As a British person, if you connect the battery normally to the standard wires. It's a cable operated starter solenoid, you can pull the cable from the inside OR!!! press the button on the other side of where the cable attaches and it'll crank over. An an additional FYI... when you get to working on the fuel pump! It has points much like the distributer! You'll need to remove the wire on the bottom side (away from the fuel pipes) and clean the points. Also carbs, to fill the bowls / float chambers which hand next to the carb. The breather which attaches to the top by one bolt can be removed and you can fill them manually from there. All 50's British cars are really easy to work on, almost as if they always broke down... :?. Never had mine break down though, but I love the ease to work on if it should happen. It's really nice when your working in it even with loads of tools though. Oh I keep editing this message so last time and I'll spill more info later. All the electrics are Lucas parts and as such they'll be dated with the month and year of manufacture. The windows are likely Triplex and dated the year and quarter.
@bullbutter96998 ай бұрын
Careful lot of people still mad about 1812
@enwri8 ай бұрын
And the choke equivalent is just pulling the main / needle jet assembly, down away from the needle on the slide to richen the mixture. The fuel pump is mounted on the firewall so you can hear it "thunking" every now and then, if it's going continually you're either out of fuel or it's spraying fuel out the overflows all over the hot exhaust manifolds. Keep an ear out for that.
@exasperated8 ай бұрын
Yep, I came to the comments to ask "Has anyone told him how easy it is to fill the bowls yet?". Although I just pop the tops off, you can see if there's any crud and also keep an eye on the level and top up out a can. As for the guy near the start "These often fail because they have to work so hard" - Never seen a failed SU puller pump that's needed anything more than the points cleaning/ adjusting/ at worst replacing. Got a box of the things, most of them seriously older than me, every one works fine.
@garycamara99558 ай бұрын
Most of this car is SAE but some is BS or Wentworth.
@garycamara99558 ай бұрын
There is NO metric on this car
@philiphartley88238 ай бұрын
Hi again Mustie. As an 80 yr old UK engineer I grew up with the Whitworth era spanner sizes. BSW (whitworth) and BSF(fine) were the more common Brithish standard ranges of thread sizes. Spanners of nominal size 1/2" for eg. was the size of the hexagon on a 1/2" inch dia bolt. The Anomaly with this this is that around World War One time in an effort to save metal the Hexagon sizes on the BS bolts/nuts was reduced to the next lower hex size. The new eg. 1/2 bolt hexagon size reduced to what had been the equivalent size for a 7/16 dia bolt. This applied to all the hex sizes through the range of bolts etc. Eventually the UK car industry switched to the AF (Across Flats) spanner sizes and then in later times switched again to Metric sizes. Unfortunately for the engineers who had to work on the vehicles, during the latter transitions we had situations where the actual bolts were in imperial sizes but the hexagon heads & nuts were in metric.
@robertweldon79098 ай бұрын
When I was about 15, there was a man in my neighborhood that had a similar MG, It may have been a 1950, and another man who had an MGB, Neither ever saw winter weather. The earlier MG was my first car love. Oh, how I wanted one. Then I met the 1964 AC Cobra and my heart was forever stolen away. I'm now 77, and you have revived my first car love. I was like 6 when it was new. Please, please, make this beauty PERFECT. It's in good shape now, for it's age, 71, it can surly be better. I'm lookin forward to your FIRST DRIVE. This car needs a ton of work, so first drive is a bit in the future. ;-)
@garycamara99558 ай бұрын
The car needs it fluids changed, and a basic tune up. Maybe a wash and wax. Anything more would be too much. Clean and use some POR on the frame.
@larryd.2148 ай бұрын
Sunday morning, coffee, and Mr. Mustie. Great start to the day!!
@kenstrayhorn59238 ай бұрын
I worked on British cars all through the 70s as a specialist in a foreign car shop (remember those?) and in fact still have a '72 Triumph the mate and I take out on sunny days. Quirky little cars to be sure, but very simple and straightforward to work on. This is a special treat for me! Greetings from North Carolina farm country.
