My new 'freestyle' project
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My new 'freestyle' project
Today the new project arrived
A 2001 mgf 'freestyle' in Anthracite. It has the 1.8 none vvc engine. 84,000 miles and in pretty good condition really.
It needs a few jobs though. So far the work i can see is..
interior mirror needs sticking back on.
rear discs and pads.
the hood is pretty battered and the rear window in shot so may just replace the lot with a better one.
missing the plastics under the front bonnet.
no jack etc.
drivers door card isn't there. Not sure why though.
it has a decat pipe so that needs sorting.
It has an mg cd player in it but it doesn't seem to work so need to look into that. I would like to keep it if possible.
needs a full service and i don't know when the cam belt was last changed so need to do that.
water is coming into the door, there seems to be a large gap between the window and the sealing strip on the outside.
MG badges front and rear are faded, not important i suppose but will bug me.
Has no MOT so will need that doing.
So far that's what i've found. Seems pretty solid underneath from what i can see but need to get it up in the air for a good inspection. It drives ok and has all it's gears so that's good, no sign of head gasket problems either. Looking forward to getting stuck in but will be a couple of weeks, have a customers bike to finish building first (damn work getting in the way )
Here's a few photos..
A 2001 mgf 'freestyle' in Anthracite. It has the 1.8 none vvc engine. 84,000 miles and in pretty good condition really.
It needs a few jobs though. So far the work i can see is..
interior mirror needs sticking back on.
rear discs and pads.
the hood is pretty battered and the rear window in shot so may just replace the lot with a better one.
missing the plastics under the front bonnet.
no jack etc.
drivers door card isn't there. Not sure why though.
it has a decat pipe so that needs sorting.
It has an mg cd player in it but it doesn't seem to work so need to look into that. I would like to keep it if possible.
needs a full service and i don't know when the cam belt was last changed so need to do that.
water is coming into the door, there seems to be a large gap between the window and the sealing strip on the outside.
MG badges front and rear are faded, not important i suppose but will bug me.
Has no MOT so will need that doing.
So far that's what i've found. Seems pretty solid underneath from what i can see but need to get it up in the air for a good inspection. It drives ok and has all it's gears so that's good, no sign of head gasket problems either. Looking forward to getting stuck in but will be a couple of weeks, have a customers bike to finish building first (damn work getting in the way )
Here's a few photos..
- John SS
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Re: My new 'freestyle' project
Nice looking car. Have fun.
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Re: My new 'freestyle' project
The seats look pretty good, usually an indication the car has been looked after. There seems to be some wear on the steering wheel. I've found that "Scuffcote", which we used on our son's school shoes, works really well and is long lasting.
Barrie
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2002 Peugeot Partner Quiksilver
2000 MGF Wedgwood SE 1800i
2002 Peugeot Partner Quiksilver
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Re: My new 'freestyle' project
Seats are pretty good. I'll try that on the steering wheel, like you say there is a bit of wear on it. Thanks for the tip
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Re: My new 'freestyle' project
Nice project.
I have the under bonnet cover and the jack available if you are interested.
James
I have the under bonnet cover and the jack available if you are interested.
James
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Re: My new 'freestyle' project
talkingcars wrote: ↑Fri Mar 12, 2021 10:34 pmNice project.
I have the under bonnet cover and the jack available if you are interested.
James
Thanks for the offer James. I managed to pick them up close by. Haven't had a real good look at the jack yet but i'm sure it will be ok.
- Rob Bell
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Re: My new 'freestyle' project
Great project Jonny - but expect the wiper to be full of water and be corroded and/or noisy! (Don't ask how I know) The scuttle trim provides a rain shield to the motor, and if it removed, it is directly exposed to the elements.
Otherwise, this one does look like it will respond to a jolly good clean and sort out!
Otherwise, this one does look like it will respond to a jolly good clean and sort out!
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Re: My new 'freestyle' project
Cheers Rob. There seem to be a few odd bits missing. The part you noticed above the wiper, the plastic inner wheel arches and I had to get a drivers door card and trim. I think maybe someone was taking bits off for another. On the plus side its pretty solid, especially underneath and the subframes. The bodywork is ok, a small deep scratch on the drivers door and a small ding above the nearside rear light, should polish up nice though. The exhaust seems to be a mix of earlier mgf and random welded on pipes. I think I'll be saving for a nice stainless one. Looking forward to getting stuck into him in the next couple of weeks.
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Re: My new 'freestyle' project
Good luck with the project Mine took 2 1/2 years but so worth it in the end
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Re: My new 'freestyle' project
No pictures but my new Mike Satur hoops arrived today all safe and sound Another job added to the list when I get the chance. Thanks to Lee for packing them so well
- Rob Bell
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Re: My new 'freestyle' project
When are you planning to tuck into this project?
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Re: My new 'freestyle' project
Been busy moving my workshop and have a customers bike to finish and then at last I will have some time to spend on it. I do start it up and sit in it though it's giving me chance to collect the bits I need though so I can do it all in one go
Re: My new 'freestyle' project
I’ve got an original MGF owners manual that you can have if yours is missing.