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Post by **ade261** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 2:15 pm

Now in a position to post as I have been given a minor, which I intent to restore as best i can.
Have so far got it running, Plugs, points, condenser, leads, dizzy cap and rotor arm. box of latex gloves all for £26.00).
Then started on removing body parts to see how bad it is. Fronts wings scrap, flitch panels look like they need replacing inner wings not so bad at front edge will patch.
I havent removed the kick plates yet to see what horrors are beyond.

Never done anything like this before have bought an Ebay welder (clarke 100 EN) and have been practising.

Any advice welcome.

Here she is.

Will post more piccies without wings.

Post by **nezza** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:04 pm

hi,and welcome iv,e had my morris now for the last 3 months and doing it a bit at a time and really enjoy working on it and seeing it all come together all i can say is dont rush it,your one is same coulour as mine and looks in better nick so good luck and you can always get advice on this forum ,its helped me a great deal.

Post by **Lukey** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:13 pm

Welcome, ade261. Nice to see another getting saved.

Post by **Dean** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:52 pm

Hi Ade261, welcome to the forum. If you hit a snag, there is a wealth of invaluable experience on here that can help you out and talk you through just about any problem. Keep us posted with your progress too, I enjoy reading about projects.

But most of all, just enjoy the satisfaction of restoring one of these cars. Be careful though, they are very easy to get attached to. ;)

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:48 pm

Welcome aboard ade! If you put your location in your Profile - there may be other owners nearby who will visit/give advice/help with difficult bits - and probably drink your tea and eat all your biscuits !
Just ask when you hit problems - there is always someone on duty here to help.

Post by **MGFmad** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:56 pm

Welcome.

Remember to post updates as you go.

Post by **ADO16** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 10:46 pm

Nice find ade!!!

Your project looks like it will be a nice car when finished. I will be at mine soon in the spring. Post snaps on your progress.

Steve

Post by **Kevin** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:55 pm

Hi ade and welcome aboard and the Moggie doesnt look bad for a freebee

Post by **dalebrignall** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 5:09 pm

welcome ade lots of good help on here

Post by **ade261** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:41 pm

As promised the wings and kick plates have been removed.

How bad is this? What panels do I need? what order? any advise appreciated feel a little bit overwhelmed at the moment.

Post by **aupickup** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:47 pm

wow you have a lot of work there

a total rebuild is necessary

most panels are available
rear inner wings, front inner wings, hinge pillar, tho you will have to fabricate a top part of the inner wing

all parts for cills are available

hope you jave done welding before

but i would say, not beyond repair but a hell of a lot of work, and make sure it all aligns properly, and do not cut all the rot out firat, get the panels and see what you need to cut out

or maybe just to much

Post by **PSL184** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:49 pm

That's all standard rot for a Mog! Have a look at the online suppliers wensites for pictures of repair panels and you'll soon see what parts you need. Some bits are easy to make from sheet and will be cheaper than buying panels. Work through one section at a time and concentrate on getting the strength back into the shell first. Also, measure door gap sizes and take some reference points from the original car so you know that you are welding the new panels in the right place.

Post by **ian.mcdougall** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:23 pm

Remember if door gaps are good to brace across doors and across width of car so when you cut out rot you keep the shape of the shell and doors will hopefully fit again

Post by **MGFmad** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 11:48 pm

That reminds me of my Traveller last spring

All straight forward to replace though, just concentrate on 1 area at a time, cutting out the rust and welding in new metal. It will be finished before you know it.

Post by **ade261** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:49 am

Got what I thinnk is my first shopping list,

boxing plate RP109R
f. kickplate RP110AR
r. kick plate RP110BR
sill finisher RP112R
hinge post complete RP123R
flitch repair panel RP124AR

Best order to fit? anything I should be aware of? anything else I have missed on sill hinge?

Feeling a little better due to advice and encouragement of forum

Cheers

Post by **aupickup** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:54 am

well done in deciding to restore

keep pictures coming and keep us all informed

some one will be along to advise best way and order of fitting

when doing sills etc, offer up doors to align everything

Post by **Dean** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:24 pm

Have a read of this topic:
http://www.morrisminoroc.co.uk/index.ph ... ht=#235600

Also look at Youngun's photo's, his pictures may give some guidance.

Have a gander at this too:
http://www.morrisminoroc.co.uk/index.ph ... sc&start=0

Inner wing issue:
http://www.morrisminoroc.co.uk/index.ph ... ight=sills

After a short search you'll find many a topic where people have hit the same problems.

Post by **ade261** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:11 pm

Just a quickie has anyone used one these ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAR-BODYROLLER-JI ... ViewItemof

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:23 pm

I can't get the link to work - but assuming it's a car-roller - then yes !

Post by **youngun** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 5:50 pm

Evenin ade261, welcome to the party!

Looks like you've got your work cut out there. Ive had to do pretty much all that you have done, with the exception of flitch panels and A pillars.
take a methodical approach, cut out EVERYTHING that is rusty, dont plate anything, as you'll just be cutting it out in 3 years time!
Have a look at my pictures, and dont hesistate to ask anything.

All the best,
YG

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