@franktaylor76178 ай бұрын
I have a 1971 Mini Cooper S. Even with the non original S motor, it's still a fun little rattle trap. Right hand drive and all. Although it it loaded with tech. Like safely glass, seatbelts, brake lights and Doctor Evil alongside Mini Me and Austin Powers bobbleheads in the rear window. My suspicions are. The bobbleheads are non factory. 😆 You're correct. Super easy to work on and very serviceable for the average home mechanic. 👍
@stans52708 ай бұрын
Quirky for sure. In 1976 I had a 1970 MG Midget that would be a crapshoot if I didn't break down from one thing or another. Spent 6 hours dealing with vaporlock on the way to the NJ shore. Lost the spline of a wheelhub going over the George Washington Bridge. Fun times.
@Mikefngarage8 ай бұрын
We called MGs .....MY GODS......OMG where is the master cylinder? OMG Why did they put that there? OMG are those carburetors? OMG How to you fix that?
@ferrumignis8 ай бұрын
@@Mikefngarage Hot Rod Garage (MotorTrend channel) put a Fox body Mustang engine into a very tired old MGB and called it the "Five point OMG".
@MattBrownbill8 ай бұрын
@@franktaylor7617I had a '76 Clubman Estate/Wagon that I converted into a pickup. Easy to fix apart from engine mounts, needed spanners built into the ends of your fingers.
@jackmanatee31628 ай бұрын
The mental image of a mouse on fire shooting out of the tailpipe made me LOL. 😂
@Meganstoy8 ай бұрын
Someone should photo-shop that into a short.
@nekosarantango8658 ай бұрын
It happened in an old vw engine startup of musties a few years back, made way more mess than this one...
@nettneo8 ай бұрын
I saw it in my head LOL
@darthrevan20638 ай бұрын
@@nekosarantango865do you know what video that’s in I don’t remember that happening.
@nekosarantango8658 ай бұрын
@@darthrevan2063 I can't remember, think was one of the rusty engine rebuilds
@pamelarobinson8598 ай бұрын
I love the return of the scenic New England views at the very end. ❤😊
@gusgone45278 ай бұрын
You have outdone yourself this time. That is a true classic motorcar you bought. I'd buy that in a heart beat and worry about explaining it to my better half afterwards.
@Paul-FrancisB8 ай бұрын
Good afternoon fellow Mustie1 fans everywhere, from a bright sunny 😎 Lincolnshire, UK 🇬🇧. Time for a beer 🍺 and a video
@associatedblacksheepandmisfits8 ай бұрын
Hey dude I used to drink at the Lincoln imp in sunny scunny when carry timber to Gunness for Whartons. Good times. ⚓🏴🇨🇦🍺🍺
@sorehammer8 ай бұрын
Hi from a sunny Brum :)
@miketucker2468 ай бұрын
Hi from Cherry Willingham, Lincolnshire
@philmerrifield11638 ай бұрын
Hi from powys 🏴 Wales
@nitt3rz8 ай бұрын
Good afternoon sunny Kent UK
@philipwilliams79478 ай бұрын
That “bottle opener” in the tool kit. They used to have oil in quart cans. You use the pointy end of the bottle opener to open the cans of oil. You make a hole on each side with it. Then pour the oil into the funnel. And yeah. Good for beer bottles when ya workin hard on your car.
@priestley7498 ай бұрын
Aka church key
@riverbluevert78148 ай бұрын
Good reminder, I haven't thought about this for many years. I was taught, using a can opener, to punch one hole for the air vent and two or three holes close together for pouring the oil. My Father also had the metal spout that stabbed into the oil can.
@ianide24808 ай бұрын
We just used the self piercing funnels but yes, not at all surprised to find a can opener in a tool kit =)
@markbrown62368 ай бұрын
I remember.
@philipwilliams79478 ай бұрын
@@riverbluevert7814 yep. it was designed to open cans of juice. but, car people be like, oh we can open cans of oil with its, lol. the other end for pop bottle caps.
@toolgeeks8 ай бұрын
As a Brit in Yorkshire, UK. I appreciate this video. Thanks Mustie1
@gutshotgriz39368 ай бұрын
Nobody goes home ‘till we get the Mustie laugh! Micely done 😂
@buzzsawncgo27518 ай бұрын
I've followed you for some time now and no matter how hopeless the project seems you always seem to prevail. I bought my first British car in the mid 1960's and have worked on several. You certainly have my attention and respect but based upon my experience, if you do get the little cutie to run you will spend more time wrenching than driving. It is just the nature of the little beastie. Good luck with it.
