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by firedrake1942
Sat Oct 28, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Original transmission tunnel carpet protector.
Replies: 0
Views: 47023

Original transmission tunnel carpet protector.

Original transmission tunnel carpet protector. Triangular rubber carpet protector which goes on the side of the transmission tunnel to prevent wear to the carpet. Few, if any of the modern replica carpet sets have this, or indeed the correct heel mat (which these match.)They are in very good conditi...
by firedrake1942
Tue Oct 10, 2023 11:38 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Glove box
Replies: 12
Views: 4053

Re: Glove box

If replacing, take care as there are several differing types according to model. All will fit, but it depends if you want the right one.
by firedrake1942
Sat Sep 09, 2023 1:38 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Old English White
Replies: 15
Views: 10005

Re: Old English White

just to add to the confusion, I had an OEW Austin A35 years ago and the Holts (remember them?) rattle cans gave 2 shades for it - Old English Ivory White No.1 and OEIW No. 2. I could not tell the difference.
by firedrake1942
Sat Sep 02, 2023 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's my line?
Replies: 6
Views: 1115

Re: What's my line?

last time I looked there was no NMP plate either.
by firedrake1942
Thu Aug 24, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pinstripe
Replies: 7
Views: 792

Re: Pinstripe

I have not used it myself, but it is supposed to be very effective t.

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by firedrake1942
Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DVLA Service Reaches New Low...
Replies: 9
Views: 2164

Re: DVLA Service Reaches New Low...

Ditto here on my Ford. No unoriginal letter but a pink reminder yesterday.
by firedrake1942
Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:42 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Fuse rating (inline fuse)
Replies: 8
Views: 2035

Re: Fuse rating (inline fuse)

Earlier cars ie my 1957, did not have the separate fuse for the lights. Everything fused goes through the 35 A fuses.
by firedrake1942
Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:00 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Fuse rating (inline fuse)
Replies: 8
Views: 2035

Re: Fuse rating (inline fuse)

Both fuses in the fuse box are 35A from memory
by firedrake1942
Tue Aug 15, 2023 5:11 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Spare wheel aperture board
Replies: 16
Views: 4495

Re: Spare wheel aperture board

[quote="King Kenny" post_id=691817 time=1692107349 user_id=13200] Excuse the Mrs in her youth. This is my Traveller in around 1882. I had just fitted green corduroy panel covers. You can see the original cover board. although it may be upside down. It was a piece of hardboard with a folded...
by firedrake1942
Thu Aug 03, 2023 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Turning the clock back.
Replies: 2
Views: 1081

Re: Turning the clock back.

Thanks to Colin Canter for these additional images from inside Saffron Walden Motors. Gary Seaman with his now dry and very beautiful K registration Austin-badged Minor Van. David Mitchell with 'Gulliver' (Gulliver's Travels - Traveller - Geddit ? No? Oh please yourselves!) restored by his father bu...
by firedrake1942
Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Turning the clock back.
Replies: 2
Views: 1081

Turning the clock back.

A local initiative to publicise the Saffron Walden Motor Show on the Common on the 13th of August. Uttlesford Branch have their local rally, attended by Essex, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and NLMMOC members as well, within the rally which is well attended by all sorts of vehicles and is a hop, skip and ...
by firedrake1942
Sat Jul 15, 2023 3:00 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Beyond saving?
Replies: 15
Views: 4126

Re: Beyond saving?

All those panels are available. Nothing is beyond saving providing you have time, patience and a budget. I have seen much worse than that.
by firedrake1942
Sat Jul 15, 2023 7:28 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Zebra crossings
Replies: 7
Views: 2177

Re: Zebra crossings

The legislation sits in the Zebra Pedestrian Crossings Regs of 1971. Useful for dating photos pre and post although there was a lag when installing the zig zag lines for the crossings. It introduced the concept of a 'zebra controlled area' denoted by the zig zag lines. The previous legislation was P...
by firedrake1942
Sun Jun 11, 2023 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AMMF rally in the Auvergne
Replies: 1
Views: 687

AMMF rally in the Auvergne

A brief report from one day on the AMMF rally in. the Auvergne. 'This morning's jaunt was probably the best of any Morris Minor foreign tour EVER. Chris and Mary Hall arranged for us to go to the nearby racing circuit of La Charade, formerly used to host 4 French Grands Prix, Now curtailed from its ...
by firedrake1942
Sat May 20, 2023 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fitting an aluminium GB plate to car
Replies: 10
Views: 2443

Re: Fitting an aluminium GB plate to car

I got a bracket made up consisting of a shaped 'T' with the main oval the same size as the plate which is epoxy'd to the bracket and it uses the two central bumper bolts as fittings. I am still not sure the UK looks right on the Minor and would prefer a GB but such is life.
by firedrake1942
Wed May 10, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: French Low Emisson Zones
Replies: 8
Views: 2029

Re: French Low Emisson Zones

Mary has replied in her usual helpful, friendly and efficient manner. ZFE : Zone à Faibles Emissions = Low Emissions Zone Véhicules de Collection is the French term for classic vehicles, it includes any classic car registered in the UK with 'Historic' mentioned on the V5. Morris Minors or other clas...
by firedrake1942
Mon May 08, 2023 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: French Low Emisson Zones
Replies: 8
Views: 2029

Re: French Low Emisson Zones

Why not address the question to Mary Hall who leads the Amicale Morris Minor France. Unfailingly helpful, she will no doubt have the information at her fingertips. I am surprised that the issue has apparently not been addressed by those organising the 2023 trip.
by firedrake1942
Tue Feb 28, 2023 7:49 am
Forum: Other
Topic: I want to see clearly now
Replies: 5
Views: 2592

Re: I want to see clearly now

Beaulieu autojumble had still-boxed new old stock wiper blades a-plenty last year. I don't know if the dealers do on-line sales but it is worth a deeper search than the usual Minor parts suppliers or 'pop' down to the up-coming Beaulieu auto jumble and `moggyfes't too.
by firedrake1942
Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smiths screen heater
Replies: 1
Views: 283

Re: Smiths screen heater

They seemed to stick to everything except the screen! As I recall the sticker went on the outside in an attempt to conceal the connections.
by firedrake1942
Sun Jan 01, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: 512 EBJ
Replies: 9
Views: 3505

Re: 512 EBJ

Taxed until December 2023.