MG Midget will it run after 29 years PT2

[@johnboy1236]

I was sat on the edge of my chair willing it along with you to start and actually shouted with joy when she did .... fantastic video guys well done , can't wait to see her cleaned up now .

[@G4RY1159]

Same

[@jaysonmcduck5476]

Totally me to I love this sort of thing there a bit hard to find in New Zealand But there has to be one somewhere for me😉👍

[@ianblakesley3349]

I was the same! So pleased the little gem is running so well. Roll on the clean-up; it shouldn't need too much to be back on the road in time for sunny spring days.

[@wembley636]

Yep me too.. I put 2 thumbs up when it started!

[@buckstaffvvile9064]

Bought a new MGB in 1964 and drove it as a regular car, including 6 trips coast to coast in USA, for 19 years. I loved that car, and this video brought back many memories.

[@BIKEVIDS-11]

When an engine bursts back into life after all those years it does feel good don't it. Well done to you both and not forgeting the little MG of course.

[@r.c.r.7413]

Look at those wire wheels! This thing looks great., and brought back so many memories of restoring MGs in the garage with my late father. Y'all need a glass fuel filter with a tank and fuel likes that old. My '66 1098 Series II hasn't run in 10 years--all in a garage. It's much nicer than this, but still a little waking up to do, flushing the fuel tank now (dropped it this week), then reinstall. I've had this car for almost 30 yearsm and videos like this really take me back. Thanks!

[@christopherc7757]

This holds amazing memories for me, it's like going back in time. I persuaded my mother to buy an MG Midget in 1969 when I was 17 and had just passed my driving test. Oh happy days! Thank for your perseverance in getting her started. This is going to be a great series and your videos just get better and better, thank you so much for posting.

[@barryminty3625]

Just stumbled over your video by accident, really enjoyed watching it thanks for posting it. I had virtually the same car bought it in 1967 so a little over 2 years old it was my pride and joy, I kept it for approx 4 years and only parted with it because I needed the cash as a deposit for a house, I sold it to a friend. It was the same colour too, wire wheels black interior with white piping that set it off really well. It was prone to rust, the seams on the top of the rear wings bubbled with rust underneath and also the front edge of the bonnet was the same. Really reliable little car though. A mate helped me modify the hood frame so I could easily drop it down without having to remove it entirely, then fold it and put it in the boot. The engine was just 1098cc but it had plenty of poke for its time. Thanks for the memory refresh much appreciated.

[@Bootneck-RMC]

So, so happy when you got that wee motor running, I actually watched it a few times as I just had to rewind and listen to it starting over and over again. Well done guys.

[@sara-tc_uk9383]

Loved watching this, brings back memories of my first boyfriends' mum, her pride and joy was a mustard brown one of these.

[@mikedowland9949]

Don’t wash it-that dirt is holding it together😂

[@richarddickson747]

I used to own one back in 1967 as an 18 year old boy and this has brought back great memories for me. My favourite memory was being pulled over by the police highway patrol for driving with 6 bikini clad girls, all my age. The Police were very good about it and let us go with a lot of laughter all round. Naturally it would not be allowed nowadays.

[@howdymartin6258]

Rob/Chris your joy when it started was so great to see - briliant

[@abesplenthe_mad_bugsy5879]

Wow! What a thrill when that little girl fired up!! I cheered out loud LOL!

[@graemew7001]

Having worked on these I was pessamistic at first that it was saveable after all this time but seeing underneath today it looks solid and would be a good restoration project for someone. You guys did amazing getting it running, hats off to you 👍🏻

[@johnalmason]

BRILLIANT VIDEO. After 29 years of silence a piece of British motoring history rides again. Those last moments before it started were actually gripping to watch and I cheered with you when it roared into life. Following this all the way lads so keep it up - cheers and all the best from a Home Counties MGB owner.

[@mancavehobbies6213]

Yipppppeeeeeeeeee part 2."ROB LUV YOUR VIDEOS DUDE" I suffer from bipolar type 2 badly and your videos light up 20 minutes in my day.

[@Andy-qo6rq]

Will be nice to see it running but I reckon the stromberg carburetor diaphragms will be perished. I had a triumph dolomite that had been sitting for years the diaphragms had a pinhole in one and would not start. It was hardly visible to the human eye but enough for air to get in. The MG is a nice basic engine to work on the Dynamo brought back memories changing the bushes. It was so easy back in the day now everything has to have a special tool. Just like the one to set up the carburettors on the dolomite. Think I still have one in my tool box 😂

[@sruk]

Andy outten there not stromberg carbs they are SU hs4s 👍

[@darrenmeears4667]

Love it nice old school mechanics you didn't show us were you plug in the obd reader 😆😂😅👍👌

[@stevek3636]

Brilliant video. My poor wife sat and watched it with me, and I knew you would take it for a blast once it started. Memories of my younger days on our farm. Thanks.

