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MGA Ideas #1
David Pyle TX, USA 1958 MG MGA 1500	Posted: April 04, 2012 04:07PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 423

Now that I have the photo sizing figured out here are four (unoriginal) ideas for those who have cars they actually drive...

• Removable (Moss) rear view mirror. Remove it (easily) if you need to put up the window. Inexpensive.

• Removable and adjustable sun visor. Attaches with velcro to top bar when top is up. Cheap at your auto supply.

• GPS. Shows speed, trip calculations and let's the wrecker know where you are. My speedometer is inaccurate.

• Knob start. Someone's idea brilliantly executed. Label on knob reads "turn". Fools the thieves.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/04/2012 04:10PM by David Pyle.

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Re: MGA Ideas #2
Taylor Blair Austin, Texas, USA 1958 Vespa GS 150 1960 MG MGA 1600 1973 Norton Commando	Posted: April 05, 2012 11:47AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 186

Did you wire in an outlet to plug the GPS in or do you just run it off of battery power?

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Re: MGA Ideas #3
David Pyle TX, USA 1958 MG MGA 1500	Posted: April 05, 2012 12:02PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 423

No outlet in the MG. GPS battery is good for about 2 hours. Whole assembly can be used in another car with an outlet, or can be removed from the mount and charged through a computer USB port, or wall outlet with the proper connection. And of course it can be used to navigate to the great unknown...so when you get there it not unknown.

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Re: MGA Ideas #4
Gary E Gary Edwards Kernersville, ,N.C., USA 1962 MG MGA MkII 1974 MG MGB GT	Posted: April 05, 2012 01:53PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,214

I use a gps in my car but it is plugged into an outlet. The problem is in bright sunlight it is impossible to see clearly on the top of the dash. A better location is under the dash behind the gearshift on some kind of base.

Gary

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Re: MGA Ideas #5
David Pyle TX, USA 1958 MG MGA 1500	Posted: April 05, 2012 02:00PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 423

Good idea. Comes with a base for that. Has to be able to "see" the satellites.

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Re: MGA Ideas #6
cschaefer Chuck Schaefer West Chicago,IL, USA	Posted: April 05, 2012 02:49PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 656

I couldn't get mine to "see" the satellites when on the tunnel, behind the shifter. I had to use my hand as a sunshield any time I wanted to read the GPS. Even then it was iffy.

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Re: MGA Ideas #7
Bob Agar Robert Agar Green Valley, AZ, USA 1953 MG TD "Myrtle Anne" 1957 MG MGA 1500 Coupe "Miss Scarlett" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1974 MG MGB "The Mistress"	Posted: April 05, 2012 03:29PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 1,997

I chose not to mark my "keyknob"...just let 'em look. Younger people look all over the steering column for the ignition lock.

1974.5 MBG Tourer with Weber 32/36 mod and AC.
1957 MGA 1500 Coupe - Stock and original except paint
1953 MG TD - Original car with no mods

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Re: MGA Ideas #8
AlaskaTRX Thomas Rawlins Anchorage, Alaska, USA 1952 MG TD 1960 MG MGA 1600 1973 MG MGB GT	Posted: April 05, 2012 04:01PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 37

In reply to # 2032282 by Bob Agar I chose not to mark my "keyknob"...just let 'em look. Younger people look all over the steering column for the ignition lock.

That is so full of awesome I don't know where to begin, except, where can I get a blank like that?!? grinning smiley

How'd you make it?

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Re: MGA Ideas #9
David Pyle TX, USA 1958 MG MGA 1500	Posted: April 05, 2012 04:43PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 423

Bob,

Yours is cool. Mine is a big ugly white knob I had for another purpose and slit the base to accept the key. Then I painted it and that didn't turn out very well. The word TURN is on the knob to show me the difference between 'on and off' should I forget. I have senior moments like that.

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Re: MGA Ideas #10
neely Gary Neely Heber Springs, Arkansas, USA	Posted: April 05, 2012 05:51PM Registered: 9 years ago Posts: 6,120

In reply to # 2032282 by Bob Agar I chose not to mark my "keyknob"...just let 'em look. Younger people look all over the steering column for the ignition lock.

Bob, thats got to be the best post Ive seen on the forum in 7 or 8 years. cool smiley

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Re: MGA Ideas #11
Gary E Gary Edwards Kernersville, ,N.C., USA 1962 MG MGA MkII 1974 MG MGB GT	Posted: April 05, 2012 06:45PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,214

Cup holder

overtaking mirror, fits with side curtains

Battery cutoff, electric plug, seat belt connector (sleeve in tunnel)

Third brake light.. Norton motorcycle tail light

Chrome exhust tip , made out of a split sink drain

Gary

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Re: MGA Ideas #12
David Pyle TX, USA 1958 MG MGA 1500	Posted: April 06, 2012 09:45AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 423

Gary,

Those are very creative and useful ideas. Is the R/V mirror adapted of one commercially available. If so, from whom? The brake light over the license is a great idea too. My car is a bit bouncy for a full cup...

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Re: MGA Ideas #13
Gary E Gary Edwards Kernersville, ,N.C., USA 1962 MG MGA MkII 1974 MG MGB GT	Posted: April 06, 2012 02:09PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,214

The mirror was from Europa Spares in the UK. Page 2 of 7, model JH950. I cut the mount down so it attaches with one of the original windshield side post screws. It clears the side curtains and gives a great view of the road..
You can probably find them here somewhere.

https://www.europaspares.com/
https://www.europaspares.com/product/2/12827/MIRRORS/EXTERIOR_MIRRORS/Clamp_On_Round_Mirror__Jh950.html

Gary

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Re: MGA Ideas #14
Bob Agar Robert Agar Green Valley, AZ, USA 1953 MG TD "Myrtle Anne" 1957 MG MGA 1500 Coupe "Miss Scarlett" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1974 MG MGB "The Mistress"	Posted: April 06, 2012 02:43PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 1,997

Making the "Key Knob" is easy. I used a map light knob 'cause it's blank. Grind the shank of an ignition key down to a narrow bit until it just fits into the hole in the knob. A dab of epoxy or Super Glue holds it all together nicely.

1974.5 MBG Tourer with Weber 32/36 mod and AC.
1957 MGA 1500 Coupe - Stock and original except paint
1953 MG TD - Original car with no mods

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Re: MGA Ideas #15
David Pyle TX, USA 1958 MG MGA 1500	Posted: April 06, 2012 03:08PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 423

The secret is out. Oh, for a grinder.

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Re: MGA Ideas #16
Bob Agar Robert Agar Green Valley, AZ, USA 1953 MG TD "Myrtle Anne" 1957 MG MGA 1500 Coupe "Miss Scarlett" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1974 MG MGB "The Mistress"	Posted: April 07, 2012 09:33AM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 1,997

Or you can use a file and lots of patience. Those key blanks are pretty soft.

1974.5 MBG Tourer with Weber 32/36 mod and AC.
1957 MGA 1500 Coupe - Stock and original except paint
1953 MG TD - Original car with no mods

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