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by Admin
Wed Mar 31, 2021 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do I need to notify insurance when car is away for repair?
Replies: 9
Views: 1020

Re: Do I need to notify insurance when car is away for repair?

I agree with Phil - there's no harm in giving them the info anyway. It always pays to be ultra cautious with 'Uberrima fides' contracts. I used to insure my Traveller as garaged, and in a chance conversation with my insurers agent I discovered I was potentially uninsured when I brought the car home ...
by Admin
Mon Mar 29, 2021 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MX5 Minor on Ebay
Replies: 20
Views: 3552

Re: MX5 Minor on Ebay

This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available. 18:29 “Unfinished project, requires SVA” https://crendon-cars.co.uk/sva.html John ;-) I hope it's gone to a good home who'll get it's questions resolved. But more than that, I hope it's gone to someone who has their eyes ...
by Admin
Mon Mar 29, 2021 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MX5 Minor on Ebay
Replies: 20
Views: 3552

Re: MX5 Minor on Ebay

There's a car currently on Ebay that's raised my eyebrows and I thought was worthy of discussion. I have nothing to do with it, before you ask - I am just interested in how it came about! It looks like 'how this project car came about' was covered in 'General Discussion' back in 2014. There are eve...
by Admin
Mon Mar 29, 2021 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MX5 Minor on Ebay
Replies: 20
Views: 3552

Re: MX5 Minor on Ebay

As the owner of a 2001 1.8 Mazda MX5 and a Morris Minor we think this is brilliant. It looks a very neat job. If it was registered we would probably be on our way to Lytham by now. If it was registered , you'd find I'd beaten you there. But call me a cynic, that's precisely why I put the topic here...
by Admin
Mon Mar 29, 2021 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MX5 Minor on Ebay
Replies: 20
Views: 3552

Re: MX5 Minor on Ebay

Ebay will remove the pics in a few weeks so for anyone visiting this post at a later date, here's the pics that went alongside the ad *********************** This resto-modified project is based on a 2002 Mazda MX5 1.8. The list of modifications is vast. The car has; Abs braking Power steering Led f...
by Admin
Mon Mar 29, 2021 5:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MX5 Minor on Ebay
Replies: 20
Views: 3552

MX5 Minor on Ebay

There's a car currently on Ebay that's raised my eyebrows and I thought was worthy of discussion. I have nothing to do with it, before you ask - I am just interested in how it came about! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Resto-modified-car-based-on-2002-1-8-Mazda-MX5-Morris-minor-exterior-panels/203324003...
by Admin
Sun Mar 28, 2021 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: COMPETITION TIME
Replies: 9
Views: 18503

Re: COMPETITION TIME

All posts, in all forums.
Only exception is 'problems with the board' forum
(and obviously the mods and I aren't in it)
by Admin
Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:32 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 2 door VAE 306H
Replies: 512
Views: 541187

Re: 2 door VAE 306H

Excuse the dumb question, but what's the advantage of using the Mazda box over the easier to fit (as there's a kit for it) Ford box? Unless you're using the six speed version anyway
by Admin
Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: COMPETITION TIME
Replies: 9
Views: 18503

Re: COMPETITION TIME

Every post carries a unique reference number Great idea, love it - but are you sure that is not going to put extra strain on an already creaking system and that it's not going to blow a fuse even more often? :D Every post carries a unique identifier anyway, it's nothing that's not already happening...
by Admin
Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: COMPETITION TIME
Replies: 9
Views: 18503

Re: COMPETITION TIME

Competition opens 1st April at 00.01am and runs til 00.00 on 30th April. Good Luck!
by Admin
Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: COMPETITION TIME
Replies: 9
Views: 18503

COMPETITION TIME

Every post made next month puts you in the draw and on the last day of the month we'll draw a random winner, who this month will get a copy of "MORRIS MINOR OWNERS CLUB CELEBRATING 40 YEARS" posted to their home address. You can even have it signed by the author Ray Newell before it gets ...
by Admin
Fri Mar 26, 2021 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you make of this?
Replies: 13
Views: 3000

Re: What do you make of this?

It looks a bit 'Matadorish' to me
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by Admin
Mon Mar 22, 2021 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Portable power washer
Replies: 2
Views: 477

Portable power washer

My nearest and dearest bought me this Worx power washer for Christmas thinking I'd get some use from it at rallies (remember those?). I usually prep the car the day before but it can often get more dirty on the way to an event than it was before I started! It's not a massive pressure by any means, b...
by Admin
Mon Mar 22, 2021 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Original Half Shaft Failures
Replies: 12
Views: 1211

Re: Original Half Shaft Failures

I found a pair of new old stock halfshafts on a social media group last winter. They weren't cheap but I figured nobody's making any more so they can only go up in value, so they are currently in the roof void in the shed still in greaseproof paper :-?
by Admin
Sun Mar 21, 2021 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smart motorways - Go Left safety campaign
Replies: 26
Views: 3130

Re: Smart motorways - Go Left safety campaign

If I understand correctly, Smart motorways were created by converting the existing hard shoulder to a running lane and using available highways land to add the gantries and refuge areas. So to undo them would simply require a solid white line/rumble strip painting on the outside edge of lane 1, the...
by Admin
Sat Mar 20, 2021 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cartoon
Replies: 21
Views: 2511

Re: Cartoon

Mick Lynch wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:48 pm The plate number is EEY 679 D so 1968?
It's not taxed/insured now
by Admin
Thu Mar 18, 2021 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smart motorways - Go Left safety campaign
Replies: 26
Views: 3130

Re: Smart motorways - Go Left safety campaign

For avoidance of doubt, I haven't deleted the thread about smart motorways here that's been popping up regularly over the last couple of years, but I have archived it while we do some board stuff - it will be back. I have banned any of our family from using a smart motorway in any vehicle Good to h...
by Admin
Wed Mar 17, 2021 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Original Half Shaft Failures
Replies: 12
Views: 1211

Re: Original Half Shaft Failures

I've only ever had two failures in well over 100,000 miles in Minors, one pulling away slowly at a junction a couple of years back. And the other you can read about in next Minor Matters!
by Admin
Wed Mar 17, 2021 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smart motorways - Go Left safety campaign
Replies: 26
Views: 3130

Re: Smart motorways - Go Left safety campaign

I've heard it on the radio over the last few days, and commented on how our wonderful governments answer to the lives lost on smart motorways is apparently to corrupt a tune that wasn't great before it was corrupted. For avoidance of doubt, I haven't deleted the thread about smart motorways here tha...
by Admin
Wed Mar 17, 2021 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello, and advise please.
Replies: 35
Views: 3524

Re: Hello, and advise please.

I'm afraid I'm just another 'hey, Welcome' poster, because I am famed for having no mechanical ability either!