Update on the restoration of my MM

Post by **plastic_orange** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 8:35 pm

Onne, ask Jonathon to photograph my lights, grille etc to show you how they all go together - it's quite difficult when they're on the car to get a true picture.

Pete

Post by **jonathon** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 8:39 pm

I'm on the case Pete.

Post by **Onne** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 8:44 pm

Yippee! I will get there one day..

Doany of you know if Brian Ghostling still has reconditioned expmles of the MM headlight? This because I love the look of them with the almond shaped middle.

Post by **jonathon** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 8:49 pm

OOhh!!!! Ghostling, hide!!!

Post by **Onne** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 8:53 pm

It was something like that wasn't it? Well, you catch my drift

Post by **jonathon** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 8:57 pm

leg only pulling your

Post by **Onne** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 9:01 pm

I meant to put these:

Brian

ling then

Post by **Cam** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 12:11 am

Erm.. Onne. Are your trunnions in good condition? The reason I ask is because in your photos you seem to have the very early BRASS trunnions!

If they are in good condition then that's really fantastic!

Oh and Bryan Gostling (club spares) is not trading at this moment as was explained at the AGM due to an audit of the spares...

Post by **Onne** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 6:16 pm

shame... how can I tell if my brass trunnions are in good nick? The top rubbers seem to be replaced by yellowish poly stuff.

Should I just wiggle around a bit?

Post by **Lou** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 8:57 pm

Should I just wiggle around a bit?

go on, then Onne. Don't forget to post a picture

Post by **Onne** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:18 pm

I will... and show my trunnions!

Post by **Cam** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 11:34 pm

Onne wrote:shame... how can I tell if my brass trunnions are in good nick? The top rubbers seem to be replaced by yellowish poly stuff.

Should I just wiggle around a bit?

The best way to check is to take the stress off. I usually unbolt the bottom trunnion from the bottom wishbone leg(s) and then try and wiggle the trunnions to see if there is any play (top and bottom).

Post by **chickenjohn** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:58 am

Onne wrote:I will... and show my trunnions!

"Steady on lad, you'll buckle me trunnions!" ( C Nick park)

If there is no play, then they are OK, just grease them regularly.

Post by **Onne** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 4:48 pm

I will need to change all rubber bushes. I think the car has only done 76000km (46000 miles) so they could well be the original ones

Post by **Cam** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 4:59 pm

If so then make sure you really look after them! Keep them well greased and cared for. I'm glad the car has ended up with someone who will actually care and appreciate her!

Post by **Onne** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 5:04 pm

I will indeed! My mate has got this old airpowered greasegun...ooh toys!

Post by **plastic_orange** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:13 pm

Onne,

Here's pictures of lights etc as taken by Jonathon. Hope this helps.

Pete

Post by **Onne** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:27 pm

Crikey, I do seem to missing a couple of parts... any idea as to where to get these rings including bits and bobs?

Post by **plastic_orange** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:30 pm

Onne,

There's probably loads in New Zealand and Australia - I'll ask on Minor Mania site for you.

Cheers

Pete

Post by **Onne** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:33 pm

You rule! could you also ask for some pilot bulb carriers? I want to keep my originals, after all.