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by PaulTubby
Sat Jul 23, 2011 12:13 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: My projects new wheels - banded steels
Replies: 34
Views: 9607

Re: My projects new wheels - banded steels

These wheels was sold on ebay about 4 months ago maybe 5 and i won them. I won them as Van wheels and sadly they wasnt so in the end i didnt buy them. Glad they have gone to a good home, i had a good look at them and they was made, ie banded along time ago, going of the surface rust on them and the ...
by PaulTubby
Sat Jul 23, 2011 12:08 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Not quite a restoration but an on going project
Replies: 20
Views: 6194

Re: Not quite a restoration but an on going project

Shame you bought a so called recon gearbox and it wasnt. Problem with ebay, its all based on trust. Nice looking minor you have there and good to see you having ago at the repairs yourself :)
by PaulTubby
Sat Jul 23, 2011 12:00 pm
Forum: MMOC Branch Forum
Topic: Manchester Branch MMOC Website
Replies: 1
Views: 7337

Re: Manchester Branch MMOC Website

Very good website, can see the manchester branch is alot more active since ive not had a minor and not been a active branch member.

Paul
by PaulTubby
Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:51 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: minor van removal
Replies: 10
Views: 3758

Re: minor van removal

Most vans now are welded behind the seats... dont be put of tho, you can cut through the patches with a disc cutter and you can replace the panels behind the seats, you have the one on the cab called the lower panel and then is the one thats welded to the rear floors. these panels should be bolted t...
by PaulTubby
Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Van buying
Replies: 7
Views: 1702

Re: Van buying

Having spent the last year to two years on and off looking for a good van.... i wouldnt worry about engine and transmisions etc..... as stated the chassis is the most important things, so many are so bodged and patched and schutlz to death. Also look carefull as people do patch them and use filler t...
by PaulTubby
Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:56 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: puddles in my box section!
Replies: 16
Views: 2983

Re: puddles in my box section!

well done being patient and gettint the water out the way you did, atleast the area you working on looks solid. Its going to be a case of trial and error but you can and will get your minor water toght, i recently had a saloon and when i bought it, it came to me and rained, and i had 9 water area le...
by PaulTubby
Wed Jul 20, 2011 1:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Five speed insurance
Replies: 7
Views: 1756

Re: Five speed insurance

With footman james it made no difference for me....

Paul
by PaulTubby
Sat May 28, 2011 12:24 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Door edge and sill...
Replies: 13
Views: 2074

Re: Door edge and sill...

It means its not good :(..... they normaly get welded on when there is rust underneath the kick plate on the inner sill etc... i cant be sure, but i would get it wont be pretty underneath...

Paul
by PaulTubby
Tue May 17, 2011 6:03 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Wheels for my minor, have marina set up
Replies: 17
Views: 19142

Re: Wheels for my minor, have marina set up

Thanks for all your help, im either going to keep with the marina wheels as they look pretty standard with the chrome hubcaps or get some minilites. Paul
by PaulTubby
Tue May 17, 2011 6:00 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Insurance Question
Replies: 4
Views: 1708

Re: Insurance Question

Ive just insured my morris minor with rh insurance as above and they said all morris minors are unlimited miles as standard. Mine just cost me £107 fully comp with 1275 and disc brakes etc.
by PaulTubby
Sun May 15, 2011 9:26 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Wheels for my minor, have marina set up
Replies: 17
Views: 19142

Re: Wheels for my minor, have marina set up

Yes maybe intrested! They 100 percent marina stud pattern as mine has marina axle also. and although tyres look good there very old and old fashoined stud pattern. Any centre caps and nuts and you are along way from me as im in manchester. can you courier them... How much you after .....

Paul
by PaulTubby
Sun May 15, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Wheels for my minor, have marina set up
Replies: 17
Views: 19142

Re: Wheels for my minor, have marina set up

So is Marina and triumph the same pcd for sure, i do like the mini littes, would like to keep it on 13 as the marina wheels as it is lowered slightly.
by PaulTubby
Sun May 15, 2011 1:58 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Wheels for my minor, have marina set up
Replies: 17
Views: 19142

Re: Wheels for my minor, have marina set up

Thanks for your replys! Even though the car is modified i did want to go for the more traditional look as its still quite standard, prob end up keeping with the marina wheels???? The car iive bought is ebay item 120721337551 what do you all think and how much do you think i should insure the car for...
by PaulTubby
Sat May 14, 2011 11:52 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Wheels for my minor, have marina set up
Replies: 17
Views: 19142

Wheels for my minor, have marina set up

Ive recently just purchased a minor of ebay. it has Marina back axle and front disc brake set up and is sat on mark one marina steels. does anyone no what other wheels will fit apart from these....... im assuming the minor wheels wont fit the marina stud pattern.....? all advice much appreciated :D