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MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Tue Dec 27, 2016 6:34 pm

Got myself a black Trophy early on this year and decided the best way to get it how I would like it is to have it stripped down to body shell, repaint and rebuild with new and reconditioned parts. Once complete it will last me through retirement and for as long as I will be able to drive.

The work was started a couple of weeks ago and should be complete by May 2017 :thumbsu:
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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by Mikeadman » Tue Dec 27, 2016 6:41 pm

Sounds like a great plan, who's doing the paintwork?

Cheers

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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Tue Dec 27, 2016 6:56 pm

Hi Mike,

Yet to be decided, I will,let you know. Everything has been stripped off now, many parts including subframes have been powder coated and spheres have gone to be rebuilt. Can't wait for the finished item.

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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Thu Dec 29, 2016 10:12 am

I'll try a picture...
Trophy.jpg

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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by nigelandjo » Thu Dec 29, 2016 8:08 pm

Edited for you :)
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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by Mikeadman » Thu Dec 29, 2016 9:45 pm

MrNatural wrote:I'll try a picture...
Trophy.jpg
Cracking garage space. :thumbsu:

Cheers

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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Fri Dec 30, 2016 10:24 pm

nigelandjo wrote:Edited for you :)
Thank you :thumbsu:

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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by Heironymous » Fri Dec 30, 2016 11:07 pm

Wow a really ambitious project. Post pics as you go along will be interesting to see how it develops. Good luck.
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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Sun Jan 01, 2017 9:47 pm

Start of dismantling, preparation and finishing of the wheel arches and underside...
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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Sun Jan 01, 2017 9:50 pm

Subframes powder coated, spheres refurbished and rebuild commences... All new nuts, bolts and ancillaries where available.
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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Sun Jan 01, 2017 9:59 pm

Underbonnet area now sprayed and some parts being reseated.
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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by Charless » Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:20 am

Are you going to fit nitrogen recharge valves to the spheres?

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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Mon Jan 02, 2017 1:33 pm

Charless wrote:Are you going to fit nitrogen recharge valves to the spheres?
Yes indeed, already done :thumbsu:

With great help from Andy and Stefan at Prestige MG, no problems have been encountered so far concerning removal and refurb of the subframes and preparation of the underneath of the car.
I will be having just about every part underneath replaced, though some we can keep as they are in excellent condition. Matt at MG Obsession has been brilliant for most of the new/reconditioned parts.
We did have a discussion about using the Australian suspension kit which replaces the spheres, but decided to have the originals recharged with fresh nitrogen and get them back to proper specification.
The plan is, as far as possible, to have new suspension, new braking system, 4-2-1 manifold with Daytona exhaust, new carpets, new seats to my design, and various new bits of interior.
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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Mon Jan 02, 2017 4:55 pm

Before and after...
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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Mon Jan 02, 2017 5:14 pm

Mikeadman wrote:Sounds like a great plan, who's doing the paintwork?

Cheers

Mike. :thumbsu:
Hi Mike,

Paintwork is to be completed by S&r Motor Bodies in Cannock, Staffordshire.
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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by Charless » Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:18 pm

Sounds great......and polybushes?

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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by MrNatural » Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:47 pm

Charles wrote:Sounds great......and polybushes?
Indeed, all round :thumbsu:

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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by Charless » Tue Jan 03, 2017 6:26 am

Fantastic - polybushes and correct nitrogen pressure - transform the ride back to new or maybe even better!

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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by talkingcars » Wed Jan 04, 2017 9:54 pm

Polybushes will give a firmer than O/E ride, for O/E you need O/E spec rubber bushes.
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Re: MGF Trophy rebuild

Post by daz » Thu Jan 05, 2017 6:53 pm

Looking really good, can't wait to see the progress.

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