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by jaekl
Wed Jul 08, 2009 1:19 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: 1961 Deluxe spec
Replies: 20
Views: 2721

I find the differences in awareness of the Series III across the pond is interesting. 1959 was the biggest production of US spec Minors. So much so that many weren't sold until 61 or 62. A true 61 or 62 model is very rare here, so I might miss some of the late Series III changes. First, convertibles...
by jaekl
Mon Jul 06, 2009 1:27 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Open top Traveller
Replies: 31
Views: 5448

A Morris past through my hands once that was a convertible front and the traveller rear. No big mystery, someone had bolted on a traveller body to the convertible floor pan. The unanswered issue is that the title (legal document of the car) that came with it had a convertible serial number and the b...
by jaekl
Wed Jul 01, 2009 2:43 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: 1961 Deluxe spec
Replies: 20
Views: 2721

I can see the rationale of not using stainless door frames on the 2 door. They're a bit out of balance since the rear window just has the rubber seal. Did convertibles come both ways? I pity the guys who had to assemble the door frames on the production line. Getting them in without scratching the p...
by jaekl
Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:52 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: 1961 Deluxe spec
Replies: 20
Views: 2721

Don't forget the leather seating surfaces, stainless door frames, and most importantly the passenger sun visor. You meant wheel rings not hup caps, right?. Or could you choose stainless steel versus chrome plated. How about the number light cover? Travellers are typically chrome but I have a saloon ...
by jaekl
Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Towing Question
Replies: 15
Views: 1355

As mentioned you should have working lights and perhaps a sign "In Tow". You can either use those lights with a magnet base and plug into you trailer plug or make a short harness that can attached to the plug under the bonnet near the right headlight for the tail (and parking lights), the ...
by jaekl
Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:06 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch Relay Shaft Chassis Side Cover Plate Bolts - Thread?
Replies: 15
Views: 2882

Hey, I was pretty close for a Yank. I was tempted to call it BSF but I thought they were only for the smaller threads. Don't forget to flip the 3/16 Whitworth spanner over and it will be 1/4 BA (is BA the right term), some of mine are marked that way. What's with the 55° profile? Do both Whitworth a...
by jaekl
Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Towing Question
Replies: 15
Views: 1355

I've towed many a Minor with all four wheels on the ground with no problem. (except when the wheel fell off). Follows along quite nicely. Even towed a few with my 1275 van, including a Riley 1.5 and a Marina. Of course on some turns there was arguements of who was steering who. If the tow vehicle is...
by jaekl
Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:30 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch Relay Shaft Chassis Side Cover Plate Bolts - Thread?
Replies: 15
Views: 2882

Unless they were changed later, the bolts in the chassis are 1/4 Whitworth, 1/4-26 as I recall. The bolts into the gearbox are 1/4 UNF, 1/4-28. The heads are roughly the same size, however, a 3/16 Whitworth spanner is slightly bigger. The general rule I found at least through Series III production i...
by jaekl
Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stainless v original exhausts
Replies: 16
Views: 1880

In my cars' first life we went through exhaust systems fairly quickly like every year or too. That was with indifferent winter use (salt use in Pennsylvania) and long and short trips. When I restored them the stainless systems weren't available yet, so in went a stock steel system. Thirty years late...
by jaekl
Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:49 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: How can I undo these?
Replies: 16
Views: 1963

I don't understand why you can't reach both sides. I've always done it by myself. Perhaps the doors weren't on but still think you should be able to reach both sides.
The only bolts I need help with are the handbrake cable plates, just can't keep the wrenches on and usually quite stubborn.
by jaekl
Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just had my first drive in my Traveller!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1430

If I recall correctly, the front wheel drive cars had a very similar turn signal assembly but also incorporated the dipper switch. Could it flash the lights without them being on? Has anyone installed one of these? Of course some new wires would need to be used. The MG1100 were available here and th...
by jaekl
Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:38 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: cigarette lighter
Replies: 30
Views: 10356

Is Penny the convertible in your signature? If so, you have a very handy power source under the right side dash. You should find the leads that would be used to power the interior light on a saloon. One purple and one black and always live.
by jaekl
Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheels Fall Off!!
Replies: 33
Views: 4908

It happen to me in my early days, luckily I was just driving it around on my parents property when the left rear wheel went up into the wing. I even found three of the lugnuts. Not as embrassing as backing up, feeling a breeze, then realizing I didn't latch the door, just as I turn to close it, I se...
by jaekl
Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:53 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: I know this is going to sound stupid, but....
Replies: 13
Views: 2583

With stainless hubcaps, I pull them off with my fingers. The chrome steel are too heavy and stiff, and rust,
by jaekl
Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:57 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: front door window sealing strip
Replies: 22
Views: 7441

There was a photo of a car in another topic that showed the felt strips. I noticed that they were mounted with the plated metal part up. I mount them down so that they not so flashy and perhaps the metal will rust like the originals. What's the consenus on this issue?
by jaekl
Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:53 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Leaking Carby - Series II HS1
Replies: 10
Views: 2339

The soaking in oil must be the trick. The original ones looked like leather. The replacements looked so much different. The oil must help it reshape itself to seal better. I used O-rings with success for some years, but the leak did come back so I updated to HS2.
by jaekl
Wed Jun 10, 2009 12:59 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Folding passenger seat
Replies: 16
Views: 2123

I'll report in. Early Series III 2 doors had fixed backs on both seats, though I've only seen one. Some time later (1958?) but while still with the narrow pleat the passenger seat folded. I've seen a Series V prior to the interior update that had a folding passenger set with the narrow, non heat for...
by jaekl
Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:36 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Parcel Shelf
Replies: 3
Views: 820

The damage to the parcel shelf is most likely from battery acid. My quess is the shelf was cut down from the bigger version that was introduced sometime during 1959. As I recall the older ones have a much smaller cut out for the wheel well - also indicating that it's a newer one cut down.
by jaekl
Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:10 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: front door window sealing strip
Replies: 22
Views: 7441

It's good to see this update being done. When I restored mine in the 70's and 80's here in the States, alternatives were few. For two cars I modified MGB seals to work and cut around the frame but it was of little value. The third one was done after I found Woolies and bought a generic strip. This o...
by jaekl
Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just another evening.
Replies: 2
Views: 595

I see you found one of the other sources for wheels. The six cylinder models of those Studebakers had 4 bolt wheels with a 4 inch PCD. (8 cylinders cars had 5 bolt wheels - odd decision) The wheels bolt right on, well, on the rear anyway, if you grind a bit off the center hole. Of course don't expec...