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by rogbmw
Tue Nov 12, 2024 18:12
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Color Sanding Paint Correction and Polish
Replies: 2
Views: 210

Re: Color Sanding Paint Correction and Polish

Update 11-12-2024 The entire car's paint has been corrected and wet sanded, and the buffing has begun. Everything from the windshield back has been buffed twice, with the front left to do. Next will come the polishing followed by a full ceramic coating. The 3rd brake light has been added to the rear...
by rogbmw
Tue Oct 29, 2024 18:05
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Color Sanding Paint Correction and Polish
Replies: 2
Views: 210

Color Sanding Paint Correction and Polish

The Excel work continues. The waist trim, rear spoiler, antenna and A-pillar trim have all been removed. The car is in for a full color wet-sand paint correction and polish. Hope to get some good pictures and try again to post the pictures.
by rogbmw
Tue Oct 29, 2024 15:07
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: Push Button Start Switch
Replies: 14
Views: 681

Push Button Start Switch

Has anyone thought about changing the start switch to a push button switch. The way the key goes in is so awkward, especially with my big hands.

Here is a similar discussion on the MG forum:
https://www.mgexp.com/forum/mga-forum.2 ... n.4174888/
by rogbmw
Mon Sep 30, 2024 16:40
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: Light Bulb numbers
Replies: 0
Views: 186

Light Bulb numbers

I am away from my car, and need the bulb numbers for the front turn signals, parking lights, and rear parking light, brake light, and reverse lights. Could someone please post them here for me in the next day or so. Thanks.
by rogbmw
Wed Sep 04, 2024 13:35
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: 123 ignition help
Replies: 7
Views: 1391

Re: 123 ignition help

Alan_M wrote:
Thu May 16, 2024 12:37
Mine is the Bluetooth version, so I just connect it to the app on my phone.
I think other models might be usb - have a look at their website, or contact them - normally very helpful.
by rogbmw
Wed Sep 04, 2024 13:34
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: 123 ignition help
Replies: 7
Views: 1391

Re: 123 ignition help

Hi Alan. Mine is the USB version according to Ron Tettero at Albertronic.

So if I understand correctly, I can remove the amplifier and disconnect the wires - correct?
by rogbmw
Mon Sep 02, 2024 20:58
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Refinishing the Wood Dash
Replies: 5
Views: 380

Re: Refinishing the Wood Dash

Ok...so I have finished the prep on the pieces, sanded them, and rolled the edges of the openings like the original. Next up will be painting the inside rolled edges brown like the originals. Due to a busy schedule, they will have to sit that way for a while. Hope to get some pictures posted soon.
by rogbmw
Tue Aug 27, 2024 18:13
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Rebuilding the Seat Bottom
Replies: 8
Views: 604

Re: Rebuilding the Seat Bottom

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by rogbmw
Wed Aug 21, 2024 15:06
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Rebuilding the Seat Bottom
Replies: 8
Views: 604

Re: Rebuilding the Seat Bottom

rbgosling wrote:
Wed Aug 21, 2024 14:52
OK, sounds good. I like that idea, although I don't think my wife's sewing machine would cope with trying to sew through 3 layers of rubber...
Let me see if I can find out the name of it. If nothing else, I bet I can get some from him and send it over.
by rogbmw
Wed Aug 21, 2024 13:04
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Rebuilding the Seat Bottom
Replies: 8
Views: 604

Re: Rebuilding the Seat Bottom

Interesting - what did he do about the rubber diaphragm on the bottom that supports the foam? These appear to be unavailable new, can't find any good used ones, and I've not been able to find anything similar from any other car that comes close to fitting. He used the material I was talking about a...
by rogbmw
Tue Aug 20, 2024 15:41
Forum: Servicing, Belts, Fuels and Oils
Topic: Fuel Pipe Replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 9499

Re: Fuel Pipe Replacement

dancroft1984 wrote:
Tue Aug 20, 2024 15:26
Don't you have an electric flowlock valve between the tank and the pump? I have in my early '85. Though I agree a manual one wouldn't hurt.
My electric flowlock valve is downstream, after the pump and filter.
by rogbmw
Tue Aug 20, 2024 15:33
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Rebuilding the Seat Bottom
Replies: 8
Views: 604

Re: Rebuilding the Seat Bottom

I picked up the repaired seats last week, and I have to say the new support of the bottom cushions is excellent. He was able to repair the driver's side split in the foam, rebuild the top with a new layer, and rebuild the seat bottom support. The material that they used is very strong, and was both ...
by rogbmw
Tue Aug 20, 2024 15:25
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Refinishing the Wood Dash
Replies: 5
Views: 380

Re: Refinishing the Wood Dash

The new veneers have been glued to the underlying wood pieces. I used several pieces of the veneer to test different stains, and have decided to not stain them, as - in my opinion - the existing burl in the veneers is very nice looking, and all the stained samples masked the beauty of the veneer.
by rogbmw
Tue Aug 20, 2024 15:18
Forum: Servicing, Belts, Fuels and Oils
Topic: Fuel Pipe Replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 9499

Re: Fuel Pipe Replacement

I ordered this pump and all the extra bits and new filter. I am also going to put in a manual cut-off in the fuel line just after the line exits the tank - that way if I ever need to do anything fuel related, I can shut off the flow from the tank to the pump. With the factory set up, the shut off is...
by rogbmw
Wed Aug 07, 2024 14:33
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Refinishing the Wood Dash
Replies: 5
Views: 380

Refinishing the Wood Dash

I noticed that my interior wood trim is not what it should be. The main dash piece is in good condition, but the middle wood looks like a child sprayed the finish on it. I have looked at options, and have decided to refinish both pieces. This weekend I stripped off the existing finish and veneer usi...