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by rodders1marsbar
Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad day had to sell Betty
Replies: 6
Views: 2261

Re: Sad day had to sell Betty

Hi there, I have been encouraging them to do so, They are just registering with mmoc, Funny thing is i told them about you and your advice that has helped me, in keepership. Cheers Rod
by rodders1marsbar
Wed Sep 04, 2013 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad day had to sell Betty
Replies: 6
Views: 2261

Re: Sad day had to sell Betty

That was my thoughts or she would have started to rot in the garage, But still sad.
by rodders1marsbar
Wed Sep 04, 2013 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad day had to sell Betty
Replies: 6
Views: 2261

Sad day had to sell Betty

Hi folks, Sad day today, I have had to sell my beloved Betty, My mobility has declined and can no longer go any distance in her due to leg problems, So the hard decission was made and I have passed her onto a new keeper a friend who has yerned for a few years from one, So Now Lynn and Paul are the n...
by rodders1marsbar
Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:43 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Crich Morris Minor Day
Replies: 9
Views: 4093

Re: Crich Morris Minor Day

Hi There

Yes I'll be there with "betty", think i'm helping promote East Mids mmoc, Hope to see you all there Rod
by rodders1marsbar
Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is a Morris a good first car?
Replies: 40
Views: 15675

Re: Is a Morris a good first car?

High Harry, Im in nottingham and go to the east mids branch and Madmogs in Mansfield, The Barnsley branch is prob the best onefor you and there are a few young lads like yourself in that club, they are a great crowd and have regular meetings and outings and they often come down to our meetings/gath...
by rodders1marsbar
Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:02 pm
Forum: Scrapyards
Topic: Black 2dr Nottingham scrapyard
Replies: 0
Views: 4029

Black 2dr Nottingham scrapyard

There is a black 2 door in a scrap yard in Nottingham, D&D scrap yard behind the Showcase cinema, telephone 01159 789 516 They want to sell the car complete but it is a Major project, it is a welders dream as it needs so much, It has many good usable parts Don't know the age/year. However it wou...
by rodders1marsbar
Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:00 pm
Forum: Scrapyards
Topic: morris minor
Replies: 9
Views: 9464

minor in scrap yard Nottingham

There is a black 2 door in a scrap yard in Nottingham, D&D scrap yard behind the Showcase cinema, telephone 01159 789 516 They want to sell the car complete but it is a Major project, it is a welders dream as it needs so much, It has many good usable parts Don't know the age/year. However it wou...
by rodders1marsbar
Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:26 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Can someone verify the spanner for the Dog Nut
Replies: 10
Views: 2380

Re: Can someone verify the spanner for the Dog Nut

Hi Guys and dolls

ALL SORTED Thank you so much for all the hellp Have a Happy new year Rod
by rodders1marsbar
Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:04 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: duplex chain fitting
Replies: 2
Views: 992

Re: duplex chain fitting

hI mate
Sorry comp doing stupid things, i didn't think it had listed here
sorry
by rodders1marsbar
Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:06 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: duplex chain fitting
Replies: 2
Views: 992

duplex chain fitting

Hi Folks Can someone Please help a not so bright newbee, i have had a lot of great help from other members. I have just bought a duplex timing chain to fit to my minor 1098 and so far got the old chain and coggs of ok, but what goes where when putting the new one on? as there is a big rubber washer ...
by rodders1marsbar
Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:04 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Can someone verify the spanner for the Dog Nut
Replies: 10
Views: 2380

Re: Can someone verify the spanner for the Dog Nut

I suppose i could from someone in the East midlands branch or Madmogs ( in ma best scottish) ((Dundonian))
eh well it leest ull hay mie ain, ain an it's a trip oot lol
by rodders1marsbar
Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:50 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Can someone verify the spanner for the Dog Nut
Replies: 10
Views: 2380

Re: Can someone verify the spanner for the Dog Nut

Thanks for the great ideas, I am out tomorrow to go and pick up a 3/4 whitworth ring spanner,it's only 64mile round trip but worth it, so hopefully by this time tomorrow i will have it sorted, and a new timing chain fitted, just the paints the next thing, god I Love this site and the folks on it, an...
by rodders1marsbar
Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Can someone verify the spanner for the Dog Nut
Replies: 10
Views: 2380

Can someone verify the spanner for the Dog Nut

Hi there folks Can someone please verify what size of spanner is needed to remove the dog nut at the starter handle dog, I have managed (as a novice) to remove everything down to the BIG nut so I can then go on to change the timming chain, also you may be able to advise how to stop the engine from t...
by rodders1marsbar
Mon Dec 26, 2011 12:40 pm
Forum: Scrapyards
Topic: morris minor
Replies: 9
Views: 9464

Re: morris minor

Hi There, I have also dealt with Maltby on ebay he is a pleasant guy, and he does offer all parts of the car including the stripped shell, as he has a simpathy for the whole car, and why should he not make some money from the supply, he will even sell you the complete car if you ask before he starts...
by rodders1marsbar
Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Total Newbie :-)
Replies: 16
Views: 3393

Re: Total Newbie :-)

Hi There Caznotts Welcome sounds strange me saying that as i also am a newbee, Guess what i'm from Eastwood in Notts just up from Ikea, since i joined i have also joined the club and been to the Madmogs from Mansfield good crowd of folks all willing to help or advise, And was at my first little meet...