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by biffa
Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris minor - what to look for and more...
Replies: 8
Views: 2158

Re: Morris minor - what to look for and more...

mechanically good - to expand I understand what you mean. so long as the engine and gearbox is in good condition and can be run daily (given the odd niggle).. would keeping the car outside, everyday in all weather's be a problem? I have no garage with no access and no carport and can't put one on ei...
by biffa
Thu Oct 18, 2012 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris minor - what to look for and more...
Replies: 8
Views: 2158

Morris minor - what to look for and more...

Hi all, I am still very much interested in buying and potentially owning a morris minor. I have liked them for many years and the think the styling and overall quality adds character that you don't see anymore. I'm not completely new to classic cars and the work that can be involved. Having read the...
by biffa
Wed Oct 17, 2012 11:53 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: rather slow moggy
Replies: 153
Views: 25287

Re: rather slow moggy

Just read all of this thread. have you solved this slow issue?
Just learn't more in 20-30 minutes of reading that I have in the 2 years of car ownership so far :lol:

Rob
by biffa
Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris Minor everyday only car?
Replies: 9
Views: 3766

Re: Morris Minor everyday only car?

Thank you all for your kind replies. :)

My younger brother who is soon to be 17 is also showing a great interest in potential minor ownership too. Which will be nice, both travelling together in our minor's to attend a show :lol:
Wonder what the neighbors would think :lol:

Thanks again :)

rob
by biffa
Tue Oct 16, 2012 12:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Millions of classics could be banned from roads
Replies: 24
Views: 5574

Re: Millions of classics could be banned from roads

I've said it before, I'll say it again. If this countries reserves hit 4% and we all end up living in the dark :lol: if this country then left the EU and a state emergency was declared for people to go down the mines and such to get as much coal out as possible and get the country going again. I'd b...
by biffa
Mon Oct 15, 2012 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Millions of classics could be banned from roads
Replies: 24
Views: 5574

Re: Millions of classics could be banned from roads

In my honest opinion despite only being 20 years old... It's time we left the eu!!!! only two weeks ago Ofgem were stating there's going to power shortages in 2015 with blackouts expected in 2016! millions of homes with power and gas, so expensive that nobody can afford it?! why.. because these moro...
by biffa
Mon Oct 15, 2012 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris Minor everyday only car?
Replies: 9
Views: 3766

Re: Morris Minor everyday only car?

Thanks for the quick replies folks :) I've just applied to join the facebook group! - filled out the membership form thats required for joining the facebook group too. The simplicity really appeals to me and if it can be used everyday, It sounds like the perfect car for me! I love just pottering abo...
by biffa
Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris Minor everyday only car?
Replies: 9
Views: 3766

Morris Minor everyday only car?

Hi all, My name is Rob, I'm currently 20 years old and live in West Yorkshire. I currently own a 306 cabriolet 1.8s, my first car april last year was a 79 triumph dolomite 1300 (so not completely new to sitting at a steady 50mph and using backroads more than the motorway). I'm seriously considering ...
by biffa
Mon May 14, 2012 1:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris Minor and researching other classics
Replies: 26
Views: 5009

Re: Morris Minor and researching other classics

The abuse received was done via pm which I won't be posting for good reason's really.... Are coils on a minor a problem? or cause for concern? I've just watched the documentary a few hours ago about the minor, and how they are used all over the world and indeed one person had covered over 300k miles...
by biffa
Sun May 13, 2012 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris Minor and researching other classics
Replies: 26
Views: 5009

Re: Morris Minor and researching other classics

hi I love reading your posts they are so well composed, Having owned these Triumphs 2.5 PI triumph, Dolly Spitfire GT6 TR6 1300 VITESSE The 1300 and the Dolly were by far the worst cars I've ever owned and that list includes a Vauxhall Viva I spent a fortune when they were newish ,never mind 40 yea...
by biffa
Sun May 13, 2012 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris Minor and researching other classics
Replies: 26
Views: 5009

Re: Morris Minor and researching other classics

Ok... where to start, the responses so far have been very informative and have given me a fair idea as to what my budget should be able to buy me. I am really becoming quite confident, seeing how this forum and club appear to have everything more than well catered for :D last year (April) I turned 1...
by biffa
Sun May 13, 2012 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris Minor and researching other classics
Replies: 26
Views: 5009

Morris Minor and researching other classics

Hello everyone my name's Rob, I'm 20 years old and come from a classic car background, but not particularly a Morris Minor background. I am weighing up all the different classic cars of interest to me, and having already started a process of writing and researching various things. The stage now is t...