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by Greenie
Sat May 18, 2019 3:30 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971
Replies: 120
Views: 24257

Re: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971

Yes, totally understand, I had to write the quotes from the book to help clarify what I had set down. It goes on to say the minor was resurrected with some parts and body shells 1974 by Dutton Forshaw, s Swindon branch but that's where I end this.
Greenies wife Marilyn
by Greenie
Sat May 18, 2019 3:24 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971
Replies: 120
Views: 24257

Re: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971

Yes, totally understand, I had to write the quotes from the book to help clarify what I had set down. It goes in to say the minor resurrected with some parts and body shells 1974 by Dutton Forshaw, s Swindon branch but that's where I end this.
Greenies wife Marilyn
by Greenie
Sat May 18, 2019 2:53 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971
Replies: 120
Views: 24257

Re: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971

Norman was produced at Adderley Park plant and officially a 1970 the year the plant shut down and all records destroyed. Greenies wife Marilyn Are you sure about that, mine was an Adderley PK build in 71? No records available from Heritage though. :cry: Have a chassis numbers data page if you want ...
by Greenie
Sat May 18, 2019 2:44 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971
Replies: 120
Views: 24257

Re: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971

Norman was produced at Adderley Park plant and officially a 1970 the year the plant shut down and all records destroyed. Greenies wife Marilyn Are you sure about that, mine was an Adderley PK build in 71? No records available from Heritage though. :cry: Quote from morris minor 3rd edition book. &qu...
by Greenie
Sat May 18, 2019 1:04 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971
Replies: 120
Views: 24257

Re: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971

Nice motor, I was 7 years old, ooo Marilyn Thank you, she just sailed through her 10th MOT since I got her back on the road. Some pre MOT piccys for you. Oh she nice, beautiful condition. Well worth the save. I've asked hubby to get me one to play with, he has Greenie the van and Norman the pickup....
by Greenie
Sat May 18, 2019 11:50 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971
Replies: 120
Views: 24257

Re: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971

Hope these records assist all users
Greenies wife
by Greenie
Fri May 17, 2019 9:42 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971
Replies: 120
Views: 24257

Re: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971

Dean wrote: Fri May 17, 2019 7:22 pm Very interesting project. Great pictures and looking forward to reading more. :D
Nice motor,
I was 7 years old, ooo Marilyn
by Greenie
Fri May 17, 2019 5:43 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971
Replies: 120
Views: 24257

Re: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971

Yes it should say Pickup, also have you registered it as historic? Cheers, thought so, I have some letter writing to do when I feel better, yes they have noted it as an Historic Vehicle I will make sure I take a copy of the log book along with the copy letter and record delivery in order to keep do...
by Greenie
Fri May 17, 2019 5:36 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971
Replies: 120
Views: 24257

Re: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971

Yes, ( that's what I'm told) done a lot of research, plus spoken to an old friend who worked there. The vehicles 1970 retained a 1970,s plate, now this is the confusing bit. A few went to dealers on their 71 plate, but most of the remaining received a (K 1972) although they were off the line 1970......
by Greenie
Fri May 17, 2019 2:35 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971
Replies: 120
Views: 24257

Re: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971

Right, further investigation shows chassis plate has MAU5 this represents A PICKUP, so we do have an argument with the DVLA. Norman was produced at Adderley Park plant and officially a 1970 the year the plant shut down and all records destroyed. So I'm off to rewrite the Dvla history. Greenies wife ...
by Greenie
Fri May 17, 2019 10:51 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971
Replies: 120
Views: 24257

Re: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971 light van or pick up

Finally received DVLA document for Norman. Can anyone reply to my question. Light Van or Pickup? Dvla class Norman as a Light Van although they had all the photographic evidence etc to Bona Fida Norman's class and to make sure we retained original registration number of which we have. Upon making a ...
by Greenie
Wed May 15, 2019 8:11 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971
Replies: 120
Views: 24257

Re: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971

Accepted,
Regards Marilyn
by Greenie
Mon May 13, 2019 12:42 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971
Replies: 120
Views: 24257

Re: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971

Would you kindly pm me chassis/cab/engine number & wiper mtr date..or email me at ; minorlcvrecords@gmail.com Thanks Very kind thanks, without prejudice we will decline. Greenies wife Weird how some enthusiasts are only too happy to help with my research, yet other's, like Mrs.G it's a slammed ...
by Greenie
Fri May 03, 2019 2:21 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971
Replies: 120
Views: 24257

Re: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971

POMMReg wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2019 9:28 am Would you kindly pm me chassis/cab/engine number & wiper mtr date..or email me at ; minorlcvrecords@gmail.com

Thanks
Very kind thanks, without prejudice we will decline.
Greenies wife
by Greenie
Thu May 02, 2019 3:14 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971
Replies: 120
Views: 24257

Re: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971

:D Hi folks, Brake system all in place and brakes bled all good. New carb, new filters, new oil filter, new radiator etc etc.. New exhaust, new fuel system what Norman needed I've replaced. And he purrs. Responsive in all gears now I drove Norman forward and reverse in garage responds well, the firs...
by Greenie
Thu Apr 25, 2019 6:51 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971
Replies: 120
Views: 24257

Re: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Oh boy folks, Hubby Fired Norman up today and with " Great Gusto" Norman fired into action with Ferocity and he ROARED LIKE A LION... this Pickup that has stood in Silence for actually nearly 40 Years, showed his appreciation of being once again much loved. Had the ...
by Greenie
Tue Apr 23, 2019 4:18 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971
Replies: 120
Views: 24257

Re: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971

:D Update on Norman, I'm longing to put more photos here but as yet not possible due to circumstances. However gearbox floor cover fitted. Floor cleaned wire brushed and then floor sealed. THEN back of truck wire brushed and cleaned. Front bumper chrome paste polished looking good. Chrome hub caps a...
by Greenie
Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:09 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971
Replies: 120
Views: 24257

Re: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971

irmscher wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2019 11:03 pm Seats look very good have you any pictures of the Jaguar :)
Jaguar not mine...... The Pickup is
Greenie
by Greenie
Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:09 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971
Replies: 120
Views: 24257

Re: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971

irmscher wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2019 11:03 pm Seats look very good have you any pictures of the Jaguar :)
Jaguar not mine..... Belongs to friend of mogbob . The Pickup is mine.
Greenie
by Greenie
Tue Apr 16, 2019 2:40 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971
Replies: 120
Views: 24257

Re: Restoring Morris Pickup 1971 Norman Fired up today

:D :D :D :D WELL, BIG CHEESY GRIN 😁 😁 TODAY FOLKS, I CRACKED NORMAN UP,, AND HE FIRED NICELY... Still a bit to do but I just wanted to share that after 30 Years, Norman came back to life... WOW,,,,, I'm so chuffed, not bad for an 82 year old hey.... No leaks except exhaust manifold so bit tweaking d...