Morris Minor Owners Club

Vehicle in question on ebay a few months ago, 1958 2dr, I noted at the time - with the later wiper mtr bkt, NO dreaded LRBM & new (slotted) screws affixing chassis plate - to say the least, a bit suspect....usual "valuable regn" in the description too. I DO rant on and on about checkin...

I receive quite a few enquires requesting info on Minor's, id checks, whether 7original engine fitted blah blah... Recently had one where the vehicle was obviously a tad dubious, looked it up, nothing matched. Told the owner my findings & he became angry at ME, I'm hardly going to say it's perfe...

I'm barred from both sites, wouldn't know, good to hear he's about though!

Russ has a lot going on atm, so please cut him some slack

Can't work this out, would of thought it quite popular given fb not everyones' cup of tea...plus, from what I remember, their first one was quite popular....

No entry for Morris on modern manufacturers search lists, put on nearest with that sized engine.

Although why its been changed?

irmscher wrote: ↑Mon Aug 18, 2014 12:28 am I bought a Mini Marcos out of nostalgia a couple of years ago as I had one when I was about 22 and couldn't get in it

Fibreglass shrinks when it ages, well known fact,

Can't use the word "fat" in england!

There must be hundreds of Minors out there with mismatched numbers, that continue to exist. Who do you report any of this to, and to what end. Like an old broom—— 4 new handles, 3 new brushes. I suppose you could start a booklet of naughty numbers Chris. :D I DO list stolen vehicles on the database...

I DO bang on about "numbers" but it can be SO handy in some cases... Recent Minor to crop up being a S11, whilst regn is on DVLA site as currently taxed & tested, however the REAL Minor the regn came from - confirmed by original vin, body & engine plates - has been uncovered. Stres...

Odd wheels, rims usually either riveted or spot welded?

HPH 125K now downunder....

Bearing in mind HPH 121-125K were all Austin Minor vans, something amiss

Please, ALWAYS check the "id numbers" when buying!

Cowley = "M/AT5 124xxxx M"

Abingdon builds = MAW5/

Only "-" stamped used on 1970 + LCVs to about 6/70 on Hm.Mkt. when it was chassis plate colour...Zzzzzz

hot water bottle balanced on the dash 1/2 hr before starting off worked quite well too

You'll need something like a flattened crisp box between bottom of screen & steering wheel to wedge bottle

Z32743?

Z32741/2 were 1963 2dr/4dr, Convertibles WAY behind!

T 72111 (T reversed punched)

Would you please msg me g/box & r/axle nos, date stamped into wiper mtr too?

Thanks

Another way to judge build date is by the engine, export 10ME's were fitted from 3/69, which was the turning point from the long standing 10MA & new "plastic breather pipe" in 4/69 10V/189E.

All very boring....Zzzzzz

Last 5 probably hidden by the self tapper, common on LCVs 1970 onwards when body code was also stamped. For example, the LAST 2dr doesn't have the highest recorded body number - dependent on when the vehicle was built - technically, not the last bodyshell, but was the last 2dr assembled. I would gue...

Think Z32743 convertible bodycode ran from c8/68 to c3/69....when it was replaced by the Z34822/Z36056 code, info from "old" book. 2nd number prefixed by rear punched "T", number will be 7xxxx - poss late 71xxx or early 72xxx(?) - not sure of last, surprised if Convertibles broke...

Yes, now have internet access & a bowl of Yak & frozen Sherpa soup....

Found the ad within seconds...

T'was yours truly who responded with "whereabouts in Tewkesbury", thought it bit daft NOT saying WHERE it was being sold in the initial post....furthermore HOW would I find out, google "Morris van for auction in Tewkesbury" or "Tewkesbury morris minor van for sale".......