About Steve
Steve has been working on British cars, amongst others, for over 50 years.
His specialty are cars from the BMC/BLMC stable. In the 1970s he lived in Wallingford, which is
about 8 miles from Abingdon on Thames, of MG fame, and 15 miles from Cowley, Oxford, where BMW make the current Mini.
His personal car fleet includes a 1967 Austin Mini Countryman, a 1970 MGB GT, a 1974 Triumph TR6, a 1977 Triumph Dolomite Sprint,
a 1978 Mini 1275GT, and a 1980 Triumph TR8.
All aspects of mechanical, electrical and trim work are undertaken, including repairing engines, gearboxes, wiring, etc.
Professionally, Steve is a retired Engineer who has worked all over the world in various Engineering roles for large corporations. He has a Bachelors degree in Engineering Science from the University of Durham (UK). He is also a Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, as well as being a Chartered Engineer. These are the UK's equivalent of a P.E. in the USA.
He is more than happy if the owner wants to get involved in the project. That saves time & money, whilst adding involvement and providing education. It's also more fun!
Steve is currently located in North-West Downers Grove, Illinois, close to I-355 and I-88. Advice and consultation are readily available.
The summer of 1977 with my first car.
Projects
2024 On-going & currently scheduled
- 1978 MGB, SU carb conversion
- 1952 MG TD, brakes etc.
- 1977 Spitfire, tune up
- 1974 MGB, convertible top and tune up
- 1972 MGB, rear shocks
- 1978 MGB, exhaust
- 1974 Midget, exhaust bushes
- 1973 Midget, front suspension
- 1973 MGB, new HS6 jets
- 1974 MGB, running badly
- 1977 Spitfire, check up
- 1977 MGB, battery drain, carb etc.
- 1972 TR6, engine rebuild
- 1974 MGB, oil seal & exhaust
- 1973 Midget, brake hoses & carbs
Previously completed
2024
- 1959 MGA, various issues
- 1970 MGB, wiring issues
- 1978 MGB, auto choke issues
- 1980 MGB LE, return to the road
- 1959 MGA, fuel sender, door seals etc.
- 1993 Mini, check up
- 1959 MGA, tune up
- 1970 MGB GT, rear hub & brakes
- 1979 Midget, tune up
- 1978 MGB, brake master & radiator
- 1972 TR6, steering column bushes
- 1966 MGB, various issues
2023
- 1970 MGB GT, door seals
- 1979 MGB, timing cover oil seal
- 1959 MGA, gearbox rebuild
- 1980 TR8, cooling fan
- 1955 TF, oil leak & brake adjust
- 1978 MGB, propshaft UJ's
- 1974 MGB, Diff thrust washers & gas tank
- 1971 MGB, tune up
- 1973 Midget, tie rod ends
- 1959 MGA, return to the road
- 1966 MGB, pedal box issues
- 1966 MGB, engine & gearbox rebuild
- 1977 Dolomite, replace coil
- 1973 MGB, new fuel pump
- 1971 MGB GT, check up & tune up
- 1971 MGB, Brakes
- 1959 MGA, check over
- 1962 AH3000, brake/clutch reservoir
- 1973 Midget, tune up & inspect
- 1959 MGA, fluids change & lube
- 1974 Midget, return to the road
- 1978 MGB, new distributor
- 1951 MG TD, brakes
- 1974 MGB, brakes, suspension bushes
- 1977 Dolomite, rebuild engine
- 1974 TR6, tune up
- 1968 MGB, new convertible top
- 1979 MGB, new rear brakes
- 1970 MGB, replace rear shocks
- 1971 MGB GT, check up & tune up
