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by Richie B
Fri May 21, 2021 9:14 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rubbers for window frame/door joint - where can I buy?
Replies: 10
Views: 2010

Re: Rubbers for window frame/door joint - where can I buy?

Not sure if this is it. From East Sussex Minors,
Front Quarterlight / Ventilator Window Rubber L/H
Part No: VNT113

Richard
by Richie B
Wed Mar 10, 2021 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minor Matters March/April 2021
Replies: 14
Views: 1964

Re: Minor Matters March/April 2021

mine arrived this morning. Eastbourne :D
by Richie B
Tue Dec 22, 2020 5:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 25
Views: 2443

Re: Merry Christmas

Well this has been one interesting year. I wish everyone a safe christmas and look forward to a happier 2021. Many, many thanks to all who post on here. Ive not had much time to work on my "Clarence" but I have certainly enjoyed reading all thats going on.
Take Care and Stay Safe
by Richie B
Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Young enthusiast Bangers and Cash
Replies: 48
Views: 6161

Re: Young enthusiast Bangers and Cash

In the last series, cant remember episode they featured a very nice trafalgar blue convertible. Love the programme, easy watching and good to escape from "normal" life
by Richie B
Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:55 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Pig the 1967 2 Door
Replies: 17
Views: 3573

Re: Pig the 1967 2 Door

Hi Ive spun my Clarence, a 62 2 door saloon, on a home made wooden rottiserie. 2 pics show basics. combination of 6"x2" and 4"x2" timber bolted together. Scaffold pole goes through 2 x 18mm ply sheets bolted together, 1 where battery goes and 1 which replaces rear seat back both ...
by Richie B
Fri Jul 24, 2020 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Really?
Replies: 14
Views: 1828

Re: Really?

Well,
my wife has told me to get my rear end into the garage and dont come out till my Clarence 62 saloon is finished and on Ebay for similiar amount :D :D
She is now searching catalogues to spend the unexpected windfall that selling of a MM brings. :roll:
by Richie B
Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:52 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Whats the U shaped piece on lower door repair pane for
Replies: 8
Views: 1171

Re: Whats the U shaped piece on lower door repair pane for

Thanks Phil,
As always a great help. Now I know its purpose I shant be cutting it off!

Richard
by Richie B
Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:38 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Whats the U shaped piece on lower door repair pane for
Replies: 8
Views: 1171

Re: Whats the U shaped piece on lower door repair pane for

Thanks Geoberni, size was 2.7mb
Tried again no luck :(
by Richie B
Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:54 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Whats the U shaped piece on lower door repair pane for
Replies: 8
Views: 1171

Re: Whats the U shaped piece on lower door repair pane for

Sorry, getting error message that photo cant/wont load.
I have tried several times and had no luck

Richard
by Richie B
Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:26 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Whats the U shaped piece on lower door repair pane for
Replies: 8
Views: 1171

Whats the U shaped piece on lower door repair pane for

Hi, can someone tell me what the U shaped piece on the lower door repair panel is for please. It is adjacent to the lowest door hinge bolt hole. I havent seen it in any pictures or manuals. Is it neccessary or can i remove it. Ive tried putting photo on but system wont let me. As always any advice g...
by Richie B
Fri Jul 03, 2020 9:38 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration
Replies: 286
Views: 293464

Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

Hi Ian, Many thanks for all the sharing of your progress. I am also at the stage of either replacement of steering rack or refurbishing it. Looking at the results of your hard work Im encouraged to keep as much of the original as I can. Only hope I can get mine finished to the same standard. Looking...
by Richie B
Mon Jun 15, 2020 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member saying "Hello"
Replies: 28
Views: 3432

Re: New member saying "Hello"

Hi and welcome to MMOC. As Phil said plenty of help available here and Moggie spares a plenty.
Im working away slowly on my 62 saloon. Ive had loads of information and encouragement from the members on here.
Photos always helpful to illustrate your issues and successes.
Best wishes

Richard
by Richie B
Tue May 19, 2020 8:16 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: "Gracie" Dove grey 1965 2 door saloon.
Replies: 44
Views: 8070

Re: "Gracie" Dove grey 1965 2 door saloon.

Good to read your updates and I dont find them boring. I find that it encouraging to know that the problems I come up against are generally the same as a lot of others have overcome in past restorations. Thats the great thing about the posts on here.
Keep them coming Dermot.
by Richie B
Tue May 19, 2020 8:16 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: "Gracie" Dove grey 1965 2 door saloon.
Replies: 44
Views: 8070

Re: "Gracie" Dove grey 1965 2 door saloon.

Good to read your updates and I dont find them boring. I find that it encouraging to know that the problems I come up against are generally the same as a lot of others have overcome in past restorations. Thats the great thing about the posts on here.
Keep them coming Dermot.
by Richie B
Tue May 19, 2020 8:05 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: alloy finishes
Replies: 2
Views: 586

alloy finishes

Any ideas what to use to protect gearbox and the diff alloy casing. Id rather not paint them unless thats wrong. As always any advice gratefully recieved. :o
Richard
by Richie B
Fri May 15, 2020 8:52 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Clarence 2 door 62 saloon
Replies: 35
Views: 8408

Re: Clarence 2 door 62 saloon

Should say petrol tank was put back temporarily In shed when welding going on :roll:
by Richie B
Fri May 15, 2020 8:52 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Clarence 2 door 62 saloon
Replies: 35
Views: 8408

Re: Clarence 2 door 62 saloon

Should say petrol tank was put back temporarily In shed when welding going on :roll:
by Richie B
Fri May 15, 2020 8:49 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Clarence 2 door 62 saloon
Replies: 35
Views: 8408

Re: Clarence 2 door 62 saloon

Carried on with cutting out rotten boot area and fitting repair panels. Had to make up some repair pieces where the surround to the petrol tank was rotten. Finished the fitting of repair pieces inside boot area where the bodywork surrounding the wing was rusted away. Chose to fit pieces inside the b...
by Richie B
Fri May 15, 2020 9:55 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: "Gracie" Dove grey 1965 2 door saloon.
Replies: 44
Views: 8070

Re: "Gracie" Dove grey 1965 2 door saloon.

Dermot, Your videos made clear how the floor replacement and cill panels go together. I note you mentioned you wasnt looking forward to replacing the 1/4 panel. Nor was I but I spent a lot of time ensuring both wings, door and the trim bar that fits between front and back wings all line up using a s...
by Richie B
Thu May 14, 2020 7:06 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: "Gracie" Dove grey 1965 2 door saloon.
Replies: 44
Views: 8070

Re: "Gracie" Dove grey 1965 2 door saloon.

Thanks for update Dermot. I find your description and photos really helpful as I'm in similiar position myself. Got over my disappointment that repair panels dont just drop into place but im mastering (slowly) "Fettling" and quite enjoying it now :roll: Keep the updates coming great seeing...