Restoration Play-by-Play

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Photo for More Body WorkMore Body Work

Bob returns to do some further repair work on the inner sill and panels. Worked on the inner sill somemore today. I need to cut away rust but…  Read more


Photo for More Engine WorkMore Engine Work

In this session, Bob returns to do further refinements on the engine.  Read more


Photo for Starting the EngineStarting the Engine

In this session, Bob returns to the engine to do some more clean up, and perhaps start the engine.  Read more


Photo for Repairing the Outer Sills - Part 2Repairing the Outer Sills - Part 2

Bob continues with the restoration of the sills and posts.  Read more


Photo for Repairing the Outer Sills - Part 1Repairing the Outer Sills - Part 1

Bob describes the repair of the outer sills of his MGA restoration project.  Read more


Photo for Repairing the Door Hinges and Aligning the PanelsRepairing the Door Hinges and Aligning the Panels

In this session, Bob documents how he repaired the door hinges and then aligned the door panels.  Read more


Photo for Repair of the Inner SillRepair of the Inner Sill

In this session, Bob discusses the repair of the inner sill.  Read more


Photo for Repair of Rust Areas Around Rear WindowRepair of Rust Areas Around Rear Window

In this session, Bob discusses how he went about repairing rust around the rear window.  Read more


Photo for Bob’s Restoration - Checking the CarbsBob’s Restoration - Checking the Carbs

Checking the carbs revealed an unexpected problem.  Read more


Photo for Bob’s Restoration - Boot Floor ReplacementBob’s Restoration - Boot Floor Replacement

Bob's next task is to replace the rusted boot floor.  Read more


Photo for Bob’s Restoration - Assessing the Rust and EngineBob’s Restoration - Assessing the Rust and Engine

Part 3 of the Bob's restoration of his 1958 MGA Coupe uncovers some rust issues and an initial look at the engine.  Read more


Photo for Restoration of Bob Krzywicki’s 1958 MGA Coupe - Part 2Restoration of Bob Krzywicki’s 1958 MGA Coupe - Part 2

Part 2 of Bob's restoration covers the removal of the fenders.  Read more


Photo for Restoration of Bob Krzywicki’s 1958 MGA Coupe - IntroductionRestoration of Bob Krzywicki’s 1958 MGA Coupe - Introduction

NAMGAR member, Bob Krzywicki, has very kindly agreed to provide content and photos of the restoration by him and his sons of his 1958 MGA Coupe for NAMGAR's first restoration play-by-play on the website. Over the next few months we will regularly post updates on the progress of his restoration.  Read more