new member tog 0035

[tog0035]

hello all .Tog 0035 here. Just received my midas From ebay.Delighted with car and looking foward to a rolling restoration. Will need plenty advice.First job will be top hinge pin on drivers door. Regards Tog

[kelvink]

Hi Tog. Good to hear of another new owner. Which Midas did you get, and where are you?

There's a few more shows coming up so if you get the time pop along and say hi to a few of the other members.

Oh and welcome of course!

[manifold]

Welcome to the forum tog.

I am sure you will find lots of info you need here.

Good look with the rebuild!

David

[tog0035]

Hello Kelvink. I purchased The orange midas on ebay.I live in Waterford City in southeast Ireland . I will post some pics when I learn how to. Regards TOG

[Stuart]

Welcome to the forum Tog, it looked like a good tidy example, is it sprayed then?

[b1zbaz]

Welcome to the forum tog there is no end of useful info on here and a plentiful supply of clever people to help if your answer cannot be found on here

[tog0035]

Hello Stuart and all. I cannot say for certain Whether it was sprayed or not.No overspray or evidence of a different colour as has been sugested..List of jobs to do ;New carpets.Seat restoration or replacement. door hinge repair. indicators not working but hazzards work and a few worn bushes to be diagnosed and replaced. The person I bought the car of was very honest in his discription. In the past four years I have purchased a Fiat 128 sl coupe in Italy .beautifull car .kept it for two years and sold it to aguy in the Shetland Isles. I then purchased a Talbot Matra Murena 2.2 .Fine car.Expensive to run.Not suited to Irish tarrifs Sold back to another gentleman in London. Now I have my Midas and I am Thrilled with it and when I sort out the above list and soften out the ride somewhat I think this car will be with me for the long haul , Regards TOG

[MrBounce]

Hi Tog! If you need any advice on how to rip one to pieces take a look at my rebuild thread. Bet you can't get more horror stories than mine...

[tog0035]

Hello all. I am slowly getting through my to do list IE; Mx 5 seats. door hinges.painting mirrors.clutch pipe. radius arm repair but the biggest supprise was the total transformation in the driving experience when I repaced the knuckle in the front suspension passenger side . The knuckle was actually sitting on top of the suspension arm rather than the hole meaning that the passenger side front was near enough solid.Now the bump and steering creaks are nearly eliminated.I cannot believe such a small part could make such a difference. I now take the car out every chance I can.Definitly not a car for a shrinking violet .I would post afew pics but the site seems to block my efforts to do so and on that subject I cannot seem to view any attachments.Yours TOG

[manifold]

Hello tog. Good to hear your enjoying your car. Great stuff!

Why not host you photos on a site like photobucket and link the pictures to here. It should work fine either way.

All the best.

David.