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Brad RichardsonMember ID: MGB4u2c
Status: Free MemberMelbourne, Florida, USA 
Last Login: 2026-04-15 14:11
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1959 MGA Project
Posted on: Wednesday May 24, 2023
24 May 2023 Been busy assessing and amassing new tin. Got all the panels and pieces needed to replace the left side sill and B pillar. Had some quality issues with the B pillar purchased here in the US - so I sent it back and purchased a left B pillar from a supplier in Australia. Much better and it included the captive nuts. Was surprised it took only 8 days to get from down-under to Florida - it takes that long to get a letter within the USPS. Borrowed a used plasma cutter to do some...
1959 MGA Project
Posted on: Friday May 5, 2023
5 May 2023 Switched tracks on dipping car - decided to do tin work first based on replies from other MGA owners. May do a dip, may do blasting - haven't decided. But... Took fenders off the car, assessed every bit of tin on the car. Found more rot, crinkles, wrinkles etc. Bolted body to frame in all locations. Cut and welded up braces for the cockpit and bolted them in. Started ordering new tin. Decided to cut out all rotten or bent tin and replace with new. Once tin work done, will...
1959 MGA Project
Posted on: Sunday April 30, 2023
29 Apr 2023 Decided the tub needs to go to a dipper remove all the rust before I start on any sheet metal work. So, began to pull the MGA part down the bare tub - will cross brace the door openings and tub. Then send the tub and fenders to dipper. The doors, bonnet and boat lid will need to me worked by hand - by me. All parts, nuts, bolts washers being bagged and labeled. Photos of everything are being taken and cataloged. The journey will be long...but at least documented.
1959 MGA Project
Posted on: Thursday April 27, 2023
Picked up this 1959 left over project out of Tampa. Story goes - previous Alabama owner started - then up an died. Project went up for sale and another restorer bought it. That restorre had the HOA breathing down his neck to get a 1970 GT6 off his driveway, so he sold the MGA to make room in the garage. Bought this project 14 April 2023. and it followed me home to Melbourne. Not new to restoring MG's - did a couple, still have a 72 roaster and 67 GT. But the itch to go back earlier...
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