Got my hands on a MGA MkII - any owners out here on CC?

[HealeyRick]

And if you want to put a motor with more power in it, check out the MGA section here: MGB V8 and V6 Photo Gallery - plus MG Midget, MGA, MGC, RV8 and ZT sports cars.

[G-Pete]

Thanks for the replies. Here is what I picked up yesterday.

[Mark IV]

Doesn't look too bad in the pictures but they lie!

The first MK II I worked on was a high school friend that he bought for $100 in 1969 (from a guy who is now a friend and an SPF MK III owner) and it was a "little" rusty. We replaced the rockers with sheet metal screws as we didn't have a welder and used about 15 pounds of filler on a quarter when we couldn't bump it out enough. A quick BRG spray and off we went. We thought it would be a chick magnet, but two guys looking for two girls in a car that seats two (three if one will ride on the passenger lap...that offers all sorts of possibilities!) did not work as hoped.

Handling "improvement" was by adding heavier weight oil to the shocks. The engine got the "by ear" tune up and a new carpet set went in and away we went!

[G-Pete]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

Doesn't look too bad in the pictures but they lie!

Oh yeah, bailing wire, duct tape and bondo on this one too. I have press brakes, shears and welders to my disposal, so the metal part is not the problem.

I like your little story about the $100 car, two boys try to rob some kisses......

[G-Pete]

Allen, hehe no roundels I know where you Rick and try to lead me...

Silverback, I thing I start on this full restoration March/April. By that time visit my picture website MGA Project and enjoy the build. Hopefully it get you up and save one of these buggers.

Rick, no bigger motor. This one stays original. The power plant rotates, it was just not started in 4 years. The car will be completely disassembled and restored to factory specs.
Great link to the prints, I ordered one already - thanks!