[Spridgets] FW: 1968 Austin America / MG1100 - Hydrolastic Suspension

Brad Fornal tequila.brad at gmail.com
Tue Jul 8 20:30:26 MDT 2014


So you will be installing a V-tec into the car?


On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 9:20 PM, B.Bittinger <b.bittinger at gmail.com> wrote:

> Good point Dean!
> It is automatic. I'm willing to do make modifications as needed. So far
> we've gotten the engine to turn over and we know that the distributor
> works.
> The suspension still has some give, so all good signs so far! We've also
> looked into retrofitting the engine and transmission there is a company out
> there that has done the motor mount and framing to hold a honda civic
> engine.
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 8:42 PM, Dean Swanson <d.swanson at earthlink.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Brenda,
> >
> > You did not mention if your AA is a manual or automatic and if you want
> to
> > keep it original or modify it?
> >
> > It is always a good idea to drive a newly acquired car a little bit
> before
> > tearing it apart to know what is working and what isn't...
> >
> > '62 Sprite mk II
> > Holly Springs, NC
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I'm new to the group, but thanks to Kevin Valentine, he's graciously
> added
> > me to the list. I'm the girlfriend of his nephew, Ben, who was kind
> enough
> > to get me a 1968 Austin America for Christmas.
> >
> > We've started taking things apart and it seems to be "ok". I'm new at car
> > restoration and this one is unique in itself. I was wondering if anyone
> > could help with where to start with the suspension. What to look for to
> see
> > if it still works, etc?
> >
> > Also, where would a safe place to start be for the transmission/engine,
> > since they share oil?
> >
> > Kindest regards, Brenda
> > (an enthusiastic newbie)
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