Haha you are not wrong, they were hideous.myoldjalopy wrote: ↑Mon Oct 10, 2022 9:12 am Goodness! A lot of work to be done but it will be epic if you can save this one. Cars like this would have gone to the scrapyard without a second thought only a few years ago. But you have improved it immeasurably already by removing those front seats!
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Re: My first time
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Well it's been given non-standard brakes including a servo. Not a typical after-market Lucas one though, it's a system off another car completely.
Interesting place to keep a spare Ign Coil...
Interesting place to keep a spare Ign Coil...
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It's only thanks to people like you that these cars still exist .Good luck and get it done.
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News to me about the brakes but everyday is going to be a school day, ya the ignition coil was a very quick job I reckon.
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Thanks, I will for sure.Classiccars wrote: ↑Mon Oct 10, 2022 6:40 pm It's only thanks to people like you that these cars still exist .Good luck and get it done.
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The Minor Brake Pedal goes down through the floor and the Master Cylinder is mounted under the floor.
What you have there is a complete Master Cylinder and Servo from perhaps a 1980s car, such as a Marina. It's likely a dual system as it looks like there are 2 pipes coming out of it.
So you'll need to take a good look and see if they are split Front/Rear or on a diagonal split.
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Hi,
As an aside and to save you from future headaches when working under the bonnet, I recommend fitting an extendable bonnet stay, link below:
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/body- ... ec-p827976
It might save you being caught swearing in public too......
Best wishes,
Mike.
As an aside and to save you from future headaches when working under the bonnet, I recommend fitting an extendable bonnet stay, link below:
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/body- ... ec-p827976
It might save you being caught swearing in public too......
Best wishes,
Mike.
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1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
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Thanks Mike
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That's a heck of a project there, credit to you for taking it on and it's always nice to see the "pre-op" photos.
I'd find it difficult to decide which way to go. Being that it already has some modifications, I'd probably not try to make it original but to tidy them up, give it an engine transplant and paint it a nice colour. A bloke on the other forum has a modified low light in silver/grey and it looks stunning.
All the best with it.
I'd find it difficult to decide which way to go. Being that it already has some modifications, I'd probably not try to make it original but to tidy them up, give it an engine transplant and paint it a nice colour. A bloke on the other forum has a modified low light in silver/grey and it looks stunning.
All the best with it.
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I'm not changing the engine, I'm not rich so the essentials will be done first (bodywork), I want to make it safe, reliable, good looking and comfy. The colour is almost decided on but a long way off.rocco wrote: ↑Wed Oct 12, 2022 7:42 am That's a heck of a project there, credit to you for taking it on and it's always nice to see the "pre-op" photos.
I'd find it difficult to decide which way to go. Being that it already has some modifications, I'd probably not try to make it original but to tidy them up, give it an engine transplant and paint it a nice colour. A bloke on the other forum has a modified low light in silver/grey and it looks stunning.
All the best with it.
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There's a fair bit of welding to be done there, a good challenge but certainly not impossible. Most of the panels you can get now are decent quality and fit. How are you intending to prep the shell before welding ? I'd recommend sand blasting - even just the underneath and the wheel arches. It finds all the rot and gives you a good clean surface to work from.
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Don't have a sand blaster Philip so wire brush and cutting discs will be bought in bulk.philipkearney wrote: ↑Wed Oct 12, 2022 7:16 pm There's a fair bit of welding to be done there, a good challenge but certainly not impossible. Most of the panels you can get now are decent quality and fit. How are you intending to prep the shell before welding ? I'd recommend sand blasting - even just the underneath and the wheel arches. It finds all the rot and gives you a good clean surface to work from.
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Heavy duty wire brushes for the grinder work well in cleaning metal back and finding any rotten areas. Some smaller and different shaped ones for the end of a drill are good for getting into all the nooks and crannies.
Looking forward to seeing your progress in due course.
Looking forward to seeing your progress in due course.
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Ya plus a good day with the door wide open, I will keep posting pics.philipkearney wrote: ↑Wed Oct 12, 2022 10:21 pm Heavy duty wire brushes for the grinder work well in cleaning metal back and finding any rotten areas. Some smaller and different shaped ones for the end of a drill are good for getting into all the nooks and crannies.
Looking forward to seeing your progress in due course.
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Very sensible. The rust and dust gets everywhere.... and it tastes horrible Good ventilation is a must.