[@catabaticanabatic3800]

Jeez, I had one of those a nice red one , same year. They are so much fun. I regretted it the moment I sold it way back in 1981 for the princely sum of £400 - which was a fair bit way back then.

[@ur1dbsa442]

Is 3000USD a good price for one now? i just saw one on Online and ive been looking up videos on it to see if it's worth it. They seem fun

[@LiamTaaffe]

19:22 that scream of excitement says it all, nothing better than loving your job! 99.9% jealous of your position, I've long lost my enthusiasm for my profession and watching your videos reinforces me to reconsider my long term career goals! The smile on your face says it all, well done!

[@johnives3026]

Absolutely love it. Great watching you two getting stuck in. That little car brings back so many good memories thanks 🙏🏻 can’t wait to see what your going to do with it 👍🏻

[@michaelcrump1288]

As a British Leyland technician of that era and having owned an identical car when I was 19 I enjoyed watching you guys go through the motions to get it running

[@garysmith2845]

30 seconds in.. you’ve got to wash it mate! The satisfaction you’ll get of seeing that racing green come to life!

[@jaggass]

The sound of the starter solenoid gear disengaging off the flywheel between 16:35-17:05 is very nostalgic. You only hear that on British cars. It's good to hear the Midget running again after a 29 yr rest.

[@heraldeventsandfilms5970]

Aye, my MG does it to begin with, as did the Triumph Herald I had for twenty seven years, all part of the experience.

[@johnnybravo9613]

Oh mate my wife just shit herself I let out an almighty YESSSSS when that old girl started once again mate you haven't disappointed quality viewing roll on the next one 👍👌😁

[@MegAndJas]

I'm no qualified mechanic, but spent many hours under the bonnet of several midgets I owned and I kept saying during this video "are you sure the plug leads are the correct way around"! I could tell by the sound of it turning over, a sound I often heard when I mis fitted the leads!!! Well done for a great job :)

[@michaelt6569]

The sight of those SU carbs took me back to the late 1960's. Very nostalgic.

[@richardbedard1245]

You did all the right things! I know guys up here that would have just hooked up a battery and gave it a crank. As much as I would love to have one of those to drive on the country roads where I live, I can't imagine leaving one set out unused all those years. Nice work!

[@DjNikGnashers]

Unreal ! My mates Midget wouldn't start after being left for 5 weeks.

[@martincunnington2154]

Absolutely brilliant rob 29years sitting in a barn and a few hours of work and it's not only running but driving to loved it.

[@richie9777]

I knew you'd start it. Well the near side wing as come up lovely and clean now you've finished leaning on it lol

[@davethomas3739]

Great work guys and brilliant recording. I had 4 Midgets over the years. One 1275 and three 1500s. Now you've made me want another one. Sod aircon, cruise control and 6 gears :)

[@davidhughes1634]

She alive,I tell you lol,well done Rob n Chris,I've seen a few other channels doing the mg this pass wk & all got wking👍

[@Love500]

Big smile on my face too. Can see that British racing green paint underneath where you’ve been leaning over working on it looks quite shiny. Can’t wait to see it clean.

[@CarlMCL]

That reaction on first start up was soo good :D

[@marquardtbd]

good job!!! I'm 57 yo. When I was a kid , I knew all the best stuff came from the UK. I had Match Box when Lindsey still made them. Also, I had Corgi as well. Later when I was 17 I had 2 Austin American cars 1969-67 with 1275 cc engines. I am seriously thinking about finding a Midget . I spotted a MBG sitting in the weeds in " Leicester" NC. USA. of all places. I might check it out. Seeing those SU carbs again brought back a memory of getting a face full of oil when a friend of my father pushed the piston on the bottom of the crab, good times. I had to defend the electrics, I was told that Lucas was the " company that invented darkness" I never had a problem. I like the Brooklands green. Keep cackin' on gentelman, I"ll subscribe and wait for more videos.

[@MINIMOTOMADNESS]

fair play you guys,she"s alive!!!!

[@MINIMOTOMADNESS]

What's the latest on your h.a van?

[@gj2772]

Fantastic... I was absolutely enthralled with this. 29 years ... Just brill, well done guys.