@mindeloman8 ай бұрын
The two cycle powered hand drill is as an example of this. I never thought he'd get it to run.
@jrumiano8 ай бұрын
Nice video, I had a 1967 MBG when I was 16 and this brought back a lot of memories of British cars, specifically the positive ground. The Brits certainly had their own way of doing things... Good luck with this project.
@Bacardibatman8 ай бұрын
As someone from Abingdon Oxfordshire (where MG were made) I do enjoy seeing these. My Late stepfather also worked there (although after these were made)
@williamthompson22228 ай бұрын
The giggle you let out every time you get an engine to start takes me back to my days as a 10-12yr old fartin around with small engines someone gave up on. Nothing more satisfying when one pops and burbles back to life. I appreciate your ingenuity.
@braxtonnelson53758 ай бұрын
Nothing better than spending the first part of my Sunday morning watching a fresh Mustie1 video. More KZbin channels would do well to pattern their "will it run" videos on his technique, and try to be as natural talking to the camera. Good camera work, good explanations of what is expected, and what is actually happening-- and a great sense of humor... what more could you ask for? An excellent example of a "proper" British sports car!
@rickaccount8 ай бұрын
You are excellent, but lol the engine crank is behind the front seat, the guy showed ya… I’m surprised you forgot. Great car! Congrats
@simonpotter75348 ай бұрын
I keep looking at the MG A Roadster, what a fantastic car.
@quickturn668 ай бұрын
I know, can we get a look at it. I just got a 57 , needs a lot but I’ve got it running.
@frankb56038 ай бұрын
I owned a 58 FHC. To be honest - it looked good but was really slow.
@jean-charlesweyland1298 ай бұрын
@@frankb5603 Yours must have been worn out or not set up right, even the 1500 were reasonably quick 14sec to 60 and a top speed of 95mph... in the mid 50's that was quite brisk. A 1600 was good for 12.8 to 60 and a tad over 100mph and a 1600 twin cam 11.5 to 60 and 114mph.
@stowfilmlounge71638 ай бұрын
Hey Mustie, been following you for years and wanted to thank you for your approach, education and can-do attitude. I resurrected a 1974 Reliant Scimitar 5a over a couple yrs in lockdown (stood for 19yrs, vandalised and very unloved) and my latest project is a 1947 Morris 10M (stood unmoved for 50yrs). Hoping to have this back on the road this year. Neither would have been possible without your channel. Cheers from Nick East London England
@allenfitz18 ай бұрын
Hi . Love the video. I had a 74 triumph TR 1800. This bring back memories. Just a note. On the SU carbs there is a cap with what looks like a dip stick with a coil spring on the end. There should by ATF in them. It dampens the return of the carbs so the engin wont stall. My dad had this same setup on his 56 and 63 volvos. The 56 was one of two in the us at the time.
@Georgeolddrones8 ай бұрын
SU Corbett stand for sausage union to farmers in the UK who had a sausage factory and pigs and how the name came about 👍🇬🇧😂
@brainiac_brian8 ай бұрын
Nice! Thank goodness they had the sense to put the plugs back in it! There's no telling what would have been in those cylinders! Thanks for another great video!😊
@roberthocking91388 ай бұрын
Lucky man Mustie, a beautiful old English car.
@ess28705 ай бұрын
Your channel is tribute to a dying art! So many fond memories watching you work. I remember throwing new brushes in my grandfathers VW. That ozone smell too! Love your channel!!!!
@peter2uat8 ай бұрын
THAT is a real car - I instantly fell in love with it when I first saw those eyes gleaming through the dust
@carlbernard41978 ай бұрын
Yes is a real car that I don't think I would fit in it. Am 6'2" and 295 pounds. Would be a snug fit for sure. 😊
@RebeccaGriffin-b8n8 ай бұрын
I prefer the M.G.A.
@joecambron2088 ай бұрын
It is amazing how you get these projects going everytime. I'm not saying I am suprised, cause you always do...but just amazed everytime. Your approach and patience is very impressive. Cheers!
@ericwoodman5528 ай бұрын
Great car! My uncle had one of these and used to give us kids rides back in the early 60s. Brings back great memories.
