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by hoseman
Sun Sep 09, 2012 10:20 am
Forum: Scrapyards
Topic: find old morris minor
Replies: 1
Views: 4998

Re: find old morris minor

Just checked the DVLA site for that registration and its not listed im afraid.
May be long gone or exported etc. sorry :(
by hoseman
Sat Jun 02, 2012 4:24 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Custom Pickup Restoration
Replies: 40
Views: 25124

Re: Custom Pickup Restoration

Looks the mutts nuts mate, thoes rear wings and lights are cool. Should have been a factory option....!!!!!
Cant wait to see the finished thing. Rad and engine go in ok?
Steel, wood or checker plated rear deck?? :D
by hoseman
Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cover
Replies: 12
Views: 3027

Re: cover

Just a follow up, I have ordered two of these covers and they do what they say on the package!! A good fit, secure, options of locking it in place too. Cant fault it apart from vague fitting instructions. Got a couple of plastic clips in a bag that i cant find a use for .....YET!!!!!! Wait and see i...
by hoseman
Fri May 25, 2012 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cover
Replies: 12
Views: 3027

Re: cover

Just got mine, in own bag, good heavy duty, breathable, waterproof. seperate wing mirrir mits so doesnt scratch and securing straps. Cant wait to play!!
by hoseman
Wed May 23, 2012 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cover
Replies: 12
Views: 3027

Re: cover

Ive just ordered one from CHART ONE AUTOMOTIVE. they advertise on e bay. If you go to their online shop these are £74.00 plus p&p Get the same discounted on the bay for £53.00 plus p&p 12 month guarantee, custom fit for moggies. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Morris-Minor-1000-48-71-Outdoor-Fitte...
by hoseman
Sat May 05, 2012 12:38 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Socket sets
Replies: 13
Views: 8419

Re: Socket sets

YOU WILL BE SURPRISED WHAT YOU CAN FIND AT CAR BOOT SALES, INDUSTRIAL AUCTIONS, E BAY, FARM AUCTIONS ETC. EVEN SOME SUNDAY MARKETS HAVE A TOOL SELLER WHO DEALS IN OLDER SECOND HAND STUFF. IDEAL FOR STILLIES AND VICES!! MAKE A LIST OF WHAT SIZES YOU NEED AND KEEP IT WITH YOU. SOME SECOND HAND SHOPS A...
by hoseman
Fri Oct 14, 2011 7:26 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: CLASSIC CAR PAINT
Replies: 1
Views: 878

CLASSIC CAR PAINT

Hi
Where on this site may i post details of my local paint supplier.
He is now specialising in Classic Car paint and products.
He stocks cellulose and Coach paint and is willing to post!
by hoseman
Mon Sep 12, 2011 5:36 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: MY S2 TRAVELLER
Replies: 20
Views: 3993

Re: MY S2 TRAVELLER

Need to dig out logbook and contact DVLA.
Let them do the legwork for me!
Think this will be a new car by the time its finished, not much originality left in it im afraid!!
by hoseman
Sun Sep 11, 2011 7:38 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: MY S2 TRAVELLER
Replies: 20
Views: 3993

Re: MY S2 TRAVELLER

Taupe has shamed me into restoring this car now!!! Having just moved house and now have a double garage full of homey stuff that needs clearing. carboot marathon on the horizon!! First job is to get in touch with DVLA and get history for car, then get it into the garage and dry out for winter stripd...
by hoseman
Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:35 am
Forum: Other
Topic: MY S2 TRAVELLER
Replies: 20
Views: 3993

Re: MY S2 TRAVELLER

I guess it must be a series 2, just one of the last ones. There could have been a genuine reason for it hanging around at either the factory or a dealership before finally getting sold. I think any Moggy is worth restoring. I agree that all Moggies are worth rescuing, but she is bad. ive scrapped b...
by hoseman
Sat Sep 10, 2011 3:31 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: MY S2 TRAVELLER
Replies: 20
Views: 3993

Re: MY S2 TRAVELLER

mike.perry wrote:Can you post some photos?
Sorry mate, none available at moment.
I dont live near to where its stored.
by hoseman
Sat Sep 10, 2011 2:07 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: MY S2 TRAVELLER
Replies: 20
Views: 3993

Re: MY S2 TRAVELLER

Its a split screen, but been put thru by little snotrags!!!

I have the body number of Z.23394 as requested.

Maybe not as early as i thurt then.
What are the numbers on the road then?
Worth restoring? Is a complete basket case!
by hoseman
Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:28 am
Forum: Other
Topic: MY S2 TRAVELLER
Replies: 20
Views: 3993

Re: MY S2 TRAVELLER

Not a Series 2 Traveller then? Everything about it is a S2 tho. The indicators, cheesegrater grill, and thoes wooden fillets on the inner wing?? Ive had plenty of Travellers in my past, 6 at one time. need to dig deep for the log book i think. Sorn doesnt need to be declared as stated because it wa...
by hoseman
Fri Sep 09, 2011 7:26 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: MY S2 TRAVELLER
Replies: 20
Views: 3993

MY S2 TRAVELLER

Hi Can anyone shed some light on year of manufacture of my early Traveller? Reg UXJ 597 Vin 552033 Eng 8G9 R K83300 AD This car is a complete basket case, will need full nut and bolt restoration, which i can carry out over time. I read about the S2 that Tony Jenkins has in Minor Matters, May/June 20...
by hoseman
Wed Jun 15, 2011 6:43 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: I SAW CONVERTABLE FOR SALE IN LIVERPOOL
Replies: 3
Views: 1524

Re: I SAW CONVERTABLE FOR SALE IN LIVERPOOL

Hi, are you sure it was same one?
ive checked e bay and the only one listed is in London!

Have to keep asking around, got an empty double garage screaming for another moggie!! :lol:
by hoseman
Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:49 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: I SAW CONVERTABLE FOR SALE IN LIVERPOOL
Replies: 3
Views: 1524

Re: I SAW CONVERTABLE FOR SALE IN LIVERPOOL

Thanks. i havent seen her for a couple of weeks and i go past quite often. Do you know if sold on e bay? Have to have a look see if still on. Thanks for that mate
by hoseman
Mon Jun 13, 2011 7:19 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: I SAW CONVERTABLE FOR SALE IN LIVERPOOL
Replies: 3
Views: 1524

I SAW CONVERTABLE FOR SALE IN LIVERPOOL

Hi, I saw an Old English White Convertable for sale at the Albert Docks in Liverpool a couple of weeks ago. I work local and passed a few times, looked it over and copied the number given. prob is the number is not responding, the car is no longer there and no-one around where it was parked (on the ...