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- Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:10 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Shopping List for Wing Restoration
- Replies: 1
- Views: 610
Shopping List for Wing Restoration
Our 1969 2-Door Minor is going in for some bodywork in a few weeks time. Two front wings and one rear will be coming off for repair/replacement. I'd like to give the bodyshop a box of sundries for when it goes back together. I'm thinking of things like the coloured sealing strips and headlamp gasket...
- Sun Jan 26, 2014 9:32 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Twin Washer Jets
- Replies: 2
- Views: 971
Twin Washer Jets
My daughter's 1969 Minor 1000 has single washer jets with a manual pump. It works well, if a little stiff for her sometimes. I managed to snap one of the jet connectors whilst refitting the wiper drive cable :( I'm about to treat her to a pair of chrome washer jets and see they're available in singl...
- Fri Oct 04, 2013 8:31 pm
- Forum: Stolen!
- Topic: Stolen - Blue Morris Oxford (H Reg) Sydenham, London
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5978
Re: Stolen - Blue Morris Oxford (H Reg) Sydenham, London
Hi, I sincerely hope that your friend gets this back in one piece. However, if you or anyone you know has any contacts in the world of banger racing, I would certainly put the word out. And keep an eye on eBay for any recognisable parts. I know this is a gloomy message and I'm sorry for that but th...
- Fri Oct 04, 2013 3:20 pm
- Forum: Stolen!
- Topic: Stolen - Blue Morris Oxford (H Reg) Sydenham, London
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5978
Stolen - Blue Morris Oxford (H Reg) Sydenham, London
A friend has had his blue Morris Oxford VI stolen from Sydenham, London (near Crystal Palace) The car was undergoing some suspension repairs, so it's likely to have been trailered or towed away. Registration VJN 697H Taken sometime between Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th October If you see it please con...
- Tue Sep 10, 2013 11:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Parking at Shows
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2806
Re: Parking at Shows
:lol: they would pinch the dash cam first That was my first thoughts! My question isn't really about physical security - as that's more than well catered for elsewhere, it's just to ascertain if this is a big problem. For all I know it may be rife and no sane person leaves his car unattended on the...
- Tue Sep 10, 2013 10:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Parking at Shows
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2806
Re: Parking at Shows
Good idea, but it's the stuff on the outside I worry about - hub caps, rear lights, over-riders!!catswhisker wrote:I have fitted a hidden switch( accessible from outside !) that connects the door switches to the horn.!!
Should give any intruders a surprise they weren't expecting.
- Tue Sep 10, 2013 9:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Parking at Shows
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2806
Parking at Shows
It may just be me being paranoid, but if I'm going to a classic car show as a spectator I take my daily driver. My theory is that if you leave a nice classic on a public car-park (field) full of classic "enthusiasts" then you're likely to come back and find anything that can be removed has...
- Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:04 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Security devices
- Replies: 49
- Views: 12444
Re: Security devices
Yes - having the phone wired in would be a benefit, but difficult to hide from someone who knows their way around Minors. If someone nicks your car it's either joyriders (rare) or someone who wants it for what it is - either whole or as parts. My theory is you've got 36 hours max before someone with...
- Thu Mar 21, 2013 8:09 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Security devices
- Replies: 49
- Views: 12444
Re: Security devices
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- Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:00 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Security devices
- Replies: 49
- Views: 12444
Re: Security devices
Just to be clear, it's an annual payment but equivalent to £3.33 per month ( 1/2 gallon of petrol :( ) The Cambridge-Oxford club had a couple of members with cars stolen in the last few months. One was recovered after we blitzed the membership with email alerts (http://tinyurl.com/suntor) but the ot...
- Thu Mar 21, 2013 4:21 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Security devices
- Replies: 49
- Views: 12444
Re: Security devices
I use a tracking system based on the mobile phone network. You basically hide a phone in the car and monitor its location on a website. I've been perfecting it over the years, from using scabby old mobiles with poor battery life, to the current system based on a Nokia 100 handset which lasts 35 days...
- Tue Jan 01, 2013 6:22 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Rear foot wells keep flooding
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4733
Re: Rear foot wells keep flooding
The hole is open - I can get my finger in, but as I mentioned, appears very solid around it.
That's why I wondered if it was a drain hole that had started to fray at the edges.
It's flat underneath, directly in line with where the side window meets the door pillar.
That's why I wondered if it was a drain hole that had started to fray at the edges.
It's flat underneath, directly in line with where the side window meets the door pillar.
- Tue Jan 01, 2013 5:42 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Rear foot wells keep flooding
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4733
Re: Rear foot wells keep flooding
I've had exactly the same problem on a 2 door Minor 1000 and found it was the side window near the door pillar. I can fix the leak but worried about what damage it's done? The floor appears solid and rot free but when I look from underneath there is a hole in the sill. It's not scabby and crumbling ...
- Sun Jun 24, 2012 5:40 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Removing passenger door lock
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5970
Re: Removing passenger door lock
I too struggled to remove the locking lever and found this post which gave me a clue.
Mine didn't have a split pin or P Clip holding it in.
There is a spring loaded pin on the underside which you need to press in with a flat blade screwdriver before pulling the locking lever out.
Mine didn't have a split pin or P Clip holding it in.
There is a spring loaded pin on the underside which you need to press in with a flat blade screwdriver before pulling the locking lever out.
- Wed Mar 07, 2012 2:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: car insurance
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7634
Re: car insurance
This year's Renewal has just come in from Footman James for my 18 year old daughter. Her premium has risen from £630 to £725 - TPF&T with £100 excess. (No claims made in last 12 months) I checked with Lancaster and Adrian Flux - they can't better it. That's a straight 15% increase on last year -...
- Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: car insurance
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7634
Re: car insurance
Anyone had figures for Renewals yet this year on the young drivers scheme?
I paid £630 last year for Third Party for my 17 year old daughter.
I'm holding my breath for renewal next month
I paid £630 last year for Third Party for my 17 year old daughter.
I'm holding my breath for renewal next month
- Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:41 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brake Fluid Level
- Replies: 1
- Views: 887
Brake Fluid Level
I've been fretting over a drop in brake fluid level but now wonder if I'm over concerned? We replaced a wheel cylinder on my daughter's 1969 Minor 1000 a few months back and I topped up the brake fluid to the point where the filler neck meets the main chamber. Every few weeks it drops by a thimble f...
- Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: car insurance
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7634
Re: car insurance
I've just spoken to Footman James and asked them to clarify the situation.
Basically, it's only under club schemes, like our MMOC, where they will quote new policies or renew existing ones for under 25 year olds.
They assured me that my 18 year old daughter would be offered a renewal in March!
Basically, it's only under club schemes, like our MMOC, where they will quote new policies or renew existing ones for under 25 year olds.
They assured me that my 18 year old daughter would be offered a renewal in March!
- Sat Dec 17, 2011 5:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: car insurance
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7634
Re: car insurance
To be honest the discounted insurance for young drivers is the main reason we joined the club. If we lost that benefit then I'm afraid it's bye-bye Moggie and membership, because I can't justify thousands of pounds premium :cry: My daughter's renewal is due in March - I hope the Club can issue a sta...
- Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How to Get a Double Bass into a Morris Minor
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4047
How to Get a Double Bass into a Morris Minor
My daughter studies music at college and had the task of recording her friend's double bass. Trouble was, her friend had no transport on the day and college's own instrument is decidedly ropey. Rachael drives a 2 door Minor 1000 - not an obvious choice for moving a double bass. But, with a bit of la...