@robertwells16508 ай бұрын
Reminds me of when I was working on my 1951 Austin A40. Broke the crankshaft in half. Learned a lot. Worst time was when I was at the inspection station, turned the high beams on and the good old Lucas wiring decided to burn up. Fun and games! Looking forward to seeing this series. Cheers
@eddiekilby8 ай бұрын
Your videos always make my Sunday's Thank you for all the time you put in getting them out to us.🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
@josephsimanski31928 ай бұрын
I was out of town on Sunday morning and staying at a friends house. I couldn't wait to get home and watch this video but we got home too late last night. I watched half this morning with my coffee before work and I just finished it up tonight. I'm excited to see where this project takes us! Thank you for more excellent content 🤙
@North491918 ай бұрын
Is there anything else uninteresting going on in your life?
@jimcrichton80288 ай бұрын
The SU carbs are well suited to the engine and rebuild kits available, good simple reliable units. So much fun watching you discover the differences to what you are used to, I had the same learning exp in reverse when I started watching all you guys in North America.
@Csharpflat58 ай бұрын
As an expat living in Georgia love the UK content I love the white MGA one of my favorites of that era
@blackvulcan10026 күн бұрын
This is how I remember cars, I had a 1939 MG TA I still have the Whitworth spanners and sockets. Love this, watching form the UK.
@DBackcomics8 ай бұрын
I want that MGA! I had a 1960 MGA that my dad and I restored back in the early 80s. Bought most everything out of a Moss Motors catalog. We found an original key on a screw on the engine block. My dad said the factory did it. You might have a look.
@williamburdon69938 ай бұрын
Even after 1000 start ups, You always amaze me at how we know there were other mechanics looking at this and trying to get it to run, you almost always get them to start , even when they are junk and worn out internally. Great job !
@clazy88 ай бұрын
I love how Mustie treats every project like a puzzle, where looking into a manual would be cheating. Much more fun to go in blind.
@lwilton8 ай бұрын
The only tricky thing here will be adjusting those SU dual carbs if he needs to. That really takes knowing how to do it from the manual. Everything else is dead simple small engine stuff.
@dansonthetube8 ай бұрын
Morris Garages captured the hearts of Brits and Americans alike! My Dad had A TD, a TA special and a VA with bucket seats before the family expanded further with me in 1964! Great to see you work on one of these Mustie 🥳 xo 💕
@clazy88 ай бұрын
Beautiful seascape at the end.
@danieleshelman1988 ай бұрын
Love your choice in cars, my father had one when they were still making them, I think it is a beautiful car, thanks for making Sundays awesome!
@debcamp23598 ай бұрын
There is always something new with Moustie!❤
@DarrenVaughan-j6j8 ай бұрын
Hi D. I absolutely love that car. A wash and polish with Duragloss and it would pop. Really great job getting it running after 45 years. You are always really good about getting old things running again!! Love the video. I’m really looking forward to seeing this one driving again. Really awesome job!!!!😊 Darren
@bobbyk65858 ай бұрын
When I was a kid this was our family car. The process of getting it started each day went pretty much like the experience you had getting the engine to catch. Consequently the car sat parked more than it was driven.
@nhtom88 ай бұрын
When that car runs it looks like an enormous amount of fun to drive. Hey Mustie! I have a not-too-old Husqvarna lawn mower that hit a log. I'm sure something broke. Now it will run for almost 5 seconds and stop. I wouldn't mind donating it for the cause. I'm up by Plymouth so dropping it off to you isn't impossible. BTW: That MG will be more fun to drive than last week's go cart. I can't wait!
@secaII8 ай бұрын
Great exhaust footage! Good laugh for sure.
@svpearlsailacapegeorgesail47588 ай бұрын
My neighbor's dad had a MGTC, we were able to take it out on occasions. So I was hooked, I ended up getting 2 Spitfires, a GT6+ and a AH Bugeye sprite. Lots of great memories, but it taught me to never leave home without your tool box!
@kenwalters23158 ай бұрын
Darren what a very nice looking wee car, love the MG,s,, there quite a cool looking wee car, the sockets & spanners for that old English vehicles were called Whitworth measurements, which is a bit of a bugger because metric or imperial don't fit the nuts & bolts, & you have worked on a english cars before, that Grey Morris Oxford, a couple of years ago, love you're video,s, there always good, keep up the good work mate.
