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Leftover parts. Where do they go?

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Leftover parts. Where do they go? #1
Baclink Abdou Balde Indianapolis, IN, USA Sign in to contact 1972 MG Midget 1974 MG Midget	Topic Creator (OP) Apr 30, 2017 09:04 PM Joined 8 years ago 45 Posts

Hi, I just put back together my 72/74 midget. I have the attached 2 parts left. I suspect they go somewhere in the front near the bumper but cant see really where they go.

Please help.

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Re: Leftover parts. Where do they go? #2
Monk Ed D San Antonio, TX, USA Sign in to contact 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite	Apr 30, 2017 09:18 PM Joined 12 years ago 214 Posts

Not sure about the top part but the bottom part (in primer) appears to be a strengthener for the rear part of the body. In the Bugeye it is in the "trunk" and attached to the floor in line with the rear bumper brackets.

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Re: Leftover parts. Where do they go? #3
Baclink Abdou Balde Indianapolis, IN, USA Sign in to contact 1972 MG Midget 1974 MG Midget	Topic Creator (OP) Apr 30, 2017 09:44 PM Joined 8 years ago 45 Posts

In reply to # 3501270 by Monk Not sure about the top part but the bottom part (in primer) appears to be a strengthener for the rear part of the body. In the Bugeye it is in the "trunk" and attached to the floor in line with the rear bumper brackets.

Thank you so much. I will see tomorrow if I can fit it somewhere in the "trunk".

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Re: Leftover parts. Where do they go? #4
TheLastDeadMouse Tim Vollmer Potsdam, NY, USA Sign in to contact 1972 MG Midget MkIII	Apr 30, 2017 10:21 PM Joined 13 years ago 756 Posts

Yep, bottom is a bracket for the rear bumpers. All four brackets are unique, so put it wherever it fits best and that's where it should be. Top one I really couldn't say.

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Re: Leftover parts. Where do they go? #5
Baclink Abdou Balde Indianapolis, IN, USA Sign in to contact 1972 MG Midget 1974 MG Midget	Topic Creator (OP) May 1, 2017 08:25 PM Joined 8 years ago 45 Posts

Thank you all for your help. I was able to fit the pieces in the trunk. Still trying to figure out where the other one goes.

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Re: Leftover parts. Where do they go? #6
a.graham52 Aaron Grahan Bar Harbor, ME, USA Sign in to contact 1971 MG Midget	May 1, 2017 08:39 PM Joined 8 years ago 343 Posts

I think the other one goes near the grill or next to the radiator. Would slightly stick up above the core supoort

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Re: Leftover parts. Where do they go? #7
Baclink Abdou Balde Indianapolis, IN, USA Sign in to contact 1972 MG Midget 1974 MG Midget	Topic Creator (OP) May 1, 2017 09:18 PM Joined 8 years ago 45 Posts

In reply to # 3502003 by a.graham52 I think the other one goes near the grill or next to the radiator. Would slightly stick up above the core supoort

Thanks I will try that area tomorrow and will keep you posted.

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Re: Leftover parts. Where do they go? #8
Baclink Abdou Balde Indianapolis, IN, USA Sign in to contact 1972 MG Midget 1974 MG Midget	Topic Creator (OP) May 2, 2017 07:56 PM Joined 8 years ago 45 Posts

In reply to # 3502003 by a.graham52 I think the other one goes near the grill or next to the radiator. Would slightly stick up above the core supoort

Aaron, I think you were spot on. I tried to place it today and here is what it looks like. (See picture)

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