Morris Minor Owners Club

Mine is a 1965 with the glovebox lid only on the passenger side.
I always thought the opening lid on the drivers side a bit odd and awkward to open/close with the steering wheel in the way.
Particularly as the magnetic catches age and the lids can pop open uninvited at a moments notice.

There is what may be termed a real disconnect in engineering companies, particularly some garages. The disconnect is the lack of understanding regarding the importance of customer service regardless of engineering expertise. The best of them still do not understand the need for communication, even t...

I recall the "dished" original steering wheel being designed for safety reasons under impact. It was termed the "dished safety steering wheel" a good reason perhaps for keeping it. Additionally the soft sun visors for the same reason, I would warn people off fitting perspex tinte...

Spotted yesterday at the MDMC show, the blue one is mine btw.

I think this installation of inertia reels very tidy indeed.
For my part I fitted none inertia types, simply in keeping with the times, I am still not sure when inertia reels came in to being.
But either way it doesnt matter really.
We have them for the grandkids kiddy seats.

I would agree with the seized brake cylinder comments.
Nice easy job to change them all and not too expensive.

Just as a generalisation. Npt and Bsp threads have a different crown, that is the form of the thread at its peak or top is different. A thread called a "uni-thread" was invented in the 1980's that accommodated both types giving a form of interchangeability, it did not catch on as it wobble...

Check the roof lining.

I like it. Given there is no power steering it is practical, as it is wider steering is lighter, although the rack and pinion set up is not too heavy anyway, but a smaller steering wheel will make turning a more muscular affair. It also fits my Disklock. 42cm from memory. Looking closely at yours, i...

Afternoon all.
A pal of mine is rebuilding a traveller, his only criticism is the rear suspension seems a bit sharp.
I recall a long time ago someone suggesting engine oil helped smooth out the bumps, but I wondered if anyone had tried this or any other oil to give a smoother ride please?
Thanks.

For security purchase a large disclock in yellow, always use it when you park, you may find a reduction in insurance premium if you mention it to your insurer. The idea is prevention, it is highly visible and without keys virtually impossible to get off. Also you can buy a small glass etching kit fr...

Great news.
I did wonder how, as moderns are very much automatics these days, this would affect classic car ownership with a new generation.
You have also set an example, nice one.

For the prevaricators like me. I have just come home after depositing a grandchild at school. On the way back I got stuck behind a hearse travelling at 20mph, patience being the pre-requisite I stayed put. As I closed in at a roundabout I noticed a brass coloured plaque on the rear of the coffin, it...

Ozzy Osbourne advising his daughter on the subject of tattoos.
"I you wanna be original, don't get a f'#"%ing tattoo"

Hirsute is one thing, hirsute and old another. Sadly I am at an age where collogen in the skin is becoming hard to find, but hair continues to grow apace. Shaving becomes awfully bloody due to the lack of flexibility in the skin. For smokers this becomes something even earlier in age, smokers beware...

It is an interesting piece of kit, although I do wonder where you would get one now?
Ebay perhaps?

The least said on the "fake" the better. If, as we have, people asking me what my car is, or was right now, there must be rapidly approaching a time when people have no memory of, or therefore attachment to the name Minor. So if nothing is done soon, nothing will be done ever. My preferenc...

The answer possibly may be in the popularity of the small Fiats and of course the Nissan Figaros that have been imported from Japan. The problem as I see it is legislation. Cars are fitted with air bags and a mass of electronic safety systems that are pressed upon us by successive administrations, t...

Looks like all had a good time, and the weather helped immensely. A defective headlamp prevented my Traveller from taking part, but I did take the Micra to Old Sodbury where there were 50-60 cars of various marque at the Cross Hands for their monthly meet. A load of Minors from Bristol Branch went ...

Thanks for that