Bought a Traveller

Post by **beth** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:35 pm

Finally got a morris minor, Just went and knocked on a mans door who had one out the front for a few years and obviouslyt wasnt using it. After a few weeks me and my Dad bought it and are now going to restore it.
What do you think??

My Dad use to own one years ago so he knows quite a bit,, but any other advice would help??
Thanks

Post by **bigginger** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:36 am

Beautiful - and in the best Mog colour as well. I know very little about the cars, being a pick-up bloke, but the wood looks a little scary. Good luck with it all

Post by **ugabugchugabug** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:01 am

Hi Beth

Don't panic about the wood, there are several places who sell new wood ready to be fitted and varnished.

Post by **Kevin** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:17 am

Hi and welcome aboard Beth

there are several places who sell new wood ready to be fitted and varnished.

Just remember that the complete kits are around £1,000 just to buy then there is fitting and any other repairs that are found to need doing, I am not trying to put you off but join the local branch and you should get lots of helpful advice on how to proceed

Post by **Stig** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 10:34 am

Looks like you're just down the road from me so give me a shout if you need any advice etc. I've been running a traveller as my main car for a few years now but haven't had to replace any wood.

Post by **Pyoor_Kate** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 10:39 am

...and not wildly far from me either.

Advice (although not always good advice) / help if you need it

Good luck with the car though, It looks like you've successfully chosen the best colour

Post by **d_harris** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:43 am

My Observations (limited, can't see the underside!)

- The wood looks like its likely to need complete replacement (although do try and save it - its worth saving those pennies!) Remember its structural!
- The floor under the drivers seat, lots of brown rust, clean up and see if its surface, if not a new floor section could be beckoning.
- Lead Free Sticker? So its fairly safe to assume its got an unleaded head, very good sign.

Looks like a good resto candidate if you can do something with the wood.

Post by **Myko2** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:10 am

Looks like a great project. Lots of good times bonding with your Pops. Best of luck.

Post by **Tris** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 1:23 pm

everyone says best colour... but i cant tell which blue it is