- 1973 MGB, fuel pump and brake lines
- 1960 TR3, carbs rebuilt
- 1972 TR6, tune up
- 1975 TR6, tune up
- 1958 MGA, water pump and hoses
- 1959 AH Bug Eye Sprite, clutch
- 1973 Midget, front crankshaft oil seal
- 1964 MGB, brakes
- 1961 MGA, tune up
- 1971 MGB GT, check over
- 1959 TR3A, return to the road
- 1980 MGB, carb & exhaust conversion
- 1970 MGB GT, wiper issues
- 1967 Alpine, new wiring loom
2022
- 1955 MG TF, exhaust & blocked fuel pipe
- 1974 TR6, half shaft & UJ's
- 1980 Spitfire, engine & trans mounts
- 1969 MGC, check over
- 1965 Morgan, charging & check up
- 1972 MGB, rear brakes
- 1973 MGB, axle oil seals & brakes
- 1979 Spitfire, front suspension
- 1972 MGB, convertible top
- 1961 TR3A, brakes
- 1974 MGB, clutch master cylinder
- 1972 TR6, tune up
- 1970 MGB, rear shocks
- 1958 MGA, brake lines
- 1961 MGA, gearbox rebuild
- 1975 MGB, return to the road
- 1965 MGB, front pinion oil seal
- 1967 AH3000, radiator change
- 1979 MGB, brakes and exhaust
- 1976 TR6, tune up
- 1974 MGB, tune up
- 1977 MGB, engine & trans swap
- 1973 TR6, speedo drive
- 1974 MGB GT, brakes
- 1970 MGB, heater & cooling system
- 1955 TF, rear springs rubber packing
- 1970 Midget, radiator & generator
- 1977 MGB, tune up
- 1980 MGB, return to the road
- 1970 MGB, heater control valve
- 1967 Alpine, new exhaust system
- 1977 MGB, front suspension re-build
- 1978 MGB, rear wheel cylinders
- 1970 Midget, steering rack & rear brakes
- 1962 AH3000, transmission swap
- 1973 MGB, heater valve, fan & horn
- 1980 TR8, replace thermostat
- 1978 Mini, replace steady bar bushes
- 1979 MGB, brakes & clutch hydraulics
- 1970 Midget, front end re-build
- 1955 MGTF, new wiring loom
- 1977 MGB, fix carburetor and hoses
- 1965 TR4A, return to the road
2021
- 1980 MGB, front shocks & water pump
- 1967 Morris Traveller, 5-speed gearbox
- 1967 Alpine #3, return to the road
- 1973 MGB, replace wiring harness
- 1967 AH3000, return to the road
- 1980 MGB, brake master replace
- 1973 TR6, seats recovered
- 1969 MGB, clutch replace
- 1976 MGB, V8 conversion
- 1977 Spitfire, clutch master
- 1971 TR6, check over
- 1973 TR6, new windshield & seals
- 1971 GT6, running issues
- 1969 MGB, return to the road
- 1972 MGB, engine & trans mounts
- 1979 Midget, new convertible top
- 1973 MGB, get engine going
- 1967 Alpine #2, return to the road
- 1950 MGTD, brakes
- 1967 AH 3000, replace hoses
- 1977 MGB, brakes
- 1965 MGB, check over
- 1976 MGB, engine rebuild
- 1977 MGB, new radiator
- 1967 AH 3000, tune up
- 1977 MGB, install engine & trans
- 1966 MGB, replace exhaust
- 1973 MGB GT, replace A arms
- 1970 MGB GT, fix overdrive
- 1976 TR6, return to the road
- 1973 MGB GT, differential whine
- 1969 MGB, replace clutch
- 1971 MGB GT, replace clutch
- 1970 TR6, replace clutch
- 1954 MG TF, brakes & engine mounts
- 1977 Dolomite, rebuild carbs
- 1978 Mini, new radiator fan
- 1980 MGB, front suspension rebuild
- 1970 MGB, exhaust replacement
2020
- 1972 Spitfire, brake master, calipers etc.
- 1977 Spitfire, brake master
- 1980 TR7, brakes
- 1967 Mini, interior trim
- 1980 TR8, brake booster, master etc.
