Interchangability of parts request

Post by **jcrtd** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 6:14 pm

Hi
I have just bought a 1954 Traveller that needs a bit of work and I have been offered a Minor (don\'t know the year!) but I understand it is not a split screen model. Could anyone with more knowledge than I have tell me which parts are likely to be interchangable. Obviously not bodywork (doors are shot) but perhaps mechanical parts?
Thanks
John

Post by **MoggyTech** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 6:54 pm

If the second car is free grab it. If a later 1098 engined model, you would get a bigger engine, stronger gearbox. Always handy to have a spare axle, half shafts, diff, and suspension components.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:26 pm

Yep - most parts will swop, although your car will not then be 'original' if that bothers you. The brakes from the later car will be much better ! But just about everything will be useful - or can be sold on ebay to raise funds.

Post by **jcrtd** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 9:35 am

Thanks for quick reply. All I need now is to find storage space!
As a newbie I am sure I will be back for more information, can you suggest any good restoration books?
Thanks
John

Post by **Kevin** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:40 pm

can you suggest any good restoration books?

Try the useful tips section
http://www.morrisminoroc.co.uk/index.ph ... ic&t=12197