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by MrDodo
Sun Jan 11, 2015 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minor Million London Show
Replies: 21
Views: 4765

Re: Minor Million London Show

It was looking shiny at the show - I didn't think the show was great - only one hall - lots of high end, high performance cars if that's your thing.[frame]Image[/frame]
by MrDodo
Thu Jan 08, 2015 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: London Ultra Low Emission Zone Consultation - closes 9th Jan
Replies: 0
Views: 1477

London Ultra Low Emission Zone Consultation - closes 9th Jan

I just received an email from a cycling group (I stop at red lights) about the proposed Ultra Low Emission Zone in central London. Transport for London is running a public consultation that closes tomorrow. Details of the ULEZ: https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/environment/ultra-low-emission-zone You...
by MrDodo
Sun Nov 30, 2014 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Car Covers
Replies: 12
Views: 4137

Re: Car Covers

My Stormforce cover has done well for the past 2 years.

Has anyone used RustBuster's Winter Chrome protection?
by MrDodo
Sun Sep 07, 2014 7:45 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Immediate patch for very deep scratch (to metal)
Replies: 7
Views: 2233

Re: Immediate patch for very deep scratch (to metal)

I don't think it was malicious - but no one bothered to leave a note and it's not something you wouldn't have notice doing. Thanks all for the advice, I went to patch it with touch-up but found my pot had dried out and I don't have any thinners!
by MrDodo
Sat Sep 06, 2014 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2449
Views: 699851

Re: Spotted today.

Somewhere South of the River image edited to protect the innocent
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by MrDodo
Sat Sep 06, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Immediate patch for very deep scratch (to metal)
Replies: 7
Views: 2233

Immediate patch for very deep scratch (to metal)

Someone has very kindly left their mark on Dodo's front wing :evil:

It's done through the primer to the metal - should I just fill in with some touch up I have until I get some professional care next in about 10 day's time?[frame]Image[/frame]
by MrDodo
Sat Jul 12, 2014 12:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's your morris minors name?
Replies: 22
Views: 5629

Re: What's your morris minors name?

Dodo (companion to the Doctor in '65) & Ursula (URU)
by MrDodo
Thu Jun 12, 2014 11:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minor garages in Cornwall?
Replies: 6
Views: 1696

Re: Minor garages in Cornwall?

I took Dodo to Cornwall the other week and had a problem with the distributor cap on the way down. As luck would have it the local garage Tintagel Motors 1/2 mile from the cottage we were renting was able to get me a replacement next day :D .
by MrDodo
Mon May 19, 2014 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm 6ft 2in, will I fit into the front seat of a Moggy?
Replies: 20
Views: 6528

Re: I'm 6ft 2in, will I fit into the front seat of a Moggy?

I'm 6'1" and fit in my '65 2-door easily, though I've got Newton Commercial seats that are bolted one hold further back. I'm also quite happy behind the wheel in my '57 4-door with the original seats in the factory standard position.
by MrDodo
Sun May 18, 2014 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MMOC Young Members Rally at Gaydon
Replies: 0
Views: 1436

MMOC Young Members Rally at Gaydon

Photos from today's event. Good turnout, good atmosphere, good location and good weather. Thank you to the committee for organising it. [frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1400442206_16802 [/frame][frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1400442225_16802 [/frame][frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/m...
by MrDodo
Mon May 12, 2014 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Car Trackers for Tracing Stolen Cars
Replies: 22
Views: 5908

Re: Car Trackers for Tracing Stolen Cars

I asked this same question a couple of weeks ago
Tracker - GPS vs VHF for stolen vehicle recovery http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=55254
GPS & GSM devices are cheaper, but apparently can be blocked more easily than VHF devices.
by MrDodo
Mon May 12, 2014 10:44 pm
Forum: Stolen!
Topic: MY CAR HAS BEEN STOLEN!
Replies: 24
Views: 23499

Re: MY CAR HAS BEEN STOLEN!

This is horrific, it seems that since October to be about one Minor per month that's been taken from the streets of London :x and reported here.

Will keep a lookout in my borough for you.
by MrDodo
Sat May 03, 2014 1:52 am
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Tracker - GPS vs VHF for stolen vehicle recovery
Replies: 3
Views: 2092

Re: Tracker - GPS vs VHF for stolen vehicle recovery

Thanks Dean for your thoughts.
by MrDodo
Wed Apr 30, 2014 12:24 am
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Tracker - GPS vs VHF for stolen vehicle recovery
Replies: 3
Views: 2092

Tracker - GPS vs VHF for stolen vehicle recovery

Given the worrying increase in classic car theft I'm considering having a tracking device fitted to my car. I know that there are relatively cheap GPS devices available online, but given "you get what you pay for" I'm thinking about spending (quite a bit) more and going for a monitored ser...
by MrDodo
Wed Apr 30, 2014 12:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2449
Views: 699851

Re: Spotted today.

2 from the weekend Sat 26th April - heading West on Commercial Road, a traveller dark colour - only spotted in my rear view mirror 8.30pm - I was in my Clarendon Grey 4dr. Sun 27th, Peat Brown 2 door near the A2.
by MrDodo
Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daily use classics, very rare now.
Replies: 59
Views: 14674

Re: Daily use classics, very rare now.

I only drive on evenings and weekends as I commute by cycle, however my 2 ladies have clocked up 5.5k over the past 12 months. I see a classic Porsche, Volvo Amazon that get used often locally, but usually at weekends.
by MrDodo
Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Things that make you go AAAAARRRRGGGHHH!!!
Replies: 62
Views: 12030

Re: Things that make you go AAAAARRRRGGGHHH!!!

Inconsiderate parking - people who leave massive gaps at the end of a parking bay. Oh and people who over (or undertake in the bus lane) then cut back in front in a 30 or 20mph zone.
by MrDodo
Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Maintaining and owning a Morris Minor
Replies: 11
Views: 4215

Re: Maintaining and owning a Morris Minor

Hi Dan - you may also want to join the Young Members on Facebook too. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MMOCYM/
by MrDodo
Fri Apr 11, 2014 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Want to be a TV Star this Friday
Replies: 37
Views: 15549

Re: Want to be a TV Star this Friday

Yes it's available on iPlayer now: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04000ms/the-one-show-11042014 after the pre-credit opening sequence you can skip to about 20min30s to see the feature on Lord Nuffield and the Minors. Dodo missed out on her 15 seconds of fame, as although I spoke with the rese...
by MrDodo
Sat Apr 05, 2014 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minor in new M&S advertising campaign
Replies: 3
Views: 3753

Re: Minor in new M&S advertising campaign

Blink and you'll miss it in the film - flick to 3/4 in the carousel here: http://www.marksandspencer.com/s/britai ... ng-ladies/