- 1954 MG TF, fuel leaks
- 1973 MGB GT, steering column
- 1971 MGB GT complete brake job
- 1977 Dolomite, steering knuckle
- 1980 TR7, check over
- 1977 Spitfire, handbrake & radio
- 1967 Mini, CV joints and drive flange
- 1960 AH 3000, not starting
- 1974 Midget, rear brakes & clutch slave
- 1979 MGB, rear brakes & oil seals
- 1978 Spitfire, wiring issues
- 1957 AH 100/6, starting & running issues
- 1967 Alpine, engine rebuild & on the road
- 1973 MGB GT, check over
- 1963 MGB, brake master cylinder
- 1967 AH 3000, brake repairs
- 1980 TR8, replace heater
- 1972 MGB, fix lights & wipers
- 1977 Dolomite, engine & trans mounts
- 1980 MGB, coil & electronic ignition
- 1974 MGB, replace clutch
- 1977 MGB, replace ignition switch
- 1980 TR8, replace door seals
- 1970 TR6, tune up
- 1970 MGB GT, alternator, exhaust leak
- 1977 MGB, general check over
- 1963 AH 3000, tune up
- 1978 MGB, differential knock
- 1972 Midget 2, return to the road
- 1959 MGA, return to the road
- 1977 Spitfire, not starting
- 1973 MGB, gas tank & tune up
- 1972 MGB, overdrive & supercharger
- 1974 MGB, engine mounts and alignment
- 1972 TR6, replace clutch & seals
- MGB & Midget, rebuild front kingpins
- 1975 MGB, clutch master rebuild
- 1973 MGB, replace transmission mounts
- 1972 TR6, head gasket & check over
- 1980 MGB, replace starter relay
- 1977 MGB, return to the road
- 1973 MGB, clutch hydraulics & brakes
- 1977 Dolomite, clutch & brake masters
- 1969 MGB, install s/s exhaust
- 1973 MGB, front suspension rebuild
- 1980 TR8, replace door locks
- 1973 MGB, replace complete interior
- 1973 MGB, front suspension & brakes
- 1977 MGB, build engine
- 1971 MGB, clutch, choke & body issues
- 1979 Midget 1, returned to the road
2019
- 1979 Spitfire, head gasket, gearbox & suspension
- 1978 Mini steering rack & rubber cones
- 1968 MGC, replace head gasket
- 1974 TR6, water heater valve
- 1967 Mini Countryman, complete restoration
- 1957 AH 100/6, fuel system & starter
- 1972 MGB, replace radiator
- 1975 MGB, replace front shocks
- 1973 MGB, rebuild HIF carburetors
- 1969 Mini, clutch actuation rebuild
- 1974 MGB, front suspension inspection
- 1975 MGB, replace fan belt
- 1973 MGB, rear brakes & oil seals
- 1975 MGB, engine mount replace
- 1975 MGB, new convertible top
- 1970 MGB GT, gas tank & exhaust
- 1967 Morris Traveller, brakes & radiator
- 1976 TR6, check over
- 1974 MGB, front carburetor repair
- 1976 MGB, clutch replace
- 1977 MGB, alternator & water pump
- 1974 Spitfire, check over, adjust & lube
- 1977 MGB, put in overdrive
- 1974 MGB, front stub axle rebuild
- 1972 MGB GT, cruise control & oil hose
- 1969 MGB, front suspension & brakes
- 1974 MGB, return to the road etc.
- 1974 MGB, condition evaluation
- 1967 GT6, carburetor check over
2018
- 1979 Spitfire, return to the road etc.
- 1978 Mini 1275, water pump & radiator
- 1971 MGB, carb & fuel issues
- 1975 TR6, front suspension rebuild
- 1953 MGTD, brake & carb adjustment
- 1979 MGB, exhaust & alternator
- 1989 Mini, wood dashboard replace
- 1978 Mini, brake master rebuild
- 1980 TR8, water pump & check up
- 1979 MGB, convertible top replace
- 1958 AH Bug Eye, build 1275 engine
- 1969 MGB, front suspension bushes
- 1974 MGB, various electrical gremlins
- 1980 MGB, various electrical gremlins
- 1974 MGB, distributor replace
- 1974 TR6, wiring issues diagnosed
- 1979 Midget, carb rebuild
- 1980 TR8, rear brakes & belts
- 1978 Mini, head gasket replace etc.
