Sport Modified Class Q & A Section
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Sport Modified Class Q & A Section
Sport Modified Class
This is for all you questions and answers about this class.
Lee Wells
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As requested by Lee
This is for all you questions and answers about this class.
Lee Wells
Custom and Modified Registrar - Website - custommod.mmoc.org.uk - Under Construction
www.MorrisMinors.UK.com
As requested by Lee
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Yes Jim, if you use period parts from general BMC/BL/Rover production during the manufacture period 1948 to 1971 then it is Heritage Class. Use of a type 9 5 speed box will make it non period parts used hence this Class. I plan to do a crossflow/5 speed and ford discs so that would be in this class too. Hope this helps.
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Right Jim, I've sat and read the rules for the 2 Modified classes and I think I've got it sussed! If you were using Marina drum brakes then it would be questionable! This is because although the Marina crossed over production dates of the Minor, disc brakes were not introduced until 1978 on the Marina so they would be classed as non-period and move your car into the Sport Modified Class.
I hope thats answered your question.
I hope thats answered your question.
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Hi Lee I dont think that date is correct, I know the original 1.3 started on drums which didnt last for long but I though the 1.8 has discs from the outset.disc brakes were not introduced until 1978 on the Marina so they would be classed as non-period and move your car into the Sport Modified Class.
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Re: Sport Modified Class Q & A Section
what about a pick up where the cab is now one piece wth a narrowed bed wheel arches and steps, 1275 A+engine ford disc convesion , servo,Lcb, musical horns, pedal box under the bonnet ,hydraulic clutch (marina) but the best bit spitfire gearbox with overdrive , next turbo or NOS decisions decisions
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speed not tweed
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Re: Sport Modified Class Q & A Section
i think with the body mods you are verging towards the customised as opposed to modified.
how are you doing the overdrive bit? I have a copy of an article i wrote on the modification for minor matters a few years back which I am more than happy to share with you..
how are you doing the overdrive bit? I have a copy of an article i wrote on the modification for minor matters a few years back which I am more than happy to share with you..
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Re: Sport Modified Class Q & A Section
Its done , bought a spit geabox thinking it would bolt straight on to my morris ital bellhouse ahh but no, the first rotation shaft was too short and so i thought i could just change that for the longer marina one but no, had to change first and reverse. Bolted the box and engine together and swung it in as one piece dropping it onto the engine mounts, jacked up the back only to find that it fouled the trans tunnel because of the cast ally box lid and inhibitor switch so out came the grinder cut a nice big square hole perfect ,forming an access panel to the box and switch , nice and handy .Using the spitfire gearbox mount and a length of rectangular box section fabricated a new cross member welding it to the chassis (gearbox is still removable) , sraightend the spitty gearstick and popped it in , prop went to dyno prop to be rebuilt and shortend.
Compared to my old shagged out box wich jumped out of reverse and ran out of steam at a little over 70 its lovely with OD in 3rd and 4th its like having a six speed
Cost £600 ish .Worth it ? well a type 9 conversion would of been something near that as a kit , and loads of people have got them , having longer legs at the flick of a switch , love it
Compared to my old shagged out box wich jumped out of reverse and ran out of steam at a little over 70 its lovely with OD in 3rd and 4th its like having a six speed
Cost £600 ish .Worth it ? well a type 9 conversion would of been something near that as a kit , and loads of people have got them , having longer legs at the flick of a switch , love it
speed not tweed