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Adjusting the roof mechanism on a midget #1
Everydaymidget David Grimm (New Member) Leighton Buzzard, Beds, UK Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Apr 15, 2024 04:02 PM Joined 15 days ago 1 Posts

I’ve just bought a lovely ‘68 midget. When I put the roof up it unfolds well, but on the passenger side when the roof is up it overshoots the windscreen a bit.

If I really push the roof back and push the windscreen forwards a bit I can just get the catch in, but it would be great if the mechanism didn’t push the roof past the windscreen - is it possible to make a simple adjustment?

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Re: Adjusting the roof mechanism on a midget #2
bdperry Brian Perry Pearland / Houston, TX, USA Sign in to contact 1975 MG Midget 1500 "Midge" 1980 MG MGB	Apr 16, 2024 01:44 PM Top Contributor Joined 8 years ago 347 Posts

Assuming we're not talking about a significant underlying body alignment issue, I have found the top frame fitment is sensitive to the fitting/alignment of the bracket that attaches the frame to the body, behind the occupants' outside shoulders. I suggest loosening (but don't remove) the attach bolts (3 on each side IIRC), do a little frame jiggling, and see if you can then attach the troublesome clamp without difficulty. When you find the "sweet spot", tighten down the bracket bolts and Bob's your uncle.

-Brian

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Re: Adjusting the roof mechanism on a midget #3
JAMADOR John Amador Spring, TX, USA Sign in to contact 1975 MG Midget 1500 "Midge"	Apr 16, 2024 02:26 PM Top Contributor Joined 1 year ago 995 Posts

Good to know, mine overshoots the windshield header, but isn't tough to reel back to slip into the brackets.
It takes a bit of a heel strike to get it open, though. A small adjustment would be nice to have that a bit easier.

1975 MG Midget 1500 - Midge
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Re: Adjusting the roof mechanism on a midget #4
Midget 74 Jim Ward San Jose, CA, USA Sign in to contact 1974 MG Midget	Apr 16, 2024 02:38 PM Joined 11 years ago 253 Posts

The next question is if the windshield and door(quarter-light) align well. If these are 'tight', the the windshield could need adjustment as well. This is accomplished with two bolts under the dash either side. Buggers to get to, but should just require loosening a bit to adjust the windshield. That would also help the 'over-shoot' of the convertible top-frame.

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