Yes, they had black rockers from about 1969/70, but the rubber bumper cars extended that to the bottom of the quarters and front valance. In this case, I was just stating that being a rubber bumper car all of that should be black and isn’t on this car (I forgot to mention the lower quarter)
You'll often find other colors on the valve cover. Blue indicated a California tuned engine and red indicated a federal tuned engine for emission controls. I don't know the meaning of black valve covers but they may have preceded full emissions engines. Silver was usually mark III 1300 engines and bronze was mark I and Mark II 1100cc engines.
@@fredknoch Yeah, I was talking about the 1500 Triumph engines and earlier triumph engines. If you've got a replaced triumph engine in your midget, this may help determine where that engine comes from. Personally, I prefer MG engines in midgets,
Very useful assessment. I have a 1979 Midget which I had restored with a replacement body and so far have not had time to drive it properly. It is good to have these check points and give it a look over this winter I think. Thanks for a very useful video.
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Earlier Midgets had black rocker panels as well. I owned a 1974 and my cousin had a 1972; both had black rocker panels from the factory.
Yes, they had black rockers from about 1969/70, but the rubber bumper cars extended that to the bottom of the quarters and front valance. In this case, I was just stating that being a rubber bumper car all of that should be black and isn’t on this car (I forgot to mention the lower quarter)
Is that a factory color ? It seems a bit bright . British cars ive seen yellow , the color is lighter and more faint .
The original Inca Yellow as used on the late Midget was a bit lighter and brighter than this yellow
Another detailed video and presentation.
I try
Always an outstanding video and presentation. Great explanation of what to look for on the Midget MGs.
Thanks again!
What the hell happened to that bonnet?
Rust! I have seen a number of them like that
👍 good advice Thanks
No problem 👍
You'll often find other colors on the valve cover. Blue indicated a California tuned engine and red indicated a federal tuned engine for emission controls. I don't know the meaning of black valve covers but they may have preceded full emissions engines. Silver was usually mark III 1300 engines and bronze was mark I and Mark II 1100cc engines.
Are you talking about the 1500 triumph motor (seen in this video), the A series Austin motor, or both?
This applies to the 1500 motor only
In the midget . Yes, the California ones are blue, but we rarely ever see those around these parts.
@@fredknoch Yeah, I was talking about the 1500 Triumph engines and earlier triumph engines. If you've got a replaced triumph engine in your midget, this may help determine where that engine comes from.
Personally, I prefer MG engines in midgets,
Very useful assessment. I have a 1979 Midget which I had restored with a replacement body and so far have not had time to drive it properly. It is good to have these check points and give it a look over this winter I think. Thanks for a very useful video.
Glad it helped