Finished and back on the road (at last!)

Post by **MGFmad** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:02 pm

Finally the rebuild is complete - apart from a few finishing touches. I got my MOT on Monday so its back on the road

It was a nice afternoon so we went for a short run and got some photos, I will start with a 'before' photo

Post by **Luxobarge** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:06 pm

That looks absolutely fabulous - you should be very proud!

Well done - worth all the hard work, isn't it?

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:07 pm

Absolutely excellent - and very well done indeed. It looks brand new! You can be very proud of all your hard work. Looking forward to seeing it 'in the flesh' at next years' classic shows. Although I will be ashamed to park my rather 'time worn' car alongside yours!

Post by **PSL184** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:08 pm

Excellent jobbie

Post by **JuNK512G** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:14 pm

Superb, well done. Even the dogs look pleased.

Charlie.

Post by **mrbenn** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:53 pm

Wow! What a difference! Extremely nice looking car, well done indeed

Post by **stag36587** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 1:38 am

Fabulous car and fabulous scenery - - my parents live in Cupar so will need to get them to look out for it!

Post by **Kevin** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:20 am

Congratulations what a difference and it didnt take you too long either

Post by **GAS** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:10 am

Very nice.Wel done...

Post by **MGFmad** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:35 pm

stag36587 wrote:Fabulous car and fabulous scenery - - my parents live in Cupar so will need to get them to look out for it!

The photos were taken in Elie, its a great location for nice scenery. I work in Cupar so the Morris may get a trip out there one day!

Thanks everyone for your kind comments

Post by **croft** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:13 pm

To quote Monty Python, You Lucky Lucky B******!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very nice looking motor, how long did it take you?
Nice to see a Scottish Minor back on the road, hope to see you at some of the shows next year. You anywhere near Kirkaldy?

Post by **tickman** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:47 pm

Looks very nice indeed. Waves from Dundee

Post by **MGFmad** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:09 am

croft wrote:To quote Monty Python, You Lucky Lucky B******!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very nice looking motor, how long did it take you?
Nice to see a Scottish Minor back on the road, hope to see you at some of the shows next year. You anywhere near Kirkaldy?

Thanks

took me just over 6 months, working some evenings, every weekend and a weeks holiday from work. I am about 20 miles east of Kirkcaldy.

Post by **Luxobarge** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:18 am

6 months? You did fantastically well IMO - my Midget took 7 years!

Post by **stag36587** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:14 am

Elie indeed? My parents often go there for a Sunday afternoon walk and visit to the wee Golf course tearoom. Lovely place and just the right setting for a fab traveller

Post by **d_harris** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:46 pm

Very nice looking car

imho its a shame you changed the colour, but each to their own I suppose.

Post by **aupickup** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:48 pm

very nice hope mine turns ou as nice

Post by **MGFmad** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 7:22 pm

Dan_Harris wrote:Very nice looking car

imho its a shame you changed the colour, but each to their own I suppose.

You may be surprised to know that I didn't change the colour - it was always (and still is) smoke grey.

The old paint (and some poor respraying work) was so faded that it looks almost white in the photos - if you ran your hand across the paint you would get a white powder on your hands

It spent the last 22 years of its life sitting out in all weather - I guess that takes its toll.

I haven't resprayed the dash - at least now the exterior paint matches this!