'69 traveller rebuild
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Re: '69 traveller rebuild
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and the top of the door pillar re-stitched after repairing the captive nut holder[frame][/frame]
most exciting of all.... a fine day meant a trip to woodies![frame][/frame]
and the top of the door pillar re-stitched after repairing the captive nut holder[frame][/frame]
most exciting of all.... a fine day meant a trip to woodies![frame][/frame]
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fully restored with the help of various of the young members to whom i am forever grateful. http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=43571
Also Mavis, 1960 Factory Tourer, and a '69 Traveller project: http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=53487
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Re: '69 traveller rebuild
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taking a step back, it's starting to get there... oh so very slowly![frame][/frame]
tackling the floor on the other side now, with the join under the crossmember. Wanted to get the welding in the tunnel done before i flip it over, so as to avoid any upside down welding[frame][/frame]
Had to chop the far end iff the spring hanger to gain access to the floor. Will weld it back in later.[frame][/frame][frame][/frame]
Not sure what buffoon thought this was an adequate repair:[frame][/frame]
cross member welding was interupted, firstly, by running out of gas, then it transpiring that the welder was leaking gas from the handle. I'm taking it back under warranty this afternoon. Please, therefore, forgive this pigeon-poo:
now cut out and replaced;[frame][/frame]
the eagle has landed...[frame][/frame][frame][/frame]
taking a step back, it's starting to get there... oh so very slowly![frame][/frame]
tackling the floor on the other side now, with the join under the crossmember. Wanted to get the welding in the tunnel done before i flip it over, so as to avoid any upside down welding[frame][/frame]
Had to chop the far end iff the spring hanger to gain access to the floor. Will weld it back in later.[frame][/frame][frame][/frame]
Not sure what buffoon thought this was an adequate repair:[frame][/frame]
cross member welding was interupted, firstly, by running out of gas, then it transpiring that the welder was leaking gas from the handle. I'm taking it back under warranty this afternoon. Please, therefore, forgive this pigeon-poo:
now cut out and replaced;[frame][/frame]
the eagle has landed...[frame][/frame][frame][/frame]
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Misty, Morris Minor 2-door, 1970,
fully restored with the help of various of the young members to whom i am forever grateful. http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=43571
Also Mavis, 1960 Factory Tourer, and a '69 Traveller project: http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=53487
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Re: '69 traveller rebuild
great project ... i started sanding my wood down today
found horrors from the last owner
wondering how much the wood cost you if you dont mind me asking
found horrors from the last owner
wondering how much the wood cost you if you dont mind me asking
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Re: '69 traveller rebuild
you have pm
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Misty, Morris Minor 2-door, 1970,
fully restored with the help of various of the young members to whom i am forever grateful. http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=43571
Also Mavis, 1960 Factory Tourer, and a '69 Traveller project: http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=53487
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Re: '69 traveller rebuild
Wow looks ace, I have to replace chassis legs on mine, did you drill the welds out? Is that how you get it off?
'If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
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And treat those two impostors just the same'
Edd, 26, Devon.
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Re: '69 traveller rebuild
it's slowly starting to go in the right direction ;)laneychief wrote:Wow looks ace, I have to replace chassis legs on mine, did you drill the welds out? Is that how you get it off?
yes, i did drill the spot welds out. I bought (after the hospital incident) a special spot weld drill bit which works well. took some mearuements just to be sure, and then slotted the new section back into the remaining chassis leg (it was only the front half which i replaced. the engine mounting holes served to line it all up nicely and hold it in place while i spot welded it back along its length. i also ran a line of tack welds along the outside edge for good measure.
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fully restored with the help of various of the young members to whom i am forever grateful. http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=43571
Also Mavis, 1960 Factory Tourer, and a '69 Traveller project: http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=53487
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Re: '69 traveller rebuild
Impressed!
I look forward to seeing it at the National, next year??
You do realize that this will give you a Tourer, a 2 Door and a Traveller............
Leaving just a four door needed to complete the set...... (you know you want one!)
Best wishes,
Mike.
I look forward to seeing it at the National, next year??
You do realize that this will give you a Tourer, a 2 Door and a Traveller............
Leaving just a four door needed to complete the set...... (you know you want one!)
Best wishes,
Mike.
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels and waiting to be resprayed......
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
Re: '69 traveller rebuild
Hi guys, Im Just wondering if any of you have any wooden sections left over from you restoration projects...
Kind regards
Alan
Kind regards
Alan
Re: '69 traveller rebuild
Well I just waiting for reasonable priced tourer , suspect the other half get a mini before then!jagnut66 wrote:Impressed!
I look forward to seeing it at the National, next year??
You do realize that this will give you a Tourer, a 2 Door and a Traveller............
Leaving just a four door needed to complete the set...... (you know you want one!)
Best wishes,
Mike.
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Re: '69 traveller rebuild
sorry about the minimal posts on this thread recently; I've been uploading all the pics directly to my restoration thread on facebook.
If you would like to read about the project, get yourself a copy of the December issue of Practical Classics Magazine, where it features as a 7 page readers restoration article.
It will also be on the young members' stand at the nec mid november.
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If you would like to read about the project, get yourself a copy of the December issue of Practical Classics Magazine, where it features as a 7 page readers restoration article.
It will also be on the young members' stand at the nec mid november.
Matt[frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame]
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Misty, Morris Minor 2-door, 1970,
fully restored with the help of various of the young members to whom i am forever grateful. http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=43571
Also Mavis, 1960 Factory Tourer, and a '69 Traveller project: http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=53487
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Well done Matt, I subscribe to PC so will look forward to reading about the restoration
Nick
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Re: '69 traveller rebuild
Hi Matt,
I've got my Practical Classics and read your article - very interesting and well done!
However I'm sure it's more detailed in your facebook article, can you attach a link to it on here?
Best wishes,
Mike.
I've got my Practical Classics and read your article - very interesting and well done!
However I'm sure it's more detailed in your facebook article, can you attach a link to it on here?
Best wishes,
Mike.
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels and waiting to be resprayed......
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
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Re: '69 traveller rebuild
here are the links - i'm not sure how facebook works so you might have to send me a frend request to view it, which i'll happily accept from one of you 'orrible lot ;)
part 1: https://www.facebook.com/matttomkins/me ... 667&type=3
Part 2: https://www.facebook.com/matttomkins/me ... 667&type=3
part 1: https://www.facebook.com/matttomkins/me ... 667&type=3
Part 2: https://www.facebook.com/matttomkins/me ... 667&type=3
http://www.flickr.com/photos/46862234@N ... 671969048/
http://www.facebook.com/matttomkins
Misty, Morris Minor 2-door, 1970,
fully restored with the help of various of the young members to whom i am forever grateful. http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=43571
Also Mavis, 1960 Factory Tourer, and a '69 Traveller project: http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=53487
Join the young owners at: https://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/gr ... [sig]11392[/sig]
Re: '69 traveller rebuild
Thanks Matt!
1956 Morris Minor Series II
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD