Download or read book Restoring Sprite Midgets written by Trade Trade and published by M-Y Books Limited. This book was released on 2014-08-14 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical manual written with the home restorer in mind. Well illustrated & with clear instructions this manual guides the amateur through dismantling, repair & rebuilding. Special chapters on steering gear, suspension, brakes, electrics & trim by Grahame Bristow. Includes many diagrams. 216 pages. Whenever I see a rebuild guide I am impressed by how easy everything looks - every job seems to be so straightforward. Not surprisingly, since they have been written by seasoned professionals who have all the tools, own large workshops and have worked on the same cars for years. What they all have in common is that seasoned professionals are not the same as many of us. It's time that these guys started to think about real people. No, we don't own workshops, probably not even a double door garage - rarely even a single door garage. Many of us work on our cars outside on the road or a driveway, where a level surface is a dream. We are often tackling restoration problems for the first time. For example, a few years back, over the course of seven or eight months, I watched the slow building of a Peugeot 205 rally car. It was certainly an interesting and time consuming project; which included painting the bare shell inside and out. In fact I noticed that almost every day a bit more work had been done - as did many others amongst thousands of motorists who use the A316 Chertsey Road (one of the great London arteries) every single working day. The owner stripped and built the car on the rough grass verge outside his flat much to the admiration and enlightenment of many a humble commuter. Just like the rest of us, here was an enthusiast getting on with the job, without a workshop or garage, he just worked on the roadside. No power tools, no Blackhawk jig, nothing more than simple tools, four axle stands and his wits. Not only is working space at a premium, but so are specialist tools - even a trolley jack is a luxury for many. Also, surprisingly, many of us cannot weld or wish to learn that black art. Even if we could, where would we do it - on the grass verge outside our house, in a cramped garage, or in the yard? I didn't buy my MG with the intention of rebuilding it, I just wanted to drive it. The painful truth dawned later, and boy did I learn the hard way. I couldn't lay claim to being a great mechanic or being very knowledgeable about Midgets or Sprites. As you'll see, I made some fundamental errors building my own Midget, but I got there in the end, without much help and without being too adept in the spanner department. I simply intended to get it right, and if I got things wrong, well I just started again. Hopefully this guide, in conjunction with a little of your own research, will lead to a successful rebuild of your own. I've tried to cover as much as I can within these pages, but my knowledge is pretty shaky in some areas, especially with regard to the 1500 engine. If your car proves to be at variance with what has been written here, its not necessarily wrong, just that you will need to do some detective work of your own. Have fun. And when you've finished building the car, drive it - that's what they made it for...
Download or read book Mg Midget Austin Healey and Sprite Restoration Manual written by Lindsay Porter and published by Haynes Publishing. This book was released on 1999-01-14 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If youre planning to restore your Midget or Sprite youve come to the right place! This fully revised and updated work contains detailed information on how to build a car using a Rover Group/Heritage bodyshell. With the aid of more than 1,000 illustrations and a text aimed at the do-it-yourselfer, this book tells you how to renovate bodywork, chassis and interiors; how to give new life to mechanical and electrical components; and how to modify your car for improved performance.
Download or read book Original Sprite Midget written by Terry Horler and published by Herridge & Sons Limited. This book was released on 2011-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the 1958 'Frogeye' Austin-Healey Sprite to the last rubber-bumpered MG Midget of 1979, all 14 distinct versions of these much loved cars are studied, with a special section on Innocenti models.
Download or read book MG Midget Austin Healey Sprite written by Lindsay Porter and published by Haynes Publishing. This book was released on 1984-01-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book MG Midget and Austin Healey Sprite written by Lindsay Porter and published by Porter Manuals. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chilton is pleased to distribute Porter Repair Manuals in North America. Published by Porter Publishing Ltd. in the United Kingdom, this series offers manuals for general automotive repair as well as model-specific manuals, for use on American and European vehicles. They provide comprehensive information in an easy-to-use format, with step-by-step procedures and hundreds of illustrations, for both the experienced and the novice do-it-yourselfer.Covers all models.
