[Mgs] Another LBC project, OT

[Richard Lindsay]

Hello friends,
   I write today to share news of project progress. But first, here is a
bit of back story. The car is a '75 TR6. Yea, I know. OT but similar to
issues we face with MGs.
   Everything mechanical is done on the car except for the rear brakes. All
suspension, front and rear, has been removed, cleaned, refinished and
reinstalled with new bushings. New dampers are installed. New brake
calipers, new slave cylinders, new pads and shoes too. The rotors and brake
drums are turned to resurface and true. New front hydraulic pipes and hoses
are installed. The engine is restored and very strong. The clutch, gearbox,
prop shaft, and third member are all tested good. Aftermarket but
period-correct alloy wheels have been media blasted and powder coated and
sport new tires. Lug nuts and washers are getting powder coated (black)
this week. The car is now about ready to go to the paint shop. End of
backstory.
   The rear brake hydraulic bits are all restored except for painting the
cleaned brake pipes - the NLA ones that are not to be replaced. Those pipes
have been flushed clean with brake cleaner then blown dry. After degreasing
and cleaning the exterior with ScotchBrite, the pipe metal is vulnerable to
corrosion/rust. I will just paint the pipes gray. The other new pipes and
flex hoses are due to arrive Monday. Reassembly will begin then. After a
final bleed, the car will be ready for Carmine Red paint.

Rick
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