NEWBIE

[TANNERS]

just trawling through the site thought id intreduce

my old man bought me a 1971 traveller 2 weeks ago my first classic so here i go

firstly is the electronic egnition i think,then need to get a tool kit together

a full detail and just find my way aroubd the car

oh by the way LOVING IT

even after breaking down on the first run points aargh[frame][/frame]

[moggyadventurer]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Sorry to hear you broke down. I would stick with points ignition if you can. It probably just needs a good service (points, condensor, rotar arm, plugs, cap etc).

Looks good!!

[iandromiskin]

Looks very nice I wish my one looked as good as that.

Can't tell from the photo but your woodwork may need a bit of sanddown and revarnish / danish oil soon ? Not sure. Still pints better than my one. Some day. Enjoy.

[TANNERS]

thanks guys ,
the danish oil , is it easy to do
?

why points
??

making a plan for when theweather breaks wax oil service may do the wood too?[frame][/frame]

[charlie_morris_minor]

ooh! sorry could not resist.. nice looking traveller..

I would go for varnish but it is your car and you pays your money and you takes your choice.

why points? they are very easy to setup and cheap to replace, also a spare set is small enough to keep with you on a long run in case they fail.. never happened to me in 20 + years of moggy driving mind you. I fitted electronic ignition to my modified saloon and was very happy but i know some people think they are unreliable

[TANNERS]

thanks for the advise

[Dryad]

Welcome to the forum. Nice Traveller!

Re: electronic ignition. Have a look at this thread: http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=30332 as the pros and cons of electronic ignition has been debated recently on this forum.

[iandromiskin]

Theres a long standing thread on here somewhere about the pros and cons of Danish oil versus Varnish. I don't want to start the debate raging again , but as said earlier it all depends on what you want, how much you have to spend and how much time you have.

Danish oil just comes in a bottle and you rub it on with a cloth. Very simple and easy to use and re-apply, but it tends to absorb road dirt. Varnishing takes time, but is by far the better finish in terms of waterproofing, but you have to maintain it, sand it down and re-apply every year. Hopefully someone will find the tread and put up the link so you can make up your own mind. Everyone has their own preference and its up to you to choose which one is right for you.

[aupickup]

There is a product called woodguard for exterior timber, it treats and protects the timber, it is a 2 coat wet on wet application, easily sandable and will not discolour the ash

[rob.hardy1]

On a tengential note, have you named your traveller yet. I was immediatley reminded of Lenney Henrey catchphrase in TISWAS.
It was OOOOOOOOOOKKKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYY.. Not dis similar to your number plate.
(might just me being strange)

rob

[MColes]

OOH what a lovely looking car

[Sidney'61]

OOH what a lovely looking car

I think that number plate was picked as 'OOH' all people can say when they notice the colour of the interior! I love the paint colour it looks great from the outside but I'm not a fan of limeflower trim!

[SteveandKelly]

Welcome to the forum ! Every Minor breaks down when he or she gets new owners, it's their way of letting you know who's boss. Happy motoring....

[dalebrignall]

nice looking hope you have lots of fun

[TANNERS]

thanks guys

the interior is awefull .. for sure

got my electronic ignition today..

[stevey]

yes limeflower interior..... oh the 1970s!!! i do like the teal blue.

[IaininTenbury]

Best part about limeflower interior is that you dont see it when driving ie: on the inside looking out!
Seriously you get used to it, its a rare and distinctive colour only used for a very short while.
(I used to have a '72 Marina Coupe in Teal Blue with Limeflower interior. I thought it suited it and the period)

[TANNERS]

is the outside teal blue? or trefalger blue??

[Sidney'61]

That is Teal blue, it is brighter than trafalgar.

[PSL184]

Teal Blue came in June 1970 and was an Adderly Park colour so if your chassis number ends with an "F" then it will be Teal Blue - If not or built before June 1970 it will be trafalgar blue. Its dificult to tell from pictures on screen.....