Download or read book Sprites and Midgets written by Anders Ditlev Clausager and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 2004-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quickly dubbed the 'Bugeye' by eager American buyers on account of its unusual headlights, the Sprite filled a gaping hole in the market for an affordable sports car. With the aid of archive photos and specially commissioned color material, this book tells the complete story of these popular sports cars.
Download or read book MG Midget Austin Healey Sprite written by Lindsay Porter and published by Haynes Publications. This book was released on 1995 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book MG Midget Austin Healey Sprite written by Terry Horier and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2011-06-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the perfect companion for the first-time or even more experienced buyer. All the information is here to help make a clear and balanced decision, to counter the vendor’s claims, and even negotiate a better price. The author has bought and sold many MG Midgets & A-H Sprites over the years, and his knowledge and enthusiasm will prove a vital resource for potential buyers.
Download or read book Frogeye Sprite written by John Baggott and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-11-30 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frogeye Sprite - The Complete Story is the only book to have been written exclusively about the iconic Mark 1 Austin Healey Sprite. The headlights in the bonnet and unusual radiator grill shape gave the car a cheeky grin, so it soon gained the name 'Frogeye'. The book covers the full story of the design, development and manufacture of the Mark 1 Austin Healey Sprite, including the considerab;le success of the car in racing and rallying.
Download or read book Restoring Sprites Midgets written by R.M. Clarke and published by Brooklands Books Limited. This book was released on 2002-10-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical manual written with the home restorer in mind. Well illustrated and with clear instructions, this manual guides the amateur through dismantling, cleaning, repair, and rebuilding. Special chapters included: • Steering gear; • Suspensions; • Brakes; • Electrics and trim; and • Many diagrams
Download or read book Spritely Years written by John Sprinzel and published by Haynes Publications. This book was released on 1994 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned for his sportsmanship, his keen sense of humour and debunking wit, John Sprinzel is a natural communicator. As well as recounting John's own illustrious motorsport career this book also details the development and competition history of the Sebring Sprite.
Download or read book Original Sprite and Midget written by Terry Horler and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2002-10-30 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ideal guide for authentic restorations, covering Sprite and Midget models manufactured from 1958 to 1979. The best source for original specifications and equipment for every Austin-Healey model produced, from the first "Bugeye" Sprites of 1958 and the Mk1 MG Midgets of 1961; to the 1971 Sprite MkV and the 1974 Midget MkIV.
Download or read book Anatomy of the Classic Mini written by Mark Huthert and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-01-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book’s title sums up its purpose. Anatomy of the Classic Mini is the result of years of research, and documents the many variations of the same components, explaining which model and date each is for. An essential reference book for all restorers of classic Minis!
Download or read book MG Midget Austin Healey Sprite written by Jim Tyler and published by Osprey Publishing Company. This book was released on 1993 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Midget and SpriteBy Jim Tylor.Subtitled: Restoration/Preparation/Maintenance. Every aspect of buying, restoring, and maintaining Sprites and Midgets. An easy-to-follow, hands-on guide that leads you through every step of the restoration. What to look for, what to look out for, and how to rebuild engines, suspensions, brakes, interiors and more. Sftbd., 7 3/4"x 10 1/2", 240 pgs., 270 ill.
Download or read book MG A H Midget Sprite written by Terry Horler and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2012-07 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book helps you identify all the things you need to be aware of to avoid trouble systematically describing all the main components of the Midget/Sprite and detailing what can go wrong with each. Being able to identify simple warning signs can keep you ahead of a big repair bill – and possibly save you from being stranded at the road side.
Download or read book Practical Classics Car Restorer on Midget Sprite Restoration written by R. M. Clarke and published by . This book was released on 1992-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This was the sixth car completely rebuilt in front of the camera for the Project Car series, the bodywork being done in the Lindsay Porter workshop. A restoration project such as this gives the owner a good insight into all the problems than can arise and their solutions. This books shows panel replacement, 1275cc engine rebuild, trim and all mechanical components. A supplement covers the rebuild of a µFrog-eye' Sprite.
Download or read book The MG Story written by Malcolm Green and published by Herridge & Sons. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the marque from 1923 until the Abingdon factory closed in 1980. As well as in-depth studies of all models produced, from Old Number I to the last of the MGBs, the book has biographies of those most involved with MG development, record breaking and motor sport. Book jacket.