- 1970 MGB GT, fuel pump replace
- 1977 MGB, gearbox rear oil seal replace
- 1972 MGB GT, oil pressure hose replace
- 1974 MGB, brake master & clutch slave
- 1974 MGB, kingpins & carbs
- 1973 MGB, water pump replace
- 1977 MGB, S R gaiters, engine mounts
- 1989 Mini, clutch master replace etc.
- 1974 TR6, brake calipers & servo
- 1963 AH 3000,replace trans mounts
- 1957 AH 100/6, wiring & fuel pump issues
- 1977 MGB, brake servo replace
- 1978 MGB, windscreen replace
- 1972 Spitfire, clutch master, rad hose etc.
- 1974 TR6, clutch replace
2017
- 1975 TR6, restore to the road
- 1973 MGB, repair gearbox
- MG TD, fuel pump & tune up
- 1957 MGA, rear crankshaft oil seal
- 1970 MGB GT, front valance & bumper
- 1974 TR6, bottom radiator hose replaced
- 1973 MGB, rebuild & reinstall engine
- 1980 MGB, return to running service
- 1978 TR7, carburetor rebuild
- 1970 GT6, replace head gasket
- 1972 MGB GT, tune up
- 1967 MGB, repair sticking choke
- 1973 MGB, tune up & fuel sender
- 1976 TR6, LED gauge lights & heater flush
- 1962 MGA, rebuild front suspension
- 1960 Austin Healey, seat belts & brake light
- 1978 MGB V8, T5 transmission oil leak
- 1973 MGB, replace brake master cylinder
- 1972 TR6, clutch replace
- 1973 MGB GT, carbs rebuilt
- 1974 TR6, front suspension rebuild
- Morgan, clutch & starter ring gear
- 1958 AH Bug Eye, Engine work
- 1968 MGC, clutch hydraulics
- 1977 MGB, overdrive repaired
- 1977 MGB, top replaced
- 1964 TR4, replace front brakes
2016
- 1979 MGB, running hot & electric fan
- 1961 Morgan, carbs adjusted
- 1970 Spitfire, clutch replacement + tune up and new clutch & brake hydraulic parts
- 1964 Morris Minor, return to running order after 12 years, brakes, starter, battery etc.
- 1965 MGB, engine oil pressure issue
- 1973 TR6, windshield installed
- 1973 TR6, engine and rear susp. rebuild
- 1964 TR4, check over & resolve fuel leaks
- 1979 MGB, replace gas tank
- 1965 MG Midget, new rear leaf springs
- 1977 MGB, Weber carburetor to twin SU's
- 1979 MG Midget, investigate oil leaks
- 1972 MGB, tune up & brake adjustment
- 1973 MGB GT, general electrical work
- 1973 MGB, front suspension bushes
- 1967 MGB, broken cylinder head stud
- 1975 MGB, new brake hoses
- 1979 MG Midget, fix oil leaks
- 1973 MGB, front wheel bearing play
- 1980 MGB, replace camshaft & tappets
- 1969 MGC, radiator & water pump replace
- 1957 Austin Healey, Spin on oil filter fitted & brakes adjusted
- 1974 MGB, replace interior
- 1961 TR3, strip for restoration
- 1974 MGB, replace clutch hydraulics
- 1973 MGB, HIF carbs rebuild
- 1975 MGB, replace fuel pump
- 1978 MGB, replace gearbox mounts
- 1973 TR6, build engine
- 1978 MGB, engine strip & build to 1865cc
- 1973 MGB, clutch & install overdrive
- 1965 MGB, remove & rebuild engine
- 1967 MGB, remove engine & fix oil leaks
2015
- 1961 TR3A, tune up, steering adjustment etc.