@ronnronn558 ай бұрын
Back in the day when I had my 1952 MG-TD I put wire wheels on it from a MGA. Great car. Good to see you putting life back into it. Thanks, Ronn
@darylnicklen36858 ай бұрын
The cable off the back of the generator is for the Tachometer. Mustie check where the opposite end of starter cable goes that is the manual solenoid then press the bar between the 2 cable connections. Oh and all the Lucas electrical Goodness so Lovely. Dazza from Australia
@moealwehebi83918 ай бұрын
I am so amazed of Mustie1 muthadical way of fixing things, I have been following his work since 2019 all the way from Riyadh Saudi Arabia best of love for all
@tinkeringwithelectronics8 ай бұрын
Rebuild the carbs. I've got an MGB and Triumph Spitfire, both were a headache until I rebuild them. They are totally different concept compared to the American carbs. Really enjoying this one. Good luck.
@seanreilly67518 ай бұрын
Dad had a 1952 right hand drive that we helped him frame-off restore when I was a kid, if this was near me I would have snapped it up myself . Have fun, these are simple cars.
@bones007able8 ай бұрын
Wow, never fails to amaze me of the stuff you can find in old barns ....
@frankvucolo62498 ай бұрын
What a beautiful machine that is! Amazing condition for 70 years old. I kept waiting for that moment when the under-the-car walk around reveals the big issue. But there was none! Go ahead and order the goggles, hat and scarf!
@edbruder99758 ай бұрын
Just don't get too flamboyant with the scarf! I understand more than a few dandies liked how they looked with a long scarf dangling in the breeze and came to an early demise when it went under the back wheel back in the day.
@ritchiesokol10618 ай бұрын
My Grandpa had a 1953 Ford 4 door with a flat head V-8. Years later dad used it for chores. As a kid I had a tough time figuring out why the car had a pink top. Many years later maybe about 5 years ago I got my awnser. A gentleman at a small town Ford dealership provided the rest of the story.Grandpa had the top painted red.Years of being outside made the color fade.Always enjoy the content ( good learning lessons) ie. Starter/brushes ect. By the way our WD-45 Allis chambers tractor also had positive ground. Cheers from Rich located @ a small airport in Iowa. mowing season.🚜
@BensonWTFL8 ай бұрын
Wasn't the crank behind the seat.
@carlbernard41978 ай бұрын
I am pretty sure it is still there behind the seat. 😊
@petesandberg39578 ай бұрын
He must not watch his old footage before he starts.
@North491918 ай бұрын
He was acting like a know it all with the seller. He doesn't have a clue about these cars. I expect it to be up for sale soon.
@kevinsuire15708 ай бұрын
Yes. The seller made a specific point of showing it to him. Mustie1 even filmed the location.
@edkennard728 ай бұрын
You made my day with this video. Musty that is freaking awesome. Seeing an old car like that finally fired back up and breathing new life into it. I hope to see you driving this around in another video. That is totally awesome! You and your wife are going to have a blast in that
@associatedblacksheepandmisfits8 ай бұрын
Mustie you're a lucky bastard 😂😊 awesome whip man.
@thomastieffenbacherdocsava15498 ай бұрын
Darren, when I saw this I made time to watch. Your step by step has helped me through my own old cars. I fell in love with these cars as well as the Jag sedan. Lines of these cars... beautiful. Wanted one, almost got one. But it would have been a marriage from hell, as I was ignorant back then. Nice history lesson and engine to life video. Off to working on my old stuff.
@markhuston68168 ай бұрын
I’d soak strong baking soda to entire battery leak area. Great find and show. Thanks
@shane38858 ай бұрын
This is a very cool car I love old cars and seeing something new that I haven’t seen before thanks mustie 1 for sharing your very cool projects I look forward to watching your videos on Sunday mornings and drinking my coffee or my water
@steveharleyfan8 ай бұрын
That MG TD is a classic. My father bought one when he was demobilized from the RAF at the end of WW2, and he and my Mum used it until I came along a few years later.
@johnobiro52028 ай бұрын
Bang on time Mustie. Good afternoon all. 👍🇬🇧
@EasyThereBigFella8 ай бұрын
Great video! Looking forward to the next! Perhaps on these "Will it Run"s you may consider zip tying a piece of steel screen to the tail pipe, leaving sufficient room to catch the rust and nest mess before it flies everywhere! 🙂 It actually would be fun for us to watch the event unfold! 👍
@GreenDemonMan8 ай бұрын
Good idea! The lint catcher screen you zip tie over the drain hose of your washer to prevent clogging the laundry tub drain would work great.
