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by MorrismattVan
Sat Apr 08, 2017 12:11 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Here's a new one.
Replies: 12
Views: 5080

Re: Here's a new one.

I arrived into the work car park the other day to see a colleagues Merc boot open. When mentioned to him, after a few choice words he said it kept opening from the remote in his pocket when he moved about! Also said it had opened one night it rained and soaked everything inside :lol: Well at least ...
by MorrismattVan
Sat Apr 08, 2017 12:05 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Varnish for oak work tops ?
Replies: 10
Views: 5093

Re: Varnish for oak work tops ?

Sounds good! I wouldn't use anything else apart from an oil of some sort on real wood worktops. Prob best to go over it every year or so with the same stuff
by MorrismattVan
Sat Apr 08, 2017 12:01 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Old Fords
Replies: 3
Views: 2021

Re: Old Fords

Hi, sent you a pm

Fords are the next best thing...after Morris minors of course!
by MorrismattVan
Tue Apr 04, 2017 7:26 pm
Forum: Scrapyards
Topic: Caribbean Van
Replies: 1
Views: 5014

Re: Caribbean Van

Looking vey solid from pics
Nice Landy too!!
by MorrismattVan
Tue Apr 04, 2017 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carpet adheshive
Replies: 12
Views: 2712

Re: Carpet adheshive

Yes just get a can of contact adhesive, one should be enough. Just glue the strips down, but be sparing with it, then if you need to pull the carpets up then it won't take much to pull them up. Then the main carpets I just simply placed down. Hope this helps!
by MorrismattVan
Mon Jan 23, 2017 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Traveller parts help sourcing
Replies: 2
Views: 1212

Re: Traveller parts help sourcing

Thanks going to take a look at their website :D
by MorrismattVan
Mon Jan 23, 2017 9:29 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Traveller sliding windows parts
Replies: 3
Views: 1732

Re: Traveller sliding windows parts

Ok, thanks :D
by MorrismattVan
Sat Jan 21, 2017 7:15 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Wiring rear light traveller
Replies: 2
Views: 1005

Re: Wiring rear light traveller

Thanks for that, brilliant. Just copied it out. Cheers :D
by MorrismattVan
Sat Jan 21, 2017 5:53 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Traveller roof timber??
Replies: 2
Views: 1289

Traveller roof timber??

Hi, I'm about to fit my roof up.
I have a timber above the rear doors
I have a timber what fixes to the cab roof
Am I supposed to have two support rails what go across the roof? Because I have cut outs in the top of the side panels what look as if a rail fixes into them?
Thanks, matt
by MorrismattVan
Sat Jan 21, 2017 5:50 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Wiring rear light traveller
Replies: 2
Views: 1005

Wiring rear light traveller

Hi, the previous owner cut the wires back to the petrol tank, so I'm trying to work out what goes where. I have 5 wires - I found one that goes to the petrol tank, leaving me with 4 wires. I assume one goes to left indicator Then one to right indicator One to brake lights One to sidelights- think it...
by MorrismattVan
Sat Jan 21, 2017 5:39 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Traveller sliding windows parts
Replies: 3
Views: 1732

Traveller sliding windows parts

Hi, so I'm going to replace all the rails etc for my sliding glass ( I don't have much with the car as previous owner dismantled everything) So what parts do I need? Got the glass Assume there's two channels along the bottom for the glass? Channels along top? Sides? Draft excluder between glass? If ...
by MorrismattVan
Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:02 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Painting a Minor. How cheap, how long?
Replies: 12
Views: 4086

Re: Painting a Minor. How cheap, how long?

Yes I use a makeshift spray booth on the farm where my lockup is, with a massive compressor. But to be honest a cheap 25 litre compressor will do the job and will set you back about £80- £120 ( screw fix has a good Stanley one). Spray gun- mines a devilbiss ( best make you can buy ) and se me back £...
by MorrismattVan
Wed Jan 18, 2017 5:25 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Painting wheels - undercoating??
Replies: 4
Views: 2224

Re: Painting wheels - undercoating??

Defiantly use a primer as undercoat- better finish, and it will make your life so much easier! I just done my wheels over Christmas. -Masked the tyres up, ( tip I found was to let the air out first- then you can spray the lip up properly, and when you inflate it with air, you loose the rugged edge w...
by MorrismattVan
Sun Jan 15, 2017 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Traveller parts help sourcing
Replies: 2
Views: 1212

Traveller parts help sourcing

Hi, I'm after all the rear traveller glass channels/ rubbers/ weatherstrips etc to fit up on my new wood ( be a shame to try and reuse all the old worn out parts) but I'm having trouble trying to find them, any ideas where to look? Also I'm after new rear roof gutters- which I have sourced from bull...
by MorrismattVan
Sun Jan 15, 2017 5:32 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Traveller wood fitting
Replies: 3
Views: 2006

Re: Traveller wood fitting

Ok thanks, that sounds like a plan! Just dry- fitted all the timber up on the traveller today, and it seems to have gone like a dream so far! :D
by MorrismattVan
Sun Jan 15, 2017 10:29 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: 'Chrome' windscreen trim installation
Replies: 13
Views: 6552

Re: 'Chrome' windscreen trim installation

Hi everyone, I'm having a bit of trouble with my trim. I brought the rubber what uses the original, metal trim, I can get the top and bottom in but having trouble going round the corners. Wondered if anyone has any tips?
by MorrismattVan
Sun Jan 15, 2017 12:16 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Windscreen trim
Replies: 1
Views: 1206

Windscreen trim

Hi, i brought a new windscreen rubber- what fits the old metal trim in. But to be honest I'm realy struggling to get the trim in, and wondered if anyone else has done this or has any advice ? Thanks
by MorrismattVan
Sun Jan 15, 2017 12:06 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Traveller wood fitting
Replies: 3
Views: 2006

Traveller wood fitting

Hi, I have oiled up all my new wood and am about to start fitting it. Just wondering if anyone has any tips and advice on fitting it all up? - I'm thinking that it best to use a silicone or mastic type sealer for where the b piller bolts up, and along the bottom to seal up joint between any wood and...
by MorrismattVan
Sat Nov 12, 2016 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris for my First Car?
Replies: 10
Views: 2791

Re: Morris for my First Car?

Yes defiantly sort out insurances befor buying a car. When I was 17 I realy struggled with classic insurance, a lot of companies have a over 21 policy for classic insurance. But if you look around you will find someone that will insure you. :D
by MorrismattVan
Fri Nov 11, 2016 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris for my First Car?
Replies: 10
Views: 2791

Re: Morris for my First Car?

Yes go for it! I'm 21 and have 13, or 14 cars now, the newest is 1992 and the oldest is 1964, I've never had a proper breakdown yet, and to be honest I hate anything new! If you do start off with a classic, then you will at least know how to drive a proper car- who needs abs, power steering, central...