1974.5 MG Midget joins older sister in the garage

After a 2 year hiatus at a painter friends home shop, my 41 years owned 1974.5 MG Midget came home from paint last night. She sports her original color of Aconite and I am very pleased. Pissing rain today so no starts or drives, but eventually I'll get her back on the road.

[@RustyBeauties]

That is one amazing paintjob! Looking great Mike!

[@mikeg5877]

Yeah my buddy Chris is a painting genius. He ain't quick, but he is good!

[@cheftush]

That is a great looking Midget!

[@mikeg5877]

You calling me short 🤣

[@petemee2876]

Owned 2 Midgets and they had a rear bulkhead between the trunk and seats. Has yours been removed and if so have you put any strengthening in.

[@mikeg5877]

Hi Pete, the car always had the rear bulkhead, what I'm calling the interior entrance to the trunk/boot, missing and mangled in some way. Some young punk I used to know additionally cut holes for big speakers in it. Sounded great. I have since purchased a new interior panel kit from Rimmer Bros, and that came with a closing panel for that section. It is now fitted, but as you know it is cosmetic and not at all structural. Are you implying that there is structural weak spot that should be reinforced some way? I am pretty sure I could cross brace that opening without affecting the fit of the panel, but was unaware that was important. Thanks!

[@petemee2876]

Hi Mike, I’m no expert so can’t comment on whether that panel is structural. It’s many years since I owned a Midget and can’t remember if that panel was metal or if it was part of the structural bodywork. I’ve never seen a car with it removed and was surprised to see how much space it freed up although items in the trunk need to be tethered safely. You car looks a beautiful example and the colour is stunning.@@mikeg5877