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by scotwood59
Sun May 29, 2011 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Number Plate
Replies: 3
Views: 894

Re: Number Plate

I knew someone would know the answer!!!
by scotwood59
Sun May 29, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1969 Minor on eBay - what do you think?
Replies: 12
Views: 1957

Re: 1969 Minor on eBay - what do you think?

I have been thinking about this carefully. I knew that buying a moggy that hadn't been fully restored would lead to probably spending lots on the chassis. I was pleasantly surprised at the condition of the bodywork; as I had bought him on ebay without looking at him I was prepared for the worst. I a...
by scotwood59
Sun May 29, 2011 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Members in Devon
Replies: 9
Views: 2620

Re: Members in Devon

Ah yes, I know Morchard Bishop. I know what you mean about teenagers growing up here, having brought three up in North Devon. I have just met another young man up here in my neck of the woods but he is off to Uni and selling his Moggy (see my thread on 1969 Minor on ebay). I have never seen him in i...
by scotwood59
Sun May 29, 2011 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Number Plate
Replies: 3
Views: 894

Number Plate

I looked at a car the other day that has had new number plates put on (yellow at the back etc)

Is it possible (and legal) to put the old style number plates back on a car? Are they even obtainable these days?
by scotwood59
Sun May 29, 2011 9:00 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: George!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 5819

Re: George!!!

I will have to go and look at my heater pipe!

I am not completely familiar with all the bits and pieces in the engine bay yet. Working on it though, I will have to have a look. Thank you for pointing it out.

I am surprised no one else has noticed :lol: :lol:
by scotwood59
Sun May 29, 2011 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1969 Minor on eBay - what do you think?
Replies: 12
Views: 1957

Re: 1969 Minor on eBay - what do you think?

I did wonder why they asked me if I had access to another car. Louise's words have made me think and I am now not sure what to do. :-? :-? I really don't want to get a modern car, I haven't seen one I am happy to drive and I have access to my son's car (only if I'm desperate and while he is at home!).
by scotwood59
Sat May 28, 2011 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1969 Minor on eBay - what do you think?
Replies: 12
Views: 1957

Re: 1969 Minor on eBay - what do you think?

Thank you Louise, That is certanly good advice. I was originally going to get a Minor from a Centre but when I realised the money involved was more than I wanted to pay. I decided to go for a car that was roadworthy already and try and do as much of the work as I could. I realised that any welding m...
by scotwood59
Sat May 28, 2011 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1969 Minor on eBay - what do you think?
Replies: 12
Views: 1957

Re: 1969 Minor on eBay - what do you think?

Hi David, You are probably right :D :P :D :P :D :P Thank you Louise for your thoughts (I will think carefully about this!!) and for moving the thread. Much more sensible place for it!!! George is on the road and has MOT. I am concerned with the chassis; the rear of it is very corroded where it attac...
by scotwood59
Fri May 27, 2011 10:31 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Main Beam
Replies: 9
Views: 1119

Re: Main Beam

bmcecosse wrote:It's actually Barry's diagram - Louise just hosts it! And yes - well worth having a copy in the car - laminate it for a longer life....
Sorry Barry!!

Good idea to laminate it!!

Julie
by scotwood59
Fri May 27, 2011 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris Minor cab/body numbers
Replies: 33
Views: 9391

Re: Morris Minor cab/body numbers

Will have a look tomorrow and let you know

Julie
by scotwood59
Fri May 27, 2011 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1969 Minor on eBay - what do you think?
Replies: 12
Views: 1957

1969 Minor on eBay - what do you think?

Hi there Websiters, I have been looking at a car on eBay and am interested to hear what you all think of it. I know it is difficult to judge something if you don't actually see it in the "flesh". I have been to see the car and it has been given a few modern "improvements" which I...
by scotwood59
Fri May 27, 2011 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Copying Links
Replies: 1
Views: 458

Copying Links

HI everyone,

I have been looking at a car to buy on eBay and I wanted to put a link to it to see what anyone thought of it but I don't know how to do that.

I tried copying the address from the address bar but it didn't copy as a link.

Help!! :oops:

Julie
by scotwood59
Fri May 27, 2011 9:43 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Three word story FORUM GAME
Replies: 4651
Views: 594728

Re: Three word story FORUM GAME

Welwyn Garden City
by scotwood59
Fri May 27, 2011 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: National Rally
Replies: 28
Views: 3314

Re: National Rally

I'm sorry but 1,500 for a working minor?! Really??!! As chris pointed out 30miles a week... So to a show and back at a weekend? I can see your point about if I don't use a car for work, it is not a working Minor. In theory, I will probably use him more than a modern car. It will be interesting to s...
by scotwood59
Fri May 27, 2011 11:30 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Main Beam
Replies: 9
Views: 1119

Re: Main Beam

Ahhh - well the dip switch is working ok. Check the wiring towards the front of the car - the blue/white wire is the one you are interested in... Thank you bmc, I will print out Louise's wiring diagram to help me. I need to have a good study of it to familiarise myself with all the wiring. Lots to ...
by scotwood59
Fri May 27, 2011 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: National Rally
Replies: 28
Views: 3314

Re: National Rally

What is the protocol with bringing dogs?

I might have one small one with me or possibly one small and one medium crazy dog with me!!
by scotwood59
Thu May 26, 2011 9:22 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Word Association
Replies: 19359
Views: 1667520

Re: Word Association

Cash
by scotwood59
Thu May 26, 2011 8:59 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Main Beam
Replies: 9
Views: 1119

Re: Main Beam

Thankyou one and all,

I shall have a look at the wires. The blue light does come on.
by scotwood59
Thu May 26, 2011 8:50 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Cleaning the Engine Bay
Replies: 10
Views: 7181

Re: Cleaning the Engine Bay

Thank you for all your ideas.

I am hoping to tackle it on Monday providing the weather behaves!!!!

xxx
by scotwood59
Thu May 26, 2011 2:15 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Cleaning the Engine Bay
Replies: 10
Views: 7181

Cleaning the Engine Bay

This may seem a really stupid question but what do I clean the engine bay with? As a complete novice concerning the workings of the engine :oops: (I am learning as quickly as I can. I know what the carburetor is for now!! :lol: :lol: ), can I clean it with just soap and water or something like Flash...