Worth it?

[Cbpcop]

Currently looking at a '76 MG Midget - body is excellent shape - all straight and only a few tiny rust spots, currently painted bright yellow with dual white racing stripes - not a perfect paint job but quite good. New seats and soft top, driving beams and stereo added. Not for the problems - the front suspension needs to be redone - test drove it and it almost changed lanes by itself when we hit a manhole cover. Brakes need to be pumped up constantly and it sounds like it needs either brake rotors or wheel bearings. Carb needs to be cleaned and tweeked a bit also. I've been a mechanic for about 31 yrs now so this doesn't really scare me. Any thoughts - this car is really clean and straight...

[MidgetMan]

Originally Posted by Cbpcop

Currently looking at a '76 MG Midget - body is excellent shape - all straight and only a few tiny rust spots, currently painted bright yellow with dual white racing stripes - not a perfect paint job but quite good. New seats and soft top, driving beams and stereo added. Not for the problems - the front suspension needs to be redone - test drove it and it almost changed lanes by itself when we hit a manhole cover. Brakes need to be pumped up constantly and it sounds like it needs either brake rotors or wheel bearings. Carb needs to be cleaned and tweeked a bit also. I've been a mechanic for about 31 yrs now so this doesn't really scare me. Any thoughts - this car is really clean and straight...

Sounds like a great project. I have a 78 in considerably worse shape. Probably cheaper for me to find something like you are looking at. The difference is that I have now owned this car for 30 years and feel a certain obligation and due respect to it. Keep it on the road!

[hillbilly678]

Originally Posted by Cbpcop

Currently looking at a '76 MG Midget - body is excellent shape - all straight and only a few tiny rust spots, currently painted bright yellow with dual white racing stripes - not a perfect paint job but quite good. New seats and soft top, driving beams and stereo added. Not for the problems - the front suspension needs to be redone - test drove it and it almost changed lanes by itself when we hit a manhole cover. Brakes need to be pumped up constantly and it sounds like it needs either brake rotors or wheel bearings. Carb needs to be cleaned and tweeked a bit also. I've been a mechanic for about 31 yrs now so this doesn't really scare me. Any thoughts - this car is really clean and straight...

well u could look at mine instead i just bought it and thought i got a deal cause it runs so dad gum good but the bad came when i got it home first the gas gauge was working the rpm gauge was working and the brake lights aint working but i knew that already but not the other got it painted and ran outta paint while painting it base coat clear coat so think ill just sell mine too cause i just dont feel like repairing all those things know what i meam!! but mine does drive quite well its got brand new tires it ought to i dont kn ow what u paid but i got 3500 on mine and if someone offers me 2200 its gone bye bye