Pick up Restoration (Part 2)

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Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)

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now then, how does this wirey lot fit on that heavy metal over there, I need a wiring diagram.[frame]Image[/frame]
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Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)

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Good progress there! Im sure you will make the national!

When I did my loom, I spend an age with the haynes manual and other diagrams figureing out the function of each wire, where possible noting the terminal numbers (where available). Then I used masking tape to label each connector. If you can, its worth checking a few connectors to make sure that the loom is correct for the car.

Then thread the long skinny end from the engine bay, to the cabin. then its as simple as matching the tape, to the terminals.
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Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)

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thats a good plan Ash, thanks, I'll mark them up as you suggest, I left the old parts with the wires attached, the colours seem to be the same, so far, I'm going to go over my original strip down images and just verify I have the same loom, but it's looking good so far.[frame]Image[/frame]
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Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)

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I rate ESM very highly, people are always surprised why I say I get spares for the Minor the day after I order them.

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Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)

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I agree, I've phoned an order at 2.30pm and got the parts the next morning. I'm sure things can go wrong, but I don't think many can give a better service
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Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)

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MarkyB wrote:I rate ESM very highly, people are always surprised why I say I get spares for the Minor the day after I order them.
absolutly. i own a minor and an A30. i order my spares from nowhere else. everybody i ever speak to...... i recommend only ESM.
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Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)

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Even posting to Northern Ireland they parts are usually here next day, excellent service.


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Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)

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I confused my self, (sorry David)

Part three is now on offer
!!!

http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=38457


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Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)

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just looking through the hundred pages of this, with Ratty at the garage I'm lost. at around page 50 on this part 2 I begin the engin makeover, I actually mention that I was unsure about the dizzy, wish now Id changed it then and there, still its what life, and car restoration is all about...learning[frame]Image[/frame]
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Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)

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a little update just to show she's enjoying the country roads[frame]Image[/frame]
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Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)

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like it David all your hard work is paying off
cant wait till i get my traveller on the highways
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Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)

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Are we ready for that feature that we discussed for Morris Minor Magazine David

Drop us an e mail when you get a minute russ@blazepublishing.co.uk

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Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)

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e mail sent, thanks Russ. I'll dig out some full size images for you.
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Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)

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Just see it.........................many thanks looking good will send a reply later. The pick up is a credit to you
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Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)

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Hello everyone,

Newbie here. Recently bought a 1959 (I think) pickup basket case and I'm just starting the teardown. Lots of rust. This thread has been my inspiration. Thank you for all the information you all provide. Your work is excellent and the information you share is invaluable. I live in California and am slowly learning the British lingo. Bought my first set of Whitworth wrenches (or should I say spanners).

Richard
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Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)

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thanks for the kind comment, glad you found this re build an inspiration. she's just had four new tyres, and she's still going strong, working each day, today, she's taking and old fridge to the recycling centre. She's worth her weight in gold, the Pickup, not the fridge.[frame]Image[/frame]
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Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)

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a link to part three viewtopic.php?f=28&t=38457
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Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)

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Fantastic restoration and a credit to your skills
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