Progress Updated NOW WITH MOT!!!!
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Progress Updated NOW WITH MOT!!!!
Well I've driven it up and down the drive a few times now so I just want to take the opportunity to thank everyone who's helped me.
You've all helped me... get the car running right, get my master cylinder out, replace all my brakes including pipes, replace my rear suspension, replace my swivel pins and trunnions, release my stuck on clutch and much more. Now take into account I've never messed with cars before, it just goes to prove how keen you kind people are in helping out complete novices.
Anyway here are a few picy of my moggy... in the fresh air for the first time in 22 years.
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You've all helped me... get the car running right, get my master cylinder out, replace all my brakes including pipes, replace my rear suspension, replace my swivel pins and trunnions, release my stuck on clutch and much more. Now take into account I've never messed with cars before, it just goes to prove how keen you kind people are in helping out complete novices.
Anyway here are a few picy of my moggy... in the fresh air for the first time in 22 years.
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Last edited by Dean on Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:30 pm, edited 3 times in total.
My Minor:
A Clarendon Grey 1953 4 Door Series II.
MMOC - 66535
A Clarendon Grey 1953 4 Door Series II.
MMOC - 66535
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Well done - don't forget to congratulate yourself too! good advice is very useful but it takes a bit of ability to get things done.You've all helped me... get the car running right, get my master cylinder out, replace all my brakes including pipes, replace my rear suspension, replace my swivel pins and trunnions, release my stuck on clutch and much more. Now take into account I've never messed with cars before,
That's a bigger list than many people could tackle and you must be ploughing through at a good rate.
Sounds like you're well on your way to being a DIY addict - if you catch yourself looking for another project car when this one is back together then don't be too surprised. ;-)
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Jan 06: The Minor SII Africa adventure: http://www.minor-detour.com
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Jan 07: back from a month thru North Africa (via Timbuktu) in a S3 Landy
June 07 - back from Zwickau Trabi Treffen
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Sept 2010 - finally gave up breaking down in a SII Landy...
where to break down next?
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Jan 06: The Minor SII Africa adventure: http://www.minor-detour.com
Oct 06: back from Dresden with my Trabant 601 Kombi
Jan 07: back from a month thru North Africa (via Timbuktu) in a S3 Landy
June 07 - back from Zwickau Trabi Treffen
Aug 07 & Aug 08 - back from the Lands End to Orkney in 71 pickup
Sept 2010 - finally gave up breaking down in a SII Landy...
where to break down next?
2013... managed to seize my 1275 just by driving it round the block
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Well... how much have I done now!!!
Completed all the welding.... there were quite a few bits that needed attention. Sills, floor, wheels arches, spring hanger, patches to the chassis legs. Anyway we have finally sprayed it... it's now all in Clarendon, done at home in the back garden and on the drive.
We decided not to spray the roof, the colour match is ok, you can notice it in direct sunlight but not in the shade.
I've manage to fit front seat belts too... which was fun working around the trafficators!
Anyway here are the latest pictures.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
Completed all the welding.... there were quite a few bits that needed attention. Sills, floor, wheels arches, spring hanger, patches to the chassis legs. Anyway we have finally sprayed it... it's now all in Clarendon, done at home in the back garden and on the drive.
We decided not to spray the roof, the colour match is ok, you can notice it in direct sunlight but not in the shade.
I've manage to fit front seat belts too... which was fun working around the trafficators!
Anyway here are the latest pictures.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
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Yes I am very very proud thank you, I can't take credit for the re-spray though, that was my dads handy work.
I recently got in touch with a previous owner, she called it Berlinda. I've only ever called it "The Moggy" as it's only ever been sat in the garage. My three year old daughter calls it "Big Car". So as you can guess I'm struggling on that one..
I recently got in touch with a previous owner, she called it Berlinda. I've only ever called it "The Moggy" as it's only ever been sat in the garage. My three year old daughter calls it "Big Car". So as you can guess I'm struggling on that one..
My Minor:
A Clarendon Grey 1953 4 Door Series II.
MMOC - 66535
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Thanks for your kind comments ladies and gentlemen...
Hi Josh, the grill isn't chrome, it's Birch Grey. I was reliably told by a gentleman at the Gaydon 60th birthday bash, that Delux models had a birch grey grill (yours could be the same). This one is the pressed sheet steel version, so chroming the slats might not be possible... I'm not certain.... but.....
I do have an ancient cheesegrater grill in the shed with the brass removable slats, which I could chrome when the money situation is better. ;)
I've been putting badges on today and wiring up some of the lights.... it's really looking like a car now!!!
Hi Josh, the grill isn't chrome, it's Birch Grey. I was reliably told by a gentleman at the Gaydon 60th birthday bash, that Delux models had a birch grey grill (yours could be the same). This one is the pressed sheet steel version, so chroming the slats might not be possible... I'm not certain.... but.....
I do have an ancient cheesegrater grill in the shed with the brass removable slats, which I could chrome when the money situation is better. ;)
I've been putting badges on today and wiring up some of the lights.... it's really looking like a car now!!!
My Minor:
A Clarendon Grey 1953 4 Door Series II.
MMOC - 66535
A Clarendon Grey 1953 4 Door Series II.
MMOC - 66535
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I'm getting jealous my car has been there wainting for her last few things to get it back in the road... but I'm like...stuck.
Keep up the good work and make sure you enjoy it to the full!!
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Keep up the good work and make sure you enjoy it to the full!!
http://www.morrisminoroc.co.uk/index.ph ... 3&start=60
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Re: Progress Updated NOW WITH MOT!!!!
Boy am I happy!!!!
Got my tax sorted too!!!
Got my tax sorted too!!!
My Minor:
A Clarendon Grey 1953 4 Door Series II.
MMOC - 66535
A Clarendon Grey 1953 4 Door Series II.
MMOC - 66535
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Re: Progress Updated NOW WITH MOT!!!!
Excellent!! Show us some up to date pics of the finished car
Too many Minors so little time.....
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Re: Progress Updated NOW WITH MOT!!!!
OK as requested. One very proud original looking car.
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Last edited by Dean on Sat May 15, 2010 12:14 pm, edited 1 time in total.
My Minor:
A Clarendon Grey 1953 4 Door Series II.
MMOC - 66535
A Clarendon Grey 1953 4 Door Series II.
MMOC - 66535