dedicated to evaluating and organizing the electrical system. 🙂
I've just been troubleshooting that monster of a dual relay box on the bulkhead. Only the earlier 1500 and most Twin Cams have the multifunction sidelight / indicator / brake light installation. 6/8 connections were wrong!
Thanks for the comments, this was for sure a ground up restoration a few years ago before it went onto the track. As always there are t hings that can be improved and I will do so over time
@@robbending3848 Good to hear....
That's a great buy. A credit to the previous owner, I hope he wasn't hurt in the crash?
Look forward to seeing you work your magic 😊
Indeed , it was a great buy... No he was not as I was told but felt that he was getting to old..
Thanks, Danke sehr.
My pleasure
👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for the comments
In the entire history of racing has there ever been a seat belt that has sheared? Race cars are usually kept indoors so the belts don't get UV light and compared to road cars the belts are hardly used. It seems to me perfectly good and safe belts are disposed of with no empirical evidence that they have become unsafe. Lovely car.
You have a point, I am of the same opinion. However we have FIA regulations and scrutiny on the track that states and inspects the validity on the tags of the devices and clothing... Out of date= No run.... It is all about bussiness if you ask me... Thanks for the comments
Hi Steve. Looking forward to this one. Love the race cars. What do you think happened in the accident? Tyre wall impact?
Well, I am still chasing the exact details.. One person told me he/she was just in front... and claimed it was a drivers error... Not stating what it was... I know the name of the driver , but it seems that he is not willing or cannot talk about it.. Not sure what happend... But still checking
Hi Steve many times I hear you quoting horse power. I don't understand why horse. I looked for videos about it but I didn't understand.
I use to understand most difficult concepts when explained by you. Especially on the drawing board. Lol
Moshitoa south Africa
Thanks for the comments, I will do one especially for you as a long time subscriber explaining Horse Power and Torque....
My dream car
Yes , they are nice and fast on the track in classic racing but also as street cars once they are tuned.
looks like the right front fender may have been made of fiberglass.