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by surfbum
Wed Jul 17, 2019 1:45 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: rear screen rubbers again.
Replies: 17
Views: 2924

Re: rear screen rubbers again.

Sod, I broke the rear glass useing a screwdriver to poke the rubber back in anyone in yorkshire got another screen.


Cheers Keith.
by surfbum
Mon Jul 15, 2019 8:38 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: rear screen rubbers again.
Replies: 17
Views: 2924

Re: rear screen rubbers again.

Sadly Sleeper the old rubber was jiggered, Me and the long suffering have just spent another hour on the sod ,to no avail. Its a matter of honour now.


Cheers Keith.
by surfbum
Mon Jul 15, 2019 4:26 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: rear screen rubbers again.
Replies: 17
Views: 2924

Re: rear screen rubbers again.

Anyone Know the correct way to fit this bl##dy rubber . According to the Bull motif man it fits from outside pulling the cord into the car,but when I try that the rubber comes away from the glass. sod sod sod.


Rant over Cheers Keith.
by surfbum
Sat Jul 13, 2019 9:11 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: rear screen rubbers again.
Replies: 17
Views: 2924

Re: rear screen rubbers again.

Yes Phil . I think that the first one is for a split screen ? .So why did bull motif sell me a rubber for a 1098 and tell me it wouldnt fit my 57 .I e-mailed them and they were adamant it was wrong. Soo Im no nearer.



Cheers Keith.
by surfbum
Sat Jul 13, 2019 6:32 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: rear screen rubbers again.
Replies: 17
Views: 2924

Re: rear screen rubbers again.

Sorry Myoldjalopy,I was typing when you replyed. Anything is worth a try, Im a bit stuck now as the car is kept outside and its sods law, it will rain like hell for the next few days. I was just on Bull motives site and they sell two different rear seals one for 57 onwards and the other for later mo...
by surfbum
Sat Jul 13, 2019 5:49 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: rear screen rubbers again.
Replies: 17
Views: 2924

Re: rear screen rubbers again.

Thanks for replying Phil ,Will give it a go.
by surfbum
Sat Jul 13, 2019 4:16 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: rear screen rubbers again.
Replies: 17
Views: 2924

rear screen rubbers again.

Hi . Can anyone tell me the differance between a 57 and a 1098 rear screen rubberp lease. I ordered a rubber from a reputable supplyer ,and today I tryed for an hour or more to put my back window in, to no avail the rubber is too fat.The man on the site did stipulate it was for 1098 models ,but i as...
by surfbum
Mon Jul 01, 2019 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: holes for semaphores
Replies: 11
Views: 2197

Re: holes for semaphores

m yoldjalopy.

Steering wheel is banjo.heater is round starter is pull switch,but apart from that I dont think many bits on it are original .


Cheers Keith.
by surfbum
Mon Jul 01, 2019 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: holes for semaphores
Replies: 11
Views: 2197

Re: holes for semaphores

Rob .

On my plate is stamped a six digit number starting 9874** is that any help. Engine number should have been 620524 but is not.

Cheers
by surfbum
Sun Jun 30, 2019 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: holes for semaphores
Replies: 11
Views: 2197

Re: holes for semaphores

Gareth . I dont have that book ,but will look for it. Are there any other subtle changes that I can look for that will give me a clue as to the true age of my vehicle?.the car has undergone extensive restoration to body and suspension but engine and geafbox and all ancileries were in pieces loose .A...
by surfbum
Fri Jun 28, 2019 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back windows
Replies: 9
Views: 1389

Re: Back windows

Thank les ill have a look. Has anyone tryed them?.
by surfbum
Fri Jun 28, 2019 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back windows
Replies: 9
Views: 1389

Re: Back windows

Minijojo .I havent fitted it yet it comes on monday. The rubber that is in looked to be a new one but is torn at one of the corners .I was told by a friend who runs several classic cars "Dont scrimp on rubber seals or they will come back to bite you" .I am new to morris minors,but i have a...
by surfbum
Fri Jun 28, 2019 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: holes for semaphores
Replies: 11
Views: 2197

holes for semaphores

following on from a problem of body changes , can anyone tell me when they stopped cutting the slots in pillars (on a four door) for the semaphores .My car is a 63 according to my log book but was cut out for them and there is evidence that they were fitted.I have aquired some second hand ones and f...
by surfbum
Fri Jun 28, 2019 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back windows
Replies: 9
Views: 1389

Re: Back windows

Thanks Phil .

I will try and fit it when it comes. I wont be dealing with that popular company again,which is a shame becouse you rely on the knowledge from supplyers to give you pointers to save time and money.

Cheers Keith.
by surfbum
Fri Jun 28, 2019 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back windows
Replies: 9
Views: 1389

Re: Back windows

When I ordered it I sent an e-mail to the company to confirm it would fit. They sent me an e-mail back saying it was for 1098 only and would not fit. They still posted it out though?. This is one of the top supplyers to the club so I assumed they know what they are talking about. thats why I asked o...
by surfbum
Fri Jun 28, 2019 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back windows
Replies: 9
Views: 1389

Back windows

Hi. Can anyone tell me what is different ,between 948 and 1098 rear windows.I ordered a rear screen rubber from a well known company who say it is for a 1098 and wont fit a 948.I was led to think that all shells after split screen were the same, can anybody confirm this please. Cheers Keith. PS ,Its...
by surfbum
Sun Mar 03, 2019 8:00 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: dash light bulbs
Replies: 3
Views: 890

Re: dash light bulbs

Thanks chaps. Invaluable help.

Cheers Keith.
by surfbum
Sat Mar 02, 2019 2:55 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: dash light bulbs
Replies: 3
Views: 890

dash light bulbs

Can anyone conferm that bulbs for the speedo are E 10s and are they all the same.

Cheers Keith.
by surfbum
Fri Mar 01, 2019 5:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mystery wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 1253

Re: mystery wheels

I will.
by surfbum
Thu Feb 28, 2019 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mystery wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 1253

Re: mystery wheels

If anyone is looking for some of these wheels I have some for sale.I am just about to list them on E-bay.
cheers keith.