Recreating Beatrice

[LouiseM]

There are some instructions for removing the lever here, with pictures: http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f= ... door+lever

[George Smathers]

Thanks Splitscreen and Louise. It's wonderful how helpful people are.

I got the handle out but I ended up breaking the little lock lever. I moved it and torqued it so many times that it snapped. I have to admit though that even when I had it out and in my hand I still barely understand how I was supposed to get it out. The latch still works fine but it will no longer lock from inside the cabin.

Looking at the latch and other parts like the bonnet release mechanism has really showed me how the Morris differs from other British cars of the era. The only other car I completely restored is a 1971 Triumph TR6. The Triumph is much simpler and seemed of lesser quality. I find this surprising since the Morris was less expensive. Maybe this is why Morris was making so little profit near the end.

I removed the front clip yesterday and the Morris has many more parts and more fiddly bits. For example the bonnet release in the Triumph is just a cable and one latch. The Morris has a bunch of springs, pins, and connecting pieces.

George

[George Smathers]

Everything is out now and it's ready for media/sand blasting. The only rust so far is a few pinholes in the boot floor.[frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame]


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George

[George Smathers]

I've run into a problem trying to clean up the blower casing. It was very brittle and I cracked it taking it apart. I checked ESM and BM but no luck. I could patch it but it is so brittle that I would like to replace it with something new. Does anyone know an alternative? Are there any aftermaket blowers? It's a shame because the motor works fine and is very quiet.

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[TvdWerf]

The best option is, find a spare
But in my place I first should remake it from stainless steel, TIG welded, because I am working in a stainless steel company ;)
repair the old one with a piece of stainless steel is also an option.

[Trickydicky]

As a semi permanant repair and if you have the bit thats missing I would use an epoxy resin to glue it back together. Also you could take a piece of black plastic, file some off it to make some black plastic filler to mix with the epoxy and help try to disguise the join.

[jagnut66]

I got the handle out but I ended up breaking the little lock lever. I moved it and torqued it so many times that it snapped. I have to admit though that even when I had it out and in my hand I still barely understand how I was supposed to get it out. The latch still works fine but it will no longer lock from inside the cabin.

Hi,
Those little catches are available (I would think all the main suppliers will do them), some links below, if you are interested in replacing them. Personally I like the option of being able to lock the car from the inside.
Best wishes,
Mike.

http://www.morrisminorspares.net/shop_item.php?ID=1821

http://www.morrisminorspares.net/shop_item.php?ID=1822

http://morrisminorspares.co.uk/shop/pro ... 19fde79ee5

http://morrisminorspares.co.uk/shop/pro ... 19fde79ee5

[George Smathers]

Thanks guys.

George

[chesney]

I think the heaters themselves are the same as those used in early Land Rovers, so keep an eye out for one to use as a donor.

[George Smathers]

I found this marine blower for US$90. https://www.boatpartsforless.com/shop/j ... r-105-cfm/

It is rated at 105 ft3/minute. I don't know what the stock one blows but this little one feels stronger. It has the same 3" entrance and exit. Jabsco also makes a larger 150 ft3/minute model.[frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame]

I also took the car to the sand/media blaster.



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[George Smathers]

Back from the blaster and off to the painter.

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[Coalmossian]

Wouldn't it be lovely to collect your restoration project from the blaster and take it direct to the painter without the long ( and expensive if you're not doing it yourself!) stop off in between for the welding!!

[stag36587]

That is so true!

[George Smathers]

I got some new van wheels powder coated and mounted with some 155/80 Toyo 310 tires. I also powder coated my old spare and mounted a 145 tire.

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[George Smathers]

Check out the Frilford Grey! Beatrice was Clarendon Grey but I like this 1959 colour much more. It's darker and more charcoal than it appears in these pictures. I also soundproofed under the headliner.[frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame]

[George Smathers]

OK, I got a little carried away with the Dynamat sound proofing.

George

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[Fingolfin]

Jeez George! That stuff's expensive!

[George Smathers]

I know, I know... I justify it by thinking that the quieter the car is the more I'll drive it.

George

[GBond]

I've always wanted to do that, add some laminated glass and she'll feel like a vault I expect.

[TvdWerf]

I know a quiet car sometimes has other problems, when I drive slow with my Prius om a parking area, some people does not hear me....
Old cars need to have old noises ;)
My motorbike is also not quiet, but I still like to drive him