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by timlyon
Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris Minor Fastback!
Replies: 12
Views: 3827

Re: Morris Minor Fastback!

I knew it reminded me of something!
by timlyon
Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris Minor Fastback!
Replies: 12
Views: 3827

Re: Morris Minor Fastback!

Very good!
by timlyon
Sun Jan 20, 2013 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris Minor Fastback!
Replies: 12
Views: 3827

Morris Minor Fastback!

I guess that if they had ever made one it would look something like this![frame]Image[/frame]
by timlyon
Mon Nov 12, 2012 4:45 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Low cost carpet protection solution
Replies: 3
Views: 4176

Re: Low cost carpet protection solution

Now that is a seriously top tip. I will have to talk to the local carpet man. Thanks.
by timlyon
Sun Nov 11, 2012 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: pictures
Replies: 22
Views: 3142

Re: pictures

The other thing you can do if you use Picasa is to email pictures to yourself. This dramatically reduces the file size.
by timlyon
Sun Oct 28, 2012 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 18
Views: 8263

Re: Insurance

Got to go with the flow. Lancaster were 3 times cheaper for me also. What is more, in my ignorance, I didn't realise that a no claims bonus can only apply to one car. The Lancaster quote was about £85 based on full ncb but when I explained the situation they gave me the equivalent 'good driver disco...
by timlyon
Sun Oct 28, 2012 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Room in the cab ?
Replies: 8
Views: 3167

Re: Room in the cab ?

I am 6'2" and many moons ago, when my back was more flexible, I ran a Minor van for a while. I would have to say that it was not the most comfortable experience! Having said that, in days gone by seats in cars were rarely built for comfort.
by timlyon
Fri Oct 19, 2012 12:03 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: TV classic cars
Replies: 64
Views: 14851

Re: TV classic cars

Classic Car Rescue is without a doubt the most appalling television but I do watch with a sort of awful fascination. If you watch on Demand 5 you can speed through the stupid staged arguments and instead spot the anomalies! After the fun of the MGB restoration where the back axle just 'dropped off' ...
by timlyon
Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2534
Views: 1677450

Re: Spotted today.

You don't see a white Minor for ages and then suddenly the full set![frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1350211738_17102 [/frame] that richard plant's place? It is Richards place. His white convertible was parked around the corner which would have made 5. Strange how they have all arrived at...
by timlyon
Sun Oct 14, 2012 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2534
Views: 1677450

Re: Spotted today.

You don't see a white Minor for ages and then suddenly the full set![frame]Image[/frame]
by timlyon
Sun Oct 14, 2012 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Axle tramp in an 803?
Replies: 10
Views: 2391

Re: Axle tramp in an 803?

About 40 years ago I had an 803 into which I inserted a 948 engine, gearbox and prop shaft which I got from a scrap yard. The gearing was all completely wrong so that axle tramp made first gear unusable. It would still take off like a rocket in second but was pretty much flat out at 50 mph. No syncr...
by timlyon
Tue Oct 02, 2012 8:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interior Mist Repellent vs Hot Wet Dog!
Replies: 9
Views: 3366

Re: Interior Mist Repellent vs Hot Wet Dog!

The Mist Repellent that I have is a clear liquid that you apply with a clean cloth to clean glass. Then allow to dry and polish glass with a soft cloth. Seems to work. It was a cold morning this morning and on the way back I noticed that the chrome around the windows had condensation but the glass w...
by timlyon
Mon Oct 01, 2012 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interior Mist Repellent vs Hot Wet Dog!
Replies: 9
Views: 3366

Re: Interior Mist Repellent vs Hot Wet Dog!

I seem to recall that it was popular to cut a potato in half and wipe the cut edge over the screen. Whether that works or not I have no idea! Controversially I have also put Rainex on the outside of the windows and rain is certainly running off beautifully.
by timlyon
Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A good mornings work
Replies: 10
Views: 3453

Re: A good mornings work

Very handsome!!
by timlyon
Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interior Mist Repellent vs Hot Wet Dog!
Replies: 9
Views: 3366

Interior Mist Repellent vs Hot Wet Dog!

Ok, so it is that time of the year again when the world vanishes behind a fog of misted up windows. Yesterday I dug out the Halfords Interior Mist Repellent and treated the windscreen, side and back door glass. I left the rear side windows for comparison purposes. This morning I loaded up Cookie the...
by timlyon
Sun Sep 30, 2012 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice Please
Replies: 15
Views: 5167

Re: Advice Please

Richard Plant of Minor Parts of Oxford is just up the road from you at Ascott under Wychwood. He will be able to advise you if you give him a call on 01993 830349. Richard is a great guy who really knows his Minors and who may be able to point you in the direction of a good buy if you have let this ...
by timlyon
Sun Sep 30, 2012 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2534
Views: 1677450

Re: Spotted today.

Nice pickup in Ascott under Wychwood. I actually used to work with a chap called Morris Pickup. His parents must have a had quite sense of humour![frame]Image[/frame]
by timlyon
Sun Sep 30, 2012 1:26 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Tcut word of warning!
Replies: 8
Views: 3567

Re: Tcut word of warning!

After the Tcut comes lashings of Autoglym which seems to seal it all up well. I have actually put a coat of Autoglym over the varnish on the wood just see if it helps to keep water out of the joints over the winter.
by timlyon
Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Babe Magnets
Replies: 17
Views: 5630

Re: Babe Magnets

As a lad I swapped my Morris Minor for an MG Magnette. Now, that was a back seat!
by timlyon
Sun Sep 23, 2012 5:26 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Tcut word of warning!
Replies: 8
Views: 3567

Re: Tcut word of warning!

True. Having said that, it working well with the rubbing compound but Tcut is that much more liquid.