[@graemehunter5403]

Since I was a Kid MG was my dream car, never been able to afford one. That Buzz

[@heraldeventsandfilms5970]

You'll get one for about two grand - go on, treat yourself this Spring.

[@graemehunter5403]

@@heraldeventsandfilms5970 Not in Australia, my wife wont let me.

[@heraldeventsandfilms5970]

@@graemehunter5403 Buy one and keep it elsewhere. After a while she MIGHT think you are seeing another woman (nothing wrong with that!) and have a private detective follow you but your excuse is that you were restoring it to take her on a romantic trip for your honeymoon. She will be so ashamed that you will be allowed to bring it home but you'll have to go on that bloody trip. After that, it's yours to do as you see fit.

[@edwardmulder3777]

Yep test driven a coupla oldie M.G.s in my time,first one got pulled ova by a cop, musta been goin a bit too fast for his liking, heh.

[@super6954]

Glad you got it running, It's been 20 years since I left the UK and heard something with those old Lucas starters on like that. I'm kinda thinking it sounds like the hamsters got it's leg caught in the wheel L.O.L, and maybe it needs a clean up inside and on the terminals,maybe the wires are corroded internally / your battery's knackerd as well so it needs a boost. After 30 years I know that stuff gives problems on old tractors that have sat to. If you got the car all cleaned up brakes/ lights working and bits like that, for I think you've said 40 quid before. It would be fun to see it go through an MOT, and see what it actually needs to go back on the road safely . Thanks for sharing your hard work so far. Take care guys

[@andrewkenyon8289]

Just the best thing on KZbin. That was like waiting for a baby to be born.

[@N.I-Detecting]

Well done guys - Had a 1965 midget, square wheel arch, same as yours, this was back in the mid 80's, sold it as I didn't have the dosh to restore it, wish I had it now! Thanks for showing👍

[@richhelm21]

"Shes alive, she's alive!!" Brilliant. :-)

[@craigja1667]

Wish I was there with you both, enjoying from NJ ! Thanks for making my eve and sharing the joy Rob and Chris !

[@ianbooth6333]

Great moment when you got it started, the excitement made me laugh in a good way. Love the videos and content guys it's amazing what you do. 👍

[@zenos1]

Hey guys, I love what you do! I just left my comfort zone and bought a 1977 MGB. Not my normal thing. Normally its 60's and 70's era Chevy Camaro's, Nova's, and Impala's. So far I like this little car and I hope I can get mine running like yours. Thanks again for the great video.

[@deanishere7237]

2:19 can tell who was working hardest by the colour of the wing lol

[@twig3288]

Give him a break, he was busy with the camera.

[@jdsslots7796]

Take no notice of Dean he's a troll😁

[@brunosmith6925]

Very motivational... I have a 2002 MGTF with just a few things that need attention - but I have lacked the motivation to tackle them. This is inspirational, and may get me to regain interest in my little MG.

[@andy_v4443]

ace rob, and of course chris, i had a big smile on me face too, when it fired up :D i was willing it to start, i sounded like mrs doyle off father ted,, go on go go on go on go on lol lol

[@kiwiforever3604]

So delighted you got it running.I was sitting in anticipation thinking plug gap 25 thou, points at 15 thou or 63 dwell. Forget the tappets maybe 12 or 14 thou. This is an enjoyable trip down memory lane. Cheers

[@fastfiatjamest6437]

If the owner put a cover on it it would be rotten through with the condensation over the years.

[@IMMORTALTRUTHZ1]

YEAH.. what a feeling at 19:22 almost a primordial roar! .... 'He Who Dares, Wins' .. Great Work Guys 👍✔😀

[@thecarguymk2]

It's always satisfying when an old car like that fires up trust me I know the feeling when they keep dying 😂 always a relief when tgry idle top work!

[@Wiltshire-observer]

Well done both !.......I was thinking about ignition timing as soon as you replaced the points. It’s easy to overlook the points gap, then time it up to ensure spark at the right time and dwell. The lower compression on two cylinders might solve itself. If the valves have carbon build up around the seats, running the engine again might bed them in once again. I doubt there’s any stuck valves on that engine, MG where fairly loose from new !. My neighbour had an MG built late 60’s which he started up after 20 years standing. It was a 6 volt version so very old. I remember he warmed up the spark plugs under the gas cooker grill to give it life ! It fired up then with much glory :-) keep the vids coming...

[@ahmedsardar6742]

Loved this vid rob even though im not a classic car guy. Keep it up

[@M3ow_pawzz]

Your shout was of pure joy! You guys never give up, brilliant! 🙂

[@ajam6010]

Great video as always mate. I have to laugh, the misses said "are you watching Danny Dyer" I said no this is real life not drivel 👍

[@xy8691]

Spitting accent (not image thankfully!).

