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by stuupnorth
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?
Replies: 28
Views: 1371

Re: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?

Have been welding since leaving the RAF about 35+ years ago
mostly off shore (based in Aberdeen) equipment normal mig and flux core and some tig in the past
by stuupnorth
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:18 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Spotlights
Replies: 23
Views: 500

Re: Spotlights

hi again just to i agree about the lights not being great for driving on back road (of which there are plenty i use up here in the north east Scotland and when it gets dark very quickly once the 'clocks go back') so as a safety point I'm all for it and in fact have them fitted to mine because of tha...
by stuupnorth
Sat Mar 09, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Spotlights
Replies: 23
Views: 500

Re: Spotlights

hi all Just a wee reply with regard to led bulbs in Morris minor i was under the impression that you could fit them as the MOT manual states that you can if the vehicle is pre April 1986 i saw this https://www.garagetalkonline.co.uk/news/the-law-around-classic-cars-and-led-lighting also The DVSA say...
by stuupnorth
Sat Oct 14, 2023 11:07 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: LED Indicator help
Replies: 11
Views: 3418

Re: LED Indicator help

Hi mate
i used this company and ordered on the 12v ones
https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collec ... electronic
hope that helps
Stu
by stuupnorth
Sat Aug 19, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please
Replies: 73
Views: 186326

Re: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please

Has anyone fitted this and what is the verdict. https://www.morrisminorspares.com/rear-suspension-axle-propshaft-c87/rear-suspension-c89/telescopic-damper-conversion-kit-rear-gas-p831352 hi mate I have this fitted to my Morris its been on the car for 3-4 years and no problems (although the shocks i...
by stuupnorth
Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:57 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 5.5x14 Smoothie wheels
Replies: 1
Views: 238

5.5x14 Smoothie wheels

Hi all thinking of fitting a set of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144693033431?hash=item21b06079d7:g:xMIAAOSwTUtjB21~&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAABACi7vKj%2Bwqx9fveNnSKTNgqaZWMBFA1xL5QDwpDCs326bf9pxWiLSmTJssVrPmgSm5kFF%2BS2Y1Db4a%2B6BC6drdzSp34DCAgnOHD%2B8%2FEmqy5eXTbYdUtDRXGZylnwDK3RRmuC7%2BeGr8iXna...
by stuupnorth
Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: National Rally 2023
Replies: 25
Views: 5200

Re: National Rally 2023

hi all just home after a weeks hols ' down south' taking in the nationals just a point about the distance I travelled from Aberdeen ( modern car admittedly) and just done a mileage check on AA planner and the distance from Aberdeen to Kelmarsh was 465 miles and to Droitwich was 438 miles not much in...
by stuupnorth
Sun Jan 08, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Number plate history
Replies: 3
Views: 1853

Re: Number plate history

hi mate
looks like it was first reg'd in Somerset
according to https://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/registr ... etters.htm
by stuupnorth
Tue Nov 01, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: heater hose
Replies: 9
Views: 2996

Re: heater hose

Many thanks to all took the time to reply
will order this week
by stuupnorth
Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:41 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: heater hose
Replies: 9
Views: 2996

heater hose

Hi all
just a quick question about heater hose
ESM list 2 types 59" and 36" lengths
the 59" is for an early rad take off
my Morris is a 1960 model would i be right in thinking the 36" one is right for my motor??
cheers
by stuupnorth
Tue Oct 18, 2022 6:17 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: polishing
Replies: 19
Views: 2557

Re: polishing

NETTIE wrote: Tue Oct 04, 2022 9:55 pm Stuupnorth nice looking minor
thanks :tu1:
by stuupnorth
Sat Oct 01, 2022 4:07 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: polishing
Replies: 19
Views: 2557

Re: polishing

LOL it should take a while unless you use a rotary polisher or if it's been badly resprayed I've done a few cars as a hobby over the last few years here is my Morris i think it was resprayed about 10-50 years ago not perfect but does keep a shine what colour is you Minor? IMG_20190913_203225815 (1)....
by stuupnorth
Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:22 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: reverse light switch
Replies: 2
Views: 557

reverse light switch

manged to 'rig' up a reverse light switch over the weekend
a couple of pics below of the set up
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sorry not the best pics and had to 'butcher' the rubber cover but it works
by stuupnorth
Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: esm
Replies: 14
Views: 2493

esm

Just thought i would post a message about the amazing guys(and ladies) at ESM
ordered parts on Friday about 10 ish and arrived this morning
from Sussex to Aberdeenshire in a day!!!!
all this 'you are in the highlands rubbish from certain couriers' rubbish
5+ stars
by stuupnorth
Sat May 07, 2022 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rally
Replies: 0
Views: 1606

Rally

Hi all who does someone get invited to the annual rally?? the reason i ask is i have heard great reports of a Su carb tuning guy called 'AC Dodds' who's a bit of a legend in mini circles for tuning the a series, carbs and timing and i thought i would be a good idea for all the modified minor owners ...
by stuupnorth
Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 speedo
Replies: 8
Views: 816

Re: 1275 speedo

many thanks for the help guys
forgot to say i have a bronze speedo in the morris
but as some have mentioned ill try with the standard one and see how it goes
by stuupnorth
Sun Apr 10, 2022 6:53 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 speedo
Replies: 8
Views: 816

1275 speedo

hi all
fitted a 1275 midget engine and gearbox and going to fit a 3.9 diff what speedo should i use to get the speed roughly right??
or ignore and use a gps style speedo??
Stu
by stuupnorth
Thu Mar 03, 2022 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: show tickets
Replies: 2
Views: 303

Re: show tickets

cheers
i had it in my head it came with the jan/feb issue
by stuupnorth
Thu Mar 03, 2022 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: show tickets
Replies: 2
Views: 303

show tickets

hi all
Am i 'jumping the gun' here asking if this years national show tickets
are coming out soon ?
i thought the entry form usually came out with the first couple of issues of minor matters
cheers Stu
by stuupnorth
Mon Oct 18, 2021 8:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fuel pipe
Replies: 3
Views: 796

Re: fuel pipe

many thanks for the help