cONVERTING A SEDAN INTO A TRAVELLER

[heb356]

I am sorry but I am new to Morris Minors , just bought a 2 door sedan and I was wondering if I could convert it into a Traveller?

[jonathon]

Well anything is possible, but in this case I'd probably not attempt it as it a huge undertaking. Better off buying one really.

[Orkney]

What Jonathan said really - for the massive amount of work involved youd be better off with a restorable trav as a starting point. They come up cheap or free sometimes so worth keeping an eye out on here and joining the club for the ads in the rag.
Most popular conversion for a 2 door is to turn into a convertible with one of the parts kits you can get - thats why they are getting quite rare apparently.

[alex_holden]

You'd probably have to break a trav to get all the parts you need to do it.

[heb356]

Thanks guys but looks like I forgot to say I live down under in Uruguay and that means zero Traveller, only few derelict sedans and terribly expensive.
I guess the best option would be to restore, talking about restoring, I am planning to use a Toyota Starlet engine from early 80´s, should I use the rest? (gearbox, diff, prop shaft, axles, etc)

[jonathon]

Best bet is to have a look on www.minormania.com there is a large section there relating to this mod, or try www.minorsdownunder.com.

[Kevin]

I live down under in Uruguay

Hi if you go to your profile you can fill in your location and it will then show up under your ID in the left hand column.

[bmcecosse]

I would say probably best to use the complete kit from the donor car - at least they will match up to each other. Alhough the prop shaft will almost certainly need shortening.

[dunketh]

How strict are your local vehicle inspections.

Anythings possible but not everythings legal.