Project 'Ollie'

**Rich** 17/11/2009, 6:12 am

For those of you who didn't know, I took Ollie off the road at the beginning of the month for essential maintenance. However, it's going to be a little more than that as unfortunately he's showing his age and the underlying work will take a little longer than just the winter period. Suspect

Therefore, I've started this thread to keep you all updated on what's happening, and so you know I do still own an MG! Wink

Problems which need to be addressed first are:

Passenger door lock disengaged so the door can open again!
Underfloor de-rusting and underseal treatment
Full brake system overhaul and revamp
Body rust treatment
Hood adjustment to stop leaks on passenger side - He's not in a garage!

I'll get some pics up as things progress but don't expect anything really exciting for a while as finances will mean little steps at a time, bearing in mind that I'm doing essential maintenance - and some non-essential but fun nonetheless mods - to Smudge too. Twisted Evil

Keep watching!

Rich

**Lee121** 18/11/2009, 2:07 am

Good luck with this Rich.......just a thought, how about a 'work on ollie' day......a few of us could turn up and lend a hand....you provide tea and biccies Project 'Ollie' Icon_biggrin

**Nick** 18/11/2009, 6:29 am

puds121 wrote:Good luck with this Rich.......just a thought, how about a 'work on ollie' day......a few of us could turn up and lend a hand....you provide tea and biccies

That's a good idea Lee,. Rich if you're up for that as a plan I'll happily help out.

**Rich** 18/11/2009, 7:45 am

A very kind offer from you both but I want to make this a long term 'do-it-myself' project concentrating on certain areas at a time. As yet I don't have an agenda. It might even lead to the purchase of a donor car where I'll combine the best bits from each. I'll decide the best path to go as I deal with each problem. This is a proper project and not just a 'get ollie back on the road' session...

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