RE:My new moggy

Post by **icemanste** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:39 pm

Hi Just thought i would put on a few pics its a 67 i am the 3rd owner 1098cc and it was laid up for 12 years i was told. just looking to get the inside done new covers door cards etc thanks great club went up to the wigan tree in her (parbold Hill) on boxing day pulled a treat up that big hill.

Post by **icemanste** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:41 pm

more pics

Post by **icemanste** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:42 pm

more pics

Post by **icemanste** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:43 pm

more

Post by **icemanste** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:46 pm

more

Post by **icemanste** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:49 pm

Sorry for the large photos not sure how to scale them down sure i will find out.
Ta

Steve

Post by **Dean** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 9:46 pm

Nice

Post by **bpr81a** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 10:32 pm

photo size is fine. Car looks good, too!

Post by **markc** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 6:49 am

Nice car...looks nice and tidy!

Post by **icemanste** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:07 am

Just need a few things then it be sorted i paid £1160 for her had new plugs air filter got to put in new oil and filter points rota arm dizzy cap etc got them just waiting to fit then want to get the timing chain done just for peace of mind any other suggestions on to change or do anything ??

Ta

Steve

Post by **Kevin** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:33 am

then want to get the timing chain done just for peace of mind any other suggestions on to change or do anything ??

If you intend doing the timing chain change it for the duplex type as they are more durable, also if it hasn't been done recently a change of brake fluid would be a good idea, and if you intend doing all the oils remember the gearbox uses 20w50 engine oil.
Looks an excellent car for the money.

Post by **icemanste** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:53 am

Kevin

Thanks for the help and advise its not a bad car had no welding done at all underneath it has steel wings i am told just got no history with it at all as it was laid up for 12 years sham as i would of liked to look at some history but it goes well duplex chain i will get whats it like to fit big job diy or garage??

Ta

Steve

Post by **Cam** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:32 am

What's wrong with the timing chain? They usually last a very long time and although they can get a bit noisy they rarely break.

Post by **mike.perry** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 12:27 pm

Unless you really ned to change the timing chain it is not worth the effort. It is very rare for them to break and unlike a modern car with a rubber timing belt you are not likely to end up with valves in the tops of the pistons, so if it is OK then leave well enough alone.
Concentrate on a full brake service, that is much more important.

Post by **icemanste** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 12:44 pm

Just with havin no history with it i thought i will get it done little bit of noise but not a lot sometines you can not hear it.

I will get the main things done Then get the seats done got a company who will do them in leatherette i going to send them my covers they will make the match for me i thought cream with blue piping?? and they going to send me some spare to do the door card in will keep you informed how i get on should look nice.

Any thoughts on the colourCream with Blue pipe or maybe like a stone or ivory colour??

If anyone is handy with photoshop can they change the colour of the seats

Thanks Steve

Post by **rayofleamington** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 1:35 pm

looks like you got a very good car for the money

Post by **dalebrignall** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 3:22 pm

that looks a very good car for what you paid happy motoring

Post by **Luxobarge** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 6:22 pm

Very nice - sounds like you got a bargain there.

Regarding the interior - why not do it in the original colours?

Have a look at this thread to see how I restored the interior of mine:

http://www.morrisminoroc.co.uk/index.ph ... ic&t=21742

All the best!

Post by **icemanste** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 7:40 pm

Yes seen that nice job the door cards are crap lol just plain so going to get them re done and pass seat is diff colour its like a light green the place only wanted £200 inc spare for the door cards etc and they was going to make them to the covers i send them?? seemed like a good price

Ta

Steve