My wife has a ‘73 1275cc RWA model, in British Racing Green, for which I am chief mechanic (well the only one, actually) and bodywork polisher! Your tip for attaching the Tonneau Cover straps first was genius! Like a complete numptie, I have been doing that part last, but now you have opened my eyes to a whole new world of Midget enjoyment! Here’s to many more topless days (the car, not ‘er indoors) with bugs in our teeth and sunburn (even in good old Blighty) on our heads!
Another great video Andy. That is the correct way of folding the Midget hood. I have always followed this procedure on my Midgets over the years and it keeps your hood and perspex windows from any damage and makes it last alot longer. Cheers.👍
Nice one Ian, I saw a video years ago when I got mine. And it looked totally wrong , luckily someone from MASC informed me on how best to fold, so thought I would chuck one on here !
ohhhhh, snap the tonneau cover inside first! I've been fighting that part since I bought her and gave up leaving it in the trunk^H^H^H^H^Hboot. Thanks, Andy. Truly helpful. My hood is the example of what happens when you don't fold it correctly. Both side lights sporting a large slice and both sides sporting a slice that will let rain water pour into the rear that the previous owner attempted to repair with duct tape. I literally just yanked that tape off today. So, time for a new hood.
So simple and easy. I think my side velcro is needing replaced too, ooh aah misses! I've had Macy a year and never had her roof up so she will be topless 🤭 again soon and I will use your method to tuck her top away nicely, yum. I look forward to the next exciting episode of AMGA. Cheers. Jimmy
Thanks for that very informative video. Definitely helps me find out what all my my top is missing to do the same thing. Thank you P.S awesome video and can't wait for the next one.
Only had my 79 midget about a year and have only put the top down once, and that's the only time it'll go down, now it's going to stay down. I think I did it right, but it was a bit of a mission. I'm only going to take it out on nice sunny days anyway.
Obviously keeping it down means the material can shrink a little so might make it harder re assembling next time . But yeah, sunny drives are the best !
@@AndysMGAdventures Hmm, maybe I'll put it up now and then to give it a stretch, perhaps there's something you can rub on the vinyl to keep it supple. It needs a couple of minor repairs as well.
Wow I don't recall doing anything this fancy. I think I just crumpled it all in. No idea. My back window clear plastic was missing so it didn't matter to much I suppose.
Another question if you'll be so kind - at about 4:30-440 time when you show the b pillar poppers - the welting (?) that runs down the seam of the bod and across the bottom of the door opening..what is it called and where can I get it? I've looked at moss motors but not sure where (door, body, interior?) it is or what it's called.
I've watched 4 diff vids on folding the top. My top is attached with a sleeve of fabric across the last hoop so I can't pull it out like everyone shows.
A thousand thanks to you, Andy. You ended my struggle.❤
Haha good stuff!
My wife has a ‘73 1275cc RWA model, in British Racing Green, for which I am chief mechanic (well the only one, actually) and bodywork polisher! Your tip for attaching the Tonneau Cover straps first was genius! Like a complete numptie, I have been doing that part last, but now you have opened my eyes to a whole new world of Midget enjoyment! Here’s to many more topless days (the car, not ‘er indoors) with bugs in our teeth and sunburn (even in good old Blighty) on our heads!
Quite right sir! Now go whip your top off... you know what I mean 😆
Exactly like the Owner's Manual indicates. Bravo old chap!
Cheers B!
Very useful information.
Better than my very old video on the subject 😢😅. So well done 👍.
Cheers ! 🤣
Another great video Andy.
That is the correct way of folding the Midget hood.
I have always followed this procedure on my Midgets over the years and it keeps your hood and perspex windows from any damage and makes it last alot longer.
Cheers.👍
Nice one Ian, I saw a video years ago when I got mine. And it looked totally wrong , luckily someone from MASC informed me on how best to fold, so thought I would chuck one on here !
ohhhhh, snap the tonneau cover inside first! I've been fighting that part since I bought her and gave up leaving it in the trunk^H^H^H^H^Hboot. Thanks, Andy. Truly helpful. My hood is the example of what happens when you don't fold it correctly. Both side lights sporting a large slice and both sides sporting a slice that will let rain water pour into the rear that the previous owner attempted to repair with duct tape. I literally just yanked that tape off today. So, time for a new hood.
Ahhhh good stuff. I'm sure others will say I did it wrong. But it's steered me right so far !
Great demonstration.
Cheers buddy!
Brilliant video I shall be having another go tomorrow Andy
Good work roger
Just watched this video for the 2nd time. I'm going to try this today as you've made it look frightfully easy. Let's hope. Cya
Amazing thanks James. It's a piece of cake my friend !
So simple and easy. I think my side velcro is needing replaced too, ooh aah misses! I've had Macy a year and never had her roof up so she will be topless 🤭 again soon and I will use your method to tuck her top away nicely, yum. I look forward to the next exciting episode of AMGA. Cheers. Jimmy
@@jameswelsh5672 13 extra points for using the acronym hahaha. Well done though buddy. I Do hope you enjoy your topless adventure. Ahem
Excellent Job
Cheers John! Start a channel with your racing videos dude
@@AndysMGAdventures yeah I should do really
I'm not sure I could do the talking as well though
Thanks for that very informative video. Definitely helps me find out what all my my top is missing to do the same thing.
Thank you
P.S awesome video and can't wait for the next one.
Ah thanks Corbin mate. Means a lot my friend
Thanks Andy, can you do a video where you put it up.
Sadly margo has gone! But ask the midget and sprite club on Facebook
Only had my 79 midget about a year and have only put the top down once, and that's the only time it'll go down, now it's going to stay down. I think I did it right, but it was a bit of a mission. I'm only going to take it out on nice sunny days anyway.
Obviously keeping it down means the material can shrink a little so might make it harder re assembling next time . But yeah, sunny drives are the best !
@@AndysMGAdventures Hmm, maybe I'll put it up now and then to give it a stretch, perhaps there's something you can rub on the vinyl to keep it supple. It needs a couple of minor repairs as well.
Brilliant I was doing it wrongly.
Oh for so many years I was too haha
Wow I don't recall doing anything this fancy. I think I just crumpled it all in. No idea. My back window clear plastic was missing so it didn't matter to much I suppose.
Another question if you'll be so kind - at about 4:30-440 time when you show the b pillar poppers - the welting (?) that runs down the seam of the bod and across the bottom of the door opening..what is it called and where can I get it? I've looked at moss motors but not sure where (door, body, interior?) it is or what it's called.
It can be called the door draught excluder, and you can Try places like MGB Hive If Moss aren't stocking it 😉
I sold my near identical Midget about 15 years ago and I had forgotten what a pain the hood is!
Hahaha its not too bad.... well.... its um.... yeah OK its a bit of a pain
I've watched 4 diff vids on folding the top. My top is attached with a sleeve of fabric across the last hoop so I can't pull it out like everyone shows.
What year is yours Chris mate ?
@@AndysMGAdventures 76 with an aftermarket top - i could find the name on the tag.
@@chrisperry3525 yeah do be good to see
@@AndysMGAdventures got pics...how can I get them to you?
Top says 'E-Z on auto tops"..i'll have to google them
@@chrisperry3525 ah you stateside then? Sounds like an American company from a Google. Feel free to send some pics. Andysmgadventures@gmail.com
Does anyone know where I can buy it?
There's a place in Birmingham I think uk. Called Don hoods
Well heck, I’ve been doing it wrong all these years. No wonder my windows were marred up.
I learned the hard way too!
Ooops ! This a hood cover. Not a tonneau 😊
Better luck next time !