2019 Tinkering and Events
Amazing BBC Radio interview and coverage of our legacy story at 2019 MotoFest Coventry: BBC Coventry and Warwick Online
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XLW 198 Finally Reunited With The MG After 56 Years
MGA Twin Cam YD1/2497

Rear light connections resoldered
New number plate light feed fitted

Zero Exhaust stainless race system
Old exhaust was "cobbled together" in US following side exit system removal

Zero Exhaust stainless race system
Old exhaust was "cobbled together" in US following side exit system removal

Zero Exhaust stainless race header
Old Peter Wood manifold replaced, expansion bracket had snapped

New layout new hangers
New pipe runs over rear axle

Gasket replacement
Thick rubber gaskets added onto old cork in US

Gasket replacement
Thick rubber gaskets added onto old cork in US

Thick black rubber gaskets added onto old cork in US
Thick black rubber gaskets added onto old cork in US

MGA Twin Cam YD1/2497
Done! New domed cam cover nuts fitted

MGA Twin Cam YD1/2497
Done! New domed cam cover nuts fitted

Flintstone special, new exhaust visible
Old boards tired, dated to late 80s restoration

Flintstone special! Fiddly work
Old boards tired, dated to late 80s restoration

New floorboards offered up
Old boards tired, dated to late 80s restoration

New floorboards bolted down

MGA Twin Cam YD1/2497
Surface rust treatment in wheelarch

MGA Twin Cam YD1/2497
Surface rust treatment in wheelarch

MGA Twin Cam YD1/2497
Surface rust treatment in wheelarch

Period Desmo mirror procured

Period Desmo mirror procured

MGA Twin Cam YD1/2497

MGA Twin Cam YD1/2497

MGA Twin Cam YD1/2497
Ready to meet great friend Elliot @blackbess at the NEC Restoration Show

Uplifting experience with #NDMTransport
Piggyback for @BlackBess!

Another amazing family car story
Search @Blackbess for the lowdown

Piggybacking on the transporter
@MGAlzheimers and @blackbess off to the NEC Restoration Show

Association of Heritage Engineers
Guest on the #AOHE stand at the NEC

James' project supporter shirt!
Classic Car Restoration Show NEC

Elliot taking a break from the GCCG stand to visit
Mandatory Guantanamo shade outfit on the @GCCG stand!

Elliot surprised his grandparents
They didnt know @BlackBess was at the show!

Dom Tailor-Lane and Petrolhead celeb @DrewPritchard
#SalvageHunters

Great friend Pip @philsmith3003 takes a break
Classic Car Restoration Show NEC

Fanastic #instagram social media support
@Molly_The_MGBGT aka @KeiranReid98

Fanastic #instagram social media support
@JCW_Harry

Dom Taylor-Lane @associationofheritageengineers
Association of Heritage Engineers stand #AOHE

JD interview with Dom and TV's @Ralph.Hosier
Classic Car Restoration Show NEC #AOHE

Social media fun
Classic Car Restoration Show NEC

@Ralph.Hosier and @JonBentley90
#AOHE supporters Classic Car Restoration Show NEC

Finally! Original plate reassigned
New DVLA V5

#Stratford Festival of Motoring
On street parking in Sheep Street

Fuel stop en route @Shell

MGA Twin Cam YD1/2497
#StratforduponAvon Sheep Street spot

The Scotts and @MGAlzheimers
Great friends Marcia, Andrew and Lilly drop by

Scott family affair @MGAlzheimers
#Stratford Festival of Motoring

#Stratford Festival of Motoring
Wonderful weather and atmosphere

#Stratford Festival of Motoring

#Stratford Festival of Motoring
Great friends Sam and Mark

#Stratford Festival of Motoring

#Stratford Festival of Motoring
Louis and Cole

#Stratford Festival of Motoring
Louis, Joe and Cole
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