Mgf donor car: building an MG Allegro VVC!

[edk83]

So after fitting the Rover100 joints there is defiantly less camber, I still might make them adjustable though.

[Rob Bell]

What is the camber angle now? Probably only about 1.5 degrees negative now?

[edk83]

Yeah looks good now, the other side I wasn't quite as neat drilling though so will need setting up.

[Rob Bell]

All done now Ed? Need to come up and visit again

[edk83]

I still have those ZR bits for you somewhere.

Been a busy week, I should get some time this weekend though

[Rob Bell]

Thanks Ed!

[edk83]

Had it in for an alignment today, they had to narrow the ramps lol.

Now that the tracking is not toe'd in a load it drives quite well, just like a big mini.
I could do with drilling the left ball joint holes out slightly to get the camber equal both sides but it's within 1 degree. 2nd gear is a hoot I did a good 20 mile on different roads yesterday and nothing fell off!

Improving the brakes is next, the effort it there but they could be better.



Posh wheels on at last!

[edk83]

[John SS]

Looks great. Hope you are pleased with the finished job. Thank you for producing such a riveting thread. Have really enjoyed following it.

[ianhunter]

I agree, the best one to follow over the winter, well done.

[Rob Bell]

Looking absolutely stunning Ed!!!

Must come up and visit again (have to collect those ZR bits) - and really want a close gander at the All-agro

[edk83]

Cheers all

Feels like the end of something, seeing as it's taken so long! Serviced the wifes daily today, that doesn't normally happen lol.

Each time I drive it I enjoy it a little more, breaks starting to bed in and learning what to expect. Rear bushes I missed now greased so it sounds better. Exhaust still too loud, going to add some baffles at some point.

[Rob Bell]

Add a catalyst Ed? Small and they do it the volume of the exhaust. Plus, you’ll be saving the planet...

[edk83]

Maybe... Will try some baffels in the backbox first, even if it just takes the edge off it.

[Bazzajay]

Youv'e done a superb job Ed, I'm very impressed with the thought and ingenuity which you've shown throughout the process.
On "Drive-it Day" I met a chap with an Allegro, in a very similar colour. He has been following you on line, and said how much he admired the work you had put in and the result you'd achieved.

[edk83]

Thanks I'm in all the Allegro groups so probably know him. I was tempted to go to the Drive it day but it was a little far.

[edk83]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/51m42qylxZM

[Rob Bell]

If the Allegro looked, sounded and went as well as this one in period, the history of BL would have been quite different!

[edk83]

Modified Allegros at a local show, probably a world record lol

[Rob Bell]

Look good don't they? Prefer the Mk1 grille though