Getting My 1979 MG MIDGET Ready For Summer

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In this video, we changed the oil, aired up the tires, washed, waxed and took my 1979 mg midget for a ride!
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[@SierraJohn]

Brings back memories--I had a '78 Midget.

[@j.patrickmoore9137]

I bought mine new, I think it was Halloween in 79. The red color was actually a rather orangey red. I ran 20/50 Valvoline racing oil, there was once in cold weather (around 15 degrees F) when it was really hard to turn the engine over. Was rear ended once, by a lady driving her husband's Spitfire, knocked the muffler loose and had to be replaced. The weld wasn't very good and it eventually broke, and that engine gets really loud! I loved using the tonneau cover when parked in the sun during the summer, would walk out, unzip it and climb in, no burning flesh from a hot seat.

[@bpprojects6676]

Thank you for sharing your story!

[@c.brionkidder9232]

I'm kinda jealous your Rostyle wheels look so clean. Mine are gnarly but the job is a ways down my to-do list.

[@bpprojects6676]

A friend and I restored them years ago!

[@MrSecretooo]

I had one. Bought it brand new as part of the last of the Midgets in August 1979. Yours is identical to mine. Even in the color. Nice video. Thanks for sharing. I miss mine..

[@bpprojects6676]

I love when you guys share these types of stories. Thank you for sharing! It was my first car, and what actually made me pursue a career as an automotive Technician. Something about MG Midgets just have a magical spark to them.

[@clawhammer704]

I bought one of these new. Ran great and had a lot of fun with it.

[@DriveBY1]

For a 1979 it’s in great shape...love your videos btw

[@bpprojects6676]

Yeah it is! Me and my dad spent about 5 years restoring it little by little! Ironically, we have done nothing to the body! I did restore the rims myself last year! Thank you so much! I appreciate your support it means a ton!

[@davegahan5154]

Nice! I have a 1976 MG Midget here in Ontario, California...

[@bpprojects6676]

Hey thats awesome!

[@jakekrachman7238]

I just bought one of these recently. Thanks for going over all these changes. A lot of work has been patched through on mine so this lets me see how it is supposed to work.

[@bpprojects6676]

No problem! If you have any questions just ask! Ive taken this thing basically apart to nothing, and put it back together!

[@jakekrachman7238]

@@bpprojects6676 Thanks! I think I'm good right now, but i'm sure something will come up over time since mine is the closest thing to a ticking time bomb you can get. I just put some coolant in mine today and it didn't leak everywhere so I think i'm considering it a win.

[@bpprojects6676]

@@jakekrachman7238 haha thats awesome! Just wait, like you said its a bomb. You fix something, another thing will break! The cooling system I fought with super hard! Now it holds 20 psi (supposed to hold 15 psi) and doesnt leak at all!

[@jakekrachman7238]

@@bpprojects6676 haven't even checked the psi yet, just the floor and I'm hoping that will get me decently far for now. Next i gota go change the transmission oil which should be pretty easy I think in the 1500's but I gota go read the manual .

[@bpprojects6676]

@@jakekrachman7238 always follow the manual! Keep me updated!

[@awalk5177]

I have a 1979 MIdget RHD in UK, fully restored in British Racing Green with replacement bare shell restoration by an MG specialist, new interior carpets and seats in black , all wings , hood and bonnet and boot replaced with new items and now no corrosion anywhere, probably as good as factory finish. But I have not driven it yet on the road. Its in professional storage , now it is eligible for Historic vehicle classification. So it is ready to go.

[@bpprojects6676]

Thats awesome! it sounds cool!

[@awalk5177]

@@bpprojects6676 I just need to fit door switches for the interior light, but not sure where the wires should be running.

[@bpprojects6676]

Get a Haynes manual! They are super helpful with that stuff. Would tell you where mine run. Unfortunately there are a ton of differences between the USA models, and the UK models.

[@awalk5177]

@@bpprojects6676 Good idea. I was living in another country so I have one in storage, with all my tools. I need to get organised again.

[@WildMountainGarage]

It looks great! What a fun ride for the summer! And Indiana is SO hot in the summer.

[@bpprojects6676]

Thank you and oh man yes it is!

[@dylenspain-brist8216]

I’m getting one Saturday! You should do a ‘how to vid’ on how to work the “convertible” aspect of it

[@bpprojects6676]

Thats a great idea for a video!!

[@JerryMotorsport]

Had a similar problem getting the oil filter off my 1275 midget; ended up making a band extractor to get it off in the small space available; looks a bit more accessible on the 1500.

[@bpprojects6676]

Oh that's interesting! Yeah i hammered a screwdriver in and removed it that way. If i had my filter wrench i would of been able to get it.

[@My_Little_Hobby]

Sweet ride. I just bought one and go to pick it up on Saturday then we'll do a rebuild series and I can't wait to get started which is why I'm watching KZbin videos on them

[@bpprojects6676]

They are super fun to work on! If you have any questions ill be here to answer! Im looking forward to seeing your videos!

[@My_Little_Hobby]

@@bpprojects6676 thanks I appreciate the offer for help. For some reason ever since I was a kid I liked these little cars and always wanted to grab one and I got a great deal on one so really looking forward to this new adventure.

