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by unclealec
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Wanted Front Seats for 1966 morris 1000
Replies: 6
Views: 181

Wanted Front Seats for 1966 morris 1000

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by unclealec
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:17 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Wanted Front Seats for 1966 morris 1000
Replies: 6
Views: 181

Wanted Front Seats for 1966 morris 1000

Can't help with the seats, but engine & gearbox both use 20/50 multigrade. I use cheap Comma Motorway 20/50 and change it each year, but more expensive brands are available.
by unclealec
Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:25 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Can anybody help to find my first love
Replies: 8
Views: 285

Re: Can anybody help to find my first love

MM1949 wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:26 pm Unclealec, Is First Love your pseudonym?...
No, just trying to help.
by unclealec
Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Can anybody help to find my first love
Replies: 8
Views: 285

Re: Can anybody help to find my first love

I have asked on the MMOC Facebook page; as you say, fingers crossed.
by unclealec
Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:24 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Inter Club Weekend
Replies: 3
Views: 952

Re: Inter Club Weekend

I too enquired on March 2nd on behalf of the Riley RM Club but have received no reply .
by unclealec
Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?
Replies: 28
Views: 1361

Re: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?

Wish I had learned to weld if I did I wouldn't be stuck getting rear arch welded up being so far north hardly.any welders up here in very top of scotland those who can weld unfortunately won't help one them situations where I am.located it's hundreds of miles before u will find someone willing to d...
by unclealec
Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?
Replies: 28
Views: 1361

Re: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?

I don't see a location in your postside profile, but if you are near Manchester you are welcome to pop round for a quick tutorial.
by unclealec
Thu Feb 22, 2024 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?
Replies: 28
Views: 1361

Re: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?

Yes, self-taught 50 years ago and still learning, still practising.
by unclealec
Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best solution?
Replies: 9
Views: 1112

Re: Best solution?

I feel your pain and sympathise - but- You are ignoring Rule No. 1 of the classic car rabbit hole you have plunged down - you will never make a profit if you pay for work done. You would do well to accept that financial damage limitation is the best that you can hope for. If you can bring yourself t...
by unclealec
Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello again
Replies: 5
Views: 546

Re: Hello again

No point rushing these things. Good luck with it.
by unclealec
Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:28 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: we have a problem
Replies: 39
Views: 2567

Re: we have a problem

Wait until he finds out the truth about Bill and Ben the Flowerpot Men.
Not only were they artificially created, they have never been to San Francisco.
by unclealec
Tue Jan 09, 2024 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Planning a long trip
Replies: 19
Views: 233382

Re: Planning a long trip

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Never let go of your dreams Alec :D

Paul
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I didn't. They let go of me.
by unclealec
Mon Jan 08, 2024 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Planning a long trip
Replies: 19
Views: 233382

Re: Planning a long trip

I like the sound of this.

I can see how a restoration would be therapeutic for the OP just now.

I remember having ambitions, plans, and dreams. It was good.
by unclealec
Mon Jan 08, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Planning a long trip
Replies: 19
Views: 233382

Re: Planning a long trip

What route do you have in mind for the second week, after you have done that one mentioned above?

Whereabouts in the country are you?
by unclealec
Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Parcel shelf
Replies: 4
Views: 14776

Re: Parcel shelf

Thanks again Stephen.
I am now looking at constructing a modified shelf with a more crushable transverse bar and a fibreboard template that would be a plug and go fit without having to disturb any pipes or ducts.
Wish me luck!
by unclealec
Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:33 am
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Parcel shelf
Replies: 4
Views: 14776

Re: Parcel shelf

Parcel shelf expert wanted. That doesn't seem to have the right number of cutouts/hose holes for my 1969 2-door saloon.
Would any expert care to comment?
Thanks to Moggieshedfull for his helpful engagement on this. His post is a direct response to my wtb.
by unclealec
Tue Jan 02, 2024 3:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fitting a 3.9 diff to a 1969 2-door Minor
Replies: 4
Views: 13371

Re: Fitting a 3.9 diff to a 1969 2-door Minor

Many thanks Phil.
Mechanical prowess is one thing, but having done it before always trumps theory in my book.
by unclealec
Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fitting a 3.9 diff to a 1969 2-door Minor
Replies: 4
Views: 13371

Fitting a 3.9 diff to a 1969 2-door Minor

A question for those who have been there and done that. I have acquired from a reputable source a 3.9 diff that is said to be perfectly useable with maybe the only issue being with the pinion oil seal. My plan is to just fit it and see how things go; in the belief that should the seal need replaced ...
by unclealec
Thu Dec 14, 2023 8:34 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Virtually all electrical system gone.....!
Replies: 16
Views: 102982

Re: Virtually all electrical system gone.....!

Check the input and output at the ignition switch to make sure the switch itself hasn't failed - they do sometimes. Also ensure that the battery terminals are clean and tight. If the starter motor is working normally, the battery terminals will be secure and the battery is demonstrated as adequatel...
by unclealec
Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Virtually all electrical system gone.....!
Replies: 16
Views: 102982

Re: Virtually all electrical system gone.....!

Check the input and output at the ignition switch to make sure the switch itself hasn't failed - they do sometimes. Also ensure that the battery terminals are clean and tight.