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Post by **jonnymorris** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:48 pm

Hi everyone, i'm new to this place and new to Morris Minors too.
I've had lots of classics ie 3 old beetles, 3 capris, 2 mk1 golf cabriolets and now i find myself buying a morris 1000, which found locally. It's a bit of a dodgy colour (brown) didn't know they were made that colour but the chassis appears to be generally sound and the rust on panels looks superficial apart from door bottoms..
When i get it i'll start tinkering and i'll be back asking for adviceon here, so hope you can all help.
Is there anyone local to Portsmouth ?
Anyone on here do resprays and a good price (not looking for showroom condition).

any way here's what i'm getting.

Post by **ASL642** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:51 pm

Welcome! The colours called Rose Taupe. The photo of mine was taken when the sun was very strong.

Post by **StaffsMoggie** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:55 pm

Again, welcome to the forum and to Moggies! They can be addictive, nice few motors you have had there.

Post by **HarryMango** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:20 pm

I believe the colour to be Peat (that replaced Rose Taupe in late 1967) Peat is a more chocolaty colour whereas Rose Taupe has the pinkish tinge.

Rog

Post by **Judge** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:09 pm

Looks like Peat Brown to me too.

Bill

Post by **dalebrignall** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:09 pm

welcome and rosetaupe is a great colour looks like a good one

Post by **Judge** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:14 pm

I would agree Dale, my convertible is Rose Taupe, but I do think this one is Peat Brown.

Bill

Post by **DaveC** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:35 pm

I went to school in the 60's with a boy called Pete Brown. He came from Vietnam, and lived in Fingringhoe.

Post by **jonnymorris** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:54 pm

Yes it's definitely Peat brown, the guy selling it told me, but when i checked your colour charts it isn't listed so i was wondering if the guy particularly liked this and it was a custom puke job erm paint job.

Post by **Peetee** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:48 am

Welcome. Yes there are a few around your way, and a few more to the east of Southampton. As Pompey seems to be an increasing hotspot for Minors you should get your heads together for a regular chat or join in the SADMOG crew when we head out that way.

Post by **mowogg** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:19 pm

There are a few minors in West Sussex- Chichester in particular

Post by **jonnymorris** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:59 pm

haven't seen many brown ones

Post by **ASL642** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:47 am

Quite a few in the Midlands area - we have 2 travellers in the Birmingham branch both in Rose Taupe

Post by **moggiemadman** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:15 pm

Hi and welcome