[@bpprojects6676]

Im glad to hear that! My dad and i built and restored mine when i was in highschool! It actually got me interested in fixing cars for a career. Im now a college graduate in automotive technology all because of my Midget! 😄

[@chevyvan9568]

good luck with the rebuild, working on a 72 myself right now, these videos keep me inspired and motivated, Cheers!!

[@mac9902]

Great car!!! I have one identical and I live next door in Illinois.

[@bpprojects6676]

Hey thats awesome! Glad to see others out there in my area!

[@dirtdude96]

What did you do with the distributor vacuum line on the bottom of the carb? I believe the top port was originally for the EGR stuff. Trying to see if maybe i should relocate to the same place

[@bpprojects6676]

I have a un-edited video of a weber carb conversion i did last year. I need to get sround to editing it. But to answer your question ill have to look over my manuals and get back to you!

[@cheftush]

Good to finally get them out isn’t it!

[@bpprojects6676]

Yes it was!!!

[@bennagel8455]

I’m buying one tomorrow😳

[@bpprojects6676]

Thats awesome enjoy!

[@terrybrown7601]

I want to find one just like my 72 midget mallard green with saddle brown interior ,that I had in 73- 74 .With a baby on the way had to sell it for something bigger . Rubber bumpers just don't get it for me .

[@mrpaisleyshirt]

Recently acquired a 79 Midget myself, and it has the exact same steering wheel squeak/groan (8:36). Just wondering if you ever found out what was causing it in your one, or do you just put up with it? I think it's some kind of steering bush issue, but not sure. Think I might straight pipe my one too, sounds pretty good.

[@bpprojects6676]

I did! Basically I took my hands on the steering column trim, and pushed it away from the steering will. That pretty much did the trick!

[@mrpaisleyshirt]

@@bpprojects6676 Almost sounds too easy, ha ha! But I'll sure give that a try, thanks.

[@bpprojects6676]

Haha yea! No problem!

[@trucks_n_tractors_6335]

Ive got a 1978 it was my moms dream car and it was parked due to bad brakes (yes I know bad excuse) but I just got it started a few weeks ago brakes need to be replaced and bled and the clutch needs fluid and to be bled and the carb needs oil too😅

[@bpprojects6676]

Thats awesome! Once you get started. Youll never want to stop with it!

[@redtailpunk]

I'm thinking about buying one of these, and you make the laborious love seem oh so worth it. A good bit of fun with a sweet little MG

[@bpprojects6676]

Haha! Thank you very much! Ive had a blast working on this old thing!!! You should most definitely buy one!

[@Jeremiah-TwistedTrucker]

I'm looking at buying 1 that looks just like yours.

[@bpprojects6676]

They are super fun!

[@Jeremiah-TwistedTrucker]

@@bpprojects6676 are they hard to find parts for?

[@bpprojects6676]

Actually not really! Moss motors and a few other places have an amazing selection of replacement and aftermarket parts for them!

[@Jeremiah-TwistedTrucker]

@@bpprojects6676 oh ok awesome ill have to check them out. Thank you

[@bpprojects6676]

No problem! Anytime!

[@leeshaw8923]

What was the problem with starting? Or did it just fix itself? Great video by the way.

[@bpprojects6676]

I left the battery connected all winter so it was dead. 😅 Thank you!

[@leeshaw8923]

Sorry, I thought you'd charged the battery and it still wouldn't start. My mistake. Thanks.

[@bpprojects6676]

No you aren't wrong! I did have it on the charger but kept trying haha! Eventually it had enough juice!

[@leeshaw8923]

Thanks. I've got a 1978 and that has similar probs starting after being left a while.

[@bpprojects6676]

Always good to take the air filter off and spray some carb cleaner in the carb. It'll give it something to ignite. That way the mechanical fuel pump can start pumpin.

[@awalk5177]

I'm not sure why you think a Stromberg is an odd design. The alternative on these cars was twin SU carbs, which are very similar.

[@bpprojects6676]

Just the way its a venturi, and all the emission stuff on them. When trying to adjust timing, lean/rich mixture all correct. It just gets complicated for no reason. Just better off buying the weber kit. haha

[@awalk5177]

@@bpprojects6676 Yes, unfortunately they fitted Stromberg for the American market. But a weber should also give you some more power which may be nice. Good luck.

[@bpprojects6676]

Thanks!!!

[@Doubfire421]

NO! Not that jack!! HA HA HA

[@bpprojects6676]

Haha! Shhhhhhhhh!!!! 🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫😂

[@wiliinumerable2750]

where is the signal flasher unit located

[@bpprojects6676]

If i can remember right its behing the radio center console

[@wiliinumerable2750]

@@bpprojects6676 is it accessible without removing radio face cover

[@bpprojects6676]

@@wiliinumerable2750 no. But the best way is to just remove that whole console. Its i think 4 screws then it slides out. Its a bit of a wiring mess but dont get overwhelmed.

[@trucks_n_tractors_6335]

What kind of oil do you use in your carb?

[@bpprojects6676]

There is a "PAG" oil you can buy from moss motors!

[@trucks_n_tractors_6335]

@@bpprojects6676 okay I’ll have to check! I’ve heard some people use regular motor oil is that bad for them?

[@bpprojects6676]

Ive heard that aswell! I would look up on the forums what they use and what weight!

[@mikedawson1734]

Good video. Horrendous music that made me switch off !