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by mospin
Tue Sep 10, 2013 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parking at Shows
Replies: 11
Views: 3502

Re: Parking at Shows

if your parking in a field where people are coming and going it will be fine if your still unsure then you could do what most people do and fit a dash cam or more and leave it on record. so if anything does happen you have the proof and the thief on cam.
by mospin
Tue Sep 10, 2013 10:34 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: few questions on upgrading parts
Replies: 4
Views: 1163

Re: few questions on upgrading parts

so am i right in thinking if i were to buy say a ford escort rs2000 from the 93era i would need the belhousing to bolt to the type 9 box so thats pretty much plug and plug what about engine mounts i take it that i will have to have some made to fit, electrics are not a problem as i can rebuild looms...
by mospin
Mon Sep 09, 2013 3:56 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: few questions on upgrading parts
Replies: 4
Views: 1163

few questions on upgrading parts

hi i have some more questions on upgraded parts and fitting ive been researching engines and it seems that im torn between a ford fwd engine or with less hassle a ca18det engine as ive owned and worked with ca18det for over 6 years it seems the better option but i do like abit off ford power too so ...
by mospin
Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: do you have a faq section
Replies: 1
Views: 653

do you have a faq section

hi been on here a while and searching through posts can be a bit time consuming . so is there a faq section on how to such as disc brake conversions where to get replacement parts how to do engine rebuilds how to fit different engines customizing suspension and so forth as its something id like to r...
by mospin
Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:40 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: need advice on which parts i need
Replies: 16
Views: 3917

Re: need advice on which parts i need

that's what i plan to do with the little bits of rust cut them right back to good metal and make templates . the worse part after having a good strip down and poke around with a hammer and chisel (very heavy handed tho ) was just the sills both sides need replacing . there's a few holes in the floor...
by mospin
Tue Sep 03, 2013 10:45 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: need advice on which parts i need
Replies: 16
Views: 3917

Re: need advice on which parts i need

ok got some pictures not the best but give you an idea if i need to make these panels up or if they can be brought picture quality is rubbish as its my phone as ive lost the camera but hope it gives an idea of what i mean. http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn233/madhusky/IMG00208_zpscd814412.jpg ht...
by mospin
Mon Sep 02, 2013 9:40 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: need advice on which parts i need
Replies: 16
Views: 3917

Re: need advice on which parts i need

perfect that's what i was after bookmarked thanks
by mospin
Mon Sep 02, 2013 9:20 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: need advice on which parts i need
Replies: 16
Views: 3917

Re: need advice on which parts i need

what il do in that case is strip the whole car down and roll her on her side to see what is what but it shall be repaired no matter how bad as im really keen on this and its my first ever classic so it needs to be done properly and slowly . all this work will start after ive finished building the ga...
by mospin
Mon Sep 02, 2013 12:35 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: need advice on which parts i need
Replies: 16
Views: 3917

Re: need advice on which parts i need

seems you may be right the bottom off the slopes are rusted through so im guessing im going to have to rebuild the whole sill sections but i think the best option is to replace everything i can so i know its done. ive got some pictures il post them up later when im home but as this is a long term re...
by mospin
Mon Sep 02, 2013 12:28 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: who use to own EHP192C history needed
Replies: 0
Views: 1165

who use to own EHP192C history needed

found a sticker on the drivers rear quarter window from mmoc so was wondering if the ex owner is still on here and if he has any history on her so i have none.

reg is EHP192C

thanks
by mospin
Sun Sep 01, 2013 8:02 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: need advice on which parts i need
Replies: 16
Views: 3917

Re: need advice on which parts i need

il grab some tomorrow and post them up.
by mospin
Sun Sep 01, 2013 6:19 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: need advice on which parts i need
Replies: 16
Views: 3917

need advice on which parts i need

okay so thought i would check out the condition off the bodywork today and rust so bare with me as im going to need to know what part numbers i need to order from bull motif so i can make a start on ordering everything ready but i dont know the names off the parts so i will explain the best i can an...
by mospin
Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:30 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: advice on what rear diff and axel etc for strength
Replies: 2
Views: 868

advice on what rear diff and axel etc for strength

ok here's my first needing advice . so hope this is the right section im doing my homework/research first before i start on the restoration/build. im currently looking at possible engines to go in the bay but my main concern is the rear end and strengthening is there any direct replacements direct b...
by mospin
Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: first time owner in need off help and advice
Replies: 6
Views: 2359

Re: first time owner in need off help and advice

thanks for the warm welcome il be starting on her in a few months once ive finished my garage to keep her dry. all i have is the v5 for the morris so the history and mot im not sure on and it was delivered to me by the seller so he's choice to tow it. but he got it to mine safely so im happy. are th...
by mospin
Sun Aug 25, 2013 12:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: first time owner in need off help and advice
Replies: 6
Views: 2359

first time owner in need off help and advice

hello mmoc this is the first time Ive ever owned a real classic and Ive been hunting for a long time and last week a Morris 1000 3dr 1965 came up local that i couldn't refuse at a great price but no history or paperwork which is a shame. but im happy to have find her. so its basically a rolling shel...