@DoitWithAlana8 ай бұрын
Straight up Brum vibes. Who remembers that kids show😂
@ejderqarayev90958 ай бұрын
You are great Sir. Thank you for respekt videos. God Bless You. I watch your canal early years ago. Thanks for all, you show to us nice cars. Long Live Sir.
@armorer948 ай бұрын
Electronic components by Lucas. "The Prince Of Darkness".🤣🤣
@Radfordperson8 ай бұрын
My 1962 Mini (owned since 1967) has Lucas electrics, no problem, everything has always worked.
@Mind-your-own-beeswax8 ай бұрын
Do you have any history with Lucas electronics? No? I thought not you’re just doing what the vast majority do which is perpetuate utter rubbish. Had loads of cars with Lucas electrics and had zero issues at all.
@davidkettell10738 ай бұрын
@@Radfordperson I always had trouble with my fuel pump ,sometimes had to reach under and hit it with a lug wrench
@Inisfad8 ай бұрын
@@Mind-your-own-beeswaxLucky you…lol. My 1971 MGB had loads of problems with them. Of course, it could just have been my car rather than Lucas…..
@Radfordperson8 ай бұрын
@@davidkettell1073 SU fuel pump points probably need cleaning. Bet it's pretty old!
@josephcormier59748 ай бұрын
That's a cool car looking forward to seeing you get it going again thank you for sharing this six stars brother
@Bikesnboots-sl2iu8 ай бұрын
You were expected to be able to maintain your own vehicle back in the day so getting the tools to do it,was like a nice courtesy added bonus from the manufacturer.👍🏻🏴👍🏻
@philmerrifield11638 ай бұрын
Hello mustie from Wales loving the flag on the wall. Great video as always. Reminds me of past days
@Rmasters338 ай бұрын
Abingdon Spares used to be the go-to source for parts. The enthusiast's organization was The MG TC, TC, TF Register. The annual meet was The Gathering of the Faithful. All this was circa 1975
@cambridgemart20755 ай бұрын
Now there is the MGOC and they have a very large range of spares available even now.
@daviddamico42888 ай бұрын
You made my day with that one,I can’t wait to see it running again sounds great so far Darren ..
@conradstone67198 ай бұрын
I would have the MGA as well(next to it).
@mischef188 ай бұрын
That MG is as old as me. Great video bro. Safe travels. Ken.
@puckslapper4808 ай бұрын
Early bird gets the worm!
@jeepurz578 ай бұрын
Really like the variation of items you work on LOL. Cant wait till next week!
@richardwarnock27898 ай бұрын
M-Mustie's G- Garage = Coffee & Du Don'ts!!!😂😅
@martinlicht19698 ай бұрын
Thanks! That car needs and endearing moniker. Seems so grateful to be in the TLC hands of Mustie!❤
@andyhamilton89408 ай бұрын
Mustie already in the vice grip hall of fame. I nominate him for the jumper wire hall of fame.
@mark73218 ай бұрын
Some brit send him some vintage MOLE grips and the car will be purring no time 😂
@drscrib998 ай бұрын
I have a history with one like this TD, I really love what you're doing to bring it back.
@larryalexander48338 ай бұрын
Great Sunday morning everyone ✝️ And thanks again Mustie for sharing the video and the wrenching 🔧🛠️🔨🪛 Remember everyone having Jesus Christ in your life is the answer ✝️🙏
@manifold14768 ай бұрын
Answer to *what?* It's better to have questions that can't be answered, than answers that can't be questioned.
@antmk2dreaming6148 ай бұрын
whois this jesus you talk about
@larryalexander48338 ай бұрын
@@antmk2dreaming614 Jesus Christ our Savior ✝️🙏
@DanaTheInsane8 ай бұрын
If that's the answer, I don't want to know the question.
@JD-zm4eh8 ай бұрын
The struggle without an extra hand or two is real. After ya blew the mouse house out then she's ready to rumble. The laughter after it started is contagious. What a classic.
@richardthomas17438 ай бұрын
HEY! Good morning everybody!