- 1979 MG Midget, replace brake master cylinder
- 1960 Bug Eye Sprite, tune up
- 1974 MGB, replace fuel pump and tank
- 1961 VW Beetle, front suspension rebuild
- 1977 MGB, find & fix electrical drain
- 1970 MGB GT, upgrade to overdrive transmission and air conditioning
- 1975 MGB, engine & transmission removal for repainting the engine bay
- 1974 MGB, install new convertible top
- 1952 MG TD, replace crankshaft oil seal
- 1973 TR6, return to running state
- 1980 MGB, replace clutch hose
- 1979 MGB, repair faulty horn and radiator fans
- 2003 Mini Cooper, troubleshoot and repair overheating problem
- 1970 MGB GT, rebuild clutch master cylinder with new seals
- 1978 MGB, new engine mounts & speedo drive gear
- 1958 MGA, replace brake/clutch master cylinder, rebuild rear wheel cylinder
- 1974 Jensen Healey, post purchase evaluation for owner
- 1978 MGB, rebuild rear brakes including wheel cylinders, shoes and drums
- 1957 Austin Healey, replace the clutch, install new exhaust and repair the choke mechanism
- 1965 MGB, tune up
- 1972 MGB GT, repair cruise control and add 3rd high level brake light
- 1964 Spitfire, tune up
- 1972 MG Midget, remove & replace Steering rack
- 1979 MG Midget, replaced front shock absorbers
- 1960 Bug Eye Sprite, carburetor rebuild
- 1975 MGB GT, complete unfinished restoration
- 1976 TR6, rear shocks & front ball joint replacement
- 1980 MGB, return to running order
- 1965 MG Midget, tune up
2014
- 1960 Mini replace steering rack
- 1973 MGB GT engine 'refresh'
- 1974 TR6 restoration & rebuild
- 1977 MGB return to running order after several years in storage
- 1973 MGB GT upgrade to HS6 carburetors
- 1960 Austin Healey Splrite brake/clutch master cylinder replaced & systems bled
- 1967 Mini exhaust replaced
- 1976 MGB brake master cylinder replaced & system bled
- 1971 MG Midget new convertible top installed
- 1974 MGB convertible top replaced
- 2003 Mini Cooper oxygen sensor replaced
- 1969 MGB check out some wiring & running issues
- 1957 Austin Healey 100/6 replacement front wheel cylinders, installed electronic ignition
- 1960 Morris Minor Pickup to get into a running state
- 1972 MGB transmission swap and hydraulic systems refurbishment
- 1973 MGB steering rack replacement
- 1979 Midget front suspension rebuild and replacement Universal Joints on the propshaft
- 2009 Mini Cooper brake replacement, pads, rotors, wear sensors etc.
- MGB starter motor replacement
- 1979 MG Midget general condition check
- MGB engine build from reconditioned parts
2013
- 1979 Triumph Spitfire rear spring replacement
- 1974 MGB engine & gearbox removal for overdrive rebuild
- 1971 TR6 general renovations
- 1970 MG Midget tune up
- 1961 Mini front & rear suspension overhaul
- 2009 Mini Cooper Clutch replacement
- 1957 Austin Healey Brake master cylinder replacement
- 1974 TR6 Convertible top replaced
- 1972 MG Midget - Replaced dashboard, replaced starter motor & installed Electronic Ignition
- 1960 Triumph Herald Engine assembled
- 1975 MGB Flywheel & clutch replaced
- 1976 MGB engine replaced
- 1978 MGB cooling fans installed
- 1979 MGB Carpets replaced
2012
- TR6 - Rebuild front Brakes & suspension. Replace suspension bushes in polyurethane
- MGB - Remove Engine & transmission & replace clutch & overdrive
- MGTD - Replace brake wheel cylinder
- MGA - Resurrection after 4 years not in use. Including repairing seized engine, rebuild front suspension & replacing engine mountings and all things rubber.
- MGB - Replace single Stromberg with twin HS6's Carburetors.
- MG Midget - Replace radiator
- MGB - Replace rear hub oil seals & steering rack gaiters
- TR6 - Replace convertible top
- MGB - Replace fuel pump
- MGB - Replace Front brake calipers & pads
- Spitfire - Evaluation for resurrection after 15 years storage
- Morgan - Replace differential oil
- MGB - Complete wiring loom replaced
- Mini - Replace rear brake wheel cylinder seals
- MGB - Fitted Cross flow cylinder head
- 2003 Mini Cooper - 100,000 mile service
1967 Mini Countryman
1970 MGB GT
1974 Triumph TR6
1977 Triumph Dolomite
1978 Mini Clubman 1275GT
1980 Triumph TR8
