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by sparesman
Sun Nov 24, 2019 6:51 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Swapping speedo's
Replies: 21
Views: 5789

Re: Swapping speedo's

The mph speedo with black face , 90mph and 1408 as part of the number is right for the 1098 Minor in standard spec. Sometimes I have seen one with 1376 tpm fitted.
by sparesman
Fri Nov 22, 2019 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Split-screen chrome surround on eBay??
Replies: 41
Views: 8074

Re: Split-screen chrome surround on eBay??

MMOC Response I have been trying for years to find someone who will make the splitscreen surrounds for the club but without success. Even asked Indian members to see if they could find someone over there to make some maybe out of polished aluminium. One of the problems in getting them made in the UK...
by sparesman
Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:52 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: 1951 MM SALOON FOR SALE FOR RESTORATION
Replies: 0
Views: 1362

1951 MM SALOON FOR SALE FOR RESTORATION

See details under Cars for Sale
by sparesman
Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:52 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: 1951 MM SALOON FOR SALE FOR RESTORATION
Replies: 0
Views: 1381

1951 MM SALOON FOR SALE FOR RESTORATION

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by sparesman
Sat Oct 26, 2019 1:07 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: LOWLIGHT TOURERS,SALOON,PARTS ON EBAY
Replies: 0
Views: 1768

LOWLIGHT TOURERS,SALOON,PARTS ON EBAY

An ebay seller SW45008 from Welshpool has 2 lowlight tourers, 1 lowlight saloon, 1 1953 Pickup and lots of parts to sell. Sounds as if they all came from Australia.
by sparesman
Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:52 am
Forum: Events
Topic: MMOC OPEN DAY AT DERBY SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER
Replies: 0
Views: 4713

MMOC OPEN DAY AT DERBY SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER

The annual club Open Day is being held at the club premises in Derby on Sunday 13th October. On sale will be a wide selection of cheap secondhand spares and a selection of new and reconditioned parts from the club stocks together with a wide selection of Morris handbooks , manuals and sales brochure...
by sparesman
Sun Sep 29, 2019 4:39 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: MM VALANCE GRILLES AND GRILLE INSERT FOR SALE
Replies: 0
Views: 1345

MM VALANCE GRILLES AND GRILLE INSERT FOR SALE

Have just picked up for the club spares:- Very good cheesegrater highlight grille £200 Cheesegrater highlight grille needing new bottom section - this is the type that has the separate chrome insert £50 Painted brass grille insert - 2nd type - has been painted over brass and never chromed - generall...
by sparesman
Sat Aug 31, 2019 8:05 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Paint code for the brown steering wheel boss
Replies: 9
Views: 2767

Re: Paint code for the brown steering wheel boss

One colour I have used in spray cans from a local car spares shop was Ford Aztec Gold. There are several golds that are pretty close.

I did likewise with the brown for my MM which did also have a brown painted steering column.
by sparesman
Sat Aug 31, 2019 8:05 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Paint code for the brown steering wheel boss
Replies: 9
Views: 2767

Re: Paint code for the brown steering wheel boss

One colour I have used in spray cans from a local car spares shop was Ford Aztec Gold. There are several golds that are pretty close.

I did likewise with the brown for my MM which did also have a brown painted steering column.
by sparesman
Sat Aug 31, 2019 8:05 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Paint code for the brown steering wheel boss
Replies: 9
Views: 2767

Re: Paint code for the brown steering wheel boss

One colour I have used in spray cans from a local car spares shop was Ford Aztec Gold. There are several golds that are pretty close.

I did likewise with the brown for my MM which did also have a brown painted steering column.
by sparesman
Sat Aug 31, 2019 8:05 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Paint code for the brown steering wheel boss
Replies: 9
Views: 2767

Re: Paint code for the brown steering wheel boss

One colour I have used in spray cans from a local car spares shop was Ford Aztec Gold. There are several golds that are pretty close.

I did likewise with the brown for my MM which did also have a brown painted steering column.
by sparesman
Thu Aug 01, 2019 6:23 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: MM & early SERIES 2 GLOVEBOX LID CLOCK
Replies: 56
Views: 35342

MM & early SERIES 2 GLOVEBOX LID CLOCK

If you would like the Smiths accessory glovebox clock for your 1948/54 Minor but do not want to spend over £200 on an original one here is a possible solution. I have made for one of my Minors a clock that looks identical to the genuine one but is based on a new quartz battery driven clock movement ...
by sparesman
Tue Jul 23, 2019 7:59 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: NEW OLD STOCK MM HIGHLIGHT FRONT WING FOR SALE
Replies: 0
Views: 1283

NEW OLD STOCK MM HIGHLIGHT FRONT WING FOR SALE

In my own spares I have found I have duplicates of a new old stock original Morris offside front wing for a 1951/53 MM and a 1953/54 Series 2 as fitted with the cheesegrater grille. It will need sandblasting as it has light surface rust. Best offer over £175 by August 10th. Can deliver to Morris ral...
by sparesman
Tue Jul 16, 2019 7:59 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: MM engine on ebay
Replies: 0
Views: 1250

MM engine on ebay

This looks like an early MM engine with oil filter and oil filler in correct MM position but with Series E head.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-8-ENG ... SwnJhdLZtm


Bryan
by sparesman
Mon Jun 10, 2019 4:41 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: MM SIDEVALVE BLOCK & SUMP WANTED
Replies: 1
Views: 1405

MM SIDEVALVE BLOCK & SUMP WANTED

Have been contacted by 2 owners in last week looking for parts to repair their MM 918 sidevalve engines. One has a cracked block so needs either a good block or a complete engine. The other , in South Africa, needs the alloy sump Please phone me on 07831 574495 if you can help. Bryan Gostling, MMOC ...
by sparesman
Tue May 14, 2019 5:07 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: LOWLIGHT FOR SALE NEAR MOT LOCATION IN GERMANY
Replies: 0
Views: 1316

LOWLIGHT FOR SALE NEAR MOT LOCATION IN GERMANY

https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anz ... 3-223-1727

Just been told of this 49/50 lowlight for sale in Germany by the Belgium border. It is on Ebay Germany
by sparesman
Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2459
Views: 734785

Re: Spotted today.

Very tidy '52 MM series in Northallerton at lunchtime today, MRW registration. Not one I've seen around these parts before. Possibly in town for this Sundays classic car show in the High Street Was it Black and in very good condition ? If so probably belongs to Pete Gamble from Derby area and one o...
by sparesman
Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2459
Views: 734785

Re: Spotted today.

Very tidy '52 MM series in Northallerton at lunchtime today, MRW registration. Not one I've seen around these parts before. Possibly in town for this Sundays classic car show in the High Street Was it Black and in very good condition ? If so probably belongs to Pete Gamble from Derby area and one o...
by sparesman
Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2459
Views: 734785

Re: Spotted today.

Very tidy '52 MM series in Northallerton at lunchtime today, MRW registration. Not one I've seen around these parts before. Possibly in town for this Sundays classic car show in the High Street Was it Black and in very good condition ? If so probably belongs to Pete Gamble from Derby area and one o...
by sparesman
Sat Feb 23, 2019 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DO YOU LIVE BETWEEN CARLISLE & LOCKERBIE?
Replies: 0
Views: 618

DO YOU LIVE BETWEEN CARLISLE & LOCKERBIE?

I have been offered some useful parts for the club spares by someone living near the A74M about 10m south of Lockerbie but he wont post them. Is there are member living nearby who might help by picking them up and packing them for a courier to collect or pass them on to a member coming to the Nation...