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The MG Midget developed from the Austin Healey Sprite MK I launched in May 1958, with the MG Midget MK1 launched in June 1961. The only difference between the MG Midget and its stable mate the MK2 Sprite are its MG badges, additional chrome trim strips, slatted chrome grill and slightly better interior.

What Should I Be Looking For?

Your first consideration when you are buying an MG Midget is the state of the body-work. The size of the MG Midget makes any restoration a hard task due to the tight dimensions. The easily available repair panels at reasonable prices make restorations for the professional and amateur alike a boon, however with this in mind check any potential purchase carefully.

Make sure you check all areas of the car, ensure all panels line up, that gaps between panels are even, no dents or ripples or any creases in the body-work. Look out for any panels or areas of the body-work that have different shades of paint they maybe covering repairs made with filler. A soft top in less than average condition should be noted and the condition of the floor checked for corrosion.

Front Apron & Front Wings

The front valance is often the first casualty in even a minor accident along with stone damage and it is important to check the seam where the front wing joins the apron. Check behind the bumper mounting for signs of accident damage and also check the condition of the bumpers, especially rubber bumpers as they are costly to replace.

The front wings have a tendency to rust along the lower seam where the wing meets the top of the sill panel. The area around the headlamp attracts corrosion and there is also a drain hole at the bottom of the lip on the front wings and if blocked dirt and sludge builds and rots the panel.

Doors and A Post

Make sure that the doors have even gaps all round and are fitted correctly. A tight fitting door that sticks at the top could be the sign of a folding body tub or a tub that has been repaired without support. Check that the door seals are in good order and ensure the window winders are working, it's especially important to check the drain holes in the door bottoms are clear and look for rust along the door bottoms. Check the A post area very carefully for any rust here, any problem here is difficult to repair.

Sills

The sills are the most common area for rust and the only repair is replacement of the panel. To examine a sill lay down along the side of the car and shine a torch along the underside checking for corrosion holes, drainage holes maybe present but not always. Surface rust on a sill may hide severe damage underneath.

Bonnet/Hood

Repair sections are available for the bonnet but some skill is needed to fit, any dents in the bonnet are also difficult to repair and you would probably be better off buying a complete panel.

Rear Wing

The top of the wheel arch inner and outer panels can corrode; the square wheel arch models seem particularly prone to this. The lower rear wing immediately behind the door where it joins the sill is another area liable to rust. Check these areas and rear quarter wing for corrosion or body filler.

Boot/Trunk

Open the boot and examine the spare wheel area for signs of dampness or rust, check the spare wheel and jack are present too. Before closing again check the lip of the boot lid for signs of corrosion.

Floor Pan

Thoroughly check this area by lifting the carpets and checking the floor underneath, the area behind the seats is prone to the buildup of road dirt and salt.

Engine Bay Inspection

Finally, when buying an MG Midget the last area for review is the engine bay. Check the engine for oil leaks in particular around the filter housing and gaskets. Any trace of anti-freeze or rust stains on the engine block could indicate water leaks. Listen to the engine running, check for blowing around manifolds and between the manifold and down pipe. Examine the clutch and brake master cylinder and surrounding paint-work for signs of fluid leaks or spillage. The battery can be found at the back of the engine bay and it should be correctly secured as any spillage from the battery can lead to corrosion of the surrounding body-work.

Author Andrew Whitehead - a self confessed petrol head has owned numerous classic cars from fully restored to basket cases! He now has a website to fuel his passion in all things auto and if you're looking to buy an MG Midget online please visit http://www.americanautobid.com/MG/Midget

Suicide Doors

Suicide door is a door that is hinged on the trailing edge, the edge closer to the rear of the vehicle. These are called as suicide doors as they opened behind you and exposing you to oncoming traffic. While a conventional door opens between you and on coming traffic. In the old days these suicide doors were prone to be open in a crash and as most of the vehicles didn’t have seatbelts the driver or passenger could be ejected out of the car in an accident. So driving a car this dangerous was said to be as suicidal.

The name of suicide doors refers to the danger of such as door being hit by other vehicle while parked at the curb, which can be disastrous for a passenger, happened to be entering or exiting the car at the time.

But only the front doors of car can be converted to suicide doors not the rear ones. The primary advantage of rear hinged doors is that they make it very easy to get in or out of the vehicle. Other advantage of rear hinged rear doors is that this arrangement makes it easier for a person in the front seat to exit the car and get to the handle of the back door to open it for the passenger. It really gives you better space to getting out.

The suicide doors that are offered by lamboverticaldoors.com are unique among all the doors that are available in the market. These suicide doors are adaptable to all the situations. The other doors available in market are sag out to the sides and block your way in and out of the car. But the suicide door offered by lamboverticaldoors.com makes the doors perpendicular to the car and this helps you to get in and out of the car very easily.

Many of us can do anything to enhance our car as we can change their doors with suicide doors. They are the car doors that are always regarded as luxurious.

The persistent argument against the suicide doors is that a car approaching in the next lane may hit the door just as you are exiting and may lead to serious injury. On the other side suicide doors are the ways to differentiate the vehicles from both regular wagons and minivans.

Lamboverticaldoors.com proudly offers you premium quality suicide doors which coverts any existing doors into reverse opening doors. Car enthusiasts are switching on these suicide doors in order to take their vehicles to the next level.

The suicide doors offered by us are the perfect solution for those who are looking to modify doors of their vehicles.

From first glance you will realize that how much research and development has undergone into the engineering or our suicide doors. But beware of other distributors or internet sites who have tried to replicate our designs. The knock-off versions of our doors are made with the steel that is too soft resulting in the doors going out of adjustment, damaging your vehicle and ruining your paint. So there is no need to think more about the suicide doors for your car as Lamboverticaldoors.com is here.

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What is the name of the strut/arm that holds the rear door open on my Chevy/Chevrolet Astro? Where can I buy?

When I open the passenger side rear door on my '97 Chevy Astro, it does not stay open. There is a little arm that is supposed to hold the door open - mine seems to be worn out.

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