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GeorgeHurst
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My New Morris

Post by GeorgeHurst »

Hi there,

Below are some photos of my newly rebuilt 1966 2dr saloon. My father bought it for me 6 years ago as my first car (the first picture is was taken soon after I got it, though after I had replaced the interior). After 5 years it was looking nasty with rust, so I ground it all out about a year ago and red oxided (see pics) it still looked horrible but at least it wasn't rotting. So over the last six months (about 2 months work in total) I have stripped, resprayed and rebuilt my Morris, making all the modifications I have been planning for the last 6 years! Probably a purists nightmare but its just what I've always wanted...

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2002/2003, about 1 year after purchase with new interior

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2008, as it stands today

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Begining of strip down, note red oxide everywhere!

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Interior a few days after purchase 6 years ago, note gaffa tape interior and 50 unoperational switches under the dash installed by bodging previous owner

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Interior now

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2002...

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...2008. The dash and speaker panels are not finished yet but you get the idea. Drivers glove box will accomodate Dual Oil and Water gauge and rev. light switches etc

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A small sub set up, perfectly loud enough though. The boot shakes so thats loud enough!

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Next summer (once I have replenished my funds!) I am planning to switch the engine and gearbox for a 1275 Midget one and put on disc brakes with a servo.

Cheers,
George
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Post by d_harris »

LOVE IT!!! :o :D

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Post by motherofgod »

Lovely george,

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Post by ASL642 »

Wow - need sunglasses with that paint around! You must be really pleased with yourself. Great car.

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Post by wibble_puppy »

that's some smooth car you have there, George. Nice work 8) Enjoy! :D
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Post by Jay-Minor »

nice :D
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Post by polo2k »

A1 mate,
doesn`t look like your the only one to like her, that looks awsome. If the purists dont like it then just drown them out with the stereo!
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Post by mrbenn »

Lovely looking car - thanks for the pictures :D
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Post by Judge »

Very, very nice George.
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Post by Kevin »

Excellent car George did you do that fantastic paint job yourself.
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Post by GeorgeHurst »

Thank you all for the comments, I'm completely delighted with it I must say. A good pay off for some hard work :)

I prepped and primed the car myself but had the colour coat put on by a paint shop my Dad uses. I can get a nice smooth finish but not quite that smooth! Its not an original Morris colour but 'BLMC British Racing Green', so semi befitting as its a BL colour ;)
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Post by dalebrignall »

thats a nice paint job.dont worry what other people think its your car go and drive it and enjoy it.i like both purist cars and modded ones.one day when i have some money i might have a gofaster minor for a laugh.
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