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- Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:29 pm
- Forum: Young Members
- Topic: younger members thread.
- Replies: 144
- Views: 44866
Re: younger members thread.
I think the idea for doing things a little different and modern is excellent, and the diversity of additional groups and events would be a healthy thing for the club - but I dont think it should be called "the young owners register". I think the name excludes older members who are interest...
- Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: JLH
- Replies: 108
- Views: 19771
Re: JLH
Is this not all a bit silly? Are the terms and conditions not a bit too over the top? We're all adults here, we've all got the same things at best interest, why do we have to be moderated like children? What about all moderators refraining from posts entirely and see how things go. I dont agree with...
- Tue Jun 29, 2010 1:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: JLH
- Replies: 108
- Views: 19771
Re: JLH
I am shocked!!!!!! I can't believe it!!!! I dont know the reasons for him getting kicked off, but I know he was always helpful, and was a regular and reliable contributor to these forums - and a nice fella to boot. Whatever the reasons for banning him, I can't help but think the MMOC has cut its nos...
- Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:02 pm
- Forum: Stolen!
- Topic: stolen VPD 813
- Replies: 35
- Views: 25733
Re: stolen VPD 813
I think vehicle tracking will end up being the only solution to stopping this, as stolen cars could be tracked to the thief immediately, and brought to justice before they get a chance to strip the car.
- Fri Jun 04, 2010 12:34 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Lifting out the engine...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3259
Re: Lifting out the engine...
As always, a barrage of helpful answers and advice! Thanks a lot.
I liked BMC's idea of a board on the cross member to slide the engine over.
I liked BMC's idea of a board on the cross member to slide the engine over.
- Wed Jun 02, 2010 12:59 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Lifting out the engine...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3259
Lifting out the engine...
Hi all, I'm looking to pick a few brains here, on how other people have removed their engines - I mean the actual lifting of it. I was going to dril a hole through the top of wooden joist and use a block and tackle to lift it out - although I'm not sure if the joist would be strong enough - maybe I ...
- Tue May 18, 2010 12:31 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Ramsey in Peterborough/Cambridge Area
- Replies: 0
- Views: 979
Ramsey in Peterborough/Cambridge Area
Hi, Just replied to another post on strange things you find in your car, that indicate its history (old coins, Jimi Hendrix tape, etc) and got me thinking about my car... It was registered in Peterborough in 1956, to Mr Cyril Flowers of Bury Road, in Ramsey. Apparently he was a seed merchant (so I'm...
- Tue May 18, 2010 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: amazin what you can find
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1525
Re: amazin what you can find
2 shilling coin with George VI on.
Also found a mileage expenses form for Grafham water in Cambridge/Peterborough area
Also found a mileage expenses form for Grafham water in Cambridge/Peterborough area
- Mon May 10, 2010 12:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Things to do in Newcastle
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1616
Re: Things to do in Newcastle
There is the Stephenson Railway Museum.
http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/stephenson/
Think they have a short section of rail too (at least they did when I was last there - for a rally as it happens)
http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/stephenson/
Think they have a short section of rail too (at least they did when I was last there - for a rally as it happens)
- Fri Apr 30, 2010 1:06 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: 1956 s11 traveller restoration
- Replies: 123
- Views: 52103
Re: 1956 s11 traveller restoration
Excellent job!
And so fast too!
And so fast too!
- Wed Apr 07, 2010 1:14 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Series 2 engine stuff
- Replies: 2
- Views: 915
Series 2 engine stuff
I always thought the fans on Minors were yellow, but looking at my engine (which I'm pretty sure is probably original paint), the fan looks like it was red from whats left of the paint that's on it. Anyone know for sure? Also, I've removed the radiator and given it a quick clean on the pipe fittings...
- Thu Apr 01, 2010 1:10 pm
- Forum: Do you know....?
- Topic: Rough price for a Series 2 Restoration project
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4030
Re: Rough price for a Series 2 Restoration project
That's a little sad. There's two (hmm, well at least one anyway) cars that could and should be back on the road but will probably ending up getting scrapped or sold a few years down the line for the price you offered.
Until then, they'll just be waiting, and getting worse.
Until then, they'll just be waiting, and getting worse.
- Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:51 pm
- Forum: Do you know....?
- Topic: How many Morris Minors are left ?.
- Replies: 62
- Views: 23877
Re: How many Morris Minors are left ?.
Now THAT is an answer!
- Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:10 pm
- Forum: Useful Tips
- Topic: Rusty cars
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8502
Re: Rusty cars
I agree. This sort of thing happens in all trades, where the customer wants the bare minimum done, despite the recommendations of the professional (which is understandable). There are plenty of examples on here of people complaining about shoddy work from "specialists", but this sort of th...
- Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ideas to attract new young blood into the MMOC
- Replies: 241
- Views: 31257
Re: Ideas to attract new young blood into the MMOC
Well I have taken the flood of points about Minor Matters on board and will be taking them to the next liason meeting. As a matter of interest since I asked for comment's apart from moderator's only 4 members and 2 non members offered up ideas so most of the posters must be reasonably happy with Mi...
- Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:15 pm
- Forum: Stolen!
- Topic: Preventing a theft
- Replies: 61
- Views: 30959
Re: Preventing a theft
Not sure how effective a handbrake lock would be, as the cables themselves are on show - can be cut easily.
- Fri Mar 05, 2010 1:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ideas to attract new young blood into the MMOC
- Replies: 241
- Views: 31257
Re: Ideas to attract new young blood into the MMOC
Despite my criticisms of the magazine, if anything is to change, it does rely a great deal on the members to do their bit (myself included). The obvious things that everyone can do are the "why I like morris minors", "how I came to get mine", "restoration of mine" but l...
- Wed Mar 03, 2010 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ideas to attract new young blood into the MMOC
- Replies: 241
- Views: 31257
Re: Ideas to attract new young blood into the MMOC
A totally different style of writing. My dad gave me a pile of old practical classics mags (from 93) which when you compare with the same magazine today, their writing style has changed a lot. It seems they have moved with the times and so should Minor Matters. But, to be honest, I'd just sack it of...
- Tue Mar 02, 2010 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Are there any plans to redesign the Morris Minor?
- Replies: 87
- Views: 20829
Re: Are there any plans to redesign the Morris Minor?
That looks really cool Jonathan!
- Sun Feb 28, 2010 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Improvements to OUR Owners Club
- Replies: 58
- Views: 6039
Re: Improvements to OUR Owners Club
It feels like the club is on fire and someone just took out a fiddle.