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by boingy
Sat Aug 08, 2026 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Too much !
Replies: 6
Views: 708

Re: Too much !

I'm loving the secret 40 foot container! We have a large double garage with a very high roof so about 10 years ago I added a home-made "mezzanine" level. I didn't touch the roof structure at all and I built 2 rows of shelves down each side in between the rafters, the low shelf is very wide...
by boingy
Sat Aug 08, 2026 9:16 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Zero brake pedal travel
Replies: 5
Views: 261

Re: Zero brake pedal travel

Thanks. Bits are ordered and should be here Monday. I'm a bit of an inconsistent charlatan when it comes to pattern parts vs original. It sometimes depends on the price difference but also on what the part is and how easy it would be to replace again, and on how many miles the vehicle will be doing....
by boingy
Fri Aug 07, 2026 12:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Zero brake pedal travel
Replies: 5
Views: 261

Re: Zero brake pedal travel

Thanks for your replies. I now have more info. Three of the four front cylinders are stuck/seized. Replacements are so cheap that I am inclined to replace all four rather than try to free up or service the existing ones. There is also damage to the outer "flange" of one of the drums, which...
by boingy
Thu Aug 06, 2026 6:56 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Zero brake pedal travel
Replies: 5
Views: 261

Zero brake pedal travel

Hi all, First post. We bought our first moggy this week - a 1960 Minor 1000 Saloon. It's far from concours (and will remain that way!) but it is drive-able except for the brakes. The brake pedal is at the top of its travel and barely moves when you press it. Pressing it feels like pressing a block o...