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'Maggie's' 1275, 12CJ Ticker

William Estaver — Posted on The MG Experience
Wednesday May 5, 2021 7:34 PM

Start of paint masking.

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Ticker Refresh Almost Completed.

William Estaver — Posted on The MG Experience
Tuesday May 11, 2021 6:46 AM

Exhaust manifold wrap also added.

Update: After reading manifold wrap topics in Forums, I've decided to ditch the wrap. Appears problems related to installing it are more worrisome than leaving well enough alone.

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Engine Bay Progress

William Estaver — Posted on The MG Experience
Monday June 21, 2021 9:02 PM

After a through degreasing and pressure wash, prime and paint underway.

Start tear out.

Another day, and little bit farther along.

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Ticker And Tranny Back In

William Estaver — Posted on The MG Experience
Tuesday July 13, 2021 7:14 AM

Three months after pulling engine and tranny, they are back in the bay.
If I didn't elect to freshen up the bay, wiring, and a great many other things, the "tranny swap + clutch" would have taken a good bit less time.
Worth the longer time frame to address many issues with the two beasts out of the bay.

3 months later

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She's Back!

William Estaver — Posted on The MG Experience
Monday August 23, 2021 6:45 AM

After 4 1/2 months, Maggie's back down on her 4 dancing shoes, and took a test drive in 1st, 2nd and Reverse around the backyard yesterday.
Time to get her tag and hit the road.

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2021-08-23 11:08:44 # 75865

Comment by John S

Happy day. Well done!

2021-08-23 11:09:18 # 75866

Comment by John S

Happy day. Well done!

2021-08-23 21:40:21 # 75875

Comment by William Estaver

Thanks John S... also... like your stable even though some are no longer with you.

2021-09-01 14:59:56 # 76097

Comment by John S

I only have room for one now which is the 71 GT. Looking forward to getting it out on the road.

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Road Test

William Estaver — Posted on The MG Experience
Wednesday September 1, 2021 2:12 PM

After nearly 6 months of attention and courting, Maggie danced around the neighborhood today with me on her first "street test".
She quite enjoyed running through all the gears again.

This was my first time driving any MG on the street. Years past, I've owned other tiny cars, such as an Opel GT and Fiat Spider.

This Midget is a beautiful, fun and peppy little girl (even in her tattered dress.)

I suddenly find myself speaking with a British accent, as did Madonna when she moved to London. Ha ha.

Also, she's very patient with the time it takes this 6 ft. old man to shoehorn his way into the driver's seat. Love her!

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