Front wing replacement

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alloriginal1owner
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Re: Front wing replacement

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philthehill wrote: Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:43 pm https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-MINOR ... Swy0JaFwPZ

Other colours available from 'e' bay.
Oh, thanks! Is that the same for front and rear wings?
Milly: 1957 four-door-saloon, 948cc. Moved to Hamburg 2008, off the road 2012, finally back May 2021.
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Re: Front wing replacement

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It is the same piping - but a shorter length is required for the front. Front wing piping was only fitted on Series MM and early Series 11 cars. Not Minor 1000s. The factory started simply using a caulking sealant for the front wing seam instead. No reason why you can't use a length of wing piping if you prefer though.
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Re: Front wing replacement

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ManyMinors wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:46 am It is the same piping - but a shorter length is required for the front. Front wing piping was only fitted on Series MM and early Series 11 cars. Not Minor 1000s. The factory started simply using a caulking sealant for the front wing seam instead. No reason why you can't use a length of wing piping if you prefer though.
Did it today: I wasn't satisfied using only a seal (anti corrosion strip in this case). I didn't like that gap. I already had two pipings for the rear wings, so I cut one into two pieces and also cut out spaces for the thread bulges. Then I glued it with the seal strip and it looks fine for me. Must remember to buy one new piping for the rear where the wings shall be installed within the next two weeks.

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Re: Front wing replacement

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A very neat alternative.
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