@patrickbrookings8 ай бұрын
That car looks amazing after sitting for so long! They just don't build cars anymore like they used to back in those days. And of course it helps that it was stored well. Looking forward to see you driving around in this one.
@MrGMawson24388 ай бұрын
Afternoon mate
@ronbles58078 ай бұрын
Thats a great find and excellant condition! .All the goodies ,toolkit,lug wrench,jack, and the hand crank,still with the car!And the engine with all those aluminum,custom pieceswith dual carbs ,what a jewel,thanks for sharing That proves that ".not all the Gold is in California".Whats the story on that white MG roadster ,that was parked next to yours for the last 40 years
@nickhale2648 ай бұрын
Have never before felt frustrated watching a Mustie video but seeing you work on an MG (Morris Garages) brought back so many memories of working on my Morris 1000 convertible (with twin carbs)and friends MG Midgets and Austin Healey Sprites. My brother was production planner for starter motors and distributors at Lucas Birmingham. Starter looks like an M35 G and you can put light oil the bendix and lubricate the weak return spring in it.. When disconnecting the starter power lead put a spanner on the back nut else the terminal can spin and break the lead connectors to the armature! As mentioned elsewhere to start simply press the button on the solenoid! You seem to have forgotten being shown the starting handle is in the boot (trunk) .Those SU fuel pumps are a pain and I recall driving for a week around Ireland and whenever the engine cut out getting the bonnet up and giving the pump a swift thump with the fist to get it going again before learning it has points which need cleaning. I did use an SU fuel pump on my screen washers and when the top was down could soak my back seat passengers with it.
@grayfool8 ай бұрын
Always something interesting in Mustie's shop. Those battery termainals were quite common on older English cars and were always a pain in the butt. Very cool car.
@gbentley81768 ай бұрын
Export or die cars. Great find and two of the best from MG. The MGA is now coming back into the spotlight as the successor to the TD which was the update for the TB and TC but I remember them well and drove a B in the sixties. My memories were of being driven in my Riley Lynx, like the TD, but a 1933 model. Still have it. Thank you for posting best from the UK.
@loucinci39228 ай бұрын
Great video. Start to finish. Well done my friend.
@malcolmbraithwaite98308 ай бұрын
A great restoration, interesting colour combination, very smart.
@stanleywong18498 ай бұрын
This is going to be a fun project!! Mustie can get anything to start up! Amazing.
@TerryMiesen8 ай бұрын
From your video when you first examined the car in that garage, you showed us that the engine hand crank was located behind the seats. Great job on the videos. Thank you
@josephlwallssr61668 ай бұрын
Good Sunday, Mustie , west coast, NW...the tool for turning the motor? Hanging on bracket,,behind back seat, according to your Jan. video...the owner of MG was pointing that out to you...great video! Brought back memories!😊
@tomschmidt3818 ай бұрын
Fun video. I purchased a 1970 MGB when I got out of the military. My girlfriend at the time bought a MGA- coupe. Intent was to restore it but that never happened. Cosmetically the TD looks to be in great condition.
@shynsly018 ай бұрын
That is a cool lil car, can't wait for the follow up/test drive video.
@taurota15548 ай бұрын
Outstanding and awesome content as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
@michaelcsiti1528 ай бұрын
gotta love that hat there comrade Mustie! :D thanks for the upload sir! Your content never fails to teach new things. keep up the great work good sir!
@wimvandesteeg13538 ай бұрын
a MG with the steering on the left, think you found my dreamcar:) congrats on this find, incredibly cool!!!
@Bartman48008 ай бұрын
When you dropped down that neg clamp from your jumper pack I thought: "that's gonna short any second". Never understood what the logic behind positive ground was. Great job Mustie!
@robertheinkel62258 ай бұрын
I read a couple of articles that stated electricity flows better with a positive ground system. It had a full explanation, but nothing made any sense.
@RAKINAUS8 ай бұрын
WHAT A SCORE! That thing is in amazingly good condition!!!! My experience with MG English cars are simple but they have weirdo Whitworth bolts that will drive you crazy and if you replace bolts with anything else, it reduces the value. They also use stuff like leather in all the seals and it doesn't seal very well when old. It will be so much fun just to fix the basics and drive it around. You will need to get a cheese cutter hat though. This will be a fun project watching you work on this. Good work Mustie love your videos.