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by Robins
Tue Nov 02, 2010 1:46 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Bit of fun: post pics of your fave modded moggy's
Replies: 183
Views: 577285

Re: Bit of fun: post pics of your fave modded moggy's

Thanks Ben :D My van has a perkins 2.0 turbo diesel. The wood kit does finish the interior of the traveller, and not as difficult to make as the rear bumper! I still regret selling that car. You are just down the road from me! I remember your car being at a couple shows local, you must just miss my ...
by Robins
Mon Nov 01, 2010 4:26 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Bit of fun: post pics of your fave modded moggy's
Replies: 183
Views: 577285

Re: Bit of fun: post pics of your fave modded moggy's

Thanks :D
traveller just had a 1098 as i couldnt decide what to put in! 1275 turbo, escort rs turbo or honda v-tech. in the end i sold him on before i could decide :( after 10 years of ownership.
by Robins
Mon Nov 01, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Project Nancy - 1968 Saloon
Replies: 14
Views: 4983

Re: Project Nancy - 1968 Saloon

Well done Ben, i remember being at that stage. It's nice looking back at the pictures of progress to give a boost of enthusiasm sometimes, so take plenty of pics! I did think about doing a red top conversion, look at carlton and omega gearbox's for a cheap straight bolt-on option compared to ford co...
by Robins
Mon Nov 01, 2010 4:00 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: escort axle handbrake cable issue
Replies: 7
Views: 3088

Re: escort axle handbrake cable issue

I extended the threaded part of a moggie cable, i had a peice of tube with the correct thread cut in, wound it half on the original cable and used a nut to lock the thread, then wound a peice of threaded bar in the other end, again with a locking nut to stop it all undoing, and there you have a long...
by Robins
Mon Nov 01, 2010 3:52 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Bit of fun: post pics of your fave modded moggy's
Replies: 183
Views: 577285

Re: Bit of fun: post pics of your fave modded moggy's

Some VERY nice moggies appearing here! But to me, my turbo diesel van is my favourite, followed by my (now sold) traveller. http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x294/diesel-special/General%20photos/beckyvan1.jpg http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x294/diesel-special/General%20photos/beckyvan2.jpg http...
by Robins
Sun Sep 05, 2010 9:20 am
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Rallies in 2010
Replies: 16
Views: 5825

Re: Rallies in 2010

None of you went to retro rides show at haynes this year then? Dont blame you either, at the last minute i got my mustang MOT'd and went. What a huge disapointment!! :( it was absolutley rubbish, probly 10-15 decent cars in the hole field. Tones of modern rubbish that didnt look even slightly modifi...
by Robins
Sat Jun 26, 2010 11:24 am
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Engine weights
Replies: 34
Views: 10835

Re: Engine weights

Perkins or Prima? Probably Prima from a Montego or Maestro.... The Prima is made by Perkins :D And yes a motego, very good :wink: Montegos had the turbo :wink: the best bit! I've seen a corsa diesel engine in a morris, they used a opel manta gearbox, not an easy one to find now! Maybe an Carlton bo...
by Robins
Thu Jun 24, 2010 2:14 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Engine weights
Replies: 34
Views: 10835

Re: Engine weights

No not a TUD5, I said i was put off french engines, so used something else completely, and they need the battery tray taken away. Its most definatley a british engine in my van :wink: My minor monthly article is a normal article about my van, not a 'how to' im affraid. Isn't that the fun though, if ...
by Robins
Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:53 am
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Engine weights
Replies: 34
Views: 10835

Re: Engine weights

Yes your right '8009steve' has the fiesta diesel 6 wheel traveller, and is front wheel drive. He also had to remove the original morris battery tray :wink: There is a chap I know of that did a 1.8 ford diesel in-line but did major chassis/body work to make it fit. The green van pictured above took l...
by Robins
Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:58 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: 65 Traveller Surf Woodie
Replies: 6
Views: 2487

Re: 65 Traveller Surf Woodie

Looks nice Dave.
You could do with a nice wood bumper like I made for mine :D
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by Robins
Sun Feb 28, 2010 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ideas to attract new young blood into the MMOC
Replies: 241
Views: 29614

Re: Ideas to attract new young blood into the MMOC

Id be interested to know what the new membership figures are? and also the number of members who have also left? there mite be 28 new members in the last year for example, but if theres 27 that have left the club, yes membership has risen, but its alo fallen. As dennis says, time will tell. Its a lo...
by Robins
Sat Feb 27, 2010 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ideas to attract new young blood into the MMOC
Replies: 241
Views: 29614

Re: Ideas to attract new young blood into the MMOC

What you've got to ask yourself is what do people, young or old, get from being a member of the club? Seriously what do you get? I was a member for 10 years until last November, I got nothing from the club in that time. The magazine was usually awful and can live without it. The only reason I kept i...
by Robins
Sat Dec 19, 2009 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Machine shop in Dorset / Somerset
Replies: 23
Views: 3072

Theres Harris Motorsport, a mini specialist at Cranborne in Dorset: http://www.bjautobits.co.uk/ very good reputation but also charge for it. Or aparentley theres a mini engine specialist in Henstridge industrial estate, small unit but good quality work i understand, but unfortunatley thats all i kn...
by Robins
Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 19
Views: 2868

I can't remember if mine went up or down this time but renewal with adrian flux didn't happen anyway as they didn't answer the phone, just got put on hold then the line went dead! Footman james went straight to hold aswell with awful music so they didn't get my business either! ClassicLine however a...
by Robins
Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:21 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Chrome smoothies, For Minor , Anyone Help.
Replies: 21
Views: 7088

Why don't you have any wheels yet :o I told you how to do it in my reply to the PM you sent me!! all parts easily available from here in the UK. what you waiting for :D
by Robins
Thu Sep 03, 2009 5:27 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Chrome smoothies, For Minor , Anyone Help.
Replies: 21
Views: 7088

Thank you :D I like my bumper to.
You did see my car on ebay, my discrition said the wood kit is from woodies, and I made a custom rear bumper myself to match (meaning I used the same timber). There is only one of these, unless I make another which is unlikely.
by Robins
Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:34 am
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Chrome smoothies, For Minor , Anyone Help.
Replies: 21
Views: 7088

At last I got the pic up here.

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what do you think of these wheels?
by Robins
Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:02 pm
Forum: Stolen!
Topic: Stolen Morris minor van dark green dorset area
Replies: 11
Views: 6756

Thats a real shame, i used to pass your van regular on my way to and from Stur (I live there part of the week) wondered why I hadn't seen it for a while. I hope you get your van back soon, i'll keep an eye out. Dennis has a point, some theives are stupid. Also they could be banking on you thinking '...
by Robins
Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:56 am
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: sump
Replies: 6
Views: 1654

When you say 'modified' traveller, does that mean it's possibly got lowered front suspension? A shallower sump would mean less oil capacity. Maybe your just going in to the bumps and holes to quick :D be more visual and slow down :wink:
by Robins
Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dorset
Replies: 25
Views: 4043

It was a good day, and nice run for my traveller, wish i'd taken my van though. A real shame the Dorset lot don't like signs! Didn't see anything on the roads, and nothing obvious on the way down to the park. the show field gate being closed due to the band going round didn't help me find the field ...