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by Scott
Mon Oct 09, 2023 11:29 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: lowlight headlights
Replies: 10
Views: 2828

Re: lowlight headlights

I have a short piece of PVC hose that fits over the end of the bulb. It's a snug fit and enables the bulb to be wiggled from the headlight without the need for tiny fingers or long nose pliers. Most LED stop/tail globes are not very good. The tail side is fine but there's usually not a noticeable di...
by Scott
Tue May 16, 2023 7:21 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: lowlight headlights
Replies: 10
Views: 2828

Re: lowlight headlights

Any 5.75" sealed beam or H4 light will fit the lowlight. The only problem is that they're usually designed to be part of a quad headlamp set up so the high beam side is relatively weak as the 2nd set of lights covers that side of things. You might want to consider upgrading the wiring with rela...
by Scott
Tue Aug 10, 2021 8:58 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Early MM windscreen rubber... again
Replies: 8
Views: 4290

Re: Early MM windscreen rubber... again

Old Auto Rubber will not be able to help, despite what their catalogue says. The early rubber was remade in a small length a few years ago by an MMOC member but that has all been accounted for unfortunately.
by Scott
Fri May 07, 2021 1:12 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: 1948 MM arrived
Replies: 14
Views: 3549

Re: 1948 MM arrived

That looks to be Bob Terry's old MM, I'm sure he's was #1125. If so, it made it's way to NSW about 10 years ago then seemingly disappeared.
The Sorbo door seal is basically round sponge rubber so it looks like it might be a similar material on your car.
by Scott
Mon Nov 26, 2018 10:40 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Bumper irons steel ferrules
Replies: 4
Views: 1535

Re: Bumper irons steel ferrules

My early car didn't have them fitted when I bought it, not sure if it ever had them fitted though. It still doesn't have them.
by Scott
Fri Oct 05, 2018 11:02 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Wide rims, Series MM
Replies: 1
Views: 890

Re: Wide rims, Series MM

I tried an Austin Freeway (Australian 6cyl version of your Cambridge?) wheel a while ago, looks similar to yours.
by Scott
Wed Mar 15, 2017 10:08 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Traveller side window differences between SII & 1000?
Replies: 3
Views: 1474

Re: Traveller side window differences between SII & 1000?

Thanks Don. You haven't bought Mr Webb's car yet? I thought he must have parted with it long ago when he disappeared out of the club.
I'll have to bring my windows along to a run where I know there'll be a late Traveller & compare them; the memory bank isn't working well enough these days.
by Scott
Wed Mar 15, 2017 12:07 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Traveller side window differences between SII & 1000?
Replies: 3
Views: 1474

Traveller side window differences between SII & 1000?

I have a late Series II Traveller that is missing a few parts, mainly interior related but I'm also short of one sliding window. There's a set of sliding windows & other body panels for sale locally (only 2000km away) but they're from a 1000. Does anyone know if the side windows/catches are the ...
by Scott
Tue Feb 28, 2017 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Please what is the meaning of this
Replies: 5
Views: 1931

Re: Please what is the meaning of this

#2 is the identification details of the final prototype made before official production started. The first Morris Minor off the line was #501.
The 'EX' indicates that it could well have been re-numbered & sold under a different chassis/body number seeing as it was virtually a production vehicle.
by Scott
Tue Feb 28, 2017 11:10 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Problem about 1948 rear Lights
Replies: 3
Views: 1278

Re: Problem about 1948 rear Lights

Your first post shows the early L482 light & reflector.

Your second post shows a 1949 car with the L488 light.

More information can be found here:
http://potteries.mmoc.org.uk/ID/Lights.htm
by Scott
Sun Feb 05, 2017 5:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why cant this spam be stopped
Replies: 25
Views: 7896

Re: Why cant this spam be stopped

I have just had a private message from CHARLESRAG with the subject World Forex Brokers,and a link,which I am obviously not going to click on.How is it now possible to get a Spam private message!! I am not a happy bunny,after being a member of the MMOC for years I am seriously thinking of not renewi...
by Scott
Sat Nov 05, 2016 3:46 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Luvax front dampers
Replies: 4
Views: 1746

Re: Luvax front dampers

I salvaged a similar pair off a '49 parts car (the one that went to heaven a few months ago), had them reco'd & fitted to my '48. I've picked up others at swap meets, normally labelled as MG TC dampers.
by Scott
Sat Nov 05, 2016 3:35 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Smart Phones at the wheel still today!!!
Replies: 32
Views: 7346

Re: Smart Phones at the wheel still today!!!

Is it legal in the UK? It's only OK to use hands free in Australia but there's some who want that banned too.
I still see people using them everyday though.
by Scott
Thu Sep 15, 2016 1:06 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Mini steering ignition column
Replies: 16
Views: 5725

Re: Mini steering ignition column

I didn't realise spammers hibernated...
by Scott
Fri Sep 09, 2016 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Series 2 travellers do you know of any now or in the past?
Replies: 36
Views: 10714

Re: Series 2 travellers do you know of any now or in the past?

POMMReg wrote:582* should be 4 digits.
You're right - some rubbing revealed another '2'.
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by Scott
Thu Sep 08, 2016 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Series 2 travellers do you know of any now or in the past?
Replies: 36
Views: 10714

Re: Series 2 travellers do you know of any now or in the past?

POMMReg wrote:
Scott wrote:It's BMD 5769.
Need the rest of it too please, code & prog nos.
Is that on the tag alongside the BMD one?
If so, 'Z.16316' is embossed, then '582' stamped.
by Scott
Thu Sep 08, 2016 6:38 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: 1952 MM Tourer sedan or is it a Tourer??
Replies: 14
Views: 7432

Re: 1952 MM Tourer sedan or is it a Tourer??

I've seen 2 genuine tourers/convertibles in Australia converted to sedans. One was owned by Russell Hooke & looked like a factory conversion/modification. The other was owned by myself but was a rough backyard job that used a 4 door roof. I'm sure the Russell Hooke car was a Series MM. IIRC, he ...
by Scott
Wed Sep 07, 2016 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Series 2 travellers do you know of any now or in the past?
Replies: 36
Views: 10714

Re: Series 2 travellers do you know of any now or in the past?

Here's FLA21 289785 after a long hibernation:
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According to the numbers, it's a late '54 & one of the first 'update' Series II travellers.
by Scott
Mon Jun 13, 2016 1:02 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Low-light for sale on eBay
Replies: 2
Views: 1513

Re: Low-light for sale on eBay

The steering wheel appears to be re-rimmed or restored as I haven't come across that colour on a factory wheel. Body colour had no bearing on the wheel colour though.

The ID tag should be screwed on but it's a reproduction plate anyway.

It does look like a very neat car all the same.