Hello from Down Under
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Thanks Kevin Have to admit I am totally clueless when it comes to mechanics so am picking up a lot of good tips on here. Who knows, perhaps I will understand what I'm actually doing eventually!
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Hi Matt,sii803 wrote:Knitty,
I reccon I saw you yesterday driving along chandlers hill road. I'm guessing it was you as I dont supppose there are many MM's in your colour about these days. I'm in Blackwood. Where abouts are you?
I recon it would be a slow journey back up the hill in the MM?
Cheers,
Matt
Guess that probably was me!! I live at Happy Valley and use Chandlers Hill road everymorning ....then down Happy Valley Drive.
My minor is off the road until after next Tuesday to have some work done...but my other car is a green Morris Minor....honk your horn if you see me!!!
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Not a member of the club as yet. I did phone to get some information sent out to me, but as yet have not seen anything.
As to your previous question about getting up the hill... it can be a little slow!! You should know all about that living where you do too!!
As to your previous question about getting up the hill... it can be a little slow!! You should know all about that living where you do too!!
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Yeh, can be a bit slow. I do my best to avoid the steep hills during the rush. I can only manage second up some parts of old belair road. I reccon I can pull third all the way up the new road though.
I am a member of the MMOC but not as of yet the local club the magazine is a good read. They are difficult to find out much about. A guy I used to work with belonged and I met another through selling things on ebay, but I thought I would be the youngest guy (at 32) so was a bit put off. I am a member of the mini club as my brother in law is the chairman. It is well worth while so I get my historic rego. We should propably join, I am sure they would love to have two MM's for there 60th birthday celebrations.
Cheers,
Matt
I am a member of the MMOC but not as of yet the local club the magazine is a good read. They are difficult to find out much about. A guy I used to work with belonged and I met another through selling things on ebay, but I thought I would be the youngest guy (at 32) so was a bit put off. I am a member of the mini club as my brother in law is the chairman. It is well worth while so I get my historic rego. We should propably join, I am sure they would love to have two MM's for there 60th birthday celebrations.
Cheers,
Matt
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I can manage to get up Flagstaff Hill road in third gear as long as I get a good speed going before I hit the slope!sii803 wrote:Yeh, can be a bit slow. I do my best to avoid the steep hills during the rush. I can only manage second up some parts of old belair road. I reccon I can pull third all the way up the new road though.
Well who woudn't love that????sii803 wrote:We should propably join, I am sure they would love to have two MM's for there 60th birthday celebrations.
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Re: Hello from Down Under
Hi Everyone
I too from Down Under & have just bought a low light 1950.
Eng No: 60081
Chasis No: SMM58861
I have the cheese grater grill but it is one piece and painted.
My question is, was there a time when the MM Lowlight had a one piece grill and if so what colour was it painted.
I am extremely confused from all my reading. Even bought Ray Newell's original Morris Minor but still can't get a definite answer.
I wish to do some work on the grill then paint it but not sure of colours
Please help.
Cheers Tony[frame][/frame]
I too from Down Under & have just bought a low light 1950.
Eng No: 60081
Chasis No: SMM58861
I have the cheese grater grill but it is one piece and painted.
My question is, was there a time when the MM Lowlight had a one piece grill and if so what colour was it painted.
I am extremely confused from all my reading. Even bought Ray Newell's original Morris Minor but still can't get a definite answer.
I wish to do some work on the grill then paint it but not sure of colours
Please help.
Cheers Tony[frame][/frame]
Re: Hello from Down Under
Trying to add front photo
Tony
Tony
Re: Hello from Down Under
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Re: Hello from Down Under
Hi,
Fine cars and lovely to see them in vibrant hues of blue and green, they really suit them, I don't think I've seen those colours over here.
Also good to hear they're being used regularly, regular use / maintenance keeps them fit and healthy, better than being left unused in a garage for weeks on end.
Best wishes,
Mike.
Fine cars and lovely to see them in vibrant hues of blue and green, they really suit them, I don't think I've seen those colours over here.
Also good to hear they're being used regularly, regular use / maintenance keeps them fit and healthy, better than being left unused in a garage for weeks on end.
Best wishes,
Mike.
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels and waiting to be resprayed......
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
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Re: Hello from Down Under
Hi Tony
Have you determined whether your car is UK-built or Oz-built yet?
Ray's book explains the grill colours for UK cars.
I'll have a look to see if I can find info on the Oz-built colour schemes.
Don
Have you determined whether your car is UK-built or Oz-built yet?
Ray's book explains the grill colours for UK cars.
I'll have a look to see if I can find info on the Oz-built colour schemes.
Don
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Re: Hello from Down Under
G"Day Knitty,
I'm just up the road in Darwin. I'll meet you at the Todd Tavern in Alice Springs for a cold one.
I'm just up the road in Darwin. I'll meet you at the Todd Tavern in Alice Springs for a cold one.
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Re: Hello from Down Under
Oz cars will have a Zetland plate, a number stamped alongside and no body number ID plates.
If it has a "BM" prefixed plate on the NSF firewall, it's a Cowley Build - poss "EX" or "A" prefixed alloy tags affixed to the screws that attach the chassis plate.
Hope this helps.
If it has a "BM" prefixed plate on the NSF firewall, it's a Cowley Build - poss "EX" or "A" prefixed alloy tags affixed to the screws that attach the chassis plate.
Hope this helps.
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