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- Sat Jun 06, 2020 2:15 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: my 1968 4 door saloon
- Replies: 34
- Views: 12811
Re: my 1968 4 door saloon
Makes me want to get on with mine again. Keep up the good work!
- Sat Feb 01, 2020 10:35 am
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration
- Replies: 276
- Views: 91657
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration
Excellent! Are you still working on the Traveller, or are you planning to get to work on it in the near future?
- Wed Nov 13, 2019 11:53 am
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration
- Replies: 276
- Views: 91657
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 41
Excellent news! I'll look forward to that.
- Tue Oct 29, 2019 4:20 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration
- Replies: 276
- Views: 91657
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 41
A lot of the original images are still in Google's cache, abeit in a smaller format, but useful nonetheless. Just Google "rose taupe traveller restoration" complete with quotes and then click on the Images tab to see them.
- Tue Jul 16, 2019 8:35 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: New Restoration Projects Section
- Replies: 75
- Views: 47431
Re: New Restoration Projects Section
I think you might have a very difficult time on your hands if you're going to attempt to weld panels with an arc welder - it would take a very skilled welder indeed to make a decent job of that. Best to pick up a MIG welder (don't buy a SIP Turbo MIG - it will let you down again and again!), somethi...
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remember the scrappage scheme?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1162
Re: Remember the scrappage scheme?
Yes, I remember at the time seeing several ads for Minors at inflated prices and in the description "If not sold then it will go into the scrappage scheme", which is just another way of saying 'give me three times what the car is worth or the Minor gets it'. Shameful.
- Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remember the scrappage scheme?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1162
Re: Remember the scrappage scheme?
Perhaps people have been raiding them at night. It certainly looks like some have been done. What a waste though.
- Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remember the scrappage scheme?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1162
Remember the scrappage scheme?
I've just found this video filmed last year of hundreds of cars accepted under the scrappage scheme back in 2009/10. They still exist! I counted at least ten Minors, including a pickup.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhUGMrWCqyg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhUGMrWCqyg
- Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:01 am
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Rust prevention with..linseed oil?!!!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 669
Rust prevention with..linseed oil?!!!
I've just seen this article about how good linseed oil is for preserving steel railway bridges. Has anyone ever tried it on their Morris? I'm thinking of giving it a go!
See this: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/news/linsee ... rk-bridges
See this: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/news/linsee ... rk-bridges
- Sun Jun 24, 2018 6:19 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Rollover jig question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1394
Re: Rollover jig question
I have removed the engine and I will be taking all four doors off (a considerable weight!) and the gearbox but will leave the rear axle on, I think.
- Sat Jun 23, 2018 6:55 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Rollover jig question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1394
Re: Rollover jig question
It's under some junk at the moment
but it looks like this one, only without the facililty to adjust the centre of gravity. It was custom-built by someone who had restored several Minors:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spgy73QA3ss

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spgy73QA3ss
- Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:41 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Rollover jig question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1394
Re: Rollover jig question
Thanks Mark, this is what I'm worried about really. My thinking was that if I removed too much from the lower half of the car, would it suddenly flip over as I turned it. I suppose I should just be prepared.
- Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:28 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Rollover jig question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1394
- Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:04 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Rollover jig question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1394
Re: Rollover jig question
Good point! I'll remove the gearbox and propshaft and drain the oil from the axle then. Thanks.
- Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:26 am
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Rollover jig question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1394
Rollover jig question
I have a rollover jig (two A-frames and bars which fix on to the bumper rods) built specifically for Minors. I need to do some welding underneath and have removed the engine, seats and bonnet, but left the gearbox, propshaft and rear axle on. Is it possible to roll over a Minor saloon with these ite...
- Wed Aug 30, 2017 11:33 am
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration
- Replies: 276
- Views: 91657
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 41
Wow - well done on getting your photos back, taupe! Your work is a source of inspiration for many of us on here.
- Tue Jul 18, 2017 11:57 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: front wheel bearings
- Replies: 56
- Views: 14185
- Sat Apr 29, 2017 11:07 am
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: my 1968 4 door saloon
- Replies: 34
- Views: 12811
- Sun Feb 05, 2017 11:57 am
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Pickup restoration part three
- Replies: 2040
- Views: 307065
Re: Pickup restoration part three
Swapping to disc brakes might affect your insurance. For mine I had to sign something saying that the vehicle was not modified in any way.
- Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:41 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Pickup restoration part three
- Replies: 2040
- Views: 307065
Re: Pickup restoration part three
I used Red Hematite with the paper gasket on mine, and it has held fast for the last five years.