Pickup restoration part three

Let us all know what you are up to with your current restoration project. Get that Minor on the road!
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Neil MG
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Re: Pickup restoration part three

Post by Neil MG »

Congratulations and well done. This was a real labour of love and a journey of learning. I think you have gained a lot of followers on this thread and that you are an absolute model for any would be diy restorer.

Respect!
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Re: Pickup restoration part three

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Well done :D
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The smile says it all - the long nights and all the grief is forgotten - now enjoy the fruits of your labours - excellent work David :D

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Re: Pickup restoration part three

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Fantastic! Well done! And another Minor back on the road where it belongs! :D :D :D

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Post by alexandermclaren »

Awesome we are all cheering you on
its been a long haul but worth it
Well done
and a wee gem of a pickup will live to see the bright future with you and you family
Welcome to the open road ahead

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Re: Pickup restoration part three

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Well done for seeing it through to the end! :D No 'abandoned project' post for you!
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After the excitement wears off and you realise you have a noisy 1970ish commercial vehicle please let me know if you find a way to make it quieter !!!!
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Re: Pickup restoration part three

Post by DAVIDMCCULLOUGH »

HAPPY DAYS!!!!

Enjoy driving it after all your work :D


Too many Minors so little time.....
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Re: Pickup restoration part three

Post by morrisminorbzh »

You look a VERY happy man - and rightly so. Félicitations as they say over here - this is and has been a most amazing thread which I have followed with great interest since I've joined the MMOC. "Well done lad!"! as Wallace would say.

Must look up your very early threads so see the state of your pickup before restauration - or perhaps you could post "before and after" photos.

Many happy miles of motoring to you both.
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Re: Pickup restoration part three

Post by Dean »

This is excellent news, congratulations. It's a great feeling when a project finally comes to a close.


On a side note, when you walked into the house with the MOT certificate, skipping shouting "YIPEE!", did the dog attack you and your wife and kids say "who are you? Get out of my house!"... "Where's David when we need him?".... ?????
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Re: Pickup restoration part three

Post by StaffsMoggie »

Excellent! Well done! Considering what you started with you have done superb!

Enjoy! :D :D :D
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Re: Pickup restoration part three

Post by mogbob »

David
THAT DAY has arrived.Many, many congratulations.A phenomenal acheivement !!

You've endeared yourself to the Forum.We shared your ups and downs and you haven't been afraid to hold your hand up ,when things didn't quite go right.There isn't a restorer who hasn't "taken a wrong turning" during their restoration but lots won't admit it.
You've worked very hard and are now fully entitled to wear the "official silly grin " that says I did that myself.
Enjoy and savour every moment you spend driving the vehicle.
Well done, David.
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Re: Pickup restoration part three

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Bob found exactly the right words ,the way you shared your restoration with us on the forum is what made your reports so special.I enjoyed reading them.
Now get into your car and use it. :lol:
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well said and the car looks absolutely amazing - drive her well and look after her better! :)
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Re: Pickup restoration part three

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Aaah, David, you beat me and Mog! :lol: We're all very proud of you. Of course -- we know you'll still need us -- if only because you've gotten the bug, and you have to have another Minor soon! 8)
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Re: Pickup restoration part three

Post by StaffsMoggie »

I for one give you the utmost respect.


Very well done mate. While you have done yours, mine has been under a sheet in the garden....


Its still there..
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Re: Pickup restoration part three

Post by dellerie »

so then......... whats next?

a saloon perhaps?
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Re: Pickup restoration part three

Post by Matt Tomkins »

i think you need to post some before and after pics, david.
fantastic work, though -- well done :)


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Re: Pickup restoration part three

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Thanks for all the support there guy's n Dolls. Ive got a tax disc, simplist and quickest time Ive spent in any government office, if you do go to one of these efficient and well run DVLA offices make sure you ask to sign the pettition about their closure.
Ironically Ive been sick since the MOT, Being unwell enough to prevent me experiencing my first country drive, blast this untimely virus! So before the end of the week I will drive her and take some nice pics of her out on the road
After that I have a few advisories to attend to, nothing too significant at all, missing bolts to (and) master cylinder cover plate, slight play N/S trunion, sump pan dented, oil leak engine.
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Re: Pickup restoration part three

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Mr Miles..... well done sir..... Can't wait to see it around..... Now the fun starts.... enjoy the driving....
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