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DotMatrix

Posted 14/10/2013 9:48 PM (#704732)
Subject: danish 1985 mg

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look at what I just bought. a 1985 mg metro

not in the best of states. its worse than it looks. I have had a small peek bellow the carpets and it doesn't look to good under there.

it has dents and/or rust in every panel except the right front wing, the ringt back wing and the roof

anyway, haven't decided what to do with it yet. it actually holds its MOT 12 months yet believe it or not

what do you think spares or repair?

Edited by DotMatrix 14/10/2013 9:51 PM

MG mad

Posted 15/10/2013 7:52 AM (#704742 - in reply to #704732)
Subject: RE: danish 1985 mg

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It'll be a big job, although metal is at least replaceable - is the interior complete? What are the subframes like?

DotMatrix

Posted 15/10/2013 9:32 AM (#704746 - in reply to #704742)
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MG mad - 15/10/2013 8:52 AM

It'll be a big job, although metal is at least replaceable - is the interior complete? What are the subframes like?

The interior is complete and pretty good except for the front seats which is pretty worn. I haven't seen the subframes yet as I haven't beenn underneath it yet, bet as long as the mounts are ok it doesn't matter that much as I have spare subframes.
I'm just worried that the bottom under the seats are very bad.

MG mad

Posted 15/10/2013 1:15 PM (#704755 - in reply to #704746)
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It's probably going to be a bare-shell job to put it back on the road properly, a lot of metal work needing doing.

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Posted 15/10/2013 1:56 PM (#704756 - in reply to #704732)
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has it been resprayed at some point in it's life?

DotMatrix

Posted 15/10/2013 5:31 PM (#704759 - in reply to #704756)
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111Sli - 15/10/2013 2:56 PM

has it been resprayed at some point in it's life?

yes it has. the original paint code is NMF (ARUM WHITE).

DotMatrix

Posted 15/10/2013 5:43 PM (#704760 - in reply to #704755)
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MG mad - 15/10/2013 2:15 PM

It's probably going to be a bare-shell job to put it back on the road properly, a lot of metal work needing doing.

yes. definitely a bare shell job if doing it properly.

In a couple of months when I get my own place I will take it apart, remove the seats, carpets, front, bumpers and everything to see how bad the bottom is.

chris_evz

Posted 16/10/2013 9:57 AM (#704774 - in reply to #704732)
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i would say fix it

Metropower2000

Posted 19/10/2013 5:10 PM (#704928 - in reply to #704732)
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Wow a blue MG, i didnt know they made blue ones.
It would take alot of work to fix it.
Nice car though would be a dhame to get rid.

DotMatrix

Posted 20/10/2013 5:30 PM (#704951 - in reply to #704928)
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Metropower2000 - 19/10/2013 6:10 PM

Wow a blue MG, i didnt know they made blue ones.
It would take alot of work to fix it.
Nice car though would be a dhame to get rid.

I think it was repainted blue at some point, was originally white.
whould be a shame to get rid of course, but lets see in a few months when I get it taken apart how bad it is.

cerbera

Posted 21/10/2013 9:37 PM (#705002 - in reply to #704732)
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If it's not rotten it'll be worth fixing up.

Metromartin

Posted 6/11/2013 7:12 PM (#705690 - in reply to #704732)
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Nice buy!

Its got to be repaired

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Posted 6/11/2013 7:21 PM (#705691 - in reply to #704732)
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good to see some cheese greater alloy wheels!! are the tyres any good? very retro!

DotMatrix

Posted 7/11/2013 2:32 PM (#705733 - in reply to #705691)
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Metromartin - 6/11/2013 8:21 PM

good to see some cheese greater alloy wheels!! are the tyres any good? very retro!

not really. two are ok two are bald, so it will have to get some other wheels at some point if I decide to restore it.

Cake_Destroyer

Posted 7/11/2013 8:26 PM (#705744 - in reply to #705733)
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if youve got a solid roof youve got a good chance - if you can weld id say go for it, if you cant id leave it alone as it will be a money pit

DotMatrix

Posted 7/11/2013 11:06 PM (#705751 - in reply to #705744)
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p319 hok - 7/11/2013 9:26 PM

if youve got a solid roof youve got a good chance - if you can weld id say go for it, if you cant id leave it alone as it will be a money pit

sure. welding skills is a must with this one, but that isn't going to be a problem.
I will know more next month when I get it inside and take it apart to view the floor and front valance.

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