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by mattinhertford
Thu Sep 25, 2014 2:33 pm
Forum: Scrapyards
Topic: Rush Green Motors, Nr Hitchin, Herts
Replies: 5
Views: 9672

Re: Rush Green Motors, Nr Hitchin, Herts

Sad news, just spoke to them, when I asked if they had any Moggies their words were "nope, long gone I'm afraid"........so none there then! :(
by mattinhertford
Wed Sep 24, 2014 1:48 pm
Forum: Scrapyards
Topic: Rush Green Motors, Nr Hitchin, Herts
Replies: 5
Views: 9672

Re: Rush Green Motors, Nr Hitchin, Herts

Thanks busguy, my error. Actually though, use this link below to get straight to the main site. http://www.rushgreenmotors.com/home.htm The other page has a note about the site being updated with their 2008 stock list :roll: .....not their fault, I can't imagine updating their website is a top prior...
by mattinhertford
Tue Sep 23, 2014 9:57 pm
Forum: Scrapyards
Topic: Rush Green Motors, Nr Hitchin, Herts
Replies: 5
Views: 9672

Rush Green Motors, Nr Hitchin, Herts

Anyone ever checked for Moggies at this place? I know its mainly a lorry salvage yard but i keep meaning to call them up and ask if they had any cars. Apparently it wasn't always just lorries, they had some cars too. http://www.rushgreenmotors.co.uk If you look at it on google earth you can see its ...
by mattinhertford
Thu Sep 18, 2014 7:01 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Having a go at welding
Replies: 35
Views: 7602

Re: Having a go at welding

Man I am so going to try welding sometime :D :D You guys are all making it sound so easy, and thanks to you Poplars for asking all the right questions, pretty much everything that was running through my head every time I've thought "I should learn how to weld, it could save me £££'s in the long...
by mattinhertford
Sat Sep 06, 2014 9:46 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: No brake lights, indicators, wipers....coincidence??
Replies: 8
Views: 1945

Re: No brake lights, indicators, wipers....coincidence??

Sorted, i wish i could say it was expert investigative skills......but it was just beginners luck :lol: I did check over a few wires and connections, especially the rear lights as I had a rear wing off recently, so had a rear lamp cluster off as part of that, then i just stuck a new fuse in and it a...
by mattinhertford
Fri Sep 05, 2014 9:06 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: No brake lights, indicators, wipers....coincidence??
Replies: 8
Views: 1945

Re: No brake lights, indicators, wipers....coincidence??

Roger that, the challenge is on :P
by mattinhertford
Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:43 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: No brake lights, indicators, wipers....coincidence??
Replies: 8
Views: 1945

No brake lights, indicators, wipers....coincidence??

Hi all, All at once my brake lights, indicators, and wipers don't work. Car starts fine, side lights and headlights all work, and rear red lights come on when sidelights/headlights are on. I've a multi tester so will do some diagnostics tomorrow but anyone had this before and can short cut where i s...
by mattinhertford
Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:55 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rear bumper ferrules
Replies: 5
Views: 1464

Re: Rear bumper ferrules

You gotta unbolt the bumper then they slide over the end of the bar they're on. I've just had my rear bumper off (to deal with the rust at the points it fixes to in the boot) so its fresh in my mind :)

Matt
by mattinhertford
Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:53 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Any opinions on Cambridge Rebores (of Cambridge!)
Replies: 1
Views: 744

Any opinions on Cambridge Rebores (of Cambridge!)

For those who've seen my past posts I promise I'm not going to go through every engineering company in the phone book and ask everyone's opinion :D , I just have this one more I'd like to know if anyone had any dealings with? It's to re-build my 1098 engine (as per my previous posts). It's a lot of ...
by mattinhertford
Tue Sep 02, 2014 2:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Anyone ever bought a reconditioned engine from Charles Ware?
Replies: 8
Views: 1849

Anyone ever bought a reconditioned engine from Charles Ware?

Hi all, Still investigating how to sort my engine out (main bearings badly worn so I'm investigating either a rebuild, a second hand or a reconditioned). It's way beyond my skills/resources available (i.e. no garage, and limited skills :o ). The above 3 options are all coming in around the same cost...
by mattinhertford
Mon Aug 25, 2014 10:53 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: What to 'sheath' wiring with?
Replies: 12
Views: 3861

Re: What to 'sheath' wiring with?

All good tips, thanks guys.

Matt
by mattinhertford
Mon Aug 25, 2014 10:20 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: What to paint inner wheel arch...suggestions?
Replies: 5
Views: 2502

Re: What to paint inner wheel arch...suggestions?

Ok, thanks guys. Now i just need it to stop raining and i can get it done!!
by mattinhertford
Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:10 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: What to 'sheath' wiring with?
Replies: 12
Views: 3861

What to 'sheath' wiring with?

Hi all, I was pottering this afternoon and cleaned up some of the wiring in the boot (it was part coated in underbody sealer that the previous owner use in the boot :roll: I had to remove the original material sheathing as it was fraying and all mucky. What should i use to keep the wires together, a...
by mattinhertford
Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: What to paint inner wheel arch...suggestions?
Replies: 5
Views: 2502

What to paint inner wheel arch...suggestions?

Hi all, I had a free afternoon today (wife and kids away!) so I was pondering what to do and I thought I'd see how easy it is to remove a wing. Obviously its very easy as I'm sure you all know but don't forget I'm only 3 months in to this!! So, two hours later I've removed one, and cleaned up the in...
by mattinhertford
Fri Aug 22, 2014 1:32 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Sills...pleasantly surprised!
Replies: 6
Views: 2719

Re: Sills...pleasantly surprised!

meant to attach the photo :lol:[frame]Image[/frame]
by mattinhertford
Thu Aug 21, 2014 10:48 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Sills...pleasantly surprised!
Replies: 6
Views: 2719

Re: Sills...pleasantly surprised!

You're right Mark, I've taken off some of the welded patching and its rotten as can be beneath it....why do people even bother with the patch if they don't treat the rust beneath :evil:

Will rust treat it, then hammerite as a short/medium term fix until I can afford to get it cut out and welded.
by mattinhertford
Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:39 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: SJM Morris Minors of Dronfield??
Replies: 3
Views: 4879

SJM Morris Minors of Dronfield??

Hi all, Anyone used these guys for work on their Moggy? He advertises on Ebay, service and repairs on Moggies, been doing them for years. I've just got a quote from him which is incredibly reasonable (compared to the London type prices I'm exposed to...being in Hertford just North of London). Any op...
by mattinhertford
Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:53 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Sills...pleasantly surprised!
Replies: 6
Views: 2719

Re: Sills...pleasantly surprised!

Thanks David, i have recently read about Dynax S50 so will probably use that down the chassi rails.

Have to see what the other sill is like tomorrow :o
by mattinhertford
Tue Aug 19, 2014 9:28 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Sills...pleasantly surprised!
Replies: 6
Views: 2719

Sills...pleasantly surprised!

I'm currently debating some investment on the engine (probably fitting a second hand or reconsitioned one) but before i do I'm checking over the rest of the car to see if its worth ir, or if I'm flogging a dead horse. Couple of other parties are also going t check it over for me too and give me thei...
by mattinhertford
Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:05 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1970 2 door project - VBE 264J
Replies: 54
Views: 26040

Re: 1970 2 door project - VBE 264J

Just read this topic from start to finish, must say, cracking job you're doing and very jealous of the access you have to all that gear....huge workshop, welding gear etc etc. Your photos have provided inspiration to a few rot spots I should probably look closer at on my Moggy !! Really would love t...