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- Sun Jan 15, 2012 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: car for sale (anyone in Bristol able to view it?)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1099
- Sun Jan 15, 2012 6:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: car for sale (anyone in Bristol able to view it?)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1099
car for sale (anyone in Bristol able to view it?)
Hi all
I am considering buying a morris minor in the Bristol area, and wondered if any member in bristol area would give the car a veiwing and general inspection. It has a M O T but I am wondering if there are any promblems not shown in the listing.
Please PM me if you can assist.
I am considering buying a morris minor in the Bristol area, and wondered if any member in bristol area would give the car a veiwing and general inspection. It has a M O T but I am wondering if there are any promblems not shown in the listing.
Please PM me if you can assist.
- Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:10 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Marina Wiring
- Replies: 0
- Views: 794
Marina Wiring
Hi All Just wondered if any can assist me My brother is working on a kit car which has Marina running gear He has now got to the wiring stage and needs guidance as to where he can get a wiring diagram he has checked the Haynes book but it is limited on Info. Is there anyone local to west midlands th...
- Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:03 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: morris marina brakes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1080
Re: morris marina brakes
Many thanks for your replies I,ll pass the info on
best regards and thanks again
Dave
best regards and thanks again
Dave
- Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:35 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: morris marina brakes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1080
morris marina brakes
Hi all just wondered if any can help with some info. A friend of mine has bought a kit car as a project and it s using marina running gear' he has a pair of front legs ready to fit but wonders if they are handed eg what postion should the brake calipier be facing forward or back any info would be us...
- Sun Jun 05, 2011 5:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Today ... Archie shines at Weston Park
- Replies: 2
- Views: 884
Today ... Archie shines at Weston Park
[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1307290684_10208 [/frame] We took Archie to Weston Park today to the Retro Car Mania/Dubmania show. He had a lot of interest and I was shocked when the judges came round and told me they were putting Archie in for a finalist for an award. Guess what? ...[fr...
- Sun May 29, 2011 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Made it to the show at Ragley Hall !!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 708
Made it to the show at Ragley Hall !!
Me and Archie (and my brother) took Archie to Ragley Hall today after spending the last week adding the final touches to him (hard work but worth it). As you can see from the photos, Archie is now up to scratch and standing tall with the rest of the beautiful cars that were at the show today...[fram...
- Tue May 24, 2011 7:30 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Update on Archie (4 door)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1419
Re: Update on Archie (4 door)
Archie passed the M O T. Time for a touch of polish the wek -end not far away see you there.
- Sun May 22, 2011 3:43 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Update on Archie (4 door)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1419
Update on Archie (4 door)
Nearly there with my restoration of Archie, my Old English White 4 door :D He is currently stored away in the spray shop waiting for next weekend, where he will let his colours shine at the Ragley Hall car show in Alcester. Getting Archie ready for the show has been a long journey, but it will all b...
- Sat Feb 05, 2011 4:41 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: HOW BIG CAN I GO
- Replies: 2
- Views: 934
HOW BIG CAN I GO
Hi all I just wondered if any one knows what size and make engine and gearbox fits into a minor without too much alteration. Looking to increase th cc.eg pulling power on a little project for next year Bit early to say what the project is still on paper at this moment.Any advice will be great MANY T...
- Wed Jan 05, 2011 8:51 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Original but bad, or new but good??!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1597
Re: Original but bad, or new but good??!!
Hi ask your self the question do I want to sell my car or keep it. The value of any car is the price someone is prepared to pay If you pick the right material recovering as little impact on the value unless you have kept everything else as original as poss. A lot depends on who you might see as poss...
- Fri Dec 31, 2010 7:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thank You to All
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1207
Thank You to All
Hello Coming to the end of another great year of Moggys Just wanted to take the opportunity to thank everyone on the forum for advice, as well as helping me out with buying and selling parts for my Morris Minors I am starting 2011 with Archie, the four door saloon, in the garage who I am currently r...
- Thu Dec 30, 2010 5:25 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Restoring my white Moggy Archie :) [[UPDATED 30/12/2010]]
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3688
Re: Restoring my white Moggy Archie :) [[UPDATED 30/12/2010]]
Been working on Archie again today:
Got the running gear in now - engine and gearbox
Hoping to have Archie running at the weekend
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Woo Hoo!
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Got the running gear in now - engine and gearbox
Hoping to have Archie running at the weekend

Woo Hoo!
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- Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:34 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Restoring my white Moggy Archie :) [[UPDATED 30/12/2010]]
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3688
Re: Restoring my white Moggy Archie :) [[UPDATED 29/12/2010]]
LATEST FROM DAVE AND ARCHIE!! We have been working on Archie now for the last few days ... Got the front and rear windscreens fitted:[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1293654317_10208 [/frame][frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1293654369_10208 [/frame] Also fitted the new headliner...
- Fri Dec 03, 2010 4:32 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Restoring my white Moggy Archie :) [[UPDATED 30/12/2010]]
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3688
Re: Restoring my white Moggy Archie :)
Latest update!!! Archie is sitting in my garage now; I have put one of the door cards on to see what it will look like ...[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1291393758_10208 [/frame] I have been busy working on the engine, which is now ready to fit when I get the chance - the engine, gearbo...
- Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seats
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4148
Re: Seats
Hi
regarding the recovering of seats for a morris minor I am having my seats recovered at the moment,I ve supplied the material
a round 10 metres,which coversthe whole of the interior the cost of having the seats ranged from £400 to £750 with me doing the panels myself.
regarding the recovering of seats for a morris minor I am having my seats recovered at the moment,I ve supplied the material
a round 10 metres,which coversthe whole of the interior the cost of having the seats ranged from £400 to £750 with me doing the panels myself.
- Sun Nov 21, 2010 1:57 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Restoring my white Moggy Archie :) [[UPDATED 30/12/2010]]
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3688
Re: Restoring my white Moggy Archie :)
Fetched Archie back from the paint shop today :D[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1290347358_10208 [/frame] He is now sitting in my garage for a week until the paint hardens ...[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1290347418_10208 [/frame] [frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=12...
- Sat Nov 20, 2010 9:18 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: DON'T TELL THE WIFE
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1907
Re: DON'T TELL THE WIFE
Slight problem with your suggestion,my wife can,t drive but thanks for the thought
- Sat Nov 20, 2010 7:17 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: DON'T TELL THE WIFE
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1907
DON'T TELL THE WIFE
Hi all Keep this to yourself but we've had a new addition to the family today. I would like to introduce to you ; GEORGE[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1290280508_10208 [/frame] I bought him today as a project for the new year; as yet the wife doesn't know (I've covered him up) :roll: She...
- Fri Nov 12, 2010 6:28 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Restoring my white Moggy Archie :) [[UPDATED 30/12/2010]]
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3688
Restoring my white Moggy Archie :) [[UPDATED 30/12/2010]]
Hello everyone, I am currently restoring my saloon, Archie. He is now proudly sitting in my garage waiting to be resprayed ...[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1284307764_10208 [/frame] We have stripped him down so that he can be resprayed both inside and out. We removed the engine ...[fram...