The MGA Restoration Project
Page Thirty Three: Reassembly Continues
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A look under the dashboard shows the pedals and headlight dip switch in place.
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The wheels are on! Also clearly visible in this picture is the gray piping
between the fenders and body tub, and the seal around the trunk (boot) opening.
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All the switches are installed in the dash, as is the radio. This is a
1960s vintage BMC radio, which was originally in my MGB. Although this
radio was not available when the MGA was sold, it provides a personal link
with my first MG. And, since the radio was a dealer-installed option, it's
not implausible that a car could have obtained a newer radio along the way...
yeah, that's it.
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A look in the engine compartment shows that the heater is now installed (top)
as are the carburetors, starter switch, generator and ignition coil.
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Meanwhile, this painstakingly constructed mockup of the interior shows the
recently-arrived seat covers and arm rest. The gray piping on the seats
appears a little darker than the original factory color. We'll see if it's
a conspicuous difference if we can get this car parked next to another with
its original upholstery.
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History:
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Oh, I say Reginald, your new MGA is so fetching!
I fancy it's simply spot-on for motoring!
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Yes quite, quite. Well, shall we go for a bit of a driveabout, then?
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Early advertising picture for the introduction of the MGA in 1955.
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