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by Dryad
Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:31 am
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: 948cc engine for sale in South Norfolk
Replies: 2
Views: 341

Re: 948cc engine for sale in South Norfolk

NOW SOLD! Admins - please remove.
by Dryad
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:08 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Where is JFK 645
Replies: 2
Views: 676

Re: Where is JFK 645

Looks like it might be in the Stourport upon Severn, Worcs region, where it was photographed in 2018. See this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/51851127262 - you might be able to contact the photographer and ask the exact location.
by Dryad
Mon Feb 19, 2024 8:56 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: 948cc engine for sale in South Norfolk
Replies: 2
Views: 341

948cc engine for sale in South Norfolk

948cc engine for sale in south Norfolk. Mostly complete. This came with a Minor I bought 14 years ago as a spare, and has been dry stored ever since. Located in South Norfolk (NR15 area). Obviously used, but no scoring or rust in the cylinders and turns nicely. The last photo (box of assorted items)...
by Dryad
Sun Sep 24, 2023 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What happened to my Morris Minor Traveller?
Replies: 2
Views: 323

Re: What happened to my Morris Minor Traveller?

Very likely to have been scrapped by now, but it is worth seeing if you can find the exact registration plate number...just in case.
by Dryad
Fri Jul 28, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minor in the news!
Replies: 3
Views: 392

Minor in the news!

Just saw this on the ITV News page. A reminder that a Morris Minor is for life, not just for passing your test in! https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2023- ... -years-ago
by Dryad
Wed Nov 17, 2021 6:22 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Pickup restoration part three
Replies: 2055
Views: 643475

Re: Pickup restoration part three

Thanks for posting that pic, David, it's good to see it 'in action', small though it is.
by Dryad
Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:15 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Pickup restoration part three
Replies: 2055
Views: 643475

Re: Pickup restoration part three

Excellent! That's good to see. Also nice to know that a tiny bit of my long-since-scrapped first Minor lives on in your pickup - the little switch under the dashboard which turns off/on the speedo light!
by Dryad
Sat Jun 06, 2020 2:15 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: my 1968 4 door saloon
Replies: 34
Views: 16692

Re: my 1968 4 door saloon

Makes me want to get on with mine again. Keep up the good work!
by Dryad
Sat Feb 01, 2020 10:35 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration
Replies: 276
Views: 112528

Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration

Excellent! Are you still working on the Traveller, or are you planning to get to work on it in the near future?
by Dryad
Wed Nov 13, 2019 11:53 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration
Replies: 276
Views: 112528

Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 41

Excellent news! I'll look forward to that.
by Dryad
Tue Oct 29, 2019 4:20 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration
Replies: 276
Views: 112528

Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 41

A lot of the original images are still in Google's cache, abeit in a smaller format, but useful nonetheless. Just Google "rose taupe traveller restoration" complete with quotes and then click on the Images tab to see them.
by Dryad
Tue Jul 16, 2019 8:35 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: New Restoration Projects Section
Replies: 102
Views: 175980

Re: New Restoration Projects Section

I think you might have a very difficult time on your hands if you're going to attempt to weld panels with an arc welder - it would take a very skilled welder indeed to make a decent job of that. Best to pick up a MIG welder (don't buy a SIP Turbo MIG - it will let you down again and again!), somethi...
by Dryad
Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remember the scrappage scheme?
Replies: 10
Views: 2030

Re: Remember the scrappage scheme?

Yes, I remember at the time seeing several ads for Minors at inflated prices and in the description "If not sold then it will go into the scrappage scheme", which is just another way of saying 'give me three times what the car is worth or the Minor gets it'. Shameful.
by Dryad
Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remember the scrappage scheme?
Replies: 10
Views: 2030

Re: Remember the scrappage scheme?

Perhaps people have been raiding them at night. It certainly looks like some have been done. What a waste though.
by Dryad
Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remember the scrappage scheme?
Replies: 10
Views: 2030

Remember the scrappage scheme?

I've just found this video filmed last year of hundreds of cars accepted under the scrappage scheme back in 2009/10. They still exist! I counted at least ten Minors, including a pickup.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhUGMrWCqyg
by Dryad
Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:01 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rust prevention with..linseed oil?!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 992

Rust prevention with..linseed oil?!!!

I've just seen this article about how good linseed oil is for preserving steel railway bridges. Has anyone ever tried it on their Morris? I'm thinking of giving it a go!

See this: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/news/linsee ... rk-bridges
by Dryad
Sun Jun 24, 2018 6:19 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rollover jig question
Replies: 10
Views: 2426

Re: Rollover jig question

I have removed the engine and I will be taking all four doors off (a considerable weight!) and the gearbox but will leave the rear axle on, I think.
by Dryad
Sat Jun 23, 2018 6:55 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rollover jig question
Replies: 10
Views: 2426

Re: Rollover jig question

It's under some junk at the moment :roll: but it looks like this one, only without the facililty to adjust the centre of gravity. It was custom-built by someone who had restored several Minors:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spgy73QA3ss
by Dryad
Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:41 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rollover jig question
Replies: 10
Views: 2426

Re: Rollover jig question

Thanks Mark, this is what I'm worried about really. My thinking was that if I removed too much from the lower half of the car, would it suddenly flip over as I turned it. I suppose I should just be prepared.
by Dryad
Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:28 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rollover jig question
Replies: 10
Views: 2426

Re: Rollover jig question

Another good suggestion - thanks Alan!