[@timothypearce1928]

Such a happy little car - when you reverse him out he literally looks happy to be running again - almost smiling. Great work gentlemen.

[@BrendonChriston]

uploaded 38 seconds ago, 6 views, 23 likes and no comments as i type this! :D Can't wait for this one, liked already!

[@paulkube3901]

Goodonya fellas! :) I used to wrench on these little beauties at a car shop here in USA when yours was only 5-6 years old. Between the Lucas electrics and the Girling brakes, Usta give us fits. Once running right. They were a true sports auto!

[@raymondlonghurst4655]

Just waiting for you saying [its a puppet]

[@G4RY1159]

LoL Brilliant

[@Monkey_Joe_Tokyo]

The Midget is a lovely little car. Thanks for the video, beaming from ear to ear when that engine fired. Cheers.

[@davecowley2082]

Love the A series engine, built to last, and very easy to get timing 180 degrees off, rebuilt many of these engines 30 ish years ago in my home garage, such a pleasure to work on.

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

Massive thumbs up. Love your clear explanation of what steps you are taking and the reasons etc. Looking forward to the clean-up next. Buzzing for ya.

[@johngoodall7097]

What a pair of tenacious mechanical geniuses that was so enjoyable to get that old midget to run after all that time, Well Done, Rob and Chris, as Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer used to say " You wouldn`t let it lie!!!!!"

[@mistermikeanson]

That must have been so much fun! No fancy ECU's, fuel injection or electronics, just good old points and rotor arm, SU carbs and a 'king great Jaaaag battery!

[@planlondon6205]

I know nothing about cars. But you should have seen the smile on my face when it started. You guys are brilliant!

[@J15umm]

Brilliant. I was thinking the timing was out. Great to see it run and drive after all this time. What I don’t understand is why a handful of ppl keep giving 👎🏻 if you don’t like it don’t watch. This is a brilliant little Chanel that’s growing. It’s not a big budget KZbin set up so ppl please stop being negative.

[@danniejade7753]

Coming home after a long days graft to see rob shout "YES!!!" at finally getting a motor to run is honestly the highlight of my day 🤣🤣🤣 love it!

[@tramlad2]

What a job guys, tremendous work again, a little car saved from the breakers , brilliant

[@johnconstantine3056]

This brought back some memories. Bought a Creg 65 model in 1970 but had to recondition the engine soon after. It was great fun but we had to sell it after our first child was born. I took my wife to the maternity suite in it.

[@bewildered5444]

Brilliant to see it come back to life. Brings a smile to anyone interested in engines of any kind. Noticed it disappeared out of shot at the end - brake refurb next lol

[@Showing_the_car_]

Great video guys - I've got a 1967 MGB that's been stuck in a garage for the last 15 years - and its last trip before retiring was a 450 mile journey back to Coventry from Luxembourg - so it was really useful to see the recommissioning stuff you did to get this one to run. Will be trying it out in Summer.

[@alextripp1230]

Hi Rob, oh mate..she lives...!!!!!!! I was willing the old girl to fire up, and to see it go up the yard got me smiling ear to ear. Pleeeease wash it, great video, had us all "involved", those old MG'S never die..lol, cheers, Alex.

[@superuserist]

Absolutely amazing that you got this old MG running after spending so much time in a barn

[@josephmccullough6685]

FABULOUS. Once you get it tuned and settled it will be great, The car Rob probably ran on leaded petrol, you might need to put in an additive into the fuel tank. 👍👍👍

[@sruk]

Joseph McCullough already added it bud 👍

[@2981661]

Great video. Myself and my brother brought an old Mk1 like this back from the dead in the late 70's and this vid brings it all back. Mind you we had the engine/gearbox unit in and out a good few times! She's not bad underneath re rust etc so this car is very restorable. Keep up the good work!

[@billg7205]

We had one of these a in the garage until around 1972, when I was 6 years old. It was sold to a neighbor for restoration. No damage but had a significant amount of rust, where a barn roof that fell in and soaked the car for several months where dad was storing it, which certainly didn't help. The barn was near our cottage several hundred miles away on Canandaigua Lake NY state. We have pictures of him driving it on the ice on the south (shallow) end of the lake, during a cold winter.

