My 1956 Morris Minor 1000 Saloon - Update 07/11

[mr2daniel]

Hello ,I am Daniel I`m from Holland and I am here to let you see my restoration project .

September 2007 I bought a Morris Minor 1000 Saloon from August 1956,
LHD built in Amsfoort Holland (Molenaar)




At first look is was very nice, apart from being 51 years old ! ;)
He was more than 10 years in a garage, an old lady sold him to a neighbour because she was leaving the country .
The day we pick up the car




Some more photos
Inside




Engine


I hope u all can understand my typing
I will keep updating

Cheers
Dan

[WPR678B]

Hi Dan,
Nice looking car you have there and a very early 1000 model!
I look forward to reading your updates on it and your typing is perfect!

[SteveandKelly]

Welcome to the forum Daniel. Keep us up to date on your restoration !!

[mr2daniel]

Thank you .

I think that my Morris is one of the first new model with the complet front window,i also have the engine 1100cc,
but the place for the Semaphore Trafficator still there.it is a mix from old and new.

Dan

[mr2daniel]

Some more updating ,

The state of the Morris

- not starting



Check the pump and cleaned it



Checked and cleaned the dynamo



Emergency fuel hose from pump to the carburetor



Check and cleaned the carburetor

After all this I could start him easy.
I wanted to make sure that the engine was ok and also the gear box.
I drove it for a few meters ,and it was nice apart that I didn’t had any brakes.

cheers
Dan

[WPR678B]

That fuel hose is dangerously close to the exhaust!

[mr2daniel]

That was just to start him,
before i drove it i put it on another place.
thx for the advise.

dan

[mr2daniel]

engine started
I am very happy that he is runing.also did some cleaning on the engine bay.

now is time to see what needs to be done.



Dan

[terry]

good to see that its running already

[mr2daniel]

Started and now is time to take it all apart

















Lots more coming I never saw so much rust
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Is not wat i was expecting
every time i take a part out i just see rust.
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Now the front from my Morris
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[ptitterington]

Its nice to see the pics. What is all the white stuff inside, has the floor been repaired with GRP?
Good luck with the project.

[mr2daniel]

The old owner had glued the old carpet to the floor, not such a good idea!
I spent a few hours trying to take it all off.The white stuff is the underside of the carpet.

[mmjosh]

it dosent look to bad to be honest i hope you can get it restored

[aupickup]

seen a lot worse anyway that have been restored

[mr2daniel]

thx , that job is done ,with tinner and help from a scraper all became easier.
The motor
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[Fingolfin]

Wow, you've done a lot of work! That's a beautiful Moggie you've got. I can tell you'll take good care of 'im. You and your Minor have all our best wishes from America.

Keep adding the photos periodically -- they're helpful to a newbie like me!

[ADO16]

Wow, you've done a lot of work! That's a beautiful Moggie you've got. I can tell you'll take good care of 'im. You and your Minor have all our best wishes from America.

Keep adding the photos periodically -- they're helpful to a newbie like me!

Yes, more encouraging words from a US Moggy fan! Nice car m8 keep up the good work, be patient, methodical and she will turn out a nice head turner! Keep up the great work!!!

[mr2daniel]

Thanks gentleman.
i am doing my best.this is my first time i am restauring a old car,i have done coaches,bikes,and tuning cars,but old cars never
some of my projects.

this one was much easier, no body work.
Only fiber work and lots of imagination....
Since i have started with my Morris i have learn so much more.
I LOVE IT

Dan

Back to the Morris!

Got some more pictures
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[mr2daniel]

After a bit cleaning i was ready to leave the project,I never saw so much rust in my all life.
well after a few days started again geting courage to take some more parts out and see what needed to be done .
Oh wel! I think i need a all new car! .the floor panels al need replaysement and repair,drivers door,boot lid,Chassis legs,etc etc.....Time to order some parts....
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[mmjosh]

itll be worth it when it is done