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One of Steve's QTs

Posted by stevebakermg on April 15, 2011 at 6:41 AM

I must apologise for the lack of activity on the blog, as you may already know I'm currently building a house and it's sapping all of my time. I realised I've not put any photographs of my QT online and with the house squeezing my pockets she may not be around long to photograph! I've used this car to perfect some of my design ideas and spent a long time obsessing over the details. The cone, for example, is held by captive nuts and fits so flush to the body you'd need a feeler gauge to measure the gap. This is how I intend to design all of the bodies from now on, it's the little details that make the big differences. I will also be altering the luggage arrangements.The blue QT i have for sale is now my focus and over the next few weeks she will be checked over and improved and I will have details of the new inlet manifold setup.

Q-Type ENV Pre-Selector Gearbox

Posted by stevebakermg on June 2, 2010 at 1:23 PM

My latest project, long promised now in the flesh. This bell-housing will be fitting an XPAG one way or another! Thankfully my machinist understands what I'm on about. Looking forward to seeing her bolted to an engine, not thought as far ahead as actualling driving the thing. Many hours of cursing before that! If it's anything like people say it'll be well worth it.

MG TB Restoration: Part 1 (b) - From the front!

Posted by stevebakermg on October 26, 2009 at 8:12 AM

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Felt I'd left a bit too much to the imagination last time around, here's a better shot of the TB.

MG TB Restoration: Part 1 - Something wicked this way comes..

Posted by stevebakermg on October 7, 2009 at 5:46 PM

Now then, the next project..it's a 1939 MG TB, complete with FIA paperwork. It's a lovely, rare example though definately needs some TLC. I'm really looking forward to working on this, it's been a while since I've had a TB in the garage and I love these cars. I will as always keep you up to speed with my progress.

MG QT Build (Sold): Part 8 - Fruition

Posted by stevebakermg on August 17, 2009 at 6:13 PM

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Well at last its running around the English roads gaining miles before it goes back to the rolling road for a full power test run. The car runs at 55mph at 2500 rpm in fifth gear, that must be helping the ozone layer. Wheels are 500 x 19 inch and are of the three stud design which is a Pre war pattern.The spare wheel is supported by brackets off the chassis rails, I'm not 100% happy with it but maybe thats just the perfectionist in me.The jigs for all the body work are well under way and when I return from Angouleme I shall spend the time to ensure they're correct.

MG QT Build (Sold): Part 7 - Echtes Leder

Posted by stevebakermg on July 5, 2009 at 5:51 PM

Some lovely new leather seats to go in the QT. Well worth spending a little extra to ensure they're correct. In the old days I used to reupholster them myself, now I leave it to the experts. These look and feel right and will set the car off nicely.

MG QT Build (Sold): Part 6 - Nearing Completion

Posted by stevebakermg on June 24, 2009 at 4:09 PM

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Well at last all panels have been fitted and are away at the painters. The spare wheel carrier needs a final fitting and the new Blockley Tyres will be fitted this week. The road test beckons and the final pictures will be put on the site very soon. The car is set for road use hence aero screens, spare wheel and extra space under the rear end for luggage.