[@chrisyoung5573]

What a lovely little car, hope it gets fully restored at some point by an enthusiast and not hidden away again in a barn. These old classics should be used and loved for what they were and are. Great video Rob

[@johnclayton6676]

Amazing and well done. My first car was a blue MG midget with added hard top, car bought in about 1969, second hand . Had a few great years running around in it but in the end rust ended her life.

[@Rick-sl7iw]

Amazing really enjoyed this one guys 29 years in a barn just a few hours to get her running absolutely brilliant good old British classic lovely little thing 👍🏻

[@jesterger]

Fabulous! I had a 63, that I got as a basket case in 1977. Man, I can smell that video!

[@bobby4speed]

When rob shouted YES and threw his hands in the air when it started, I had a big smile on my mug, for Chris and rob..... cracking vid, and can't wait for part 3...... I have shared some of you vids to my mates on Facebook. You are now officially our pub natter.

[@sruk]

Andrew Bob Long spot on mate thank you you officially involved

[@timjones825]

It’s fantastic to see a old mg back working after 29 years of not running look foreword to see more work on the car soon

[@nippynidge]

Hurray!! I bet there’s guys (and gals) all round the country punching the air - you and Chris have brought another baby back to life! We’re all really chuffed for you both - Well done!

[@grayfool]

Well done guys. The Midget is a real hoot when the sun is out. I would rebuild the carbs and balanace them properly. You will be amazed at the difference.

[@saxx001]

Classic, miss mine from the 70s, enjoy.

[@timcains5841]

That brought a tear to my eye. I had my midget for 10 years including a full restoration back in the 80s.

[@rokhnroll]

Well done Chris & Rob bringing that little gem back to life.

[@jn8092]

Mine was 22 years old too, unfortunately it had A LOT of rust. Engine has been rebuilt, just trying to finish bodywork this year before putting it all together. Good luck with the restoration!

[@stanbest3743]

Hi Rob, once you can drive it you will immediately see what it's all about. You hit all the standard 1960s British car issues and got over them. Just a bit of advice about the ignition. The points capacitor and rotor arms out of China are as useful as an ejector seat in a helicopter. You can get 100% quality from the distributor doctor. That yellow coil is a low impedance"sports" one. I found they run really hot although the racing boys use them. Also, the fuel tank can rust inside and cause intermittent fuel starvation. I put a stainless one on, but yours looks ok.

[@paulripley2178]

Had one of these on August 1, 1968. It was £733.0.0 plus £13.0.0 for the heater, plus £15.0.0 for delivery. Great fun, I used to drive through the night with the top down thinking what a big man I was! Mine was 1275cc and this will be 1098cc. Great stuff lads I loved it! I was earning £1250.0.0 a year.

[@sruk]

Paul Ripley this is a 1275.

[@overmarsdaria3222]

And also put a smile in my face ! Well done guys , I have an Mgb that hasn't start since sept 1999 , I'm going to give a go as soon as the weather get better

[@Bigbuss1]

Absolutely Brilliant !! plugs points condenser not many would know what they are to day !

[@MoosesValley]

I used to have an old Austin Healey - very similar to the a MG Midget - same dual barrel carbi, same sounds when it was starting and running. Mine had a fibreglass front, which could clip off - making it dead easy to work on. I learned a lot from that car - changed the clutch and rebuilt half the engine and did all the usual servicing stuff myself. A great car ! Wish I could turn back the clock ...

[@donnageorge-henderson5419]

Haha cool. Love how tidy you guys are!!! Unfortunately my SOH leaves everything on his arse and I spend a lot of time tidying up his mess! Dry barn helps preserve things. Our Reliant Fox was outside for 18 years with a smashed windscreen and what a nightmare it has been. She's aliiiiiiiive - that's fab 😍😍😍 and drives. Love old cars!

[@llessibm]

As a teenager I bought myself a ‘66 with my college grant - my fuel pump suffered from the same sticking contacts but I found a way of leaning out of the drivers door and reaching underneath with a hammer and with s quick tap I was on my way to college again - forgive me but when yours didn’t start I was shouting ‘firing order’ at the tele - my main problems were rust, particularly around the rear spring hangers - good look and have fun

[@andypreston1524]

You boys are brilliant coaxing that old girl back to life, nice work !! I just love that old "UUUUURRR !!!" sound from the starter motor, what a classic !! I was PMSL !!! 😂😂😂 Cheers fellas, great vid !! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@paulmagwood2872]

Great job, so much enjoyment for all the viewers watching you guys.I think you are having just as much fun as us, getting your hands dirty on a sweet MG.

[@fepatton]

Love the years where they had the chrome grill. I had the pleasure of driving a later Midget when I was in college. It was a blast!