My L.E. 'O' series Project (LEO)
The problem I had with getting my shell re-sprayed was the fact that the panels all had work done to them and even with me being meticulous about the prep there's always the little dint or a little filler not rubbed down quite as well as it should be, that you've missed because you just can't see or tell untill you get the laquer on. On a 31 year old shell it's very difficult to get every panel perfect. At least with a new shell all the panels will be straight and dinkless from the off, giving you more chance to get that showroom finish you want. Good luck with it mate.:)
There's a massive feature on re-shelling in the Practical Classics magazine with a Red MG Midget on the cover. Well worth reading Colin as it has a wealth of info on the subject
I reshelled my V8 roadster back in 1992 so have done it. It is just being brave enough to take the plunge with the cash.
Having spent a lot of time thinking about it I have decided that I would, given the chance, rather convert one of the original o series prototype cars rather than converting an LE. I know therse are few and far between but Can You please let me know of any that come up for sale or are currently owned/could be purchased?
Thanks 🙂
:D:D.Nice try Colin.:D
Its not for sale
HaHa where's the fun in that as I wouldn't be able to give you stick about fitting one to yours :D:D:D:D
As far as legend goes, about 12 cars were taken off production line. 6 GT's & 6 Roadsters. To take new power plant they bashed the inner wings by hand on the first few & fitted new engine mounts. They were then subject to road testing & crash tests. Things were looking good for the O series project, Tooling was made to take the car into production and every thing was ready to go, just needed the person to say yes and press the button & that would have been it. MG would have continued into the 80's and Aston Martin may have bought MG out. But no, MG closed, the last surviving O's were sold off minus engines & gearboxes & that was that. I know of two genuine cars. Don Hayter has one which had a carburettor version & the one that belongs to Karen which was the Fuel Injection Version.