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    As some will know I was fortunate to acquire Jeff Pattersons C plate MG Montego last month. The trials and tribulations Jeff has had with the car this year can be found here.

    http://www.maestro.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=18023

    I had the car recovered from Jeffs home in Lincoln to my local garage who have looked after my Maestro Vp and more lately my Monty Mayfair.
    I had hoped that it would be a quick fix but it was found that two of the engines cylinders had very low compression. Fortunately I have a couple of spare engines and the best of the bunch was selected and dropped into the car. I am pleased to say the car is once more up and running and very much alive!.

    The car will be stored over winter with the aim of sorting a couple issues with the body next year and to have the car ready for shows next summer.

    Will try to get some up to date pics over the weekend.

    Ray
    MG Montego efi C928TBL - Moonraker blue
    Austin Montego Mayfair C943KOE - Clove brown
    MG Maestro 2.Oi H352MOF - Black

  • #2
    That is a good result.

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    • #3
      Nicely done Ray
      1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
      1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
      1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
      2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
      2004 MGZT V8. I love this car

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      • #4
        Originally posted by edders1690 View Post
        As some will know I was fortunate to acquire Jeff Pattersons C plate MG Montego last month. The trials and tribulations Jeff has had with the car this year can be found here.

        http://www.maestro.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=18023

        I had the car recovered from Jeffs home in Lincoln to my local garage who have looked after my Maestro Vp and more lately my Monty Mayfair.
        I had hoped that it would be a quick fix but it was found that two of the engines cylinders had very low compression. Fortunately I have a couple of spare engines and the best of the bunch was selected and dropped into the car. I am pleased to say the car is once more up and running and very much alive!.

        The car will be stored over winter with the aim of sorting a couple issues with the body next year and to have the car ready for shows next summer.

        Will try to get some up to date pics over the weekend.

        Ray
        Just noticed your signature Ray, the car is Moonraker blue not Atlantic blue
        1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
        1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
        1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
        2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
        2004 MGZT V8. I love this car

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Jeff Turbo View Post
          Just noticed your signature Ray, the car is Moonraker blue not Atlantic blue
          Thanks for that Jeff!, hoping to have the car back on the road for summer!.

          Ray
          MG Montego efi C928TBL - Moonraker blue
          Austin Montego Mayfair C943KOE - Clove brown
          MG Maestro 2.Oi H352MOF - Black

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          • #6
            Originally posted by edders1690 View Post
            Thanks for that Jeff!, hoping to have the car back on the road for summer!.

            Ray
            Very good will have to pop up in my digi for a group photo
            1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
            1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
            1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
            2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
            2004 MGZT V8. I love this car

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            • #7
              Finally managed to get the MG Monty home onto my drive yesterday. Gave it a good clean and had a good look round to see what I need.

              New engine has been fitted, runs well but is a bit tappety, so looking at options for cylinder head.

              New starter needed as one on replacement engine does not sound happy

              Cooling fan not cutting in when up to temp

              Hole in rear bumper

              Bits and pieces on body to sort

              Windscreen has crack in it

              Seats to be re-trimmed.

              Hoping to have the car back on the road late spring/early summer!
              Attached Files
              MG Montego efi C928TBL - Moonraker blue
              Austin Montego Mayfair C943KOE - Clove brown
              MG Maestro 2.Oi H352MOF - Black

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              • #8
                Lovely car Ray, will look good parked next to Jeff's digidash at shows
                How you getting on with the Maestros?

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Oli View Post
                  Lovely car Ray, will look good parked next to Jeff's digidash at shows
                  How you getting on with the Maestros?
                  Hoping to have both Maestro's back on the road this year with the digi dash being last one as I want to make a really good job of it!
                  MG Montego efi C928TBL - Moonraker blue
                  Austin Montego Mayfair C943KOE - Clove brown
                  MG Maestro 2.Oi H352MOF - Black

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                  • #10
                    If your Mayfair is anything to go by, it will be stunning

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                    • #11
                      Just a quick update with the progress on TBL.

                      Work done so far.

                      Engine issues sorted
                      New starter motor fitted
                      New sills both n/s and o/s
                      Both rear arches replaced/repaired
                      New exhaust fitted
                      Car now MOT'd, required fos ball joint and a couple of brake pipes.
                      Five nos Dunlop sp Elite TD's fitted.

                      To do
                      Car to be painted, going to paint shop in next two weeks.
                      Windcreen to come out at paintshop, has small crack in it.
                      Seats to re trim
                      Brand new steering wheel to fit and small bits of trim to replace.
                      Original radio/cassettes to fit
                      Last edited by edders1690; 28th June 2014, 14:58.
                      MG Montego efi C928TBL - Moonraker blue
                      Austin Montego Mayfair C943KOE - Clove brown
                      MG Maestro 2.Oi H352MOF - Black

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                      • #12
                        A few pics
                        Attached Files
                        MG Montego efi C928TBL - Moonraker blue
                        Austin Montego Mayfair C943KOE - Clove brown
                        MG Maestro 2.Oi H352MOF - Black

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                        • #13
                          Coming along great Ray, where did you manage to source the sills from in the end?

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Oli View Post
                            Coming along great Ray, where did you manage to source the sills from in the end?
                            Me
                            1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
                            1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
                            1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
                            2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
                            2004 MGZT V8. I love this car

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                            • #15
                              MG Montego

                              Quick update on this.

                              Car is finally going to be painted!
                              Attached Files
                              Last edited by edders1690; 14th November 2014, 19:50.
                              MG Montego efi C928TBL - Moonraker blue
                              Austin Montego Mayfair C943KOE - Clove brown
                              MG Maestro 2.Oi H352MOF - Black

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