Restored Morris Minor Traveller Sign Van

Post by **angelgild** » Mon May 12, 2008 8:42 pm

Hi There everyone.
My second time on this site. I have been restoring a Morris Traveller for the last 6 months to use for my sign business. I finished the glass and carvings a few weeks back and fitted them to the car.
This is how it all looks now. I now can see how long it takes to restore a vehicle (never again) but this was worth it in the end I guess.
I understand there are lots more classic car events over the next year so I will place her in some of those. This is how she looked with all the glass in - never had time to finish the other back glass panel or even put my telephone number on the doors. I settled on making a temporary 60 year anniversary badge for the Morris Minor day in Paignton April 19.
Anyway hope you like the finished look.
Dave

Post by **rob.hardy1** » Mon May 12, 2008 8:52 pm

Not to dwell on the obvious,,,but thats a work of art, what part of the world should we look out for it.
Beeeeutifull.

Post by **coogee** » Mon May 12, 2008 9:02 pm

that’s fantastic.

Phil

Post by **motherofgod** » Mon May 12, 2008 9:09 pm

Very nice, I wouldn't mind one of two of those 60th badges?

More info please, what about going to the nationals?

James

Post by **FrankM83** » Mon May 12, 2008 9:51 pm

WOw what a piece of art!! nice work!

Post by **qwerty** » Mon May 12, 2008 9:53 pm

Thats an amazingf peice of work I salute you sir!!

Post by **wibble_puppy** » Mon May 12, 2008 9:59 pm

oh - dear - lord

that is some seriously impressive and beautiful work

please please please be at the National!!!! I want to lick your traveller all over

Post by **d_harris** » Mon May 12, 2008 10:01 pm

mmm, you do worry me sometimes Juliet.......

Post by **alex_holden** » Mon May 12, 2008 10:03 pm

Excellent job!

Post by **wibble_puppy** » Mon May 12, 2008 10:03 pm

only "sometimes" *notes: must try harder*

Post by **Kevin** » Mon May 12, 2008 10:41 pm

What a fantastic Traveller it looks really great, was the 6 months work for the whole restoration if so thats impressively quick, and as the others have said you must bring it to the National for the 60th celebrations.

Post by **angelgild** » Tue May 13, 2008 1:53 pm

Well thanks for the comments here. Very nice from all of you.
When is the National? and where abouts?
I designed the stickers on the door for the Morris event e few weeks back if anyone does need some I can make them.
my email is chapman_and_smith@btinternet.com

I am in Torquay, Devon
Thanks guys
Dave

Post by **ASL642** » Tue May 13, 2008 2:17 pm

Angelguid - the details of the National Rally at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire are on the Home Page of the website together with application forms, prices and any other information you may need. Hope to see you there.

Post by **wibble_puppy** » Tue May 13, 2008 2:23 pm

you might want to take the traveller to some custom/modified rallies too, you might well get some orders.... personally I would want you to decorate every single glass surface on my van, if I could possibly afford it!!!

Post by **Judge** » Tue May 13, 2008 2:24 pm

I'll bet that would take the wind out of the sails of those that refer to the 'Brasso Brigade' and 'Nut Polishers'

Really beautiful Dave, and a real credit to you. Well done

Post by **Jay-Minor** » Tue May 13, 2008 5:36 pm

fantastic artwork, well done that man

Post by **ptitterington** » Wed May 14, 2008 9:02 pm

Vary impressive. Its good to see that there are still tradesmen and artists alive and doing quality work.
Best colour for a traveller as well.

Post by **angelgild** » Thu May 15, 2008 8:25 am

Thanks! here are some more glass panels I have made for pubs.
I will post these but I do appreciate this is more for Morris Minor interest than signs but this gives you an idea what I do. I have made lots of reverse glass signs for London pubs in the same style and techniques of 100 years ago. and they are all hand made. I have also made them for other cars with gilded windows.
Dave

Post by **angelgild** » Thu May 15, 2008 11:41 am

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Post by **angelgild** » Wed May 21, 2008 8:28 pm

Deleted again, by Andrew, as (like Dennis says after this) it's in breach of the terms and conditions of this board.

There's another forum here - http://mog.myfreeforum.org/index.php - which doesn't have these restrictions, btw

Sorry guys! will post where you said.