Morris Minor Owners Club

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Hi, just info, reg number with uo is from Devon.

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HI, i have a 1965 pickup and am wondering if the steering wheel is right for the year. at present it has the two spoke bakelite/plastic one, but i`m thinking it should have the three chrome spoke jobby..banjo?? Rob.

Si, have just bought one on ebay from a guy in Bideford today, i`ve measured it length ways, in old money it`s a tad under 47 1/2 inches, ( forty seven and a half inches) or in euros 1205mm.hope this helps.

Hi Si, i`ve just bought one for mine, give me a while and i`ll measure it and post them on here for you.Rob.

What a great read, having being involved with synthetic and celly paints for a good part of my life so far, it`s allways great to read other peoples views, problems, and know how on spraying , you can allways pick up some usefull info. i tend to stay away from 2k, i know it gives a cracking finish, ...

Hi all, the fuel guage on the pickup has ceased to function, initially it would go to half full of it`s own accord,but now seems to have given up the ghost. have earthed the sender wire to earth and still no needle movement .have carried out continuity check on the sender wire and it`s ok. The volta...

mmmmmm that would be good news!

Hi,i`m about to fit a set of lp917 rims to the pick up, i`ve been told 185/70 x14 tyres will be ok to fit, but have read tonight that they are too wide and may catch or interfere with suspension parts and 155/70 x14 are the correct size..HELP!!.

Hi guys, have managed to get hold of 4 LP917 wheels from Andy Foster in the LCV register, have all been blasted and painted. he had the decency to email pic`s before i bought them, and arranged postage...great guy. thanks for all the help and advice you gave me, it goes to show the club does work fo...

Thanks guys i will browse through the leads you have suggested.

Am after a coolant and oil guage for the pick up, does anyone do a complete kit..

Hi, don`t trust the sat`n`nav readings as these things aren`t calibrated, being in the truck industry i often get drivers complaining that their sat`n`nav screens are reading up to 10kph slower/faster than their tacho`s, they then assume the vehicle is down on power etc,etc.. if you know someone who...

Had a half shaft shear a couple of weeks ago turning out of an inclined junction, as i live at the bottom of the hill and close to home i and was able to turn her around coast back. a handfull of neighbours helped me push her up the drive into the garage. The diff now out and the broken piece extrac...

Thanks Dave, will give them a ring on monday.

The door hinges on my pickup are worn causing the door to drop when opened, can i get pins/bushes, or do i have to replace them? if so where can i get them.