1958 MGA - Race Car Repair Part 1

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3 ай бұрын

In this video I recover a MGA from 1958 which had crashed in 2023 during a race. Now it is time to asses the damage and an overall inspection of what is needed to get it back onto the track. Including the cost estimation.

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@johnrussell5245 3 ай бұрын

As the owner of 2 MGAs I will enjoy watching this rebuild.

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

nice to hear... thanks for the comments

@General813 3 ай бұрын

Hi Steve, a new beautiful project. The car will be great. Thank you for all your work filming for us🙂🙋👍

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comments,my pleasure

@sportshatch 3 ай бұрын

A great new project . Looks like someone spent a lot of time and money on it. Good luck with the repairs.

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

Thank you , indeed

@ianrenshaw6653 3 ай бұрын

Hi Steve, I’m rebuilding a twin cam so looking forward to this series! Beautiful race car!

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

Lucky you Ian as a twin cam are much wanted.. enjoy your rebuild

@ianrenshaw6653 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, much rust repair unlike your beautiful car!

@achimwieler5862 3 ай бұрын

Great car you have bought. Looking forward to the video when you put it back on the track.

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@victormildew1717 3 ай бұрын

Hi Steve, another great project ! My business, just me & my Son, here in the UK have completed a 3 year rebuild on an Ex Works MGA Twin Cam, for a gentleman racer. I am more than happy to help if you need any hard to find parts. There are several real experts on these cars here. Not just parts shops, but years of experience.

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

Hi Victor, that is really nice to hear, I might need some info on the camber settings and how to set them on the front wheels.

@victormildew1717 3 ай бұрын

Hi Steve, Neil here, Victor is my YT name ! More than happy to help on the camber. Perhaps via email, rather than replies on here ? Either way ask away. Neil

@argee55 3 ай бұрын

Alright, another new project. Looks like it's going to be a fun one. Can't wait to see what you've got planned for it. Randall in Kentucky.

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments, this is going to be a major job to get the dents out and the fenders to fit

@54mgtf22 3 ай бұрын

2 models later than mine and the same colour. Wonderful. Thanks for showing this, Steve. 👍

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comments, and indeed a bit younger then yours..

@sagecouncil 3 ай бұрын

Looks like a good investment.. I'm sure it's savable. Thanks for uploading.

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments

@HamishRacing 3 ай бұрын

This will be a great project Steve, looking forward to the videos

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments

@veronika8904 27 күн бұрын

Really love this race car,I have to be honest the Formula cars you have are my favorite. Cant wait to see this car racing again.Love the videos an learning alot from them.Thank you Jack.

@D3Sshooter 24 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comments

@drewpierce2273 3 ай бұрын

I had a well used '57 MGA for a few years in college. It was my very first sports car and lots of fun to drive and to learn some early lessons in MG repair. Viewing your latest project will be fun for me, too. It certainly is a well constructed vintage MGA race car.

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Drew, indeed those were nice cars at the time and still are

@joelpalmer 3 ай бұрын

Steve the right side door should straighten out with paintless dent repair (PDR). They sometimes work miracles.

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

Hi Joe, I would hope so...will give it a try... unless the inner bar is stuck to the panel

@samsdadalways888 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful video. Looking forward to the restore videos. Take care😊

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

thanks

@PeterLee-zn3jl 2 ай бұрын

Well built...body , paint frame etc .. Check diff engine gearbox for drivetrain wear.. But it lloks like a very good candidate for class racing.. Carry on

@D3Sshooter 2 ай бұрын

thanks, that is next

@podd372 3 ай бұрын

Nice one Steve. I really love your race car videos.

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@mikeowen9667 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video,, looks like a fun car.

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

txs for the comments

@awalk5177 3 ай бұрын

I also own and drive a 1960 MGA here in UK. Mine was fully restored in 1997 from one I bought in 1978. The door skins are aluminium, as are the trunk and bonnet. I am interested to see how you fit the fibreglass wings as I have a full new set here with front valance, but currently have original steel wings fitted all around. I have subscribed to your channel, to see how you progress. These are great cars.

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments, and yes there will be several video's on the fixes.. Some will be easy others not ..

@jeffhildreth9244 3 ай бұрын

A couple comments. "While unibody and monocoque construction are sometimes used interchangeably, they aren't actually the same. We define unibody as a unitized vehicle body with tubes, bulkheads, and box sections that provide most of its strength, whereas a true monocoque structure gets its strength from the entire external 'skin ". There was also the 1622 and the Deluxe Models which were Twin Cam structure but a 1622 motor. Great looking car. Good luck. PS When I worked for a BMC Dealership 1968-1972 I bought a 1956 MGA and installed a 3 Main MGB motor. Wonderful car, I miss it.

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the commens Jef, and the explanation... Its always nice to get comments that set things right... after all we all learn every day

@jeffhildreth9244 3 ай бұрын

@@D3Sshooter And thanks to you, I have learned a great deal. One of my favorite you tube car channels.

@amraceway 3 ай бұрын

In the entire history of racing has there ever been a seat belt that has sheared? Race cars are usually kept indoors so the belts don't get UV light and compared to road cars the belts are hardly used. It seems to me perfectly good and safe belts are disposed of with no empirical evidence that they have become unsafe. Lovely car.

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

You have a point, I am of the same opinion. However we have FIA regulations and scrutiny on the track that states and inspects the validity on the tags of the devices and clothing... Out of date= No run.... It is all about bussiness if you ask me... Thanks for the comments

@fairthorpefanatik1700 3 ай бұрын

The man with the most toys wins. Looks like you are well on your way to winning!

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments, well we will see...

@davidgerrard8661 3 ай бұрын

That's a great buy. A credit to the previous owner, I hope he wasn't hurt in the crash? Look forward to seeing you work your magic 😊

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

Indeed , it was a great buy... No he was not as I was told but felt that he was getting to old..

@joannehart9624 3 ай бұрын

It looks like you found a very nicely prepared car! Hard to believe that the frame and bodywork would be in such good condition (apart from the crashed bodywork) considering it dates back to 1958. Like so many cars I've seen, it does not look like they did a great job on the wiring. I would enjoy watching an episode dedicated to evaluating and organizing the electrical system. 🙂

@robbending3848 3 ай бұрын

I've just been troubleshooting that monster of a dual relay box on the bulkhead. Only the earlier 1500 and most Twin Cams have the multifunction sidelight / indicator / brake light installation. 6/8 connections were wrong!

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments, this was for sure a ground up restoration a few years ago before it went onto the track. As always there are t hings that can be improved and I will do so over time

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

@@robbending3848 Good to hear....

@jangravityhollyer532 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, Danke sehr.

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure

@benkeeling1935 3 ай бұрын

My dream car

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

Yes , they are nice and fast on the track in classic racing but also as street cars once they are tuned.

@benjaminbenson8714 3 ай бұрын

Hi Steve. Looking forward to this one. Love the race cars. What do you think happened in the accident? Tyre wall impact?

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

Well, I am still chasing the exact details.. One person told me he/she was just in front... and claimed it was a drivers error... Not stating what it was... I know the name of the driver , but it seems that he is not willing or cannot talk about it.. Not sure what happend... But still checking

@m.b.smoshitoa8325 3 ай бұрын

Hi Steve many times I hear you quoting horse power. I don't understand why horse. I looked for videos about it but I didn't understand. I use to understand most difficult concepts when explained by you. Especially on the drawing board. Lol Moshitoa south Africa

@D3Sshooter 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments, I will do one especially for you as a long time subscriber explaining Horse Power and Torque....